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Interpol issues warrant for WikiLeaks founder
Interpol has placed the Australian-born founder of WikiLeaks on its most-wanted list after Sweden issued an arrest warrant against him as part of a drawn-out rape investigation.
Clinton tries WikiLeaks damage control in Asia Video
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has arrived in Kazakhstan for a four-day visit to Central Asia in which she will attempt damage control after WikiLeaks' reslease of thousands of U.S. diplomatic documents.
China frustrated with North Korea: WikiLeaks Video
Some Chinese officials would be open to the idea of a unified Korea run by the south, according to leaked U.S. diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.

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PM's troubles snagged D-Day invite: WikiLeaks
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was invited to the D-Day commemoration in France last year because his government was facing political instability, according to leaked U.S. diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.
Plane slides off Montreal runway
A Boeing 737 American Airlines flight from Dallas slides off the runway after landing at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International airport in Montreal.
Male-only inheritance overturned
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has overturned the will of a man who left all of his assets to his only son, neglecting his four daughters.

Politics »

Bloc's Afghan motion defeated Video
A Bloc Qubcois motion condemning the Conservative government's extension of the Afghanistan mission without a parliamentary vote has been defeated in the House of Commons.
PM's troubles snagged D-Day invite: WikiLeaks
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was invited to the D-Day commemoration in France last year because his government was facing political instability, according to leaked U.S. diplomatic cables released by the WikiLeaks website.
Tories, Liberals claim byelection gains Video
The Conservatives and Liberals are both claiming victory after three federal byelections that saw the Tories gain a Toronto-area riding and the Official Opposition another seat west of Ontario.

Health »

Vitamin D levels OK for most: report Video
Most Canadians and Americans are receiving enough vitamin D and calcium, according to a new report that triples current recommendations for the sunshine vitamin.
Girls often lack calcium: report
Most Canadian and U.S. girls could use more calcium, but that's not necessarily true for other age groups, a new report says.
Prostate checks best for low-risk cases
Male seniors with low-risk prostate cancer show higher quality of life with regular check-ups rather than getting surgery or radiation, a computer modeling study suggests.

Arts & Entertainment »

War Museum buys royal Vimy medal
The Canadian War Museum has bought a piece of royal memorabilia a medal worn by King Edward VIII at the 1936 unveiling of Canada's colossal Vimy Memorial in France.
Sierra Club, CAPP both claim victory in ad ruling
The Sierra Club and the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers both claim victory after the advertising standards watchdog ruled that an oilsands ad was not misleading.
Winter's Bone emerges as Oscar contender
Drama Winter's Bone was declared best feature at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York Monday and on Tuesday racked up a leading seven nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards.

Technology & Science »

Consumers want targeted marketing: Facebook
Today's consumers feel it's "their right" to receive personalized messages from marketers, says the new managing director of Facebook Canada.
Oil tanker traffic ban sought by B.C. groups Video
B.C. First Nations, commercial fisheries and environmental groups are demanding a ban on oil tanker traffic in the Northwest Pacific region to protect sea-based economies.
Extreme heat will soon be norm: UN agency
The brutal heat waves that killed thousands of Europeans in 2003 and choked Russia earlier this year will seem like average summers in the future as the Earth continues to warm, the UN weather agency said Tuesday.

Money »

Harvesting wealth from oilsands waste
A Canadian company is on the verge of showing whether its technology will make oilsands tailings ponds less toxic and even extract valuable products.
National Bank hikes dividend
National Bank is the first big Canadian bank to increase its dividend after profits rose 19 per cent in the three months ending in October.
Canada's economy grows less than expected Video
Canada has posted weaker than expected economic growth in the third quarter, prompting speculation the Bank of Canada will forgo an interest rate hike.

Consumer Life »

Canadian Tire store sells questionable repairs VideoAudio
A Canadian Tire customer is raising serious questions about a North Vancouver store's service practices, after an attempt was made to sell him a $400 repair on an inexplicable loose wheel bearing.
Bell accused of turning rebate into promotion
The CRTC is being called on to put an end to a promotional campaign that offers to let Bell Canada customers turn a $67 rebate into a $100 coupon that would tie customers to a two-year subscription.
Consumers want targeted marketing: Facebook
Today's consumers feel it's "their right" to receive personalized messages from marketers, says the new managing director of Facebook Canada.

Sports »

Lightning sink Leafs in OT
Simon Gagne scores in overtime after Tampa Bay erases a two-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 at the Air Canada Centre.
Wharnsby: Stamkos wows opponents, teammates and kids
Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Steven Stamkos is handling the demands of stardom. If you don't believe us, then read about his morning at the Air Canada Centre as he prepares for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Pat Burns's property stolen from widow's car Video
A heartbreaking crime was committed against the family of former NHL coach Pat Burns within hours of his funeral in Montreal.

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