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News Image Collage for 10-2007

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NEWS IMAGE COLLAGE / for 10-2007

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Tax cuts pass easily as Liberals abstain Tax cuts pass easily as Liberals abstain

There are significant tax cuts and no federal election in Canada's immediate future after the government's multi-billion dollar tax relief package passed easily in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Posted:3:11 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208238
Rating: 20825
Poster: Canadaka
'Taliban surrounded’ by Cdns outside Kandahar

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canadian troops along with U.S. and Afghan forces have confronted a show of force by the Taliban in a major battle just outside Kandahar city, military authorities said Wednesday.

Posted:8:21 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208177
Rating: 20822
Poster: Alta_redneck
Boy Playing With Matches Admits He Started One Of Devastating California Wildfires * Boy Playing With Matches Admits He Started One Of Devastating California Wildfires *

It's a horrific admission that could haunt a young child for the rest of his life. Officials in California say a boy playing with matches likely started one of the devastating wildfires that blazed through 38,000 acres and razed 21 homes to the ground la

Posted:8:00 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208214
Rating: 20823
Poster: kitty
Kiprusoff, Iginla too much for Predators Kiprusoff, Iginla too much for Predators

CALGARY - Fresh off the signing of a US $35 million, six-year extension, Miikka Kiprusoff turned in the type of performance that earned him the big pay day.

Posted:7:51 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208138
Rating: 20815
Poster: WDHIII
Actor and singer Robert Goulet dies at 73 Actor and singer Robert Goulet dies at 73

LOS ANGELES -- Actor and singer Robert Goulet, who shot to fame by playing Lancelot in the original 1960 Broadway production of "Camelot" with Julie Andrews and Richard Burton, died Tuesday at age 73, his wife said.

Posted:7:50 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208277
Rating: 20829
Poster: WDHIII
Another Canadian pedophile suspect sought in Thailand * Another Canadian pedophile suspect sought in Thailand *

An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for another Canadian man in Thailand, wanted on pedophilia charges.

Posted:7:46 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208180
Rating: 20819
Poster: WDHIII
Iraq warned by US that Mosul Dam at risk of collapse Iraq warned by US that Mosul Dam at risk of collapse

The top US military commander in Iraq warned Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in May that the country's biggest dam, just up the Tigris River from the northern city of Mosul, is at risk of collapse, putting the city's 1.7 million people in danger of being

Posted:4:16 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208132
Rating: 20813
Poster: Scape
U.S. destroyer pursuing hijacked Japanese ship in Somali waters U.S. destroyer pursuing hijacked Japanese ship in Somali waters

U.S. destroyer has entered Somali territorial waters in pursuit of a Japanese-owned ship loaded with benzene that was hijacked by pirates over the weekend, military officials said Monday.

Posted:2:11 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208144
Rating: 20814
Poster: Scape
Little girl who survived B.C. plane crash returns home to Edmonton Little girl who survived B.C. plane crash returns home to Edmonton

three-year-old girl who was the sole survivor of a plane crash in the rugged British Columbia mountains has returned home to Edmonton with her parents. The little girl, Kate Williams, survived the crash with only minor head injuries.

Posted:1:47 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208143
Rating: 20815
Poster: Alta_redneck
Baby left in frigid car by parents out at club Baby left in frigid car by parents out at club

Posted:8:18 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208069
Rating: 20807
Poster: Ripcat
China says Dalai Lama meeting China says Dalai Lama meeting "disgusting" *

BEIJING -- China condemned Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Tuesday for "disgusting conduct" for playing host to the Dalai Lama and demanded that Ottawa stop supporting anti-Chinese activities by exiled Tibetans.

Posted:7:47 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208328
Rating: 20834
Poster: WDHIII
Woman Escapes From Prison Packed In Large Suitcase * Woman Escapes From Prison Packed In Large Suitcase *

Call her the leader of the pack. Or at least the leader when it comes to packing. A 17-year-old German woman and her 19-year-old friend are both on the lam, after the former was released from jail and took all her belongings with her - along with somethin

Posted:7:04 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208200
Rating: 20823
Poster: kitty
Look for tax cuts today Look for tax cuts today

Tories advance briefing. Reducing GST would be test of Dion's political mettle

Posted:3:51 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208227
Rating: 20823
Poster: -Mario-
Canadian dollar hits 47-year high Canadian dollar hits 47-year high
Posted:3:35 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208034
Rating: 20803
Poster: -Mario-
Bombardier called to 'crisis meeting' on air safety Bombardier called to 'crisis meeting' on air safety

The European Aviation Safety Agency has summoned Bombardier Inc. to what it's calling a "crisis meeting" next week after a Scandinavian airline grounded its entire fleet of Q400 turboprops.

Posted:3:32 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208076
Rating: 20808
Poster: -Mario-
Fall fiscal update expected to include GST cut Fall fiscal update expected to include GST cut

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's fall fiscal update is expected to fulfill an election promise to cut the GST to five per cent, CTV News has learned.

Posted:8:27 PM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208038
Rating: 20804
Poster: Scape
Female Mounties don't feel respected, poll finds Female Mounties don't feel respected, poll finds

A serious gender gap exists within the RCMP in B.C., with female officers far less likely than their male colleagues to believe they are treated fairly and that their rights are respected...

Posted:3:49 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208268
Rating: 20827
Poster: Hyack
Stéphane Dion assails planned GST cut

Posted:3:46 PM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208333
Rating: 20833
Poster: Hyack
Big guns find mark meeting military's needs in Afghanistan Big guns find mark meeting military's needs in Afghanistan

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WILSON, Afghanistan - The inhospitable terrain in Afghanistan poses many challenges for the Canadian military: sand that gets in the way of movement, walled compounds that give cover to an elusive enemy, and mud huts that absorb the

Posted:3:41 PM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208070
Rating: 20807
Poster: Hyack
Canada missing out on nuclear renaissance, experts argue Canada missing out on nuclear renaissance, experts argue

Canada may miss out on the research bonanza associated with next-generation nuclear technology and waste management if the federal government continues to hedge about a global nuclear partnership, says a leading academic expert.

Posted:3:39 PM on Monday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 208002
Rating: 20801
Poster: Hyack
Flames, Kiprusoff agree to six-year deal Flames, Kiprusoff agree to six-year deal

The Calgary Flames have called a news conference tonight and sources tell TSN it is to announce a long-term contract extension for Calgary netminder Miikka Kiprusoff.

Posted:3:39 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208051
Rating: 20805
Poster: WDHIII
Canada to unveil fall fiscal update on Tuesday Canada to unveil fall fiscal update on Tuesday

Canadians will get a picture of the country's economic health on Tuesday, when Finance Minister Jim Flaherty tables the federal government's fall fiscal update.

Posted:3:31 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207971
Rating: 20797
Poster: Hyack
Flyers' Jones suspended two games Flyers' Jones suspended two games

The National Hockey League has suspended Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Randy Jones for two games for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron on Saturday.

Posted:3:35 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208100
Rating: 20810
Poster: WDHIII
Dalai Lama against violent approach in Afghanistan Dalai Lama against violent approach in Afghanistan

The Dalai Lama addressed Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan on Monday, saying that violence often complicates conflict.

Posted:11:42 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208019
Rating: 20802
Poster: Hyack
Snowbirds End 2007 Season in Land of the Living Skies Snowbirds End 2007 Season in Land of the Living Skies

MOOSE JAW, Sask. - Golden wheat fields, a glowing evening sun and dramatically dark clouds created a truly land of the living skies scene for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds' last show of the 2007 season.

Posted:11:39 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207927
Rating: 20793
Poster: Hyack
Liberal MP quits Liberal MP quits

Liberal MP Blair Wilson has resigned from caucus in the wake of allegations of improper campaign spending.

Posted:11:01 AM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208186
Rating: 20820
Poster: Canadaka
We don't need Canada's 'heroes,' Afghan MP tells Victoria rally We don't need Canada's 'heroes,' Afghan MP tells Victoria rally

Afghanistan doesn't need Canada's soldiers but would be grateful for any material and moral support, a female member of the Afghan parliament said yesterday.

Posted:10:37 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208429
Rating: 20843
Poster: Hyack
DND projects overbudget, overdue DND projects overbudget, overdue

Twelve military equipment projects totalling $7.3 billion are considered "high risk," have gone over budget and are at least two years behind schedule, according to a Defence Department review

Posted:10:31 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208236
Rating: 20824
Poster: Hyack
'Fingerprinting' polar bears shows climate pressure 'Fingerprinting' polar bears shows climate pressure

A Canadian researcher is using new technology to try to "fingerprint" polar bears in an effort to discover how hunting and climate change is affecting their population.

Posted:10:25 AM on Monday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 208132
Rating: 20814
Poster: Hyack
Canada's military exports soar as numbers go unreported Canada's military exports soar as numbers go unreported

Over the past seven years, Canada has exported $3.6 billion in military goods. Canada now exports more arms and military goods than it imports.

Posted:10:22 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208116
Rating: 20813
Poster: Hyack
Canucks sink to new lows Canucks sink to new lows

Back at GM Place after a 2-2-0 road swing, the Canucks tumbled 3-2 Sunday to the Detroit Red Wings for their third straight home-ice defeat and fifth in six games this sorry-looking season.

Posted:10:15 AM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208015
Rating: 20803
Poster: Hyack
Newfoundland cancer rise * Newfoundland cancer rise *

The number of women in Newfoundland and Labrador with early signs of cervical cancer has more than doubled since 2004, new data show.

Posted:9:05 AM on Monday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208669
Rating: 20869
Poster: kitty
Make a will now, for your kids' sake Make a will now, for your kids' sake

A friend died this summer. Tony, a single dad in his prime, died in front of his son David, who was at the age where every second sentence started with, "Daddy, watch me."

Posted:8:48 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208237
Rating: 20826
Poster: kitty
Canadian soldiers have mental problems after Afghan deployment Canadian soldiers have mental problems after Afghan deployment
Posted:8:41 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208221
Rating: 20822
Poster: -Mario-
The Flash Gets New Director, Tagline The Flash Gets New Director, Tagline
Posted:8:27 AM on Monday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 208021
Rating: 20802
Poster: -Mario-
Canada's Dollar Rises to Highest Since 1960 on Record Oil Price Canada's Dollar Rises to Highest Since 1960 on Record Oil Price
Posted:8:22 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208554
Rating: 20855
Poster: -Mario-
Beijing issues warning to Harper Beijing issues warning to Harper

BEIJING -- The Chinese government has warned that Canada could damage its relations with China if Prime Minister Stephen Harper goes ahead with his plan to meet the Dalai Lama today.

Posted:8:01 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208102
Rating: 20811
Poster: -Mario-
Questions over time lag in B.C. Amber Alert * Questions over time lag in B.C. Amber Alert *

Questions are being raised over why media in British Columbia were not immediately notified after an SUV was stolen with a two-year-old girl inside.

Posted:7:23 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208147
Rating: 20816
Poster: WDHIII
Airline drops Bombardier plane fleet Airline drops Bombardier plane fleet

Scandinavian Airlines System dropped its fleet of 27 Bombardier Q400s from service yesterday after the third crash landing in seven weeks, saying it has lost confidence in the Canadian-built turboprop.

Posted:7:13 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208150
Rating: 20815
Poster: -Mario-
Take that, Burkie Take that, Burkie

ANAHEIM -- Mathieu Garon had over two weeks between starts for the Edmonton Oilers. "The big story was the play of Mathieu in the net," said Oilers head coach Craig MacTavish. "He was outstanding. Even in the shootout it looked like he wasn't going to

Posted:6:26 AM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208490
Rating: 20850
Poster: Alta_redneck
Liberal MP Blair Wilson has resigned Liberal MP Blair Wilson has resigned

Elections Canada records show that Wilson reported expenses of $82,303.71 for the 2006 campaign. The permitted limit of expenses is $93,260.52.

Posted:4:46 AM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208296
Rating: 20830
Poster: Scape
Sex ban on the Airbus A380 Sex ban on the Airbus A380
Posted:3:54 AM on Monday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208525
Rating: 20853
Poster: -Mario-
Is China Selling J-10s to Iran? Is China Selling J-10s to Iran?
Posted:3:53 AM on Monday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208171
Rating: 20817
Poster: -Mario-
Red Sox sweep past Rockies to take crown Red Sox sweep past Rockies to take crown

DENVER - Jon Lester pitched three-hit ball for 5 2/3 innings as the Boston Red Sox beat Colorado 4-3 on Sunday, sweeping aside the Rockies for their second championship in four seasons.

Posted:9:11 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207951
Rating: 20796
Poster: WDHIII
Bombardier grounded permanently Bombardier grounded permanently

Scandinavian airline SAS is to permanently stop flying Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 planes after several emergencies caused by landing gear problems.

Posted:7:00 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208474
Rating: 20847
Poster: Scape
Prince Philip 'deteriorating rapidly' Prince Philip 'deteriorating rapidly'

PRINCE Philip has been suffering from a heart condition for the past 15 years which doctors have now said is deteriorating rapidly.

Posted:6:58 PM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208237
Rating: 20824
Poster: Scape
Nova Scotia riding: a Tory house divided Nova Scotia riding: a Tory house divided

Reid MacVicar, one of two Conservatives who quit the riding executive board after being told Casey could not be the candidate, says at least 80 per cent of ...

Posted:5:19 PM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208210
Rating: 20821
Poster: Canadaka
U.S. annexes Canadian landmark in new video U.S. annexes Canadian landmark in new video

The Bush administration appears to have annexed a major Canadian landmark as part of a slick new campaign to promote U.S. tourism and welcome foreign visitors to America.

Posted:2:13 PM on Sunday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208314
Rating: 20829
Poster: Canadaka
Premier expected to appoint stand-alone Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Premier expected to appoint stand-alone Minister of Aboriginal Affairs

Premier Dalton McGuinty is expected to appoint a stand-alone minister of aboriginal affairs as part of his new cabinet Tuesday, giving greater profile to native issues in a time of escalating land disputes, occupations and deteriorating infrastructure on

Posted:11:19 AM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207945
Rating: 20796
Poster: Hyack
Shipping containers eyed for homes Shipping containers eyed for homes

Mobile homes could have a whole new meaning in Edmonton. In an effort to combat Edmonton's housing problem, a housing corporation is proposing that metal shipping containers - like you might see on trains or ships - be converted into low-cost living

Posted:11:14 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207988
Rating: 20799
Poster: Hyack
Battlefield concerns make bilingualism more important for Canadian troops Battlefield concerns make bilingualism more important for Canadian troops

In battle, sometimes the slightest deviation from orders can spell disaster and lead to loss of life. For that reason, there are calls for newly minted officers in the Canadian military to be even more comfortable speaking Canada's two official languages

Posted:11:11 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207799
Rating: 20780
Poster: Hyack
Lib-MP Blair Wilson is unfit for office Lib-MP Blair Wilson is unfit for office

Blair Wilson's father-in-law goes public to say that the Liberal MP who has campaigned on his 'fiscally responsible' record is not the success he claims to be. The Province has learned of numerous allegations of unpaid debts, controversial business pra

Posted:11:10 AM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208487
Rating: 20851
Poster: ridenrain
London hosts 1st NFL regular season game London hosts 1st NFL regular season game

LONDON - There's a light but persistent drizzle, long lines at the tube station and football shirts on the backs of thousands of fans. All the makings of a typical Sunday afternoon game in London at this time of year. Only this time the red of Arsenal

Posted:11:05 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207717
Rating: 20772
Poster: Hyack
MacKay calls for more NATO troops in the south MacKay calls for more NATO troops in the south

Canada is doing more than its fair share in Afghanistan and other NATO countries must contribute more, Defence Minister Peter MacKay says after returning from a NATO meeting in Europe last week.

Posted:11:00 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207788
Rating: 20779
Poster: Hyack
Green your Halloween decorations Green your Halloween decorations

Halloween is shaping up to be almost as decorated a holiday as Christmas. So how can you get your spooks and goblins to have the lowest carbon foot print and not break the bank?

Posted:10:35 AM on Sunday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207942
Rating: 20794
Poster: kitty
Battlefield marches into the digital age Battlefield marches into the digital age

Posted:10:21 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208033
Rating: 20803
Poster: Hyack
Not such A Beautiful Day Not such A Beautiful Day

U2 raises ire over apparent tax-avoidance scheme

Posted:10:31 AM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207932
Rating: 20794
Poster: kitty
Gretzky estate sale raises $200K for charity Gretzky estate sale raises $200K for charity

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. - Hockey equipment, furniture, clothing and a jukebox were among the items sold by Wayne Gretzky at an estate sale Sunday that raised over US$200,000 for two schools.

Posted:9:49 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207897
Rating: 20790
Poster: WDHIII
Senators spoil Devils' debut at new home Senators spoil Devils' debut at new home

NEWARK, N.J. - New arena, same result for the New Jersey Devils. The Ottawa Senators spoiled the Devils' first game in the new Prudential Center, scoring three times in the third period in a 4-1 victory Saturday night.

Posted:9:48 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207762
Rating: 20777
Poster: WDHIII
Habs blow 3-goal lead; win in shootout Habs blow 3-goal lead; win in shootout

PITTSBURGH - Carey Price's first shootout wasn't that bad even if it was long.

Posted:9:46 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207703
Rating: 20771
Poster: WDHIII
Red hot Kings get past Oilers Red hot Kings get past Oilers

LOS ANGELES - One of the major problems for the Los Angeles Kings the past few years was a lack of consistent goaltending. That doesn't seem to be the case now, with Jason LaBarbera between the pipes.

Posted:9:44 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207786
Rating: 20780
Poster: WDHIII
Red Sox attempt World Series sweep Red Sox attempt World Series sweep

Sports Network) - The Boston Red Sox hope to wrap up their second World Series title in four years this evening, as they try and complete a sweep of the Colorado Rockies in the 103rd Fall Classic at Coors Field.

Posted:9:37 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207855
Rating: 20787
Poster: WDHIII
Oh, George, I Thought You Were 'The One' Oh, George, I Thought You Were 'The One'

I used to love you, George Stroumboulopoulos.

Posted:9:12 AM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 208065
Rating: 20808
Poster: kitty
Big is beautiful Big is beautiful

Posted:9:08 AM on Sunday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208125
Rating: 20814
Poster: kitty
Halloween family values Halloween family values

Posted:9:01 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207873
Rating: 20789
Poster: kitty
'Running us ragged' CN staffer attributes side-swiping and ensuing derailment to worker fatigue 'Running us ragged' CN staffer attributes side-swiping and ensuing derailment to worker fatigue

Worker fatigue may have played a part in a collision between two Canadian National freight trains outside Edson early yesterday.

Posted:7:48 AM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207555
Rating: 20757
Poster: Alta_redneck
Curtain falls on Stratford leading lady Curtain falls on Stratford leading lady

Posted:7:09 AM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207885
Rating: 20789
Poster: kitty
Victorian CSI brings old Toronto back to life on TV Victorian CSI brings old Toronto back to life on TV

Turning Maureen Jennings' mysteries into a series means sets, technology must reflect Toronto's past

Posted:7:02 AM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207837
Rating: 20784
Poster: kitty
Mug shots and mass murderers Mug shots and mass murderers

Nhem En, 47, a former photographer for the Khmer Rouge, poses with some of his photos of genocide victims at the Tuol Sleng genocide museum in Phnom Penh. Nhem En will testify as a witness in the trial of his former boss.

Posted:6:49 AM on Sunday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207863
Rating: 20787
Poster: kitty
Dalai Lama visits nation's capital Dalai Lama visits nation's capital

The Dalai Lama, one of the world's foremost spiritual leaders, arrives in Ottawa today as part of an historic three-day jaunt to the nation's capital.

Posted:5:07 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207873
Rating: 20787
Poster: Canadaka
3rd Bombardier-built plane collapses during landing 3rd Bombardier-built plane collapses during landing

A Scandinavian Airlines turboprop carrying 44 people made a crash-landing in Denmark on Saturday, sliding down the runway on its belly after part of the landing gear on the Canadian-made plane collapsed.

Posted:1:23 AM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207755
Rating: 20776
Poster: Scape
VANCOUVER 2010: Olympic Inspired ( VANCOUVER 2010: Olympic Inspired ("Believe" by Suzie McNeil)

As Premier National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and a long-time supporter of the arts, Bell Canada is bringing together the nation's top talent in the fields of both sport and culture to produce 'Believe (Olympic Inspired Version)

Posted:1:20 AM on Sunday
Topic: Videos
Hits: 208205
Rating: 20819
Poster: thatsnotmypuppy
Anti-war activists hold peace rallies across Canada Anti-war activists hold peace rallies across Canada

Activists are holding peace rallies across the country, calling on the government to end Canada's combat operations in Afghanistan and bring troops home.

Posted:11:58 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207665
Rating: 20767
Poster: Canadaka
Manley Afghanistan panel will open Web site for public submissions Manley Afghanistan panel will open Web site for public submissions

The head of a Canadian humanitarian agency says John Manley's Afghanistan panel is setting up a Web site to allow people to send in written submissions.

Posted:11:54 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208065
Rating: 20808
Poster: Canadaka
Canada AM visits 14 Wing Greenwood Canada AM visits 14 Wing Greenwood

"I should tell you that this base is the largest airbase in Atlantic Canada and services and patrols, get this, three million square kilometers including the North Atlantic," boasted host Jeff Hutcheson

Posted:3:52 PM on Saturday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207845
Rating: 20787
Poster: Hyack
Landing gear on Bombardier-built plane collapses during landing in Denmark Landing gear on Bombardier-built plane collapses during landing in Denmark

A Scandinavian Airlines turboprop carrying 44 people made a crash-landing in Denmark on Saturday, sliding down the runway on its belly after part of the landing gear on the Canadian-made plane collapsed.

Posted:3:51 PM on Saturday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207686
Rating: 20771
Poster: Hyack
Daylight savings time lasting extra week this year Daylight savings time lasting extra week this year

Don't touch the clock - there's still another week of Daylight Savings Time left.

Posted:11:55 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207813
Rating: 20784
Poster: Hyack
Beef business going bust Beef business going bust

Alberta may lose up to 40 per cent of cow-calf operations by Christmas

Posted:11:53 AM on Saturday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208059
Rating: 20806
Poster: Hyack
Paul Gross's movie on World War I filming in Calgary Paul Gross's movie on World War I filming in Calgary

Canadian actor Paul Gross is used to the environment of a movie or television set. But in the past two years, the popular star has also become familiar with the corporate boardrooms of Calgary.

Posted:11:50 AM on Saturday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207991
Rating: 20801
Poster: Hyack
Canada-U.S. security fence remains option Canada-U.S. security fence remains option

An American official has said that the United States hasn't totally given up the idea of building security fences along the Canadian border.

Posted:11:46 AM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207931
Rating: 20795
Poster: Hyack
AFGHANISTAN: War and rebuilding AFGHANISTAN: War and rebuilding

Reporter Lindsey Wiebe spent a week in Afghanistan on a trip organized and funded by the Canadian Forces. While in the country, she spoke with soldiers, diplomats and aid workers involved in the Kabul and Khandahar regions.

Posted:11:36 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208033
Rating: 20803
Poster: Hyack
NATO’s pledge enough to keep Dutch in mission

NATO defence ministers seem to have done just enough with meagre offers of additional troops to convince the Dutch to carry on the fight in southern Afghanistan, a former military commander said Friday.

Posted:10:58 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207706
Rating: 20771
Poster: Hyack
Sex shops satisfy desire for skimpy costumes Sex shops satisfy desire for skimpy costumes

Dressing up is increasingly about showing more skin

Posted:10:38 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208633
Rating: 20867
Poster: kitty
Hockey horror picture show Hockey horror picture show

Maple Leaf Borje Salming needed about 250 stitches after a skate blade cut his face during a 1986 game in Detroit.

Posted:10:32 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208821
Rating: 20887
Poster: kitty
A chat with a god-king A chat with a god-king

The Dalai Lama on Canada, his health, his people, and why he opposes a boycott of the Beijing Olympics.

Posted:9:02 AM on Saturday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 208234
Rating: 20824
Poster: Hyack
Soldiers still paying tribute and mourning loss of popular sergeant major Soldiers still paying tribute and mourning loss of popular sergeant major

There is something completely incongruous about a cute, cuddly children's toy strapped to the front of a vehicle capable of dispensing death.

Posted:8:45 AM on Saturday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207858
Rating: 20787
Poster: Hyack
Dickenson leads Lions in CFL return Dickenson leads Lions in CFL return

The B.C. Lions have their best record in their 54-year history, a bye to the CFL West final and their No. 1 quarterback back at the controls.

Posted:8:44 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207779
Rating: 20778
Poster: Hyack
Goalie gal changes on the fly * Goalie gal changes on the fly *

Inga Cadranel channels Ava Gardiner while hunting for a dress for the Gemini Awards at Fashion Crimes. Her series Rent-A-Goalie is up for three Geminis.

Posted:8:38 AM on Saturday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 208111
Rating: 20814
Poster: kitty
Capital punishment: Luongo stymies Washington Capital punishment: Luongo stymies Washington

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo must wish he could face the Washington Capitals more than once this season

Posted:8:41 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207635
Rating: 20764
Poster: Hyack
Nova Scotia to Build Space Tourist Launchpad Nova Scotia to Build Space Tourist Launchpad

One of the projects Lockheed has offered to invest in is a $150-million tentative plan to build a commercial launch pad in Cape Breton that would send rockets into space to service space stations and carry tourists.

Posted:3:03 AM on Saturday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207907
Rating: 20791
Poster: Scape
Canada will become one of the most powerful nations: Tony Blair Canada will become one of the most powerful nations: Tony Blair

Canada is poised to become an economic and political powerhouse in the world, former British prime minister Tony Blair said Friday.

Posted:3:00 AM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208092
Rating: 20811
Poster: Scape
Hillier denies contradicting Prime Minister's timeline Hillier denies contradicting Prime Minister's timeline

General Rick Hillier, Canada's military leader, made a series of television appearances last night as he attempted to stem a growing controversy over his relationship with the Prime Minister.

Posted:11:18 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207807
Rating: 20781
Poster: Canadaka
Border guard at Pacific Highway crossing charged with serious crimes Border guard at Pacific Highway crossing charged with serious crimes

A border guard at the Pacific Highway border crossing has been arrested and charged with a series of serious offences, RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Friday.

Posted:1:42 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208321
Rating: 20832
Poster: Hyack
Authority for Rangers transfers to Land Force Authority for Rangers transfers to Land Force

The campfire was crackling beside the Canadian Ranger tee-pee when the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS), Lieutenant-General Walter Natynczyk, and the Chief of Land Staff (CLS), Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, received their salute from the Canadia

Posted:1:30 PM on Friday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207819
Rating: 20782
Poster: Hyack
Hillier denies he contradicted prime minister over length of Afghan mission Hillier denies he contradicted prime minister over length of Afghan mission

OTTAWA - Canada's top general is denying he is at odds with the prime minister over Canada's mission in Afghanistan.

Posted:1:25 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207650
Rating: 20766
Poster: Hyack
Putin compares U.S. missile defence on Russian border to Cuban missile crisis Putin compares U.S. missile defence on Russian border to Cuban missile crisis

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday compared the U.S. proposal to build a missile defence shield in Eastern Europe to the Cuban missile crisis of the 1960s.

Posted:1:22 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207732
Rating: 20774
Poster: Hyack
Veterans in Canadian Forces revelling in chance of serving in Afghanistan Veterans in Canadian Forces revelling in chance of serving in Afghanistan

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WILSON, Afghanistan - War may be hell but for some Canadian troops serving in Afghanistan, getting a chance to do some actual soldiering in a war zone is a dream come true.

Posted:1:18 PM on Friday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207812
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Tories introduce bill to ban veiled voting Tories introduce bill to ban veiled voting

Posted:1:13 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207953
Rating: 20796
Poster: Hyack
PM dismisses Hillier's Afghan assessment PM dismisses Hillier's Afghan assessment

The Prime Minister's Office has dismissed the blunt assessment from Canada's top soldier that the task of training Afghanistan's army would take at least five years longer than the 2011 end date the government laid out in last week's throne speech.

Posted:9:58 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207948
Rating: 20795
Poster: Canadaka
Budget surplus surges amid tax-cut promise Budget surplus surges amid tax-cut promise

Canada ran a budget surplus of C$36,911 million in August, almost double that of the same month last year, on higher revenue from the sales tax and corporate income tax, the Department of Finance said on Friday.

Posted:9:58 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 210397
Rating: 21040
Poster: Canadaka
Rangers assert Arctic sovereignty the old-fashioned way Rangers assert Arctic sovereignty the old-fashioned way

The Conservative Arctic reclamation project calls for unmanned aerial drones, ocean floor sensors, $3 billion worth of new patrol ships, a deep sea port and an expanded military base to drape the Maple Leaf across vast stretches of barren rock, ice and in

Posted:9:30 AM on Friday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207951
Rating: 20795
Poster: Hyack
Humanity's survival at stake: UN Humanity's survival at stake: UN

Earth's environment has tumbled downhill to the point where "humanity's very survival" is at stake, a branch of the United Nations said yesterday.

Posted:9:16 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207831
Rating: 20783
Poster: Hyack
Abundance of freshwater 'a myth' Abundance of freshwater 'a myth'

The "myth" of freshwater abundance in this country should be abandoned by Canadians and their governments, warns a report from an expert panel recommending radical action to protect the nation's drinking water.

Posted:9:05 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207952
Rating: 20795
Poster: Hyack
Worry over soccer violence leads to split decision Worry over soccer violence leads to split decision

Two soccer games will be played in Toronto this weekend with one of the strangest rules ever devised to avoid potential problems: only fans from one team allowed on Saturday, and only fans from the other team on Sunday.

Posted:9:00 AM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207819
Rating: 20782
Poster: Hyack
Nunavut taken aback by military plan for drone patrols Nunavut taken aback by military plan for drone patrols

Nunavut's lawmakers voiced concerns Thursday about the Canadian military's plans to buy a fleet of remote-controlled aircraft to patrol the Arctic.

Posted:8:56 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207840
Rating: 20784
Poster: Hyack
Charges thrown out in strip mall blast  * Charges thrown out in strip mall blast *

A judge has thrown out all charges against Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and one of its subcontractors in a pipeline explosion that killed seven people in a west-end strip mall.

Posted:7:44 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207919
Rating: 20793
Poster: kitty
Rookie Mountie nabs one of 'America's Most Wanted' * Rookie Mountie nabs one of 'America's Most Wanted' *

A rookie Mountie from New Brunswick is being praised for nabbing a convicted killer considered to be one of "America's Most Wanted" fugitives.

Posted:7:19 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207788
Rating: 20781
Poster: WDHIII
Rookie Mountie arrests fugitive killer from U.S Rookie Mountie arrests fugitive killer from U.S

A New Brunswick Mountie with just six weeks on the force is being credited for apprehending a convicted killer considered one of America's most wanted fugitives.

Posted:2:42 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207798
Rating: 20780
Poster: Scape
Boeing Successful Hydrogen Engine Test Shows Future of Aviation Boeing Successful Hydrogen Engine Test Shows Future of Aviation

Posted:9:57 PM on Thursday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 208187
Rating: 20819
Poster: Canadaka
Radarsat-2 to protect Arctic sovereignty Radarsat-2 to protect Arctic sovereignty

Industry Minister Jim Prentice said a sophisticated satellite set to launch into space in December will help "vigorously protect" Canada's Arctic sovereignty as worldwide interest in the region increases.

Posted:9:22 PM on Thursday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207841
Rating: 20785
Poster: Canadaka
Tories threaten lawsuit over 'defamatory' attacks Tories threaten lawsuit over 'defamatory' attacks

The Conservative Party of Canada is threatening legal action against the Liberals over language they've used to describe an investigation into Tory

Posted:9:21 PM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207792
Rating: 20779
Poster: Canadaka
Canada sets largest freshwater conservation area Canada sets largest freshwater conservation area

The largest freshwater marine protected area in the world is being set up off the northern shores of Lake Superior, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Thursday.

Posted:9:17 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207803
Rating: 20781
Poster: Canadaka
Canada asks U.S. to remove Arar from no-fly lists Canada asks U.S. to remove Arar from no-fly lists

Canada formally asked the United States on Thursday to remove former Canadian terror suspect Maher Arar from its no-fly list -- a day after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice publicly admitted Washington bungled the case.

Posted:8:16 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207703
Rating: 20771
Poster: ridenrain
Canadian frigate to patrol the Persian Gulf Canadian frigate to patrol the Persian Gulf

Posted:7:51 PM on Thursday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208047
Rating: 20805
Poster: Hyack
Celebrating Women’s History Month - Air Force women

October is Women's History Month, a month that was established by the Government of Canada in 1992 to give Canadians the opportunity to learn more about women's history and their contributions to Canadian society.

Posted:7:50 PM on Thursday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207771
Rating: 20777
Poster: Hyack
Beer is still Canada's drink Beer is still Canada's drink

Canadians purchased 2.2 billion litres of suds last year worth $8.4 billion.

Posted:7:39 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207956
Rating: 20796
Poster: Hyack
B.C.'s micro-quake swarm not likely to lead to eruption B.C.'s micro-quake swarm not likely to lead to eruption

Intense volcanic activity appears to be behind hundreds of tremors in B.C.'s Central Interior, but the chance of a volcanic eruption is minimal, experts say.

Posted:7:34 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207814
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Southern California Wildfires from Int.Space Station Southern California Wildfires from Int.Space Station

NASA Video from the International Space Station shows the Southern California Wildfires

Posted:4:16 PM on Thursday
Topic: Videos
Hits: 208059
Rating: 20806
Poster: WDHIII
New Sanctions Levied Against Iran New Sanctions Levied Against Iran

The Bush administration announced sweeping new sanctions against Iran Thursday - the harshest since the takeover of the US Embassy in 1979 - charging anew that Tehran supports terrorism in the Middle East,

Posted:10:31 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207849
Rating: 20785
Poster: Canadaka
Canadian soldier charged in death of colleague Canadian soldier charged in death of colleague

A Canadian soldier will be tried in military court over the shooting death of a comrade in a tent at the Kandahar airfield in Afghanistan.

Posted:10:30 AM on Thursday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207777
Rating: 20779
Poster: Canadaka
Canadian firm keen to supply NATO choppers Canadian firm keen to supply NATO choppers

A Canadian company that supplies transport helicopters for military operations in Sudan says it is ready to provide similar aircraft for the Afghanistan mission and has already been talking to NATO about its choppers.

Posted:10:11 AM on Thursday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207809
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Wings edge Canucks for third straight win Wings edge Canucks for third straight win

DETROIT - A few penalties haven't discouraged Tomas Holmstrom.

Posted:8:34 AM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207699
Rating: 20771
Poster: WDHIII
Jokinen sets team marks in Panthers' win Jokinen sets team marks in Panthers' win

SUNRISE, Fla. - On a night when Olli Jokinen became Florida's career leader in goals and points, it was checking-line centre Gregory Campbell who made the difference.

Posted:8:31 AM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207925
Rating: 20794
Poster: WDHIII
Flames rally to hand rare loss to Wild Flames rally to hand rare loss to Wild

CALGARY - Two nights after being the self-confessed culprit in a Flames loss, Alex Tanguay was a principal figure in a dramatic Calgary victory.

Posted:8:29 AM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207846
Rating: 20786
Poster: WDHIII
Armed air marshals unlikely to lead to Wild West shootouts, inquiry told * Armed air marshals unlikely to lead to Wild West shootouts, inquiry told *

The public should take comfort that armed RCMP air marshals are riding commercial passenger flights and should not fear that their presence will lead to wild-west shootouts, says the officer in charge of the program.

Posted:8:06 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207754
Rating: 20776
Poster: kitty
Canadian worker taken hostage by rebels in Sudan * Canadian worker taken hostage by rebels in Sudan *

Two foreign workers, a Canadian and an Iraqi, have been abducted by rebels following an attack on an oil field in Sudan. The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), one of Darfur's strongest rebel groups, said it attacked the Defra oil field in the Kord

Posted:7:27 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207681
Rating: 20770
Poster: WDHIII


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