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- Obama: Voters upset with pace of progress
- U.S. President Barack Obama says the results of the midterm elections reveal that Americans do not believe enough progress has been made on the economy and that he must take responsibility for that. more »
- GM IPO to raise $13B US
- General Motors plans to raise $13 billion US in its initial public offering of shares. more »
- CBSA says Tamil migrant linked to war crimes
- One of the 492 Tamil migrants who entered Canada onboard the MV Sun Sea will remain in custody after allegations he may have committed war crimes. more »
- Vancouver police beating probe 'a farce'
- The lawyer for a man beaten by Vancouver police in a mistaken response to a domestic violence call says an investigation that cleared the officers was 'ridiculous.' more »
- N.B. diocese to offer apology, money for abuse
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Bathurst will offer an official apology and compensation for abuse that took place in northern New Brunswick as far back as 1959. more »
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- Ottawa volunteer agencies are warning activities for children and seniors may have to be scaled back due to new criminal background check procedures. more »
- 'I shot grandpa,' Alberta woman told grandson
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- Haiti aid workers brace for Tomas flooding
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- Obama: Voters upset with pace of progress
- U.S. President Barack Obama says the results of the midterm elections reveal that Americans do not believe enough progress has been made on the economy and that he must take responsibility for that.
- Indonesians flee after volcano erupts
- Indonesia's Mount Merapi has its biggest eruption yet, shooting searing ash into the sky, and forcing the hasty evacuations of panicked villagers and emergency shelters near the base.
- Woman's stoning execution undecided: Iran
- Iran's foreign minister says no final decision has been made about a woman who could be stoned to death for adultery, France's Foreign Ministry says amid reports her execution is imminent.
Canada »
- BHP's PotashCorp bid rejected for now
- The federal government has rejected BHP Billiton's $40-billion hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
- Wall thanks Clement for Potash decision
- Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall was gushing with gratitude Wednesday after the announcement that federal Industry Minister Tony Clement has, for now, rejected a proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
- B.C. Premier Campbell stepping down
- B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell is stepping down and has asked his party to hold a leadership convention.
Politics »
- BHP's PotashCorp bid rejected for now
- The federal government has rejected BHP Billiton's $40-billion hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
- Wall thanks Clement for Potash decision
- Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall was gushing with gratitude Wednesday after the announcement that federal Industry Minister Tony Clement has, for now, rejected a proposed foreign takeover of the Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
- B.C. Premier Campbell stepping down
- B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell is stepping down and has asked his party to hold a leadership convention.
Health »
- Rugby concussions not prevented by equipment: MD
- Mouth guards and headgear don't help prevent concussions in rugby players, but education and rule changes do, a new review suggests.
- Congenital heart disease 'hot spots' revealed
- The structure of a receptor in muscle cells linked to life-threatening heart conditions at birth has been revealed by researchers in British Columbia.
- 3D bone-imaging study stresses structure
- New research shows that while everyone loses bone strength as they get older, structural changes at work appear to differ between men and women.
Arts & Entertainment »
- Toronto's Kristan Horton wins Grange Prize
- Kristan Horton, a Toronto-based artist who creates by layering and manipulating photos, has won the 2010 Grange Prize.
- Cirque plans $57M touring Jackson show
- The Cirque du Soleil's upcoming Michael Jackson show, a $57-million US extravaganza to debut in Montreal in fall 2011, will be 'a celebration of dance and spectacle,' vows the production's creative team.
- Fiddler on the Roof composer Jerry Bock dies
- Jerry Bock, a Broadway composer who teamed up with Sheldon Harnick to compose musicals such as Fiddler on the Roof and Fiorello, has died. He was 81.
Technology & Science »
- Quantum 'weirdness' used by plants, animals
- Bird navigation, plant photosynthesis and the sense of smell all represent ways living things appear to exploit the oddities of quantum physics.
- Boa constrictor produces fatherless babies
- Researchers have discovered a female boa constrictor that can produce offspring without mating so-called virgin births a rare phenomenon among vertebrates.
- NASA aims for Thursday shuttle launch
- NASA managers concluded the space shuttle Discovery is safe to lift off on its final mission Thursday, despite an electrical problem that forced a one-day delay.
Money »
- BHP's PotashCorp bid rejected for now
- The federal government has rejected BHP Billiton's $40-billion hostile bid for Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
- GM IPO to raise $13B US
- General Motors plans to raise $13 billion US in its initial public offering of shares.
- U.S. Federal Reserve to buy $600B in bonds
- The U.S. Federal Reserve has announced a widely expected move to stimulate the American economy.
Consumer Life »
- Home insurance, credit score link unfair: brokers
- Ontario's insurance brokers want the government to outlaw the use of credit scores to set home insurance premiums.
- Warning labels on cellphones sought
- An Ontario New Democrat is calling for health warning labels on all cellphones sold in the province.
- Phone app reveals speed traps
- Police have taken a perhaps surprising position on a cellphone app that reveals where speed traps are. They like it as a road information tool.
Sports »
- Capitals outlast Toronto in shootout win
- Toronto overcame a 3-1 third period deficit with three goals in Washington on Wednesday but Alex Semin scored with 5:38 to go and again in the shootout as the Capitals won their fourth game in five opportunities.
- Devils' Brodeur injured in win
- Bradley Mills scored his first NHL goal with 3:51 left in the game to push the New Jersey Devils past the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Wednesday night following the early exit of Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur due to an elbow injury.
- Toronto FC hires Klinsmann as consultant
- The worst kept secret in Toronto soccer circles was officially confirmed Wednesday when Toronto FC announced it has retained the services of former German star Jurgen Klinsmann as a consultant.
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