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University of Windsor tries to set record for most STI tests in one day

WINDSOR, Ont. — An Ontario university is attempting today to set a national record for the most number of people tested for a sexually transmitted infection at one location in 24 hours.

The University of Windsor says its Ts 4 Pee event is aimed at educating people about STIs and reducing the stigma of testing for them.

Those who participate are being tested for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, two common STIs, by providing a small amount of urine in a cup.

All participants will get a free t-shirt bearing the slogan "I peed today."

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit will be collecting specimens and will follow up with participants privately if needed.

The university needs 517 students to take part in the exercise to break the current national record, which is held by Western University in London, Ont.

 

 

The Canadian Press

Oktoberfest returns for Fort St. John at the Pomeroy Hotel

Smell from Richard Oland’s office was “nauseating,” witness tells murder trial

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A man who was among the first to arrive after businessman Richard Oland's body was found told Dennis Oland's murder trial Monday the first thing he noticed was a sickening smell.

Preston Chiasson was at Printing Plus below Richard Oland's office in Saint John, N.B., on July 7, 2011, when the victim's secretary, Maureen Adamson, came into the shop looking for help.

"I immediately thought Richard was in trouble and I went to help," he testified.

Chiasson said he noticed the smell:  "It was nauseating."

Asked by Crown attorney J.P. Veniot what he saw when he went further in the office, Chiasson replied: "Richard on the floor, slaughtered."

Justice John Walsh of the Court of Queen's Bench warned the jury and those in the public gallery that pictures from the office would be graphic. They showed the 69-year-old Oland face-down on the floor, his head and upper body in a pool of blood.

His 46-year-old son, Dennis Oland, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder.

One of the first police officers to arrive at the offices of the Far End Corp. was Const. Duane Squires of the Saint John Police Force, who got a call at 8:52 a.m. to go to 52 Canterbury St.

He also noticed the smell when he arrived.

"One that I am familiar with," he added. "The smell of a decaying body."

Squires said he saw a lot of blood spatter in the room and that he, another officer, and a police cadet left after about a minute and were careful not to disturb anything.

Paramedics left after less than a minute in the office as well, Squires said, telling the police officers that rigor mortis had set in and the man had been dead for some time.

Veniot told the jury in his opening submission last week that Oland was killed in a violent outburst that resulted in 40 blows to his head and neck.

 

The Canadian Press

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales unchanged in July at $55.4B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales were unchanged at $55.4 billion in July.

Economists had expected a gain of 0.7 per cent, according to Thomson Reuters.

In volume terms, wholesale sales fell 0.4 per cent in July.

Three subsectors posted gains, led by the machinery, equipment and supplies group. The subsector gained 1.0 per cent total $11.3 billion, its second consecutive increase, helped by the computer and communications equipment and supplies industry.

Wholesale sales in the motor vehicle and parts subsector rose 0.2 per cent to $10.3 billion in July, while the miscellaneous subsector rose 0.3 per cent to $7.0 billion.

The food, beverage and tobacco subsector had the largest decrease in dollar terms as it slipped 0.5 per cent to $10.7 billion.

The Canadian Press

Three stories in the news today, Sept. 21

Three stories in the news today, Sept. 21 from The Canadian Press:

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NEW REPORT URGES OTTAWA TO SPEND BILLIONS ON HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS

A Conference Board of Canada study has put a price tag on aging in Canada. Commissioned by the Canadian Medical Association, the study says it would cost Ottawa $3.3 billion in the next year to implement three strategies to cope with the wave of aging baby boomers. In the next five years, the price would jump to $17.5 billion as boomers put an ever-increasing strain on the country's health-care system. 

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BETTER TALK BEFORE THE SHOVELS GO IN THE GROUND

A new report stresses the critical importance of getting the green light from indigenous communities before development projects proceed.  The report was issued by the Boreal Leadership Council, representing resource companies, financial institutions, First Nations and conservation groups. It lays out principles for establishing free, prior and informed consent to resource projects, which it says is not only the law, but also benefits everyone involved. 

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FUNERAL TODAY FOR MURDERED NOVA SCOTIA POLICE OFFICER

A funeral service will be held this afternoon for Catherine Campbell in her hometown of Stellarton, N.S.  The 36 year old Truro, N.S., police officer's body was found in a wooded area in Halifax last Wednesday. Police had been searching for her since Monday after she failed to show up for work.  A  27-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder in Campbell's death. He's also charged with indecently interfering with a dead body.

The Canadian Press

Funeral to be held today for Nova Scotia police officer killed off duty

STELLARTON, N.S. — A funeral service will be held today for a Truro, N.S., police officer whose body was found in a wooded area near a Halifax bridge.

The service for 36-year-old Catherine Campbell will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in her hometown of Stellarton, N.S.

Campbell was reported missing last Monday when she failed to show up for work.

Halifax police recovered her body last Wednesday.

Twenty-seven-year-old Christopher Calvin Garnier is charged with second-degree murder in Campbell's death.

He is also charged with indecently interfering with a dead body.

The Canadian Press

Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Wilson tosses late interception in Packers’ 27-17 win over Seahawks

GREEN BAY, Wis. — This time, the Green Bay Packers punched back in the second half against the Seattle Seahawks.

Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns and the Green Bay Packers outlasted the Seattle Seahawks for a 27-17 win Sunday night in a bruising, physical rematch of last season's NFC title game.

Rodgers orchestrated a 10-play, 80-yard scoring drive, capped by a 5-yard scoring pass to Richard Rodgers. A 2-point conversion made it 24-17 with 9:28 left.

Jayrone Elliott made a lunging, one-handed interception of a short pass from Russell Wilson with 6:50 left, one of the rare mistakes in the second half for Seattle's dual-threat quarterback. The Packers (2-0) cashed in with one of Mason Crosby's four field goals on the night for a 10-point lead with 2 minutes remaining.

"We're 2-0. It was a great night here at Lambeau Field," coach Mike McCarthy said. "You sleep better when you win."

The Packers blew a 16-0 lead against the Seahawks in the playoffs last year. They held on after giving up 13-3 lead at halftime on Sunday.

The Seahawks, who fell to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl last year, dropped to 0-2 for the first time since 2011.

Rodgers connected with favourite target James Jones for a 29-yard touchdown pass on the game's opening series. But the offence got bogged down or had to settle for field goals until the fourth quarter.

Rodgers was clutch against a defence missing safety Kam Chancellor, who is holding out for a new contract. Young players such as second-year tight end Richard Rodgers and rookie receiver Ty Montgomery had big plays. So did Elliott, a second-year backup linebacker.

The defence held on when it mattered in the fourth quarter after giving up chunks of yardage earlier in the second half to dual-threat quarterback Wilson.

The Seahawks' last two series ended in turnovers. Besides Elliott's pick, Micah Hyde recovered a fumble by Fred Jackson with 22 seconds left.

Rodgers took a knee on the next play to end the game. He finished 25 of 33 for 249 yards.

Wilson was 19 of 30 for 206 yards, while running for 78 yards on 10 carries.

The Packers held Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch to 41 yards on 15 carries.

"The defence set the tempo early, particularly on the run defence and the two big (turnovers) at the end," McCarthy said.

Green Bay running back Eddie Lacy left the game in the first quarter with a right ankle injury.

But backup James Starks kept Packers running game going with 95 yards on 20 carries.

Crosby also had a memorable night. With four field goals and an extra point, the veteran set the franchise record with 1,057 career points.

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Genaro C. Armas, The Associated Press

Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has strained hamstring; Ivan Nova to face Blue Jays instead

NEW YORK — So much for that pitching plan the Yankees had for Toronto.

Masahiro Tanaka has a strained right hamstring and won't make his scheduled start for New York this week during a crucial series at the Blue Jays.

The right-hander got hurt running to first base after bunting Friday in an interleague game against the Mets at Citi Field. He pitched another five innings — pretty well, too — but an MRI on Saturday revealed a Grade 1 strain, the least severe.

"Our fear is that if he goes out there on Wednesday he could hurt it worse, and then you're in a whole lot of trouble," manager Joe Girardi said Sunday.

It's a considerable blow to the Yankees, who hope Tanaka will miss only one turn. They juggled their rotation specifically so he could face the Blue Jays, who held a three-game lead in the AL East over New York going into Sunday night's Subway Series finale.

Struggling right-hander Ivan Nova, recently removed from the rotation, will pitch in Tanaka's place Wednesday night.

"I'm not looking at it as something very serious," Tanaka said through a translator. "I feel it's getting better and better each day."

Tanaka has been the team's best starter lately. He is 12-7 with a 3.38 ERA, including 2-0 with a 0.56 ERA in his last two outings against Toronto's powerful lineup.

He acknowledged he tried to persuade the Yankees to let him start Wednesday but said he understands the decision.

"The season's not over," Tanaka said. "I'll probably be able to pitch again."

Tanaka will stay in New York to get three days of treatment rather than travel with the team to Toronto. The starting rotation already was missing 14-game winner Nathan Eovaldi, expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season with elbow inflammation.

Adam Warren and rookie Luis Severino, slated to start the first two games of the Blue Jays series, were sent ahead to get some rest instead of flying overnight following Sunday night's game against the Mets.

Nova is 6-8 with a 5.11 ERA in 14 starts since returning this season from Tommy John surgery. He was moved to the bullpen after giving up six runs and seven hits in 1 2-3 innings of a 10-7 home loss to the Blue Jays on Sept. 12.

"It's not what you want to hear. You want to pitch every five days," said Nova, who did throw seven solid innings in a win at Toronto on Aug. 14.

Nova has not appeared in a game since the demotion. He threw a side session Saturday and said he thinks the time off will be beneficial.

"He hasn't been off starting that long, so that part shouldn't be hard," Girardi said. "He's had some good starts and bad starts the last month. We're just going to need a good start his next start.

"He's been through it before," the manager added. "He understands, and I think he's looking forward to the challenge."

It's not the first time a front-line Yankees pitcher has been hurt after getting a rare opportunity to bat in a National League ballpark. Back in 2008, Chien-Ming Wang sustained a serious foot injury running the bases at Houston — before the Astros switched to the AL.

St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright went down with a season-ending Achilles injury while batting early this year, prompting another round of commentary about pitchers at the plate and the designated hitter.

"It's frustrating," Girardi said. "You get concerned whenever your pitchers have to hit. You try to do everything you can to keep them from getting hurt. You try to prepare them, and (one thing) that you can't prepare is that sudden burst that they have to make, and I think it happened in (Tanaka) trying to beat the play to first on the bunt."

Still, Girardi is glad the American League uses the DH and the NL doesn't.

Tanaka said he enjoys hitting, too.

"I actually like the separation of leagues. My complaint as I mentioned yesterday is that they don't hit in the minor leagues and that makes no sense to me," Girardi said. "We tell our guys to take it easy in situations. But I've often said that one of the reasons they are successful is the competitive nature inside of them and they understand the importance of runs, and it's just hard."

Mike Fitzpatrick, The Associated Press

Can we talk? Study touts free, informed consent as key to resource development

OTTAWA — Resource companies, financial institutions, First Nations and conservation groups have issued a new report that stresses the critical importance of getting the green light from indigenous communities before development can go ahead.

The study by the Boreal Leadership Council lays out principles for establishing free, prior and informed consent to resource projects, which it says is not only a legal imperative in Canada but also benefits both the affected communities and the companies involved.

Robert Walker of NEI Investments, who is a member of the Boreal Leadership Council, says full engagement with First Nations before a project begins can give resource companies certainty and helps assure long-term benefits for First Nations.

The 23-page report notes that free, prior and informed consent cannot be obtained by force, coercion, intimidation, manipulation or pressure from the government or company seeking project approval. It also says consent cannot exist when a community does not have an option to meaningfully say no.

"Free, prior, and informed consent — the right of indigenous peoples to offer or withhold consent to development that may have an impact on their territories or resources — is the key to development, not a barrier," Walker said in a release accompanying the report's release.

The report arrives in the middle of a federal election campaign in which opposition parties have accused Stephen Harper's pro-development Conservatives of actually hampering oil and gas infrastructure projects in their over-eagerness to boost the resource sector.

"That sector needs a government that is on its side. We want to see this sector grow and develop," said Harper last week during a leaders' debate on the economy in Calgary.

"The public is not onside," shot back NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. "He thought he was helping the energy companies by destroying that (environmental) legislation. He's actually made their lives tougher."

The Boreal Leadership Council study doesn't wade into such partisan territory, but nonetheless suggests more could be done by government to smooth the relationship between resource developers and indigenous communities.

It notes that most Canadian environmental assessment and regulatory bodies "are not empowered to determine whether consent has been granted or whether consultation has been adequate."

And it cites at length from last year's "Report of the Special (UN) Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples," which criticized the Canadian government for claiming the duty to consult First Nations could be met through existing processes and regulatory bodies.

The message, coming from a group that includes financiers and resource industry representatives, may have fresh impact, but it's not new.

Doug Eyford, appointed by Harper as his special envoy on West Coast energy issues, reported in 2013 that engagement with aboriginal groups was critical.

"It's never too late to engage and do so in a process of good faith negotiations," Eyford said in December 2013.

Whether the message got through is another matter.

Documents obtained by The Canadian Press show the Harper government used a two-year, $4.5 million "Outreach Fund" to pay for projects in 2014 that included addressing "knowledge gaps among British Columbia First Nations communities related to energy and energy infrastructure for the purpose of increasing energy literacy."

The Natural Resources Canada documents make only passing mention of community engagement.

"Projects (under the Outreach Fund) are measured against the objectives of: protecting access to markets for Canadian energy and mining sectors; targeting key stakeholders; promoting Canada as an environmentally responsible developer of natural resources; and addressing persistent misinformation .... A number of projects relate to First Nations West Coast market access and meet the criteria for the program," said the memorandum to the minister, dated June 4, 2014.

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Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press

Cowboys lose Tony Romo, but Cowboys beat Eagles 20-10

PHILADELPHIA — Tony Romo joined Dez Bryant on the injured list with a broken left collarbone, but the Dallas Cowboys shut down DeMarco Murray and beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-10 on Sunday.

Kyle Wilber returned a blocked punt 26 yards for touchdown, Brandon Weeden threw a 42-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Williams and the Cowboys (2-0) overcame a franchise-record 18 penalties in their 10th consecutive road win.

It's a costly victory for Dallas, however.

Romo suffered a similar injury in Week 7 in 2010 and missed the rest of the season. The team said he'll be evaluated on Monday. Weeden is 5-16 as a starter, including 0-1 for the Cowboys. He finished 7 of 7 for 73 yards.

Dallas already lost Bryant last week. The All-Pro receiver will miss at least six weeks after having foot surgery.

Murray, the reigning NFL rushing champion, had 2 yards rushing on 13 carries in his first game against his former team. Sam Bradford had three turnovers, including an interception in the end zone. Philadelphia had 21 total yards in the first half and finished with 226.

The Eagles (0-2) were favourites to take the NFC East title away from Dallas, but look more like a team that will contend for the top pick in the draft than the playoffs.

Romo was knocked out of the game in the third quarter when Jordan Hicks sacked him. Fletcher Cox recovered Romo's fumble and Bradford drove the offence to the Cowboys 3 before Sean Lee intercepted his pass in the end zone.

The Eagles trailed 13-3 when Malcolm Jenkins picked up Gavin Escobar's fumble and returned it to the Cowboys 30. But Bradford fumbled a shotgun snap on the next play and Nick Hayden recovered for Dallas.

Bradford threw another interception in the fourth quarter when the ball bounced off Zach Ertz's hands and J.J. Wilcox picked it.

Both teams struggled on offence early and the Cowboys led 6-0 at halftime. The Eagles went three-and-out on five of their first seven possessions and the other two were four-and-outs.

Danny McCray blocked Donnie Jones' punt and Wilber returned it for a score to give the Cowboys a 13-0 lead. Weeden connected with Williams over the middle in the fourth to make it 20-3.

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Rob Maaddi, The Associated Press

Matthews scores five goals to lead Canada past the Iroquois Nationals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Mark Matthews scored five goals as Canada rallied to beat the Iroquois Nationals 11-9 in its world indoor lacrosse championship opener on Sunday.

Shawn Evans, Zack Greer, Curtis Dickson, Chris Corbeil, Dan Dawson and Jordan MacIntosh supplied the rest of the Canadian offence. 

Hiana Thompson led the Nationals with a pair of goals. Miles Thompson, Lyle Thompson, Wenster Green, Craig Point, Johnny Powless, Randy Staats and Jeff Shattler rounded out the attack.

Aaron Bold turned aside 34 shots for the win in net. Angus Goodleaf made 36 saves for the Iroquois.

Canada next plays the Czech Republic on Monday.

The Canadian Press

Bills safety Aaron Williams released from the hospital after hurting neck in loss to Patriots

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams has been released from the hospital after having a series of tests to determine the severity of a neck injury.

The Bills provided the update on Sunday, about three hours after Williams was hurt during a 40-32 loss to the New England Patriots. Williams was loaded into an ambulance on the field and taken to the hospital for what coach Rex Ryan called a "cervical precaution."

Williams was hurt while making a diving attempt to tackle Julian Edelman on a 22-yard touchdown catch late in the third quarter. The safety's head bounced as it connected with Edelman's back and both players hit the turf, leaving Williams skidding face down on the left sideline.

Williams was able to move his body and was talking with trainers as he was put on a stretcher. His body was immobilized before being loaded onto the ambulance.

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John Wawrow, The Associated Press

34-year-old woman dies of heart attack during Montreal marathon

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old woman has died after collapsing during the 25th edition of the Montreal marathon Sunday morning.

The woman, who was American, suffered a cardiac arrest midway through the race, according to medical officials.

Paramedics were unable to revive the woman, who was treated on site and then transported to a hospital.

About 20 people required medical care during the race and 16 were hospitalized.

A second runner, a man in his late 40s, also collapsed near the finish line after suffering cardiac arrest.  He was taken to hospital where he is in critical condition.

Another death occurred at the same event in 2011, a 32-year-old man who also died of cardiac arrest.

About 35,000 runners from 53 countries were scheduled to take part in the event.

The race was won by Quebecer Nicholas Berrouard in a time of 2 hours, 26 minutes and 42 seconds. Genevieve Asselin Demers was the first woman to cross the line.

The Canadian Press

Defensive miscues lead to Blue Jays’ second-straight loss to Red Sox

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays' usually smooth defence was due for a misfire.

Toronto had three errors and other defensive miscues as the Boston Red Sox rallied past the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday afternoon, their second straight loss.

"We've been playing outstanding defence so we're due for a clunker like this," said starting pitcher Mark Buehrle, who was charged with an error in the fourth inning. "We've just got to come back tomorrow and be ready for the Yankees."

The Blue Jays open a crucial three-game set with the New York Yankees on Monday in Toronto. Sunday's loss narrowed the Blue Jays' lead over New York in the American League East standings to three games.

Buehrle, who has won four Gold Gloves (2009-12), pitched six solid innings, giving up eight hits and three runs. Relievers Liam Hendriks, Brett Cecil, Mark Lowe and LaTroy Hawkins all came out of Toronto's bullpen.

Lowe allowed Pablo Sandoval's decisive run for the Red Sox (71-77), although he had reached base on an error by Cecil. Cecil (3-5) earned the loss as a result.

"Unfortunately, a lot of things didn't go our way," said catcher Dioner Navarro. "But we've got to go through that adversity. We'll be alright. We're right where we want to be."

Navarro had a home run for Toronto (85-64), while Ben Revere had an RBI single.

Jackie Bradley Jr. drove in Sandoval with a sacrifice fly to deep centre field for the winning run in the eighth inning. Outfielder Kevin Pillar made an impressive throw to try to get Sandoval out at home, but the ball skidded on the hop to Navarro and bounced away.

"I knew if I was going to move to go get (the ball before it bounced) I wasn't going to have time to go back and tag him, so I stood my ground," said Navarro. "Unfortunately the ball hit the lip of the grass and kinda shot up on me.

"I think if the ball would've hit the grass only I would've had a better chance."

Russell Martin, pinch hitting for shortstop Ryan Goins in the ninth, brought the 46,743 in attendance to their feet with a two-out double, but that was as close as Toronto got to tying the game and forcing extra innings.

Rich Hill (1-0), making his second MLB start since 2009, struck out 10, giving up seven hits and three runs over seven innings for Boston. Noe Ramirez pitched an inning of scoreless relief before Robbie Ross Jr. came in for the save.

Navarro put the Blue Jays ahead 2-0 with a two-run shot just to the right of the left-field foul pole. He drove in Edwin Encarnacion who had led off the second inning with a single to left field.

Toronto continued to rally after Navarro's homer, as Kevin Pillar reached base on a dribbler to first, sliding into the base. Goins then hit a single and Revere made it 3-0 with a single that plated Pillar.

Xander Bogaerts' smart base running chipped away at Toronto's lead, scoring on an error charged to Buehrle. David Ortiz had grounded out to first baseman Chris Colabello, with Buehrle covering the bag. Bogaerts ran to third base when he realized none of the Blue Jays were covering it and Buehrle's throw bounced past Josh Donaldson into foul territory, allowing the Red Sox shortstop to score.

Boston's Travis Shaw tied it at 3-3 with an RBI single in the fifth inning, driving in Mookie Betts and Bogaerts with a hit to shallow left field.

Betts had reached first on what could have been a double play by second baseman Cliff Pennington, but his throw to Colabello was off the mark.

"It was costly we didn't turn that double play. That led to a run," said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons. "But it's tough to complain about the defence for the last couple of months.

"If we don't score a lot we're going to have trouble winning. That got us again today."

Goins's error in the sixth inning allowed Bradley to reach first, but a pop fly by Betts ended Boston's inning without any runs scored.

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John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press

Quarterback Crompton returns to lead Alouettes over Bombers 35-14

MONTREAL — There's no talk yet of a quarterback controversy on the Montreal Alouettes but Jonathan Crompton has staked a claim on his old job as the starter.

After missing nine games with a shoulder injury, Crompton threw touchdown passes to Samuel Giguere and S.J. Green as the Alouettes defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 35-14 on Sunday afternoon.

Crompton went down in the opening game of the regular season and rookie Rakeem Cato stepped up in his place. But Cato missed one game while attending to a family matter and didn't return in time to prepare to start against Winnipeg. He got in a few plays at the end of the game, however.

Coach and general manager Jim Popp did not want to think about who will start next Sunday at Saskatchewan.

"Naw, I'll celebrate the win," he said.

It was quarterback legend Anthony Calvillo's first game as the play caller since he and Ryan Dinwiddie became co-offensive co-ordinators after Turk Schonert was fired two weeks ago.

Crompton played very much as he did last season, when he took over as starter in August and went 8-2 down the stretch to give Montreal a 9-9 record and a spot in the playoffs. It wasn't spectacular, but the job got done. He completed 14 of 27 passes for 181 yards, with two TDs and two interceptions.

It would make sense for him to start the next game, but Crompton was making no assumptions.

"It was one game," he said. "We played well.

"The O-line did a great job. The running backs ran the ball tremendously hard and the receivers made plays."

Crompton's cause was aided by a strong game from kick returner Stefan Logan, who returned a punt 78 yards for a TD late in the first half and then opened the second half with a career-long 95-yard kickoff return to set up Crompton's eight-yard TD pass to Green.

"Special teams, we understood we had to have a big game and it was tough," said Bombers coach Mike O'Shea. "When we play tight games against good defences we need top notch special teams."

Boris Bede booted four field goals for Montreal (5-6), which has won three of its last four.

The win put Montreal, last in the East Division, one win ahead of West clubs Winnipeg and B.C. in the race for a crossover playoff spot. The Alouettes ended a five-game losing run to the Bombers over the last three seasons, and beat them at home for only the second time in their last seven meetings.

Backup quarterback Brian Brohm scored a touchdown and Lirim Hajrullahu had two field goals for Winnipeg (4-8), which was coming off a win over Saskatchewan but now has a tough test Friday night at home against first-place Calgary. The Bombers have yet to win two in a row this season.

"They're similar (to Montreal)," said Bombers quarterback Matt Nichols, who completed 23 of 48 passes for 189 yards with one interception. "They've got a good front, veteran guys on the back end. We have to march the field on them."

A crowd of 23,262, the largest at Percival Molson Stadium in nearly two years, saw Montreal get field goals on its first two drives.

Crompton was picked off by Matt Bucknor late in the first quarter, but Cameron Marshall fumbled it back. Crompton then led a drive capped by a 41-yard TD strike to Giguere.

Nichols, making his second start for the Bombers, went off briefly after a hit from Marc-Olivier Brouillette. On that drive, three Montreal roughing penalties helped Winnipeg move the ball inside the 10, and Brohm carried in from the one with 8:00 left in the game.

Bill Beacon, The Canadian Press

Female participant has died during 25th edition of Montreal marathon

MONTREAL — A female runner has died during the 25th edition of the Montreal marathon Sunday.

The event's spokesperson confirmed the death but did not reveal the participant's identity nor how she died.

About 35,000 runners from 53 countries were scheduled to take part in the event, which began Sunday morning.

Another death occurred at the same event in 2011, a 32-year-old man who died of cardiac arrest.

 

The Canadian Press

Retirement party held in Halifax for cat who caught rodents aboard CSS Acadia

HALIFAX — An elderly orange tabby cat slept calmly on a table in the chart room of the CSS Acadia on Sunday as dozens of people dropped by to stroke his head and give him kisses in honour of his retirement.

Erik The Red, named after the famed Viking, has been the rodent control officer aboard the ship on the Halifax waterfront for more than 15 years.

He took up the role in 1999, when the malnourished stray kitten followed Acadia shipkeeper Stephen Read back to the vessel.

"I was walking through the streets of Halifax one night with a friend, and this cat started following us, street after street after street, and he wouldn't go away," said Read on the deck of the Acadia.

Read joked that Erik must have heard about the position through the "kitty cat grapevine," as the former Acadia mouser Clara was not doing a very good job at the time of catching and killing rodents.

"He really had to hit the ground running when he came onboard... but he more than proved his mettle," said Read, adding that Erik would catch rodents far beyond the ship's limits, patrolling the entire waterfront from Purdy's Wharf to Pier 21.

"He's my buddy, and a valued co-worker. I've known three of the four rodent control officers who have been onboard this ship since 1981, and he's been the best that I've seen. He was the most efficient and the most consistent."

The pair spent a decade and a half living together on the ship, with Erik sometimes leaving dead rodent surprises for Read.

"I woke up one morning to find the bits of a small rat, its head and tail, in the bottom of my shoe when I put my shoe on," said Read, sporting a long ponytail and an ascot cap. "I understood that it was a symbolic gift, and I was grateful for it, after the initial shock."

But the harshness of Halifax winters combined with Erik's age, which is somewhere between 17 and 20, meant it was time for him to swallow the anchor. He's been semi-retired for a few years and now lives at a home in Halifax's north end.

The friendly feline, who recently had one of his eyes removed because of melanoma, has become a fixture on the Halifax waterfront, often dropping into gift shops and napping on the boardwalk. Read said tourists from across the globe would send in their photos of Erik.

His popularity was clear at his retirement party on Sunday, where dozens dropped by to wish him well.

A guest book in the Acadia's chart room was filled with memories. One Halifax resident described how Erik brightened her walks to and from work, while another lamented they will never be able to look at another orange cat without thinking of him.

Erik was unfazed by the crowds of people congregated around him in the small space. He spent most of the party sleeping on a grey sweater, occasionally opening his one eye to catch of glimpse of whoever was patting his back.

Acadia staff are considering finding a replacement for Erik, but Read worries it may be difficult for another cat to bond with the ship, since he no longer lives onboard.

The Acadia, a Canadian Scientific Ship, was retired in 1969 after 56 years of service and is now a permanent floating museum on the Halifax harbour.

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Dudley George’s brother injured during Ipperwash settlement protest

IPPERWASH, Ont. — The brother of an aboriginal protester shot dead by police 20 years ago has been injured while protesting a settlement deal for lands in southwestern Ontario that were appropriated by the federal government during the Second World War.

Witnesses say Pierre George was injured when he accidentally set himself ablaze while pouring gasoline on a fire that had been set by the protesters to get the attention of people marching to celebrate the return of Camp Ipperwash.

He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

George's brother, Dudley George, was shot and killed by police when a splinter group of about 30 members of the Kettle and Stony Point First Nation occupied nearby Ipperwash Provincial Park in September 1995, claiming it contained a sacred burial ground.

The First Nation announced Saturday that it had ratified an agreement that includes a financial settlement in excess of $90 million, the return of land appropriated by the federal government in 1942 under the War Measures Act and cleanup of Stony Point lands.

The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation is located along the shores of Lake Huron, 35 kilometres northeast of Sarnia, Ont.

Chief Thomas Bressette said Saturday that now that the negotiation process is complete, the First Nation can focus on healing, and strengthening community relations.

About $20 million will be used to compensate original members of Stony Point, their ancestors and eligible band members, while $70 million will be put into a fund overseen by trustees for future development of the original Stony Point reserve.

The officer who shot Dudley George was later convicted of criminal negligence causing death and an inquiry found the government of former Ontario premier Mike Harris, Ottawa and the Ontario Provincial Police all bore responsibility for the events that led to George's death.

In his final report in 2007, Ipperwash inquiry commissioner Sidney Linden called for the disputed land to be returned immediately to the Stony Point First Nation, along with compensation.

 

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Mother and son found safe after Canada-wide warrant issued in alleged abduction

WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg mother who was the subject of a Canada-wide warrant for the alleged abduction of her 12-year-old son has been located along with the boy.

Police say both Charlotte and Tristan McMahon have been safely located in Manitoba.

Police haven't said specifically where the two were found, and say they're still investigating the case.

A warrant for the arrest of McMahon was issued Saturday after police alleged the mother abducted the boy.

Const. Eric Hofley told a news conference that the family was together Friday evening, and on Saturday the mother and son were gone.

While police did not issue and Amber Alert in the case, they said they were still concerned for the pair's well-being.

 

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