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Tanning bed law essential: cancer society Tanning bed law essential: cancer society

The Medical Society of P.E.I. and the Canadian Cancer Society are still waiting for the province to move on legislation for tanning beds, and they say guidelines aren't enough.

Posted:10:32 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208015
Rating: 20802
Poster: wildrosegirl
Easy Latrine wins award for Winnipeg company Easy Latrine wins award for Winnipeg company

A latrine designed for Third World countries has won an international award for a Winnipeg-based company.

Posted:9:50 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208010
Rating: 20801
Poster: wildrosegirl
Teen who killed family could move to group home Teen who killed family could move to group home

Canada's youngest multiple killer is progressing in her studies and therapy and could be moved to a supervised home in Calgary.

Posted:9:38 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208081
Rating: 20808
Poster: wildrosegirl
Fort McMurray man faces child porn charges Fort McMurray man faces child porn charges

A 36-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing five charges relating to child exploitation.

Posted:9:20 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208051
Rating: 20805
Poster: wildrosegirl
B.C. police hope Dateline NBC can help solve murder B.C. police hope Dateline NBC can help solve murder

Almost two and a half years after the murder of B.C. realtor Lindsay Buziak, both her family and Saanich police are turning to the NBC television series Dateline for help.

Posted:9:14 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207951
Rating: 20795
Poster: wildrosegirl
Ugandan child mothers pick up the pieces Ugandan child mothers pick up the pieces

Twenty-eight-year-old Beatrice Akello has been praised for her beauty her entire life. As a child growing up in Atiak, Uganda, elderly women in the village would pinch her smooth cheeks as she walked by, her long silky black hair always tied with bright r

Posted:9:09 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208134
Rating: 20813
Poster: wildrosegirl
Watch Crosby's golden goal with 1,000s at Canada Place Watch Crosby's golden goal with 1,000s at Canada Place

What better way to spend Canada's birthday than to watch our men's Olympic gold medal hockey game again on a big screen?

Posted:9:08 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208018
Rating: 20802
Poster: wildrosegirl
Baby makes surprise first appearance at fire hall Baby makes surprise first appearance at fire hall

Port Moody firefighters delivered under pressure when a frantic expectant mother showed up at their fire hall in labour on Tuesday.

Posted:9:05 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 208551
Rating: 20855
Poster: wildrosegirl
Leafs Obtain Versteeg From Blackhawks Leafs Obtain Versteeg From Blackhawks

Brian Burke, president and general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, announced a multi-player trade with the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday evening. The Maple Leafs have obtained right-winger Kris Versteeg and the rights to left-winger Bill Sweatt (pronou

Posted:9:03 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208077
Rating: 20808
Poster: jdumble
HST break for cross-border shoppers struck down HST break for cross-border shoppers struck down

A judge in Washington State has blocked what might have been a tax loophole for cross-border shoppers from B.C. when the new HST comes into effect on Thursday.

Posted:9:02 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208064
Rating: 20806
Poster: wildrosegirl
Oscar Peterson sculpture captures legend's joy Oscar Peterson sculpture captures legend's joy

The wife of jazz legend Oscar Peterson says a bronze statue of the musician unveiled Wednesday in Ottawa is "an overwhelming honour" for one of Canada's most treasured artists.

Posted:8:59 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208147
Rating: 20815
Poster: wildrosegirl
Man gets new trial in death of daughter's boyfriend Man gets new trial in death of daughter's boyfriend

A Saskatchewan man convicted of gunning down his daughter's drug-addicted boyfriend will get a new trial because of "backroom meetings" between the judge and the lawyers in the case.

Posted:8:42 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207882
Rating: 20788
Poster: wildrosegirl
Finland officially becomes first nation to make broadband a legal right Finland officially becomes first nation to make broadband a legal right

Starting today (July1), every Finnish citizen now has a guaranteed legal right to a least a 1Mbps broadband connection, putting it on the same footing as other legal rights in the country such as healthcare and education

Posted:7:27 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208348
Rating: 20835
Poster: Scape
Police accused of displaying fake G20 weapons Police accused of displaying fake G20 weapons

Toronto's top police officer misled the public by displaying fake weapons used in a medieval-themed role-playing game to help justify their actions during G20 protests, their owner said Wednesday.

Posted:6:52 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208137
Rating: 20814
Poster: hurley_108
France's new medieval castle France's new medieval castle

Posted:4:47 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208469
Rating: 20847
Poster: snookums
'Sea monster' whale fossil unearthed 'Sea monster' whale fossil unearthed

Researchers have discovered the fossilised remains of an ancient whale with huge, fearsome teeth.

Posted:4:38 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208469
Rating: 20848
Poster: Hyack
New C130-J Hercules to benefit Army New C130-J Hercules to benefit Army

Posted:4:34 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208158
Rating: 20816
Poster: Hyack
Canadians are cautious online: study Canadians are cautious online: study

Canadians love the Internet but they don't quite trust it, Canadians, on average, spend more time per week online than they do in front of the television or reading a newspaper.

Posted:4:31 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207949
Rating: 20795
Poster: Hyack
Little interest in Arctic shipping Little interest in Arctic shipping

Posted:4:28 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207871
Rating: 20787
Poster: Hyack
Are media missing the Afghanistan story? Are media missing the Afghanistan story?

Throughout Canada's mission in Afghanistan, many have complained that the public is not receiving sufficient information from the field about the military and its operations.

Posted:4:23 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207833
Rating: 20783
Poster: Hyack
Bare-chested battle drawing a lot of attention Bare-chested battle drawing a lot of attention

SEELEY'S BAY, Ont. - A woman who bared her breasts to draw attention to her battle with a six-year-old neighbour's ATV habits said she is dismayed by the resulting sensationalism.

Posted:4:20 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208408
Rating: 20841
Poster: Hyack
Egypt believes ancient tunnel part of secret tomb Egypt believes ancient tunnel part of secret tomb

Posted:4:15 PM on Wednesday
Topic: History
Hits: 207901
Rating: 20790
Poster: Hyack
Montreal Mafioso killed in shootout Montreal Mafioso killed in shootout

A well-known member of the Montreal Mafia was one of two men killed in a shootout in the city's east end on Tuesday that authorities say was a settling of accounts.

Posted:4:12 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207924
Rating: 20792
Poster: Hyack
Taliban attack Afghan airfield Taliban attack Afghan airfield

NATO and Afghan forces clashed with insurgents Wednesday after the insurgents attacked an airfield outside the Afghan city of Jalalabad.

Posted:4:10 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207921
Rating: 20792
Poster: Hyack
GG Michaelle Jean praises Chinese culture GG Michaelle Jean praises Chinese culture

Posted:4:09 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208072
Rating: 20807
Poster: Hyack
Gulf oil cleanup derailed by hurricane Gulf oil cleanup derailed by hurricane

Rough seas generated by Hurricane Alex are derailing cleanup efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, sidelining skimmers and pushing more oil from the massive spill onto area beaches.

Posted:4:07 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207903
Rating: 20790
Poster: Hyack
Canadian scientists confirm new solar system Canadian scientists confirm new solar system

Posted:4:04 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208160
Rating: 20816
Poster: Hyack
Order of Canada appointees announced Order of Canada appointees announced

Posted:4:01 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208094
Rating: 20809
Poster: Hyack
Queen tours Ottawa Queen tours Ottawa

The Queen thrilled children and adults alike in Ottawa Wednesday by accepting dozens of bouquets offered by a crowd of thousands lining the route of her tour through the capital.

Posted:3:59 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207875
Rating: 20788
Poster: Hyack
Arctic at risk from global warming: study Arctic at risk from global warming: study

Temperatures in Canada's Arctic were about 19 C warmer two million years ago than they are currently, according to a new study.

Posted:3:57 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207749
Rating: 20775
Poster: Hyack
Arctic underwater vehicle tests OK'd Arctic underwater vehicle tests OK'd

A Canadian archeological firm has been cleared to test robotic submersibles in Larsen Sound this summer, provided it does not disturb the possible resting place of Sir John Franklin's lost ships.

Posted:3:50 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207826
Rating: 20783
Poster: Hyack
Body of partially clad woman found in park Body of partially clad woman found in park

RCMP on Vancouver Island are investigating the disturbing discovery of a partially clad woman's body in a shopping cart in a bushy area near the city's downtown core.

Posted:8:44 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207994
Rating: 20799
Poster: wildrosegirl
HST jumps to 15 per cent in Nova Scotia on Canada Day HST jumps to 15 per cent in Nova Scotia on Canada Day

Shoppers in Nova Scotia will start digging a little deeper starting Canada Day because of a two percentage point hike in the province's harmonized sales tax.

Posted:8:43 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207957
Rating: 20796
Poster: wildrosegirl
Father and son drown in Lake Huron Father and son drown in Lake Huron

A father and son drowned Tuesday after the father tried to rescue the boy as he was swept away by high waves in Lake Huron.

Posted:8:33 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208035
Rating: 20804
Poster: wildrosegirl
8 militants killed in gun battle at Afghan airport 8 militants killed in gun battle at Afghan airport

Militants tried in vain to storm an air field used by Afghan and international forces on Wednesday, using a car bomb to created a distraction and then storming the entrance.

Posted:8:30 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207821
Rating: 20782
Poster: wildrosegirl
Quebec cardinal gets powerful post in Vatican shuffle Quebec cardinal gets powerful post in Vatican shuffle

Canada's highest-ranking Catholic cardinal, who was been under fire in recent months for his views, has received a major promotion to Rome from the Vatican.

Posted:8:28 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 208039
Rating: 20804
Poster: wildrosegirl
Canadian family shocked by link to alleged spy ring Canadian family shocked by link to alleged spy ring

A Canadian family is baffled as to how an alleged Russian spy selected the name of a dead relative to use for a false identity.

Posted:8:20 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207839
Rating: 20784
Poster: wildrosegirl
Some 70,000 turtle eggs to be whisked far from oil Some 70,000 turtle eggs to be whisked far from oil

An effort to save thousands of sea turtle hatchlings from dying in the oily Gulf of Mexico will begin in the coming weeks in a desperate attempt to keep an entire generation of threatened species from vanishing. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wi

Posted:7:29 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207793
Rating: 20779
Poster: Robair
Banks Laundered Mexican Cartel Drug Money Banks Laundered Mexican Cartel Drug Money

Wachovia admitted it didn�t do enough to spot illicit funds in handling $378.4 billion for Mexican-currency-exchange houses from 2004 to 2007. That�s the largest violation of the Bank Secrecy Act, an anti-money-laundering law, in U.S. history -- a sum

Posted:6:20 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208109
Rating: 20812
Poster: Scape
Goce satellite views Earth's gravity in high definition Goce satellite views Earth's gravity in high definition

It is one of the most exquisite views we have ever had of the Earth. This colourful new map traces the subtle but all pervasive influence the pull of gravity has across the globe.

Posted:11:41 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208009
Rating: 20802
Poster: Hyack
G20 weapons on display G20 weapons on display

Arrows, notebooks, gas masks and bike helmets are among the items police say are evidence of a criminal conspiracy to "wreak havoc" on Toronto during the G20 Summit.

Posted:11:29 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207963
Rating: 20796
Poster: Hyack
Move over fruit, for meat and fish-flavoured vodkas Move over fruit, for meat and fish-flavoured vodkas

Posted:11:16 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207900
Rating: 20790
Poster: Hyack
Afghan forces woefully unprepared: report Afghan forces woefully unprepared: report

A damning new report says the U.S. has vastly overestimated the capability of Afghan military and police units, calling into question NATO's strategy for winning the war and sending international troops home.

Posted:11:12 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207811
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Researchers float down Alberta river looking for dinosaur fossils Researchers float down Alberta river looking for dinosaur fossils

RED DEER, Alta. - It's not quite Jurassic Park, but researchers floating down an Alberta river over the next month will definitely be on the lookout for dinosaur fossils.

Posted:11:08 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207703
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
B.C. deer vs. dog video goes viral on YouTube B.C. deer vs. dog video goes viral on YouTube

A YouTube video of a deer attacking a dog in a Cranbrook, B.C., residential neighbourhood has gone viral, getting more than 1.4 million hits since it was posted on June 6.

Posted:11:05 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Videos
Hits: 208820
Rating: 20882
Poster: Hyack
Aboard HMCS St. John's, the Queen reviews flotilla of international warships Aboard HMCS St. John's, the Queen reviews flotilla of international warships

HALIFAX - Loud cries of "hip, hip hooray" rose above Halifax's storied harbour Tuesday as the Queen sailed on a Canadian frigate past a flotilla of international ships during a ceremony that harkened back to the days of wartime convoys.

Posted:11:04 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207875
Rating: 20788
Poster: Hyack
Injured left destitute after Ugandan war Injured left destitute after Ugandan war

All that separates Odong Harrington from his new life is one kilometre, but he may never make it there. Like tens of thousands of Ugandans injured in the two decade-long conflict against the Lord's Resistance Army, Harrington found himself living in a dis

Posted:8:50 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207924
Rating: 20792
Poster: wildrosegirl
Abbotsford mourns killing of five-year-old girl Abbotsford mourns killing of five-year-old girl

The community of Abbotsford, B.C., is rallying to support the mother and sister of the little girl who was killed in Washington State over the weekend.

Posted:8:44 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207997
Rating: 20800
Poster: wildrosegirl
Man who died in RCMP custody ran recovery house Man who died in RCMP custody ran recovery house

The man who ran in and out of traffic before dying in the custody of the Surrey RCMP last week was a former drug addict who ran a local recovery house, according to friends and records.

Posted:8:37 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207909
Rating: 20791
Poster: wildrosegirl
Quebec teen arrested, accused of killing mother Quebec teen arrested, accused of killing mother

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother.

Posted:8:35 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207793
Rating: 20779
Poster: wildrosegirl
Confirmed: Two low-intensity tornadoes hit Quebec Confirmed: Two low-intensity tornadoes hit Quebec

Environment Canada is confirming that two low-intensity tornadoes hit the Montreal region on Monday evening.

Posted:8:33 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207740
Rating: 20774
Poster: wildrosegirl
Two dead after bullets fly in Montreal industrial park Two dead after bullets fly in Montreal industrial park

Two men were killed in a shootout Tuesday in east-end Montreal.

Posted:8:25 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207628
Rating: 20763
Poster: wildrosegirl
Ontario teen stuck in Cuba indefinitely after car crash Ontario teen stuck in Cuba indefinitely after car crash

An Ontario teen will be stuck in Cuba indefinitely after Cuban authorities ordered him to stand trial for a traffic accident his family says was not his fault.

Posted:8:23 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207897
Rating: 20790
Poster: wildrosegirl
Larry King says he's ending show after 25 years Larry King says he's ending show after 25 years

Larry King, who interviewed statesmen and stars from a prime-time perch at CNN for 25 years but has faded in ratings and influence lately, said Tuesday that he will step down this fall from his nightly show.

Posted:8:22 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207948
Rating: 20795
Poster: wildrosegirl
New evidence enough to reopen Dziekanski case New evidence enough to reopen Dziekanski case

A public inquiry into Robert Dziekanski's death revealed new evidence and the investigation into the actions of the four RCMP officers involved should be reopened, says a special prosecutor appointed following a damning report from the inquiry.

Posted:8:20 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207673
Rating: 20767
Poster: wildrosegirl
All Russian fleets take part in Vostok 2010 drill All Russian fleets take part in Vostok 2010 drill

Posted:6:35 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207742
Rating: 20774
Poster: Scape
Earthquake survey maps that shaking feeling Earthquake survey maps that shaking feeling

Ontario and Quebec residents shaken by the magnitude 5.0 earthquake last week are being asked to share their experiences with a federal research project.

Posted:4:07 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207634
Rating: 20763
Poster: Hyack
Queen unveils plaque marking navy's 100th Queen unveils plaque marking navy's 100th

The Queen unveiled a plaque commemorating 100 years of Canadian naval service in Halifax on the second day of her royal visit.

Posted:4:06 PM on Tuesday
Topic: History
Hits: 207662
Rating: 20766
Poster: Hyack
Canadiens trade Sergei Kostitsyn to Predators Canadiens trade Sergei Kostitsyn to Predators

The Canadiens have traded Sergei Kostitsyn to the Nashville Predators for forward Dustin Boyd, goaltender Dan Ellis and future considerations. The deal also includes future considerations for the Predators.

Posted:3:51 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207767
Rating: 20777
Poster: Proculation
Police admit no five-metre rule existed on security fence law Police admit no five-metre rule existed on security fence law

Toronto's police chief is admitting there never was a five-metre rule that had people fearing arrest if they strayed too close to the G20 security perimeter. Chief Bill Blair smiled and said, "I was trying to keep the criminals out.�

Posted:2:17 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207728
Rating: 20773
Poster: Curtman
CIA defends Blackwater contract worth $100m CIA defends Blackwater contract worth $100m

The head of CIA has defended awarding a large contract to the controversial security company formerly known as Blackwater. The director of the CIA, Leon Panetta, said the company's bid was US $26m less than its nearest rival. The contract, worth $10

Posted:9:29 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 208040
Rating: 20804
Poster: Zipperfish
Parents sue GTHL after sons cut by team Parents sue GTHL after sons cut by team

Two sets of parents are suing the Greater Toronto Hockey League, one of its clubs and four coaches for $25,000 each because their sons were cut by the Avalanche Minor Sports Club midget junior A team during tryouts in April.

Posted:8:05 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 208711
Rating: 20871
Poster: DerbyX
Bolero on the vuvuzela Bolero on the vuvuzela

Have a look at these three Germans. They are members of the Berliner Orkesterhaus. They are here explaining how to do Ravel�s Bolero on the vuvuzela.

Posted:6:55 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208003
Rating: 20800
Poster: Scape
Mayors pull welcome mat for summits Mayors pull welcome mat for summits

Mayors of Canada's big cities aren't exactly beating down the door to host the next international summit, after seeing the havoc in Toronto over the weekend.

Posted:6:52 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207992
Rating: 20799
Poster: QBall
China to hold six-day military drills in South China Sea China to hold six-day military drills in South China Sea

The Chinese Navy will hold six-day military drills in the South China Sea from Wednesday, allegedly in response to planned U.S.-South Korean exercises in the Yellow Sea, local media reported on Tuesday.

Posted:6:19 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207974
Rating: 20797
Poster: Scape
HST petition to be delivered Wednesday HST petition to be delivered Wednesday

B.C. anti-HST crusader Bill Vander Zalm says he'll be delivering more than 100,000 sheets of signatures on a petition against the tax to Elections BC on Wednesday, the day before the tax is implemented.

Posted:10:11 PM on Monday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207635
Rating: 20764
Poster: Hyack
Olympic hockey champs feted in Edmonton Olympic hockey champs feted in Edmonton

While an Olympic gold medal may be the ultimate symbol of athletic achievement, it's not exactly the easiest fashion accessory to wear around town.

Posted:10:07 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207698
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
Crown attorney office decides no grounds to appeal decision allowing Vince Li escorted walks outside Crown attorney office decides no grounds to appeal decision allowing Vince Li escorted walks outside

Manitoba's Crown attorney office has determined there are no legal grounds to appeal a recent decision allowing Vince Li escorted walks outside at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre.

Posted:9:01 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207596
Rating: 20760
Poster: wildrosegirl
Uganda's child soldiers return home Uganda's child soldiers return home

Twenty-two-year-old Denis Wera is going home tomorrow. He hasn't been there in 12 years. The native of northern Uganda was abducted from his village when he was only 10 years old. He lived with, and fought for, the Lord's Resistance Army -- or LRA -- for

Posted:8:56 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207878
Rating: 20788
Poster: wildrosegirl
Vancouver activists say Toronto police went too far Vancouver activists say Toronto police went too far

Among the thousands of protesters who descended on Toronto for the G20 summit were a few familiar Vancouver faces -- some of whom say the police went too far with their crowd-control tactics.

Posted:8:54 PM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207739
Rating: 20774
Poster: wildrosegirl
Olympic policing costs lower than predicted Olympic policing costs lower than predicted

The public was told policing of the 2010 Games would cost $900 million, but the officer in charge of Olympic security in Vancouver says he's under budget.

Posted:8:51 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207753
Rating: 20775
Poster: wildrosegirl
N.L. can learn from offshore safety advances: expert N.L. can learn from offshore safety advances: expert

A risk management expert says Canada can learn from safety advances in Norway and other countries with offshore oil sites.

Posted:8:50 PM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207581
Rating: 20758
Poster: wildrosegirl
2 killed in collision with driver who stopped for duck 2 killed in collision with driver who stopped for duck

A father and his daughter were killed after their motorcycle slammed into a car that stopped to let a duck cross the highway.

Posted:8:44 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207928
Rating: 20793
Poster: wildrosegirl
B.C. man charged with 5-year-old girl's murder B.C. man charged with 5-year-old girl's murder

A 29-year-old British Columbia man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his five-year-old stepdaughter while they were on vacation in Washington state.

Posted:8:42 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207583
Rating: 20758
Poster: wildrosegirl
LHC smashes beam collision record LHC smashes beam collision record

Scientists working on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) say they have moved a step closer to their aim of unlocking the mysteries of the Universe.

Posted:7:38 PM on Monday
Topic: Science
Hits: 208017
Rating: 20802
Poster: Hyack
Canucks make offers to 8 free agents Canucks make offers to 8 free agents

The Vancouver Canucks have tendered qualifying offers to eight restricted free agents, including defenceman Shane O'Brien.

Posted:7:37 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207669
Rating: 20767
Poster: Hyack
B.C. to tighten drinking-driving rules B.C. to tighten drinking-driving rules

B.C. authorities kicked off the annual Counterattack campaign Monday to combat drinking-and-driving, this year targeting a new set of impaired drivers.

Posted:7:34 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207694
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
Alleged Russian spies posed as Canadians in bid to penetrate Washington: US Alleged Russian spies posed as Canadians in bid to penetrate Washington: US

OTTAWA - The U.S. government says four alleged Russian spies posed as Canadians to cover their tracks on deep-cover assignments for Moscow. The Justice Department in Washington said Monday that three of them were among 10 who have been arrested as purport

Posted:7:28 PM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207975
Rating: 20798
Poster: Hyack
Tight circle of monarchists helping Harper pick next Governor General Tight circle of monarchists helping Harper pick next Governor General

OTTAWA - Ardent monarchists close to Stephen Harper are helping to pick the next Governor General, who is likely to be more of a Buckingham booster than recent representatives of the Queen, insiders say.

Posted:7:24 PM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207747
Rating: 20775
Poster: Hyack
Burton Cummings gets high school diploma Burton Cummings gets high school diploma

Posted:7:22 PM on Monday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207860
Rating: 20786
Poster: Hyack
Good Samaritan saves woman with severed legs Good Samaritan saves woman with severed legs

A Quebec man says he was able to help save a woman who lost her legs in a train accident by tying the arteries in her legs thanks to his experience as a jeweller.

Posted:7:17 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207587
Rating: 20759
Poster: Hyack
Storms pound southern Manitoba Storms pound southern Manitoba

Vicious wind, hail and funnel clouds caused havoc throughout southern Manitoba on the weekend. The St. Andrews and Selkirk areas just north of Winnipeg were drenched with 40 millimetres of rain Saturday, adding to the wet misery much of the province has e

Posted:7:14 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207668
Rating: 20767
Poster: Hyack
Funnel cloud seen over Montreal Funnel cloud seen over Montreal

Residents of Montreal's West Island were surprised by a funnel cloud spotted in the area on Monday afternoon. The cloud was reported over areas including Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Pointe-Claire at around 3:30 p.m.

Posted:7:11 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207884
Rating: 20788
Poster: Hyack
St. Lawrence sinking to new levels St. Lawrence sinking to new levels

As part of a bilateral strategy to manage this summer's historically low water levels in the St. Lawrence River, Canadian and United States officials have agreed to release more water from Lake Ontario through the dam at Cornwall, Ont.

Posted:6:39 PM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207700
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
Queen arrives in rainy Halifax for 9-day tour Queen arrives in rainy Halifax for 9-day tour

Hundreds of spectators greeted Queen Elizabeth in Halifax Monday afternoon as she landed in rainy weather to begin her 22nd trip to Canada.

Posted:12:03 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207634
Rating: 20762
Poster: wildrosegirl
Chris Brown breaks down during M.J. dance tribute Chris Brown breaks down during M.J. dance tribute

Thanks to R & B star Chris Brown the 2010 BET Awards delivered some unexpected drama in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Posted:12:02 PM on Monday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 208029
Rating: 20803
Poster: wildrosegirl
Tropical Storm Alex strengthens, threatens oil cleanup Tropical Storm Alex strengthens, threatens oil cleanup

Hurricane watches were in effect Monday for a stretch of Gulf coast in southern Texas and northern Mexico as Tropical Storm Alex gained strength and appeared on track to become a Category 3 hurricane before it makes landfall later this week.

Posted:12:00 PM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207647
Rating: 20765
Poster: wildrosegirl
Many packaged toddler and baby foods too sweet: study Many packaged toddler and baby foods too sweet: study

More than half the foods marketed to babies and toddlers in Canada have too many of their calories coming from sugar, researchers from the University of Calgary say.

Posted:11:59 AM on Monday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207584
Rating: 20758
Poster: wildrosegirl
2 Canadian teachers detained for theft at Auschwitz 2 Canadian teachers detained for theft at Auschwitz

Polish officials say they detained two Canadian men after visitors to the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp reported seeing them pick up loose nails from a railway track at the memorial.

Posted:11:58 AM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207751
Rating: 20775
Poster: wildrosegirl
Canada's population surpasses 34 million Canada's population surpasses 34 million

Statscan says population rose 88,100 in first quarter

Posted:7:18 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207602
Rating: 20760
Poster: Regina
Vandalism a central part of anarchists’ tactics

The individuals who carry on the anarchist Black Bloc tradition today congregate through online forums, newsletters and small conventions. They are yoga teachers, soup-kitchen volunteers, community organizers and university students from Southern Ontario,

Posted:6:13 AM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207772
Rating: 20777
Poster: Scape
Corralled for 4 hours, crowd dispersed by G20 police Corralled for 4 hours, crowd dispersed by G20 police

A tense and bizarre standoff between police and a crowd lingering in central Toronto following a weekend of G20 protests has ended after nearly four hours

Posted:11:55 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207671
Rating: 20767
Poster: Hyack
Venezuela's Chavez denounces 'genocidal' Israel during 1st visit by Syria's Assad Venezuela's Chavez denounces 'genocidal' Israel during 1st visit by Syria's Assad

CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez denounced Israel as a "genocidal" government on Sunday as he hosted Syrian President Bashar Assad on his first visit to Latin America.

Posted:11:52 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207968
Rating: 20798
Poster: Hyack
NKorea says it must bolster nuclear capability in new way to deal with 'hostile' US policy NKorea says it must bolster nuclear capability in new way to deal with 'hostile' US policy

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said Monday it must bolster its nuclear capability in a "newly developed way" to cope with what it sees as hostile U.S. policy and military threats amid tensions over the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship.

Posted:11:48 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207759
Rating: 20776
Poster: Hyack
Canada's health care system better only than America's: Report Canada's health care system better only than America's: Report

Canadian health care ranks second to last compared with seven industrialized nations, according to a recent report by a private U.S. foundation that monitors and researches international health-care systems.

Posted:8:10 PM on Sunday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207969
Rating: 20797
Poster: wildrosegirl
Beak size does matter for birds in cool climes Beak size does matter for birds in cool climes

The beaks of birds in Canada and other northern climes have evolved over millions of years to be smaller than those among species in the southern hemisphere -- a crucial adaptation to avoid heat loss, according to a Canadian-Australian study being hailed

Posted:8:08 PM on Sunday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207729
Rating: 20773
Poster: wildrosegirl
Ming Dynasty painting stolen in B.C. robbery Ming Dynasty painting stolen in B.C. robbery

A painting believed to date back to the Ming Dynasty was stolen from a Richmond, B.C., mall by two armed robbers on Saturday afternoon.

Posted:7:49 PM on Sunday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207793
Rating: 20779
Poster: wildrosegirl
Mel Gibson's former partner speaks out Mel Gibson's former partner speaks out

Mel Gibson's former partner Oksana Grigorieva has spoken out about her stormy relationship with the Braveheart star, branding the actor "cruel" and accusing him of failing to pay her any child maintenance for their daughter, Lucia.

Posted:7:45 PM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 208278
Rating: 20828
Poster: wildrosegirl
Male grizzly killed by train west of Banff, Alta., while feeding on vegetation Male grizzly killed by train west of Banff, Alta., while feeding on vegetation

Another grizzly bear has been killed by a train along a stretch of tracks just west of Banff, Alta.

Posted:7:44 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207712
Rating: 20771
Poster: wildrosegirl
Hundreds flee as wildfire threatens Manitoba town Hundreds flee as wildfire threatens Manitoba town

Hundreds of people have fled a small Manitoba town as a massive wildfire pours thick smoke over the northwestern corner of the province. Between 300 and 400 people have left Cranberry Portage, Man., population 606, as a wildfire 13 kilometres from the rem

Posted:7:41 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207607
Rating: 20761
Poster: wildrosegirl
Queen set to arrive in Halifax Queen set to arrive in Halifax

The royal tour of Canada begins Monday afternoon when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Halifax.

Posted:7:26 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207704
Rating: 20770
Poster: wildrosegirl
Does violence raise awareness for a cause? Does violence raise awareness for a cause?

As conflicts between riot police and protesters over the G8/G20 Summit in Toronto taper off, a Vancouver activist considers the effectiveness of drawing attention to a cause with violence.

Posted:6:51 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207766
Rating: 20777
Poster: wildrosegirl
Tax agency workers caught wasting time on Internet Tax agency workers caught wasting time on Internet

Some Canada Revenue Agency workers have been spending far too much time browsing the Internet and sending offensive emails -- and not enough time collecting taxes.

Posted:6:47 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207662
Rating: 20766
Poster: wildrosegirl
Superstars could reverse innovation brain drain Superstars could reverse innovation brain drain

Posted:6:11 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207713
Rating: 20771
Poster: Hyack
Future remains uncertain for B.C. mudslide victims Future remains uncertain for B.C. mudslide victims

Two weeks after a failed dam sent a destructive torrent of mud and debris down upon homes and farms in Oliver, B.C., questions remain about how the affected are going to rebuild their lives, and who is going to pay for it.

Posted:6:10 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207663
Rating: 20766
Poster: Hyack
Nimoy and Shatner beam into Vancouver Nimoy and Shatner beam into Vancouver

Captain James T. Kirk and Mister Spock are beaming down to Vancouver's Sheraton Wall Centre to appear at the final day of the official Star Trek convention.

Posted:6:08 PM on Sunday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 207865
Rating: 20788
Poster: Hyack
Emotions run high at farewell ceremony for slain Canadian medics Emotions run high at farewell ceremony for slain Canadian medics

Posted:6:06 PM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207744
Rating: 20774
Poster: Hyack
Behind the mask: What is the Black Bloc? Behind the mask: What is the Black Bloc?

Toronto was given a crash course in "Black Bloc" riot tactics on Saturday, as a relatively small group of black-clad men and women rampaged through the city's downtown, smashing windows and torching police cruisers.

Posted:5:55 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 208122
Rating: 20812
Poster: Hyack
Tornado warning in southwestern Ontario Tornado warning in southwestern Ontario

A tornado warning has been issued for a large area of southwestern Ontario, including Windsor.

Posted:12:20 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207905
Rating: 20791
Poster: Hyack
G20 arrests now tally 500 G20 arrests now tally 500

Police fired at least half a dozen rubber bullets at protesters in Toronto's east end on Sunday afternoon, arresting several people as the city remained on edge a day after a downtown rampage by militant activists.

Posted:12:18 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207764
Rating: 20776
Poster: Hyack
Veterans prepare medals, study etiquette before Queen arrives to review fleet Veterans prepare medals, study etiquette before Queen arrives to review fleet

HALIFAX - George McLeod spends most Fridays on board HMCS Sackville sharing war stories over lunch with some of his navy buddies. The group of retired seamen, many in their 80s and 90s, meet in the ship's mess once a week to reminisce on their military se

Posted:10:56 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207623
Rating: 20762
Poster: Hyack
Newborn named after Oilers draft pick Taylor Hall Newborn named after Oilers draft pick Taylor Hall

It's no shock to say that Edmonton is full of hockey fans, but some might be surprised to hear that the NHL draft prompted one city couple to name their newborn baby after Oilers draft pick Taylor Hall.

Posted:8:39 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207704
Rating: 20770
Poster: wildrosegirl
Nintendo changing the game with launch of 3D console Nintendo changing the game with launch of 3D console

Tired from Nintendo's press event and rounds of interviews at the E3 videogame conference last week, Satoru Iwata wore an air of earned contentment.

Posted:8:36 AM on Sunday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207939
Rating: 20794
Poster: wildrosegirl
Roller coasters fun, but could damage your ears Roller coasters fun, but could damage your ears

The whoosh of wind we hear as we speed down the hills on roller coasters may be thrilling, but that whoosh can also seriously damage our ears, physicians are warning.

Posted:8:35 AM on Sunday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207579
Rating: 20758
Poster: wildrosegirl
Gulf coast still on alert as storm gains strength Gulf coast still on alert as storm gains strength

A tropical storm bearing down on Belize and Mexico isn't taking direct aim at the massive Gulf oil spill, but the U.S. Coast Guard says the storm could change course and speed up by mid-week. Tropical Storm Alex, which hit Belize's coast late Saturday w

Posted:8:30 AM on Sunday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207525
Rating: 20753
Poster: wildrosegirl
G20 leaders agree to cut deficits in half by 2013 G20 leaders agree to cut deficits in half by 2013

Leaders of the G20 nations have agreed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's calls to halve deficits and stabilize debt-to-GDP ratios in an effort to foster recovery from the global economic crisis, CTV News has learned.

Posted:8:26 AM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207721
Rating: 20772
Poster: wildrosegirl
Abortion hotline in Pakistan faces violent opposition Abortion hotline in Pakistan faces violent opposition

An abortion hotline which has been set up in Pakistan is facing violent opposition. Islamic groups and political parties have condemned the hotline, which was launched yesterday, as "anti-Islamic" and "colonial", even though it will save the lives of thou

Posted:2:13 AM on Sunday
Topic: Health
Hits: 208076
Rating: 20808
Poster: DerbyX
President Barack Obama berates North Korea over Cheonan President Barack Obama berates North Korea over Cheonan

US President Barack Obama has said North Korea must be "held to account" for the sinking of a South Korean warship.

Posted:1:10 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207669
Rating: 20767
Poster: Hyack
EU to ban selling eggs by the dozen: all food must be weighed and sold by the kilo EU to ban selling eggs by the dozen: all food must be weighed and sold by the kilo

Posted:1:05 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208529
Rating: 20853
Poster: Hyack
Frustrated Canadian soldiers are killing time, more than Taliban Frustrated Canadian soldiers are killing time, more than Taliban

Posted:12:57 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207788
Rating: 20779
Poster: Hyack
Donkey-killing grizzly bear on the loose in Alberta Donkey-killing grizzly bear on the loose in Alberta

Posted:12:52 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207724
Rating: 20772
Poster: Hyack
Video shows bear wandering West Van Video shows bear wandering West Van

One of the West Vancouver residents visited by a black bear on Friday filmed the animal eating a plate of baked goods in his back yard a few hours before it was shot and killed.

Posted:12:47 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207733
Rating: 20773
Poster: Hyack
Trans-Canada reopens in Sask. Trans-Canada reopens in Sask.

Traffic is flowing again along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Maple Creek, Sask. The road had been closed for a week after torrential rains washed out about 100 metres of highway. On Saturday repair crews put the finishing touches on a temporary fix to

Posted:12:44 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207772
Rating: 20777
Poster: Hyack
Via Rail strike averted Via Rail strike averted

The Canadian Auto Workers union has reached a tentative contract deal with Via Rail, averting a strike that might have disrupted passenger travel on Monday

Posted:12:42 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207712
Rating: 20771
Poster: Hyack
PM greets G20 leaders amid protests PM greets G20 leaders amid protests

Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially greeted leaders of the G20 nations inside a heavily fortified enclave in downtown Toronto at the start of the organization's summit.

Posted:12:38 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207663
Rating: 20766
Poster: Hyack
G8 closes as Huntsville, Ont., expresses relief G8 closes as Huntsville, Ont., expresses relief

Huntsville residents are breathing a sigh of relief as the G8 summit wraps up, after two years spent preparing and bracing for major protests.

Posted:12:37 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207625
Rating: 20763
Poster: Hyack


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