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- Alberta oilsands explosion injures 4
- An explosion has rocked the Horizon oilsands site near Fort McKay in northern Alberta, injuring four employees. more »
- Overcharging at private gyms a common beef
- A Canada-wide poll on private fitness facilities indicates 39 per cent of people who have belonged to a gym said they were overcharged. more »
- B.C. gang rape victim issues statement
- A teenage girl who was gang raped in an attack that was photographed and posted on the internet spoke out for the first time Thursday through a statement released by the B.C. RCMP. more »
- Flu labs overrun earlier than normal
- Flu season has arrived early in Canada, in part because fewer people have been vaccinated than in previous flu seasons, health officials say. more »
- Suspicious B.C. casino dealings 'raise questions'
- A Vancouver city councillor and an anti-gambling advocate say allegations of money laundering at Lower Mainland casinos raise questions about plans for a huge downtown casino. more »
- Jackson dead 20 minutes before paramedics came
- A paramedic testified Thursday in Los Angeles that he saw the doctor charged in the death of Michael Jackson grab three bottles of painkillers and place the vials in a bag during futile efforts to revive the pop star at his mansion. more »
- Senate leader calls for expense rules review
- The government Senate leader says it "makes no sense" that a member of the upper chamber is allowed to charge expenses to taxpayers while under suspension. more »
- Kent pledges tough environmental watch
- Peter Kent, Canada's new environment minister, is defending his government's record and plans for handling the ministry's controversial issues. more »
- Duchess of York spotted in Yellowknife
- Patrons at a Yellowknife coffee shop were surprised to see Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, sipping java as a TV crew taped her for new reality series. more »
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- Canada won't remove ambassador to Ivory Coast
- Canada has refused to recognize a request from Ivory Coast's incumbent president that the Canadian ambassador leave the country.
- Sex violence against Haiti's women on rise
- Women and girls living in makeshift camps are at increased risk of rape and sexual violence in the aftermath of Haiti's earthquake, according to a new report.
- Israel, Egypt discuss Palestinian peace talks
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked Egypt to help persuade the Palestinians to enter direct peace talks.
Canada »
- B.C. gang rape victim issues statement
- A teenage girl who was gang raped in an attack that was photographed and posted on the internet spoke out for the first time Thursday through a statement released by the B.C. RCMP.
- Foreign influence 'ongoing threat': CSIS
- Foreign interference continues to pose an ongoing threat to Canada's sovereignty and national security, the head of CSIS says in a confidential report.
- Suspicious B.C. casino dealings 'raise questions'
- A Vancouver city councillor and an anti-gambling advocate say allegations of money laundering at Lower Mainland casinos raise questions about plans for a huge downtown casino.
Politics »
- Kent pledges tough environmental watch
- Peter Kent, Canada's new environment minister, is defending his government's record and plans for handling the ministry's controversial issues.
- Lavigne's expenses: Senate's hands tied
- As Senator Raymond Lavigne's fraud case crawls through the courts, taxpayers have to keep paying his expenses.
- Senate leader calls for expense rules review
- The government Senate leader says it "makes no sense" that a member of the upper chamber is allowed to charge expenses to taxpayers while under suspension.
Health »
- Anesthetic shortage worries hospitals
- Some Canadian hospitals are experiencing shortages of critical drugs used in operating rooms to anesthetize patients during surgery, CBC News has learned.
- Watch for hidden sugars, Canadians advised
- Nutritionists say consuming sugar is an easy way to get a lot of extra calories without realizing it.
- Flu labs overrun earlier than normal
- Flu season has arrived early in Canada, in part because fewer people have been vaccinated than in previous flu seasons, health officials say.
Arts & Entertainment »
- Jackson dead 20 minutes before paramedics came
- A paramedic testified Thursday in Los Angeles that he saw the doctor charged in the death of Michael Jackson grab three bottles of painkillers and place the vials in a bag during futile efforts to revive the pop star at his mansion.
- ROM's terracotta warriors show a blockbuster
- Toronto's Royal Ontario Museum says the recently completed display of China's terracotta warriors was its biggest success in years.
- Brian Eno unveils digital art exhibit in Calgary
- Describing a large blank TV screen he once passed as "a missed opportunity," British musician Brian Eno debuted an art exhibit inspired by that vacant electronic canvas in Calgary on Thursday.
Technology & Science »
- Bacteria made fast work of Gulf spill methane
- Methane-munching bacteria digested nearly all the gas released by the Deepwater Horizon blowout in the Gulf of Mexico within just four months, according to scientists who say they were surprised by the bacteria's fast work.
- Cool weather makes female butterflies hot: study
- Cold is the new hot if you're a male butterfly looking for love, say scientists who have discovered cool, dry conditions encourage females to chase males in an unusual example of sex role reversals.
- Laser hits TV chopper, airliner over Calgary
- A green laser lit up several aircraft over Calgary on Wednesday night.
Money »
- Budget won't have 'drastic' cuts: Harper
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he doesn't anticipate his government will make "drastic cuts" or tax increases in the coming federal budget.
- Alta. blocking pension plan expansion: N.S.
- Nova Scotia's government is accusing Alberta of standing in the way of expanding the Canada Pension Plan, saying the western province is opposed to change because it is locked in by ideology.
- Recession job recovery still lags: TD study
- Although Canada has more than replaced the number of jobs lost during the recession, four provinces have yet to recoup all their job losses, TD Economics said in a report issued Thursday.
Consumer Life »
- Overcharging at private gyms a common beef
- A Canada-wide poll on private fitness facilities indicates 39 per cent of people who have belonged to a gym said they were overcharged.
- 'Spear phishing' latest ploy to steal data
- Consumers wary about protecting data stored on their computers should get used to hearing the term "spear phishing."
- Watch for hidden sugars, Canadians advised
- Nutritionists say consuming sugar is an easy way to get a lot of extra calories without realizing it.
Sports »
- Maple Leafs recover from 3rd-period collapse
- Tyler Bozak scored the shootout winner on Thursday to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 6-5 victory over St. Louis, salvaging a game where they coughed up a three-goal lead in the third period.
- Russian juniors booted off plane
- An unruly Team Russia was booted from a flight at the Buffalo, N.Y., airport while trying to get home after winning gold at the world junior hockey championship.
- Oilers halt 2 streaks before road trip
- Dustin Penner had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers edged the New York Islanders 2-1 to snap a seven-game losing streak Thursday night.
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