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News Image Collage for 06-2008

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NEWS IMAGE COLLAGE / for 06-2008

Previous Months: 05-2008 - 04-2008 - 03-2008 - 02-2008 - 01-2008 - 12-2007 - 11-2007 - 10-2007 -

For Canada Day, the mother of all our historical immigration events For Canada Day, the mother of all our historical immigration events

Posted:9:08 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208245
Rating: 20826
Poster: tritium
The death of Microsoft's Windows XP The death of Microsoft's Windows XP

On 30 June 2008 Microsoft ended Windows XP. Protests and petitions have not helped, today an era of operating systems development came to it's end. Windows XP Home Edition and Professional Edition was made available to the public on 31 december 2001. Tod

Posted:12:33 PM on Monday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 208350
Rating: 20837
Poster: gnalkit
Canada falls in world rankings: annual report Canada falls in world rankings: annual report

"We appear to be riding high due to global demand for our resources, but this is not a sustainable course for our country," she said.

Posted:7:48 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208231
Rating: 20825
Poster: mtbr
Governors cheer oilsands Governors cheer oilsands

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, a Democrat. "We have an energy crisis in this county and maybe the only reliable trading partner that we have in this country is my neighbours, my friends in Alberta."

Posted:7:16 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208157
Rating: 20818
Poster: mtbr
Shooting demo uses real bullets, injures 16 Shooting demo uses real bullets, injures 16

The French do it again lmao

Posted:5:28 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208362
Rating: 20839
Poster: RoyalHighlander
Giant Saudi Field is Key to Boosting Oil Output Giant Saudi Field is Key to Boosting Oil Output

The project forms the centerpiece of the Saudi plan to increase the total amount of oil it can produce to 12.5 million barrels per day by the end of 2009 -- up from a little more than 11 million barrels per day now.

Posted:6:08 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208444
Rating: 20845
Poster: mtbr
Deadly police shooting Deadly police shooting

Gatineau man unarmed when officers opened fire from just four feet away, family says

Posted:6:03 PM on Sunday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208229
Rating: 20825
Poster: Lavics
B.C. town opens doorway into Canada B.C. town opens doorway into Canada

Canada is the only nation in the world that allows its private citizens to play a direct role in immigration.

Posted:1:44 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208152
Rating: 20817
Poster: tritium
Spain wins first European Championship since 1964 Spain wins first European Championship since 1964

VIENNA, Austria - Fernando Torres scored the lone goal in the 33rd minute to give Spain a 1-0 win over Germany in the European Championship final

Posted:1:36 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208023
Rating: 20804
Poster: WDHIII
Another tragedy for Greater Vancouver Zoo Another tragedy for Greater Vancouver Zoo

METRO VANCOUVER - Staff at the Greater Vancouver Zoo have not had a good year, and that year just got a lot worse. Still dealing with the tragic death of Jocko the Spider Monkey, and the unsolved theft of his mate, the Aldergrove facility was dealt an

Posted:12:01 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208596
Rating: 20863
Poster: WDHIII
Montana highway claims 4 Albertans in 5 days Montana highway claims 4 Albertans in 5 days

Four Albertans, including Mount Royal College IT director Doug Dunwoody, have died in motorcycle crashes along one stretch of Montana highway, prompting a call of concern from an emergency room physician who worries this is just a sign of more to come.

Posted:11:57 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208440
Rating: 20846
Poster: WDHIII
Sick child departs Vancouver, B.C. by Medivac Sick child departs Vancouver, B.C. by Medivac

A five-year-old girl suffering from a rare genetic disorder departed from Vancouver, B.C. by Medivac to her home in Louisville, Ky. on Friday evening after two airlines prevented her from boarding a flight to China, where she was to receive an experimenta

Posted:11:56 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207997
Rating: 20802
Poster: WDHIII
Rick Hillier reconnected Canadians with Forces Rick Hillier reconnected Canadians with Forces

OTTAWA -- Rick Hillier brought a refreshing bluntness to the country's top military job, but his true legacy may be that he re-introduced Canadians to their soldiers and instilled a pride in both.

Posted:11:52 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208134
Rating: 20815
Poster: WDHIII
B.C. couple's home movies go viral, then Hollywood B.C. couple's home movies go viral, then Hollywood

Call it radical anti-comedy, call it mind-bogglingly self-unawareness, or call it a bit of fun, but a couple from Kelowna, B.C. have became Internet sensations after putting a home "movie" on YouTube.

Posted:11:43 AM on Sunday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 208653
Rating: 20867
Poster: WDHIII
Nothing to fear from powerful new atom-smasher? Nothing to fear from powerful new atom-smasher?

MEYRIN, Switzerland -- The most powerful atom-smasher ever built could make some bizarre discoveries, such as invisible matter or extra dimensions in space, after it is switched on in August.

Posted:11:41 AM on Sunday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208672
Rating: 20869
Poster: WDHIII
Canada announces steps against Zimbabwe Canada announces steps against Zimbabwe

Shortly after President Robert Mugabe was sworn in for a sixth term in a discredited runoff vote, Canada announced measures to restrict its relationship with Zimbabwe.

Posted:11:23 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208109
Rating: 20813
Poster: WDHIII
Iran ready to strike at Israel’s nuclear heart

Posted:11:16 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208056
Rating: 20810
Poster: Canadaka
NAFTA and Oil: Obama plays ‘dirty’ oil card
Posted:7:26 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208416
Rating: 20847
Poster: commanderkai
Northern premiers reject Dion's proposal for carbon tax Northern premiers reject Dion's proposal for carbon tax

Posted:6:17 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208335
Rating: 20835
Poster: mtbr
Human rights complaint against Maclean's dismissed Human rights complaint against Maclean's dismissed

The Canadian Human Rights Commission has dismissed a Muslim group's complaint against Maclean's magazine.

Posted:6:08 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208383
Rating: 20841
Poster: WDHIII
Harper takes a symbolic beating at Dyke March Harper takes a symbolic beating at Dyke March

Stephen Harper found himself in a fist-fight against women in Toronto's streets Saturday -- and thousands cheered the pugilists on.

Posted:6:03 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208335
Rating: 20834
Poster: WDHIII
Teen reportedly decapitated at Six Flags in Ga Teen reportedly decapitated at Six Flags in Ga

AUSTELL, Ga. - Cobb County police are investigating a death at Six Flags over Georgia in which a teen-age boy reportedly was decapitated, according to WXIA television in Atlanta.

Posted:3:49 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208302
Rating: 20833
Poster: lily
Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support

The Telegraph has learned that the former president's rage is still so great that even loyal allies are shocked by his patronising attitude to Mr Obama, and believe that he risks damaging his own reputation by his intransigence.

Posted:12:43 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208369
Rating: 20837
Poster: mtbr
Calgary imam gets unique perspective of Canadians as he walks across country Calgary imam gets unique perspective of Canadians as he walks across country

Step-by-step, kilometre-by-kilometre a Calgary imam is getting a unique perspective of our country in his multi-faith walk against violence.

Posted:9:36 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208096
Rating: 20811
Poster: WDHIII
Plucking boy from street nets attacker 15-month jail term Plucking boy from street nets attacker 15-month jail term

DRUMHELLER -- His victims' families called him a monster but a man who was sentenced yesterday for kidnapping a six-year-old boy is also a victim, said the judge presiding over the case.

Posted:9:30 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208027
Rating: 20804
Poster: WDHIII
Bobbies drawn to Canadian life happy to toil trade here Bobbies drawn to Canadian life happy to toil trade here

The Brits have a reputation for being prim and proper. But a number of experienced coppers relocating from the U.K. to work for Calgary's police force say their homeland has nothing on this city when it comes to civility.

Posted:9:26 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208043
Rating: 20804
Poster: WDHIII
Alberta MD facing sex charges Alberta MD facing sex charges

GRANDE PRAIRIE -- A family doctor is facing charges of sexual assault and assault against patients - including children - after police raided his office.

Posted:9:18 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208164
Rating: 20817
Poster: WDHIII
Driver fined $110 in cyclist death Driver fined $110 in cyclist death

A motorist who killed a cyclist with her car door as he rode along a Toronto street is facing a charge that carries the same $110 fine riders face for not having a bell on their bike.

Posted:9:16 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208182
Rating: 20819
Poster: WDHIII
Environmentalists take attack on Alberta oilsands to U.S. western governors Environmentalists take attack on Alberta oilsands to U.S. western governors

A coalition of environmental groups has launched another attack on the Alberta oilsands, this time targeting the meeting of U.S. western governors which begins Sunday in Jackson Hole, Wyo.

Posted:9:11 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207994
Rating: 20799
Poster: WDHIII
B.C. woman hopes to exchange kidney on internet B.C. woman hopes to exchange kidney on internet

A B.C. woman has turned to the internet in the hope of arranging a kidney swap to aid her ailing husband.

Posted:9:07 AM on Saturday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208085
Rating: 20809
Poster: WDHIII
Window closes in Vancouver for sick child Window closes in Vancouver for sick child

A window of opportunity appears to have closed for a five-year-old girl, who is suffering from a rare genetic disorder after Air Canada failed to allow her to board a flight to China, where she hoped to recieve an experimental stem cell treatment that may

Posted:9:02 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208126
Rating: 20814
Poster: WDHIII
New laws will crack down on drug-impaired drivers New laws will crack down on drug-impaired drivers

Canadians who get behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs will face tougher consequences and will no longer be able to refuse roadside drug tests when new laws kick-in next week.

Posted:9:01 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207932
Rating: 20794
Poster: WDHIII
Americans more anxious about future than Canucks: poll Americans more anxious about future than Canucks: poll

Canadians are more likely than Americans to think NAFTA has been bad for their country, while the economy and the soaring cost of fuel have become top issues on both sides of the border, according to a new poll.

Posted:8:59 AM on Saturday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208544
Rating: 20854
Poster: WDHIII
Dion renews call for Bernier public inquiry Dion renews call for Bernier public inquiry

OTTAWA -- A public inquiry into the Bernier-Couillard affair is imperative now that the former foreign affairs minister says he can't remember leaving classified documents at his ex-girlfriend's home, Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says.

Posted:8:57 AM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208092
Rating: 20809
Poster: WDHIII
Five tornadoes strike southern Manitoba Five tornadoes strike southern Manitoba

Five tornadoes touched down in Manitoba Friday, dumping heavy rain and causing havoc in the southern part of the province.

Posted:8:55 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207946
Rating: 20795
Poster: WDHIII
Carbon tax could be reversed, special adviser to Campbell fears Carbon tax could be reversed, special adviser to Campbell fears

He noted that the Liberals are facing a provincial election next May. Mr. Campbell and his party will be seeking a third consecutive term, and the Premier has warned supporters that a loss of seven seats could plunge the party into opposition.

Posted:6:41 AM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208036
Rating: 20804
Poster: mtbr
Energy crisis supplants environment as top concern Energy crisis supplants environment as top concern

Posted:7:22 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208028
Rating: 20803
Poster: mtbr
Stelmach fires back at U.S. politicans over oilsands Stelmach fires back at U.S. politicans over oilsands

The premier also criticized a website set up by Greenpeace, saying that it misinformed people about Alberta.

Posted:7:10 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207937
Rating: 20794
Poster: mtbr
Carpentier reigns supreme in N.H. qual for first pole Carpentier reigns supreme in N.H. qual for first pole

By the time qualifying was over, after 21 more cars had taken time trials on a cooler racetrack, Sorenson was a sixth-place memory, and another Dodge driver, rookie Patrick Carpentier, had claimed the top-starting spot for Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools

Posted:6:37 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208015
Rating: 20802
Poster: WDHIII
Free tickets for Dion event going for $700 Free tickets for Dion event going for $700

"It's a corrupted ploy," lamented Quebec City resident Raymonde Gingras.

Posted:5:01 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208018
Rating: 20801
Poster: mtbr
Harper condemns 'stolen' Zimbabwe election Harper condemns 'stolen' Zimbabwe election

Harper said that he may be prepared to announce sanctions against the African nation and encouraged other nations to pressure Robert Mugabe's regime.

Posted:4:37 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208167
Rating: 20818
Poster: mtbr
SNIFFER DOGS OFFEND MUSLIMS SNIFFER DOGS OFFEND MUSLIMS

Posted:4:10 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208260
Rating: 20828
Poster: mtbr
Stephane Dion does the weather Stephane Dion does the weather

Posted:4:04 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208218
Rating: 20823
Poster: mtbr
Alta., Sask. bristle over Dion prediction that green plan good in long run Alta., Sask. bristle over Dion prediction that green plan good in long run

Posted:3:40 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207844
Rating: 20784
Poster: mtbr
North Pole could be ice-free this summer, scientists say. North Pole could be ice-free this summer, scientists say.
Posted:10:35 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208512
Rating: 20852
Poster: DerbyX
Canada urged to ease foreign investment rules Canada urged to ease foreign investment rules

Canada should lower barriers to foreign investment in telecommunications, uranium mining and air transport, and lift a ban on domestic bank mergers, an expert panel commissioned by the government said on Thursday. In a report that was prompted by wid

Posted:8:09 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 210502
Rating: 21050
Poster: bootlegga
WTF... abbreviation on car plates makes Americans blush WTF... abbreviation on car plates makes Americans blush

OMG! What is that on my car's license plate? That's the question asked by 10,000 drivers who registered their vehicles in North Carolina last year and got registrations starting with "WTF."

Posted:7:59 AM on Friday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 211403
Rating: 21143
Poster: bootlegga
Oil hits record $142 US Oil hits record $142 US

Oil prices rose above $142 US a barrel on Friday as investors continued to pour into commodities.

Posted:8:08 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 208002
Rating: 20800
Poster: mtbr
Rambo, Burris power Stampeders past Lions Rambo, Burris power Stampeders past Lions

CALGARY - John Hufnagel's Calgary Stampeders have already accomplished something they couldn't do all of last season - beat the B.C. Lions.

Posted:8:03 AM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207886
Rating: 20790
Poster: WDHIII
Calvillo, Alouettes thrash Ti-Cats in season opener Calvillo, Alouettes thrash Ti-Cats in season opener

HAMILTON - A triumphant return by Anthony Calvillo made Marc Trestman's CFL head coaching debut a successful one.

Posted:8:00 AM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207826
Rating: 20784
Poster: WDHIII
Liberals start sales push on carbon tax Liberals start sales push on carbon tax

While discussions on tax heat up before July 1 start, a new poll says voters are most worried about fuel prices

Posted:7:56 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207794
Rating: 20780
Poster: mtbr
Dion gung-ho on carbon tax Dion gung-ho on carbon tax

Under the Liberal proposal, a carbon tax would be slapped on fossil fuels, meaning higher costs for individuals, homeowners and businesses.

Posted:7:53 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208888
Rating: 20889
Poster: mtbr
Dion's plan targets oil-rich provinces Tax to hit Alberta, Saskatchewan hard Dion's plan targets oil-rich provinces Tax to hit Alberta, Saskatchewan hard

and he's taking that message to the Calgary Stampede next weekend.

Posted:7:39 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207771
Rating: 20777
Poster: mtbr
Mexican consul general seeks answers after mass deportation Mexican consul general seeks answers after mass deportation

The Mexican Consulate in Vancouver has sent an official diplomatic note expressing concerns about the detention and deportation of 80 Mexican nationals from Vancouver International Airport on Monday, CBC News has learned.

Posted:3:43 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207724
Rating: 20774
Poster: tritium
Celebrate Bill Gates Day Celebrate Bill Gates Day

The end of an era; a fresh beginning; good riddance -- whatever you think of Bill's final day at Microsoft, it's impossible to deny that his tenure there helped forever re-shape not just technology, but the world as we know it.

Posted:1:41 AM on Friday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 208269
Rating: 20829
Poster: Canadaka
Top communications person leaves Harper's office Top communications person leaves Harper's office

Sandra Buckler, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's controversial communications director, has resigned.

Posted:11:37 PM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207800
Rating: 20782
Poster: Canadaka
Terror suspect claims partial victory against Canada's spy agency Terror suspect claims partial victory against Canada's spy agency

Canada's top court on Thursday slammed the nation's spy agency for destroying files in a terrorism case, but refused to quash proceedings against the target of its investigation.

Posted:4:35 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207699
Rating: 20771
Poster: tritium
Woman dies in RCMP custody Woman dies in RCMP custody

A woman died in a police holding cell in Prince George early Thursday morning, the RCMP says.

Posted:4:34 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208050
Rating: 20806
Poster: tritium
Chrétien wins Gomery challenge

Posted:1:53 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207770
Rating: 20781
Poster: Canadaka
DJ studies which music boosts drink sales DJ studies which music boosts drink sales

This past school year, from inside his disc jockey booth, he tracked the migration patterns of nightclubbers, how the music moves people either to dance or belly up to the bar. "It's not social manipulation," insists Fox, 23, who graduated from Queen'

Posted:9:26 AM on Thursday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 209001
Rating: 20902
Poster: kitty
Roma hit the runway Roma hit the runway

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood employed Roma "gypsies" as runway models to showcase her spring 2009 menswear collection this week in Milan.

Posted:9:19 AM on Thursday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 208066
Rating: 20808
Poster: kitty
Liberal chief coy on when he'll trigger election Liberal chief coy on when he'll trigger election

Dion said his decision not to topple the Conservatives should not be viewed as a show of support for the government, but a strategic move to await a more opportune time for a campaign than the dog days of summer.

Posted:6:51 AM on Thursday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 208185
Rating: 20820
Poster: mtbr
Taft to step down as leader today Taft to step down as leader today

Taft has been mulling his political future since the March 3 election, when his party took a beating at the hands of the Conservatives. He had pledged to make a decision by the end of June on whether or not to remain leader.

Posted:6:14 AM on Thursday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208136
Rating: 20815
Poster: mtbr
Firing for off-job behaviour okay: court Firing for off-job behaviour okay: court
Posted:5:42 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208213
Rating: 20823
Poster: dino_bobba_renno
Bernier says he was unaware of Couillard's past Bernier says he was unaware of Couillard's past

Maxime Bernier says he had no idea about Julie Couillard's past until the scandal broke, and suggested the sensitive nature of documents he forgot at her home may have been exaggerated.

Posted:8:32 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207752
Rating: 20776
Poster: Canadaka
Bernier's pastry photo-op no cakewalk Bernier's pastry photo-op no cakewalk

Posted:5:33 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208222
Rating: 20822
Poster: Streaker
Queen strips Mugabe of knighthood Queen strips Mugabe of knighthood

In the wake of political violence gripping Zimbabwe, Queen Elizabeth has stripped Robert Mugabe of his honorary knighthood, an extremely rare move by the British monarchy.

Posted:12:56 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207891
Rating: 20790
Poster: Canadaka
Saudi Marriage Official Says 1-Year-Old Brides OK Saudi Marriage Official Says 1-Year-Old Brides OK

Posted:11:28 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 208116
Rating: 20812
Poster: mtbr
Leonard Cohen's Long-Awaited Homecoming Leonard Cohen's Long-Awaited Homecoming

The singer and poet alluded to his long absence in a line that has been well publicized but still drew howls of laughter. "I haven't been on a stage here in 14 or 15 years," he deadpanned before easing into a tender and soulful arrangement of Ain't No

Posted:10:42 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207771
Rating: 20777
Poster: a2zme
Cabinet swap sees Emerson shifted, Moore promoted Cabinet swap sees Emerson shifted, Moore promoted

David Emerson has been officially shifted to his new role as Canada's foreign affairs minister following the removal of Maxime Bernier, who was forced to resign over a recent scandal.

Posted:8:44 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207800
Rating: 20780
Poster: Canadaka
Canadians want TV debate on Liberals' carbon tax, poll finds Canadians want TV debate on Liberals' carbon tax, poll finds

Posted:8:40 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208055
Rating: 20808
Poster: Canadaka
Governments ran a combined surplus of $28 billion last year: StatsCan Governments ran a combined surplus of $28 billion last year: StatsCan

Statistics Canada says federal, provincial, territorial and local governments racked up a combined surplus of $28.1 billion last year, the fourth year in a row that the black ink has totalled more than $20 billion.

Posted:8:42 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207685
Rating: 20770
Poster: Canadaka
North Pole man clipped for DUI on riding mower North Pole man clipped for DUI on riding mower

Alaska State Troopers used lights and sirens to apprehend a North Pole man suspected of driving under the influence after he allegedly led them on a slow-speed chase that covered several lawns.

Posted:7:22 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 208318
Rating: 20833
Poster: snookums
Alberta posts $4.6B surplus for 2007-2008 Alberta posts $4.6B surplus for 2007-2008

The Alberta government ended the 2007-2008 fiscal year with a surplus of $4.6 billion, according to figures released Tuesday. The figure is about twice the size projected during the spring budget in 2007.

Posted:7:04 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208097
Rating: 20811
Poster: hurley_108
Heinz pulls British ad with same-sex smooch Heinz pulls British ad with same-sex smooch

Many British viewers found an ad for Heinz Deli Mayo that showed two men kissing too saucy for primetime television.

Posted:12:58 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207976
Rating: 20798
Poster: snookums
Floating banana's appeal for funding slips Floating banana's appeal for funding slips

Posted:12:13 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207703
Rating: 20771
Poster: ridenrain
Toronto restaurants becoming more breastfeeding friendly Toronto restaurants becoming more breastfeeding friendly

Some Toronto restaurants will soon be displaying a new decal in their windows as part of a city-wide public health initiative to erase the stigma associated with breastfeeding in public places.

Posted:11:08 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 207769
Rating: 20779
Poster: Streaker
Gary Glitter to finish album after Vietnam prison: report Gary Glitter to finish album after Vietnam prison: report

Jailed pop singer Gary Glitter, serving a three-year term in a Vietnamese prison for child molestation, said he would continue with his unfinished album when freed, state media said. Glitter -- real name Paul Francis Gadd -- was sentenced in March 2006

Posted:10:11 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207669
Rating: 20767
Poster: bootlegga
61-year-old travels on son's passport 61-year-old travels on son's passport

A 61-year-old man checked in, passed Singapore immigration control and flew to Vietnam on holiday using his 39-year-old son's passport, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Ang Heng Soon grabbed his son's passport by mistake when he left home in a hurry on

Posted:9:24 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207797
Rating: 20780
Poster: bootlegga
Online community bans ugliness Online community bans ugliness

Posted:10:09 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207868
Rating: 20787
Poster: snookums
So much for teenage rebellion, pre-teens are the ones to watch So much for teenage rebellion, pre-teens are the ones to watch

Experts say they're not surprised 12-year-old fought father's punishment in court

Posted:9:48 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207694
Rating: 20769
Poster: snookums
Ont. biologist proves selfish gene exists Ont. biologist proves selfish gene exists

Hailing it as a big step forward, a biologist at the University of Western Ontario has isolated the selfish gene.

Posted:9:46 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208046
Rating: 20805
Poster: snookums
Man dies in custody after Taser incident involving Ontario police Man dies in custody after Taser incident involving Ontario police

An Ontario man died Monday after a Taser incident involving Ontario Provincial Police, the force said in a media release. The Special Investigations Unit, a civilian agency that investigates incidents involving police in which people are hurt or killed

Posted:7:29 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 210101
Rating: 21012
Poster: bootlegga
Cops say young girl in shock after her father attacked two people in bizarre love triangle Cops say young girl in shock after her father attacked two people in bizarre love triangle

Investigators say a young girl was in a state of shock after her father attacked his ex-girlfriend and a 20-year-old man who eventually died after a violent melee that was linked to a love triangle. Police say the girl's father, Martin Bedard, late

Posted:7:28 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207878
Rating: 20790
Poster: bootlegga
Dion's trademark miss-shift  finally makes legitimate media Dion's trademark miss-shift finally makes legitimate media

Posted:6:35 PM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208279
Rating: 20829
Poster: ridenrain
Ontario man dies following Taser incident involving OPP Ontario man dies following Taser incident involving OPP

An Ontario man died Monday after a Taser incident involving Ontario Provincial Police, the force said in a media release.

Posted:5:47 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207790
Rating: 20779
Poster: Streaker
Warrants issued for 2 men in Vancouver kidnapping Warrants issued for 2 men in Vancouver kidnapping

Vancouver police are trying to track down two men alleged to have taken part in the kidnapping of a young man 10 days ago.

Posted:4:14 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207770
Rating: 20778
Poster: tritium
White Rock man apologizes for disappearing unannounced White Rock man apologizes for disappearing unannounced

A man from White Rock who was reported missing nearly two weeks ago has apologized for the trouble he caused when he left the country without telling anyone.

Posted:4:13 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207791
Rating: 20780
Poster: tritium
Woman sues Victoria's Secret claiming thong injury Woman sues Victoria's Secret claiming thong injury

A woman who says she was hurt by her thong panties when a metal clip flew off and hit her in the eye has sued Victoria's Secret, saying in a TV interview on Thursday that the injury caused her "excruciating pain."

Posted:1:17 PM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208353
Rating: 20837
Poster: snookums
Welsh police helicopter spots 'unusual aircraft' Welsh police helicopter spots 'unusual aircraft'
Posted:9:00 AM on Monday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208151
Rating: 20815
Poster: stemmer
Green begins to fade Green begins to fade

Posted:7:02 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207950
Rating: 20796
Poster: mtbr
Montreal's Public Bike System uses RFID, solar power, and tons of social trust Montreal's Public Bike System uses RFID, solar power, and tons of social trust

There are all sorts of ways to deal with rising gas prices and public transportation needs, and Montreal is getting in the game with what they're calling the Public Bike System. Utilizing a central inventory and check-out website, solar-powered docking s

Posted:1:32 AM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207930
Rating: 20794
Poster: Canadaka
Who's better for Canada? Obama or McCain? Who's better for Canada? Obama or McCain?

"Canadians overwhelmingly prefer Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee, to John McCain, the Republicans' choice, as the next president of the United States," John Ibbitson noted Saturday in his Globe essay The U.S. candidates in Canadian eye

Posted:3:06 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207919
Rating: 20793
Poster: tritium
Canada's oil wealth strategy questioned Canada's oil wealth strategy questioned

Canada is already the world's eighth largest exporter of oil, and the third largest exporter of natural gas - an enviable position when prices are skyrocketing and widely expected to stay high.

Posted:3:03 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207928
Rating: 20795
Poster: tritium
Benfeito, Filion earn Olympic berth in syncro diving Benfeito, Filion earn Olympic berth in syncro diving

The duo of Meaghan Benfeito of Montreal and Roseline Filion of Laval, Que., earned an Olympic berth in women's synchronized diving by winning the event at the national trials on Saturday in Saanich, B.C

Posted:3:01 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207863
Rating: 20787
Poster: tritium
10-digit dialing across B.C. to begin Monday 10-digit dialing across B.C. to begin Monday

Starting Monday residents outside of Metro Vancouver will have less than two months to get used to punching in 10 digits to make local phone calls.

Posted:2:59 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207973
Rating: 20798
Poster: tritium
Ottawa mined judges' personal tax information Ottawa mined judges' personal tax information

The Conservative government is facing criticism for using the personal income-tax information of more than 500 sitting federal judges during salary negotiations.

Posted:2:27 PM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208075
Rating: 20810
Poster: Canadaka
Since when did 'strong and free' become scary-redneck and American? Since when did 'strong and free' become scary-redneck and American?

And what will they think of us in Ontario? Oh, they'll titter and tut-tut in Toronto and we just won't be able to bear the shame. We'll be a laughing stock in the centre of the universe. Oh my.

Posted:7:48 AM on Sunday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208182
Rating: 20821
Poster: Alta_redneck
Winner of ugliest dog contest has three legs, one eye and no hair Winner of ugliest dog contest has three legs, one eye and no hair

Gus the dog has three legs, one eye and no hair, except for a white tuft on the top of his head. He's a real winner.

Posted:7:09 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207869
Rating: 20789
Poster: snookums
Living large and proud of it -- Quebec group says big is sexy Living large and proud of it -- Quebec group says big is sexy

"When a big person enters a business meeting that person is immediately respected," Provost explains. "And women feel secure with large burly men.

Posted:6:37 AM on Sunday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 208506
Rating: 20848
Poster: mtbr
NHRAs Scott Kalitta killed in fiery crash during qualifying NHRAs Scott Kalitta killed in fiery crash during qualifying

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. - Scott Kalitta died Saturday when his Funny Car crashed and burst into flames during the final round of qualifying for the Lucas Oil NHRA SuperNationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park.

Posted:7:16 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207775
Rating: 20778
Poster: WDHIII
Dion challenges Harper to 'adult' carbon tax debate Dion challenges Harper to 'adult' carbon tax debate

TORONTO -- Liberal Leader Stephane Dion has scolded Stephen Harper over his criticism of the Liberals' so-called green shift, challenging the prime minister Saturday to an "adult'' debate on the issue

Posted:7:14 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207930
Rating: 20794
Poster: WDHIII
Canadian to undergo military trial in Iraq Sunday Canadian to undergo military trial in Iraq Sunday

BAGHDAD -- An Iraqi-Canadian translator goes on trial before a U.S. military court Sunday for allegedly stabbing a fellow contractor in the first such military prosecution since the Vietnam War.

Posted:7:12 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207762
Rating: 20777
Poster: WDHIII
Blue Jays fire Gibbons, bring back Cito Gaston Blue Jays fire Gibbons, bring back Cito Gaston

After being swept in Milwaukee by the Brewers and losing five straight games, the Toronto Blue Jays have fired manager John Gibbons, coaches Marty Pevey, Ernie Whitt and Gary Denbo

Posted:9:18 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207972
Rating: 20797
Poster: WDHIII
Natives launch oilpatch blockade Natives launch oilpatch blockade

KELLY LAKE, B.C. -- This tiny northeastern B.C. community is garnering attention throughout Western Canada after its members set up a blockade at the junction of two highways just outside the community

Posted:9:12 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207840
Rating: 20784
Poster: WDHIII
Firefighter survives crash with grizzly Firefighter survives crash with grizzly

Ken Hauck survived a deadly ride on the wild side, colliding with a grizzly that sprinted towards his motorcycle, sending him soaring in the air and landing on a highway near Lake Louise.

Posted:9:11 AM on Saturday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208030
Rating: 20803
Poster: WDHIII
Billionaire hands U of C unexpected $25M gift Billionaire hands U of C unexpected $25M gift

A Texas oil tycoon, who was being honoured at a University of Calgary luncheon for a past gift, surprised everyone when he announced he's donating $25 million to brain research at the school

Posted:9:00 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207710
Rating: 20773
Poster: WDHIII
R.E.M. debuts new Canadian-made video clip R.E.M. debuts new Canadian-made video clip

NEW YORK -- Michael Stipe thinks the music video is a "dead medium" -- but the R.E.M. singer still wants the band's songs to be accompanied by some kind of visuals.

Posted:8:58 AM on Saturday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207877
Rating: 20788
Poster: WDHIII
PM: Liberal carbon plan will 'screw' Canadians PM: Liberal carbon plan will 'screw' Canadians

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is warning Canadians that the newly released Liberal carbon tax plan will "screw everybody across the country."

Posted:8:55 AM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207929
Rating: 20793
Poster: WDHIII
Julie Couillard plans to pen autobiography Julie Couillard plans to pen autobiography

If you haven't yet had your fill of Julie Couillard, you'll soon be able to read all about the bombshell in a new book.

Posted:8:53 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207969
Rating: 20797
Poster: WDHIII
Man seeks to be cleared after Bernardo confession Man seeks to be cleared after Bernardo confession

A London, Ont. man is looking to clear his name of a crime that his lawyers say Canada's most notorious killer, Paul Bernardo, confessed to commiting in a 2006 police interview.

Posted:8:51 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207817
Rating: 20782
Poster: WDHIII
Belgian man pleads guilty to luring Montreal teen Belgian man pleads guilty to luring Montreal teen

MONTREAL -- A Belgian man and a smitten 13-year-old girl planned to settle in an Amish community in Ontario where they believed no one would question their 20-year age difference, a courtroom heard Friday

Posted:8:49 AM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207714
Rating: 20771
Poster: WDHIII
Canadians could be defending Afghan gas pipeline Canadians could be defending Afghan gas pipeline

A U.S-backed pipeline would be an inviting target for the Taliban and al Qaeda operatives in Afghanistan, and the planned project would run directly through Kandahar, the volatile region that Canada has promised to defend through 2011.

Posted:8:41 AM on Saturday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207852
Rating: 20785
Poster: WDHIII
Canadiens get permission to talk to Sundin Canadiens get permission to talk to Sundin

The Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to encourage Mats Sundin to decide his playing future before July 1. The Montreal Canadiens have been granted permission by the Maple Leafs to speak to Sundin's agent J.P. Barry about the possibility of the 37-year-o

Posted:8:23 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207752
Rating: 20775
Poster: WDHIII
Woman denied Timmies prize for flunking math question Woman denied Timmies prize for flunking math question

But Poitras, who has a learning disability, gave the wrong answer to the skill-testing math question contest winners are required by law to answer.

Posted:5:34 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208673
Rating: 20870
Poster: mtbr
Government to pay Mountie cadets $500 a week Government to pay Mountie cadets $500 a week

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement in Regina, saying cadets will immediately start earning the money for the duration of their 24-week training period.

Posted:2:47 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207748
Rating: 20777
Poster: mtbr
Coat of Arms ignores Aboriginals Coat of Arms ignores Aboriginals
Posted:1:27 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 208149
Rating: 20815
Poster: PJB
Senators place Emery on waivers Senators place Emery on waivers

As expected, the Ottawa Senators have parted ways with Ray Emery, placing the goaltender on waivers.

Posted:1:00 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207893
Rating: 20789
Poster: snookums
Big twins tip scales at North Carolina hospital; together weigh 23 lbs Big twins tip scales at North Carolina hospital; together weigh 23 lbs

They aren't the heaviest newborn twins on record, but they certainly tip the scales.

Posted:12:55 PM on Friday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207675
Rating: 20768
Poster: snookums
Police wake man at 3 a.m. to warn of unlocked door Police wake man at 3 a.m. to warn of unlocked door

A Minnesota man is calling it a rude awakening.

Posted:12:52 PM on Friday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207685
Rating: 20771
Poster: snookums
Report: Russian league to offer Malkin big-money contract Report: Russian league to offer Malkin big-money contract

If the new Russian professional hockey league has its way, the National Hockey League career of Hart Trophy candidate Evgeni Malkin will be pretty short.

Posted:11:28 AM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207881
Rating: 20789
Poster: snookums
Forget where Waldo is – Where’s the wallaby?

Kamloops bylaw officers were kept hopping yesterday after a complaint of a kangaroo on the loo\se in Upper Sahali Wednesday night.

Posted:10:59 AM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207955
Rating: 20798
Poster: WDHIII
Passengers virtually stripped naked by 3-D airport scanner Passengers virtually stripped naked by 3-D airport scanner

The airport in Kelowna, B.C., will be the first in Canada to test a new type of passenger scanner that creates a three-dimensional virtually nude image of people.

Posted:9:23 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207961
Rating: 20798
Poster: WDHIII
No need for silver threads among the gold No need for silver threads among the gold

Posted:4:46 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207890
Rating: 20791
Poster: kitty
Pimping out those Payless pumps Pimping out those Payless pumps

Lusting after a pair of Christian Louboutins but can't afford the freight

Posted:4:43 AM on Friday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 207860
Rating: 20788
Poster: kitty
Pixel Perfect Pixel Perfect

Dispensing physical perfection with the click of a mouse, the digital photo retoucher is changing the way fashion does business

Posted:4:42 AM on Friday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 207837
Rating: 20786
Poster: kitty


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