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The Great Lakes, in a Welcome Turnaround The Great Lakes, in a Welcome Turnaround

Like a slowly draining bathtub, this sparkling inlet of Lake Michigan had seen its clear, cool waters recede for years,but after reaching historic lows in 2013, water levels in the Great Lakes are now abruptly on the rise

Posted:1:39 PM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181653
Rating: 18166
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Bodies of Three Missing Israeli Teens Found Near Hebron Bodies of Three Missing Israeli Teens Found Near Hebron

The bodies of three Israeli teenagers who were kidnapped in the West Bank earlier this month have been found north of the city of Hebron, a source confirmed to ABC News today.

Posted:11:23 AM on Monday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 181710
Rating: 18171
Poster: N_Fiddledog
After 150 years on U.S. soil, artifact from Charlottetown is sailing home After 150 years on U.S. soil, artifact from Charlottetown is sailing home

An artifact from the ship that served as a major backdrop in the negotiations that led to the birth of Canada is about to return home. A bronze bell from the S.S. Queen Victoria is one of the few artifacts salvaged from the steamship which sank off the

Posted:11:15 AM on Monday
Topic: History
Hits: 181450
Rating: 18146
Poster: DrCaleb
Politics More: White House Unions The Supreme Court Deals Blow To Public-Sector Unions Politics More: White House Unions The Supreme Court Deals Blow To Public-Sector Unions

The Supreme Court on Monday limited the power of public-sector unions to compel employees to pay contributions, dealing a setback to public-sector unions.

Posted:10:45 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181619
Rating: 18162
Poster: N_Fiddledog
'Buy American' laws creeping back, to Canada's chagrin 'Buy American' laws creeping back, to Canada's chagrin

Canada staged an intervention this week over new allegations of U.S. protectionism, with federal officials producing a list of fresh grievances during a meeting at the World Trade Organization.

Posted:8:03 AM on Monday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181462
Rating: 18147
Poster: DrCaleb
FATCA tax deal forces Canadian banks to send info to IRS FATCA tax deal forces Canadian banks to send info to IRS

Posted:7:59 AM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181389
Rating: 18139
Poster: DrCaleb
Harvest Meats recall issued over 'unsuitable ingredients' Harvest Meats recall issued over 'unsuitable ingredients'

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall notice for meat products produced by Harvest Meats Co., which says that the products may contain "unsuitable ingredients."

Posted:7:53 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181520
Rating: 18152
Poster: DrCaleb
Putin gets payback for Canada's anti-Russia stance: Brian Stewart Putin gets payback for Canada's anti-Russia stance: Brian Stewart

As Stephen Harper was pouring vitriol and sanctions on Russia for months over the Crimea and Ukraine crisis, he did not seem to have expected much of a serious slap-back from President Vladimir Putin. But as Brian Stewart writes, Harper badly underestimat

Posted:7:50 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181512
Rating: 18151
Poster: DrCaleb
Canada Day 2014: How to fly the Canadian flag Canada Day 2014: How to fly the Canadian flag

There aren't any laws that dictate what to do with the Canadian flag, but over time, protocols have developed, with an overriding focus on ensuring the Maple Leaf is treated with respect.

Posted:7:50 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181583
Rating: 18158
Poster: DrCaleb
NASA to launch global warming satellite after loss NASA to launch global warming satellite after loss

Posted:6:37 AM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181343
Rating: 18134
Poster: DrCaleb
Ontario trucker in near-crash video gets $2.5K fine Ontario trucker in near-crash video gets $2.5K fine

Provincial police say they have charged Akmal Hayat of Milton, Ont., with careless driving following a near-crash between two tractor-trailers on Highway 11 in northern Ontario last month.

Posted:6:30 AM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181603
Rating: 18160
Poster: Regina
Taxpayers put out $17.5Gs for one-night stand study Taxpayers put out $17.5Gs for one-night stand study

Taxpayers spent $17,500 so a University of Alberta student could bar-hop in Jasper to research how to score a one-night stand. The University of Ottawa received the same amount to study tattooed teachers. The University of British Columbia is spending $20

Posted:12:17 AM on Monday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 181787
Rating: 18179
Poster: N_Fiddledog
After Iraq gains, ISIS claims it is Islamic After Iraq gains, ISIS claims it is Islamic "caliphate"

BEIRUT (Reuters) - An offshoot of al Qaeda which has seized territory in Iraq and Syria has declared itself an Islamic caliphate and called on factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance

Posted:3:43 PM on Sunday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 181642
Rating: 18165
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Mississippi Tea Party enraged by blacks voting Republican Mississippi Tea Party enraged by blacks voting Republican

Tea Party candidate Chris McDaniel was left fuming after Republican incumbent Thad Cochran won the Mississippi primary by recruiting the votes of the state's black population.

Posted:3:45 PM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181540
Rating: 18154
Poster: Goober911
Inequality Is Not Inevitable Inequality Is Not Inevitable

AN insidious trend has developed over this past third of a century. A country that experienced shared growth after World War II began to tear apart, so much so that when the Great Recession hit in late 2007, one could no longer ignore the fissures that ha

Posted:1:17 PM on Sunday
Topic: Economics
Hits: 181760
Rating: 18177
Poster: Goober911
Slimmed down Rob Ford returns to Toronto Slimmed down Rob Ford returns to Toronto

Posted:12:24 PM on Sunday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181347
Rating: 18135
Poster: N_Fiddledog
How did notorious tycoon so easily end up getting red-carpet treatment' How did notorious tycoon so easily end up getting red-carpet treatment'

Posted:12:21 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181356
Rating: 18136
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Questions surround Canada’s free trade agenda

Posted:12:13 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181352
Rating: 18135
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Video shows woman lighting bus passenger’s hair on fire

Posted:12:10 PM on Sunday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 181389
Rating: 18139
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Court Backs Finding Of Wind Turbine Noise Problem Court Backs Finding Of Wind Turbine Noise Problem

Lake Winds energy plant in Mason County now has to mitigate noise of its windmills

Posted:12:08 PM on Sunday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181417
Rating: 18142
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Thousands go without water as Detroit cuts service for nonpayment Thousands go without water as Detroit cuts service for nonpayment

Thousands of Detroit residents have had their water and sewer services turned off as part of a crackdown on delinquent customers.

Posted:12:04 PM on Sunday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181419
Rating: 18142
Poster: N_Fiddledog
ISIS tells Lebanon to prepare for more attacks ISIS tells Lebanon to prepare for more attacks

The Al-Qaeda-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) claimed responsibility Friday for this week's Beirut hotel suicide bombing, warning that dozens of more men plan to carry out similar attacks.

Posted:12:02 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181324
Rating: 18132
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Gold iPhone with engraving of Vladimir Putin's head goes on sale for £2,500

Wealthy Russians, international oligarchs and those wanting to curry favour with the Russian leader can spend their hard-earned roubles on this snazzy mobile complete with the Russian coat of arms and lines from the country's National Anthem.

Posted:12:00 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181469
Rating: 18147
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Muslims protest perfume logo based on Sufi symbol Muslims protest perfume logo based on Sufi symbol

A sultry ad for a perfume created by Roberto Cavalli has touched a raw nerve with Muslim mystics, who claim the Italian design house has inappropriately used a symbol sacred to practitioners of their mystical faith.

Posted:11:57 AM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181243
Rating: 18124
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Killer bees and snakes the latest weapons in fight against Boko Haram Killer bees and snakes the latest weapons in fight against Boko Haram

Boko Haram insurgents believe the ghosts of their victims are coming back to murder them in the form of killer bees and snakes.

Posted:6:04 PM on Saturday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 181431
Rating: 18144
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Anti-Assad rebels said to seize 95% of Syrian Golan Heights Anti-Assad rebels said to seize 95% of Syrian Golan Heights

Almost the entire Syrian side of the Golan Heights is now under the control of rebel forces, including radical Islamist groups, a senior Israeli military commander in the area said Friday.

Posted:12:28 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181301
Rating: 18130
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Bombers brass say big win first step to bringing back fans Bombers brass say big win first step to bringing back fans

Thursday night marked a big and much-needed win for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football club.

Posted:11:58 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181324
Rating: 18132
Poster: Hyack
Heavy Snowfall For Clyde River Heavy Snowfall For Clyde River

Clyde River will see anywhere from 15-25 cm of snow starting tonight and continuing through tomorrow evening.

Posted:11:55 AM on Saturday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 181494
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
5 Yukon River Quest boats swamped by high waves 5 Yukon River Quest boats swamped by high waves

Five boats in the Yukon River Quest race got into trouble early on in Lake Laberge, where paddlers faced high waves and white caps. 'Everybody agrees that the lake was a real character builder.'

Posted:11:47 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181323
Rating: 18132
Poster: Hyack
Canadian Forces retiring two controversial Challenger executive jets Canadian Forces retiring two controversial Challenger executive jets

The Canadian Forces says it is retiring two of the six Challenger executive jets it uses to transport VIPs. Use of the twin-engine jets to ferry around politicians and officials has drawn political fire from opposition parties for years.

Posted:11:45 AM on Saturday
Topic: Military
Hits: 181691
Rating: 18169
Poster: Hyack
Calgary's Dr. Chantal Barry refuses to prescribe birth control due to personal beliefs Calgary's Dr. Chantal Barry refuses to prescribe birth control due to personal beliefs

A Calgary doctor who will not prescribe birth control because she says it goes against her personal beliefs has triggered outrage among patients.

Posted:11:42 AM on Saturday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181562
Rating: 18156
Poster: Hyack
Canada Day 2014: International celebrations in London, New York cancelled due to lack of sponsors Canada Day 2014: International celebrations in London, New York cancelled due to lack of sponsors

London's Trafalgar Square and New York's Central Park won't show any Canadian love on Canada Day this year -- no real-life Mounties, no street hockey games, no performances by Canadian musicians.

Posted:11:19 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181407
Rating: 18141
Poster: Hyack
Ottawa sheep farmer faces charges for slaughter on his land Ottawa sheep farmer faces charges for slaughter on his land

An Ottawa farmer claimed discrimination in court Monday after he was charged with operating an illegal slaughter plant without a licence, while the Muslim men who bought and killed his sheep were not.

Posted:10:25 AM on Saturday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 181601
Rating: 18160
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Rattlesnake season: Tips on how to avoid bites Rattlesnake season: Tips on how to avoid bites

If you get bitten by a massasauga rattlesnake this summer, the Toronto Zoo advises you do the opposite of whatever you've seen in movies.

Posted:11:17 AM on Saturday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181464
Rating: 18146
Poster: Hyack
2014 NHL draft: meet the first-round picks made by Canadian teams 2014 NHL draft: meet the first-round picks made by Canadian teams

The NHL draft is like Christmas time for hockey fans, and there were seven new presents under the tree for most of the seven Canadian franchises on Friday.

Posted:11:15 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181617
Rating: 18163
Poster: Hyack
100th anniversary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination: Are we doomed to repeat history' 100th anniversary of Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassination: Are we doomed to repeat history'

A hundred years ago, the Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, and his pregnant wife Sofia, were shot and killed by a Serbian assassin. Saturday marks the anniversary of the shooting, and many are wondering if history will repeat itself.

Posted:11:08 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 183456
Rating: 18346
Poster: Hyack
Maple syrup labelling changes on tap Maple syrup labelling changes on tap

Do you prefer "golden maple syrup with a delicate taste" or "very dark maple syrup with a strong taste"? Ottawa wants to bring in new labels for the classic Canadian treat.

Posted:10:35 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181335
Rating: 18134
Poster: Hyack
Sarajevo marks war centennial with message of unity to divided country Sarajevo marks war centennial with message of unity to divided country

Sarajevo marked the centennial on Saturday of a prince's murder that lit the fuse for World War One, offering a message of unity to a divided country and a continent buffeted by deep social and economic strife.

Posted:10:32 AM on Saturday
Topic: History
Hits: 181408
Rating: 18141
Poster: Hyack
'I lost my balance': Luis Suarez's defence to FIFA 'I lost my balance': Luis Suarez's defence to FIFA

Luis Suarez claimed to FIFA's disciplinary panel that he did not deliberately bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.

Posted:8:36 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181331
Rating: 18133
Poster: Hyack
Tamara Johnson election ad 'shocks' Anishinabek Nation Tamara Johnson election ad 'shocks' Anishinabek Nation

A full page Thunder Bay newspaper ad that appears to take aim at First Nations' treaty rights is sparking some outrage.

Posted:9:29 PM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 181810
Rating: 18181
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Spartanburg Waffle House shooting sparks debate Spartanburg Waffle House shooting sparks debate

Nineteen-year-old Dante Williams' family said there is no doubt he entered the Waffle House in Chesnee back in January of 2012 intent on robbing it, but they say he didn't have to die.

Posted:9:25 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181365
Rating: 18137
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Quebec unionized Wal-Mart workers win Supreme Court victory Quebec unionized Wal-Mart workers win Supreme Court victory

Posted:1:01 PM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181570
Rating: 18158
Poster: DrCaleb
Drivers who repeatedly use cell phones will have cars seized Drivers who repeatedly use cell phones will have cars seized

Posted:11:33 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181510
Rating: 18152
Poster: DrCaleb
Industry endangering forests in Alberta Rockies, study says Industry endangering forests in Alberta Rockies, study says

A report based on new satellite imagery says forests on the slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are disappearing more quickly than anywhere else in the province - including the oilsands area.

Posted:7:12 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181300
Rating: 18131
Poster: DrCaleb
Environment Canada tornado tweets stalled by language laws Environment Canada tornado tweets stalled by language laws

Posted:7:09 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181409
Rating: 18142
Poster: DrCaleb
U.S. shippers side with Canadians in protest of inspection fees U.S. shippers side with Canadians in protest of inspection fees

Canadian shipping companies aren't the only ones rallying against increased inspection fees proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Posted:7:05 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181366
Rating: 18137
Poster: DrCaleb
Climate change warning will be removed from the NSW Learner Driver Road Users’ Handbook

A WARNING in the official New South Wales government handbook for learner drivers, stating that climate change could cause dangerous road conditions due to heatwaves, storms, flooding and bushfires, is set to be removed.

Posted:7:02 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181587
Rating: 18159
Poster: N_Fiddledog
RCMP disciplining more members for offences RCMP disciplining more members for offences

A growing number of RCMP members are facing formal discipline for offences ranging from having sex in a cruiser to using excessive force, according to the latest report from the RCMP's professional integrity officer.

Posted:6:59 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181358
Rating: 18136
Poster: DrCaleb
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Passengers likely suffocated, investigators say Malaysia Airlines MH370: Passengers likely suffocated, investigators say

The passengers and crew of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 most likely died from suffocation and coasted lifelessly into the ocean on autopilot, a new report released by Australian officials says.

Posted:6:42 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181295
Rating: 18130
Poster: Regina
Pipes with asbestos still used in new buildings Pipes with asbestos still used in new buildings

As huge sums are being spent to remove the substance from public buildings, it is being installed in luxury condos, office buildings and even hospitals

Posted:6:41 AM on Friday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181507
Rating: 18152
Poster: DrCaleb
Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim 'safe and well' in US embassy Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim 'safe and well' in US embassy

The husband of a Sudanese Christian woman facing threats after her apostasy death sentence was overturned has expressed relief that the family has been given refuge at the US embassy in Khartoum.

Posted:6:19 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181565
Rating: 18157
Poster: N_Fiddledog
The moment Hillary Clinton let loose on Obama during booze-fueled rant The moment Hillary Clinton let loose on Obama during booze-fueled rant

Posted:12:51 AM on Friday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181617
Rating: 18162
Poster: N_Fiddledog
World War I in Photos: Aerial Warfare World War I in Photos: Aerial Warfare

One hundred years ago, in the summer of 1914, a series of events set off an unprecedented global conflict that ultimately claimed the lives of more than 16 million people, dramatically redrew the maps of Europe, and set the stage for the 20th Century.

Posted:12:30 AM on Friday
Topic: Military
Hits: 181977
Rating: 18199
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Toronto taxpayers pay $500Gs for painted rocks Toronto taxpayers pay $500Gs for painted rocks

Waterfront Toronto spent more than $500,000 on two painted rocks and $11,565 on 36 pink umbrellas at Sugar Beach, a councilor has learned.

Posted:12:23 AM on Friday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181376
Rating: 18138
Poster: N_Fiddledog
ISIS kidnaps 140 Kurdish schoolboys and are 'brainwashing' them into becoming suicide bombers ISIS kidnaps 140 Kurdish schoolboys and are 'brainwashing' them into becoming suicide bombers

The pupils, aged from 14 to 16, are being held hostage in an ISIS-controlled city in Syria, where they are being forced to take lessons in radical Islamic theology.

Posted:12:21 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181491
Rating: 18149
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Judge: Bad science led to murder-by-arson sentence Judge: Bad science led to murder-by-arson sentence

The arsonist who killed Ji Yun Lee was especially cruel and calculating, dousing her small cabin in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains with more than 60 gallons of gasoline and heating fuel and setting at least eight fires, ending at the front door to block

Posted:12:19 AM on Friday
Topic: Science
Hits: 181284
Rating: 18129
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Gino Odjick, former Canucks enforcer, has terminal heart disease Gino Odjick, former Canucks enforcer, has terminal heart disease

Former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick has a rare terminal heart illness, and that doctors say he may have as little as a few weeks to live.

Posted:9:11 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181475
Rating: 18149
Poster: Regina
Gen. Tom Lawson warns military cuts will hurt readiness Gen. Tom Lawson warns military cuts will hurt readiness

The chief of defence staff and the deputy minister of defence are warning the government that cuts to the Canadian Forces budget will affect readiness and capabilities across the military, according to documents obtained through the Access to Information

Posted:6:40 PM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181287
Rating: 18129
Poster: Hyack
Students' extremist views pushed professor out of U of C Students' extremist views pushed professor out of U of C

A former professor at the University of Calgary says he left his tenured position after colleagues refused to respond to his concerns with students spreading radical Muslim views.

Posted:4:29 PM on Thursday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 181525
Rating: 18153
Poster: N_Fiddledog
The staggering price of crushing the tea party The staggering price of crushing the tea party

Posted:3:26 PM on Thursday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 180542
Rating: 18054
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Scott Walker not a target, John Doe special prosecutor says Scott Walker not a target, John Doe special prosecutor says

The governor hasn't been subpoenaed in the investigation into possibly illegal campaign coordination.

Posted:3:09 PM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181371
Rating: 18137
Poster: N_Fiddledog
New Molson beer fridge opens only for Canadians who can sing 'O Canada' New Molson beer fridge opens only for Canadians who can sing 'O Canada'

The clever marketing team over at Molson Canadian has made a few adjustments to the famous beer fridge that debuted at the Sochi Winter Olympics so that it will only open for those who can belt out the the lyrics to 'O Canada.'

Posted:11:22 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181630
Rating: 18163
Poster: Hyack
Supreme Court expands land-title rights in unanimous ruling Supreme Court expands land-title rights in unanimous ruling

Posted:10:55 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181212
Rating: 18121
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Vancouver to First Nations: This land is your land Vancouver to First Nations: This land is your land

Vancouver city council formally acknowledged Wednesday that the land on which the city is built actually belongs to three local First Nations.

Posted:10:51 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181394
Rating: 18139
Poster: N_Fiddledog
CBC Cuts Will Hit Evening News, In-House Production, Jobs CBC Cuts Will Hit Evening News, In-House Production, Jobs

TORONTO - The CBC says it is cutting back dinner-hour newscasts and in-house production in a bid to shift its priorities from radio and television to digital and mobile services.The public broadcaster announced its five-year strategic plan Thursday. The C

Posted:9:47 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181185
Rating: 18119
Poster: DrCaleb
Canada Is Warming At Twice The Global Average And We Still Don't Have A National Plan Canada Is Warming At Twice The Global Average And We Still Don't Have A National Plan

Canada has been warming at roughly double the global average over the last six decades, setting the stage for dramatic changes to the economy, environment and our very way of life. But government and business have been slow to react and Canada still has n

Posted:9:46 AM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181218
Rating: 18122
Poster: DrCaleb
Your summer UV, ozone layer forecast Your summer UV, ozone layer forecast

Summer UV levels linked to winter's polar vortex Will you have to slather on extra sunscreen this year to avoid burns? Here's what Canadians can expect from the sun this year.

Posted:7:10 AM on Thursday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181415
Rating: 18142
Poster: DrCaleb
Tsilhqot'in First Nation granted B.C. title claim in Supreme Court ruling Tsilhqot'in First Nation granted B.C. title claim in Supreme Court ruling

The Supreme Court of Canada grants declaration of aboriginal title to more than 1,700 square kilometres of land in British Columbia to the Tsilhqot'in First Nation. Today's decision resolves important legal questions, such as how to determine aboriginal t

Posted:6:52 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181346
Rating: 18136
Poster: DrCaleb
Bar code turns 40: Next-generation codes move past grocery stores Bar code turns 40: Next-generation codes move past grocery stores

George Laurer had no idea his design would reach well beyond retail outlets when he created the black line and number sets known as the modern bar code. Since the then IBM engineer's development of the UPC some four decades ago, a new generation of catalo

Posted:6:41 AM on Thursday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181300
Rating: 18131
Poster: DrCaleb
CRTC to work with allies abroad to catch rogue telemarketers CRTC to work with allies abroad to catch rogue telemarketers

Posted:6:40 AM on Thursday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181239
Rating: 18124
Poster: DrCaleb
History buffs raise funds to restore Calgary vintage planes History buffs raise funds to restore Calgary vintage planes

History and plane buffs in Calgary have successfully raised enough money to restore two World War Two-era planes owned by the City.

Posted:6:39 AM on Thursday
Topic: History
Hits: 181406
Rating: 18142
Poster: DrCaleb
Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin accuses party of playing favourites Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin accuses party of playing favourites

High-profile Wildrose MLA Joe Anglin accused his party Wednesday of favouring its friends over him after it rejected his bid to have a rival nomination candidate disqualified. The outspoken former Rimbey councillor blasted the Wildrose executive for faili

Posted:6:36 AM on Thursday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 181593
Rating: 18159
Poster: DrCaleb
‘It’s unconstitutional’: lawyer Rocco Galati targets Conservative citizenship law

Posted:6:33 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181378
Rating: 18138
Poster: DrCaleb
Bitumen pipeline would bring 900,000 barrels a day to Edmonton area Bitumen pipeline would bring 900,000 barrels a day to Edmonton area

A new bitumen pipeline, twice the size of the Northern Gateway pipeline to the West Coast, could be under construction this fall to bring 900,000 barrels a day into the Edmonton area, TransCanada Pipelines told a regulatory hearing Tuesday.

Posted:6:30 AM on Thursday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181238
Rating: 18125
Poster: DrCaleb
Antibiotic scientist must push discovery to market Antibiotic scientist must push discovery to market

A McMaster University scientist has discovered a compound that attacks a dangerous new class of superbugs, providing a gleam of scientific hope against the spectre of antibiotic resistance, but he now faces more work to capture the interest of a pharmaceu

Posted:6:29 AM on Thursday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181375
Rating: 18139
Poster: DrCaleb
University of Ottawa hockey program suspended for 2014-15 season University of Ottawa hockey program suspended for 2014-15 season

Posted:10:35 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181263
Rating: 18126
Poster: Regina
Alaska bear falls through skylight into party, eats all the cupcakes Alaska bear falls through skylight into party, eats all the cupcakes

A young bear fell through an Alaska couple's skylight while they were preparing to celebrate their child's birthday, sending the humans scurrying out the room while he feasted on cupcakes.

Posted:10:34 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 182748
Rating: 18276
Poster: Regina
Brad Jacobs's Olympic curling ring stolen Brad Jacobs's Olympic curling ring stolen

Posted:10:32 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181253
Rating: 18126
Poster: Regina
Vietnamese women trafficked to China Vietnamese women trafficked to China

When Kiab turned 16, her brother promised to take her to a party in a tourist town in northern Vietnam. Instead, he sold her to a Chinese family as a bride.

Posted:2:15 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181290
Rating: 18130
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Boehner plans to file suit against Obama over alleged abuse of executive power Boehner plans to file suit against Obama over alleged abuse of executive power

House Speaker John Boehner announced Wednesday he plans to file suit against President Obama over his alleged abuse of executive power.

Posted:2:01 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181331
Rating: 18133
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Rival nations mark 64th anniversary of start of Korean War Rival nations mark 64th anniversary of start of Korean War

North and South Korea on Wednesday marked the 64th anniversary of the war between them that ended in a truce and left the nations bitterly divided.

Posted:11:18 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181212
Rating: 18121
Poster: Hyack
Extreme Heat Drives People to Move Extreme Heat Drives People to Move

Scientists have long conjectured that climate change would spur families in poor countries to migrate as ever-fiercer storms, floods and other disasters made rural life unbearable. But understanding what specific weather elements would cause people to lea

Posted:9:50 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181288
Rating: 18129
Poster: DrCaleb
Collector finally ready to sell his 'million-dollar' baby Collector finally ready to sell his 'million-dollar' baby

Posted:9:31 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 181358
Rating: 18137
Poster: DrCaleb
2 stun guns camouflaged as iPhones seized by Hinton RCMP 2 stun guns camouflaged as iPhones seized by Hinton RCMP

RCMP in Hinton are warning Albertans to be aware that some "smartphones" may have more zaps than apps.

Posted:7:15 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181273
Rating: 18128
Poster: Regina
Border agency backs down on cross-border data bank Border agency backs down on cross-border data bank

The federal border agency is bowing to privacy concerns by agreeing to slash the amount of time it will keep data on the cross-border movements of Canadians as part of a new security plan.

Posted:7:14 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181335
Rating: 18135
Poster: Regina
Bluenose II: 'I wish I could undo what's been done' Bluenose II: 'I wish I could undo what's been done'

Posted:6:35 AM on Wednesday
Topic: History
Hits: 181298
Rating: 18130
Poster: Regina
Contract on toilet paper slammed by Saskatchewan Law Society Contract on toilet paper slammed by Saskatchewan Law Society

A Saskatchewan lawyer who submitted a piece of toilet paper as proof of a contract with his client has been sharply rebuked by the province's law society.

Posted:6:30 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181400
Rating: 18140
Poster: Regina
Whole Foods to pay out $800K for overcharging California shoppers Whole Foods to pay out $800K for overcharging California shoppers

Whole Foods Markets Inc has agreed to pay $800,000 after an investigation found that the supermarket chain overcharged customers in California, officials in the state said on Tuesday.

Posted:6:29 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181211
Rating: 18121
Poster: Regina
North Korea calls new Seth Rogen film, The Interview, an 'act of war' North Korea calls new Seth Rogen film, The Interview, an 'act of war'

North Korea's take on an upcoming Hollywood comedy about a plot to assassinate leader Kim Jong-un: release this movie and face "merciless" retaliation.

Posted:6:28 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181422
Rating: 18142
Poster: Regina
Regina radar breakdown during tornado season alarms storm chaser Regina radar breakdown during tornado season alarms storm chaser

Greg Johnson, a well-known tornado hunter, says the radar that monitors twisters in southern Saskatchewan has become a laughingstock in the weather-watching community.

Posted:6:24 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181245
Rating: 18125
Poster: Regina
Eli Wallach, prolific character actor, dies at 98: report Eli Wallach, prolific character actor, dies at 98: report

Eli Wallach, an early practitioner of method acting who made a lasting impression as the scuzzy bandit Tuco in 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,' died on Tuesday at the age of 98, the New York Times reported.

Posted:6:23 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181419
Rating: 18142
Poster: Regina
Concussion experts in Ottawa launch guidelines for treating kids Concussion experts in Ottawa launch guidelines for treating kids

Emergency medicine researchers at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation have launched recommendations aimed at treating children and teens with concussions.

Posted:6:23 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181288
Rating: 18129
Poster: Regina
Goose attack leaves Ottawa cyclist shaken and scarred Goose attack leaves Ottawa cyclist shaken and scarred

An Ottawa cyclist says a surprise attack by a Canada goose left her with a concussion and fractured cheekbone, and a renewed respect for nature.

Posted:6:21 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181320
Rating: 18132
Poster: Regina
B.C. film: Toronto wants to eat our lunch, but we’re gonna eat their dinner

Posted:12:51 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181347
Rating: 18135
Poster: N_Fiddledog
MacKean gets two years in prison for sexual assault on chained teenage boy in remote cabin MacKean gets two years in prison for sexual assault on chained teenage boy in remote cabin

A man convicted of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy at a remote cabin in Nova Scotia has been sentenced to just two years in prison

Posted:12:15 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181237
Rating: 18124
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Remote photo exhibit celebrates 1960s High Arctic research Remote photo exhibit celebrates 1960s High Arctic research

Posted:7:57 PM on Tuesday
Topic: History
Hits: 181292
Rating: 18130
Poster: Hyack
Tornado touches down in New Tecumseth, Ont. Tornado touches down in New Tecumseth, Ont.

Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado touched down in New Tecumseth, Ont., where a roof was torn off a home, causing part of its upper floor to cave in Tuesday afternoon.

Posted:7:55 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 181406
Rating: 18142
Poster: Hyack
Stanley Park coyote feeding raises concerns Stanley Park coyote feeding raises concerns

The Stanley Park Ecology Society is warning people not to feed "a very comfortable coyote" that has been spotted hanging out during the day near the Beach Avenue entrance of the park.

Posted:7:53 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181209
Rating: 18121
Poster: Hyack
Coyote attacks suspected north of Toronto as 2 women bitten Coyote attacks suspected north of Toronto as 2 women bitten

York Regional Police and the Ontario SPCA are hunting for two animals believed to be coyotes or feral German shepherds in Markham, just north of Toronto, after two women were injured in attacks Monday.

Posted:7:52 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181213
Rating: 18121
Poster: Hyack
Banff bears keep tourists, residents on edge Banff bears keep tourists, residents on edge

A longer-than-usual winter has meant grizzly and black bears are getting a late start to mating season, and the need for food is drawing them deeper into developed areas.

Posted:7:46 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181229
Rating: 18123
Poster: Hyack
'Nazi hunter' Steven Rambam says some WWII criminals still live in Canada 'Nazi hunter' Steven Rambam says some WWII criminals still live in Canada

Dozens of Nazi war criminals who escaped prosecution are still living in Canada, according to an American private investigator known as a 'Nazi hunter.' Those criminals have been living relatively freely in Canada since the end of the Second World War, an

Posted:6:42 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181262
Rating: 18126
Poster: Hyack
Boy finds WWII hand grenade on Mispec Beach in Saint John, New Brunswick Boy finds WWII hand grenade on Mispec Beach in Saint John, New Brunswick

A Saint John, N.B. boy nearly gave his grandfather a blast from the past on Monday when he brought home a rusty old hand grenade from the Second World War.

Posted:6:38 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181500
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
Sudanese Christian woman detained at airport Sudanese Christian woman detained at airport

A Sudanese Christian woman released after a death sentence for refusing to renounce her faith was detained again, her legal team says.

Posted:2:06 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181272
Rating: 18127
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Unique Coffeeshop Uses Honor System Unique Coffeeshop Uses Honor System

A coffee shop in Valley City is saving money on employee costs...because it doesn't have any.

Posted:1:57 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181255
Rating: 18126
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Climate change will cost big business dearly, report warns Climate change will cost big business dearly, report warns

Climate change will cost the U.S. economy dearly in the form of property damage, lost output and even employee deaths, a nonpartisan group backed by a trio of some of the heaviest hitters in the world of business said Tuesday.

Posted:1:32 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181245
Rating: 18125
Poster: DrCaleb
Analysis suggests that solar thermal can provide baseline power Analysis suggests that solar thermal can provide baseline power

With the cost of photovoltaic devices and wind power dropping dramatically, the economics of some forms of renewable power are becoming increasingly compelling. But these sources of power come with a significant limitation: intermittency. Solar can't gene

Posted:1:25 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181285
Rating: 18129
Poster: DrCaleb
GlaxoSmithKline, flu vaccine maker, gets warning from U.S. FDA GlaxoSmithKline, flu vaccine maker, gets warning from U.S. FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning to GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes most of Canada's annual flu vaccine.

Posted:1:09 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181165
Rating: 18117
Poster: Regina
San Francisco parking space auction app ordered to shut down San Francisco parking space auction app ordered to shut down

San Francisco's new crackdown on a mobile app that allows people to auction off their public parking spots marks yet another clash between innovative technologies and regulators trying to maintain law and order, public safety and a sense of social decorum

Posted:1:08 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181259
Rating: 18126
Poster: Regina
Pesticides linked to bee deaths must be banned, scientists say Pesticides linked to bee deaths must be banned, scientists say

Scientists want two commonly used pesticides banned around the world for helping cause the mass deaths of bees and harming the ecosystem.

Posted:12:10 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181524
Rating: 18154
Poster: DrCaleb
Alberta scientists track invasive earthworms Alberta scientists track invasive earthworms

Earthworms didn't get to Alberta naturally, and now researchers at the University of Alberta hope to track the locations of those little pink wiggling invaders to limit their populations. Researchers at the school's faculties of science and education have

Posted:10:03 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181335
Rating: 18135
Poster: DrCaleb
CP Rail, Burlington Northern ordered to give updates on grain backlog CP Rail, Burlington Northern ordered to give updates on grain backlog

A backlog of grain shipments across the Great Plains has been reduced but not eliminated, so U.S. regulators are requiring BNSF and Canadian Pacific railroads to provide weekly updates on their efforts to catch up before harvest.

Posted:7:33 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181130
Rating: 18113
Poster: DrCaleb
Bluenose II starts sea trials with little public notice Bluenose II starts sea trials with little public notice

The rebuilt Bluenose II started sea trials Tuesday morning, with little public notice.

Posted:7:28 AM on Tuesday
Topic: History
Hits: 181289
Rating: 18129
Poster: DrCaleb
Exchange student gets stuck inside giant German vagina sculpture, becomes internet famous Exchange student gets stuck inside giant German vagina sculpture, becomes internet famous

In an age where embarrassing photos can be uploaded and go viral within minutes, some dares simply aren't worth the bragging rights. An anonymous American exchange student learned this the hard way Friday afternoon after firefighters pulled him from th

Posted:7:16 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 181846
Rating: 18186
Poster: DrCaleb
Mohamed Fahmy, Egyptian injustice and Canada’s spineless response: Neil Macdonald

Posted:7:15 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181254
Rating: 18125
Poster: DrCaleb
Eerily lifelike androids join staff at Tokyo tech museum Eerily lifelike androids join staff at Tokyo tech museum

Posted:6:49 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181497
Rating: 18150
Poster: DrCaleb
Ontario cabinet shuffle: Hoskins to become health minister Ontario cabinet shuffle: Hoskins to become health minister

Premier Kathleen Wynne will be keeping her cabinet intact for the start of the new legislative session, though Ontario will have a new health minister this afternoon.

Posted:6:44 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 181407
Rating: 18141
Poster: Regina
Freaky Higgs Physics Suggests The Universe Shouldn't Exist Freaky Higgs Physics Suggests The Universe Shouldn't Exist

Posted:6:48 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 181405
Rating: 18142
Poster: DrCaleb
Sharper satellite images allowed, as U.S. loosen rules Sharper satellite images allowed, as U.S. loosen rules

Satellite images sharp enough to show details such as manhole covers, stop signs and lamp posts will soon be available in Canada and around the world, after the U.S. loosened limits put in place years ago due to national security concerns.

Posted:6:43 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181397
Rating: 18140
Poster: Regina
Senate Liberals still not disclosing spousal travel expenses Senate Liberals still not disclosing spousal travel expenses

Posted:6:42 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181261
Rating: 18126
Poster: Regina
U.K. phone hacking: Rebekah Brooks  cleared, Andy Coulson guilty U.K. phone hacking: Rebekah Brooks cleared, Andy Coulson guilty

Former News of the World executive Rebekah Brooks has been acquitted of phone hacking, but editor Andy Coulson is convicted after a trial centring on illegal activity at the heart of Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire.

Posted:6:35 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181136
Rating: 18114
Poster: Regina
Nigerian militants kidnap 60 women and girls, 31 boys in north Nigerian militants kidnap 60 women and girls, 31 boys in north

Islamic extremists have abducted 60 more girls and women and 31 boys from villages in northeast Nigeria, witnesses said Tuesday.

Posted:6:30 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 181426
Rating: 18144
Poster: Regina
Scotiabank hit injured soldier with $7K mortgage penalty Scotiabank hit injured soldier with $7K mortgage penalty

A decorated soldier who fought in Afghanistan is going public about how Scotiabank slapped him with a $7,000 fee for breaking his mortgage, because he had to sell his house after being medically discharged.

Posted:6:30 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181237
Rating: 18124
Poster: Regina
Kaffir lime tainted with the sour taste of racism Kaffir lime tainted with the sour taste of racism

Most consumers, and chefs for that matter, are not aware of the racist slur behind the kaffir lime. The k-word is akin to the n-word in South Africa and some other African countries.

Posted:8:22 PM on Monday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 181505
Rating: 18151
Poster: N_Fiddledog
Hillary Clinton says she’s unlike the ‘truly well off’

Posted:6:04 PM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181270
Rating: 18127
Poster: JaredMilne
Climate change: May breaks global temperature record Climate change: May breaks global temperature record

Driven by exceptionally warm ocean waters, Earth smashed a record for heat in May and is likely to keep on breaking high temperature marks, experts say.

Posted:1:14 PM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181268
Rating: 18128
Poster: Regina
Kenora gardener digs up long-lost ring Kenora gardener digs up long-lost ring

Posted:12:56 PM on Monday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 181222
Rating: 18124
Poster: Regina


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