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OTTAWA — Phil Cousineau was put off by the high price of Lotto Max tickets — until the dream of life on Easy St. became too much to resist.How to improve the IPCC
A former head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that the organization should adopt a code of conduct and develop a mechanism to fix errors more quickly.
Environmental | 206578 hits | 7:21 AM on Friday | posted by Khar
A former head of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) says that the organization should adopt a code of conduct and develop a mechanism to fix errors more quickly.Nobel-winning novelist Jose Saramago dead at 87
Jose Saramago's publisher says that the Nobel-winning Portuguese novelist has died at 87.
Misc World | 206600 hits | 7:20 AM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
Jose Saramago's publisher says that the Nobel-winning Portuguese novelist has died at 87. Eaton Centre will get $120M facelift
"It was just Eaton Centre's turn to be redeveloped," said Wayne Barwise, senior vice-president of development at Cadillac Fairview Corp. Ltd., the mall's owner. "Our position is to always be best in class." Employment Insurance claims up in Ontario
The number of Ontario residents receiving Employment Insurance rose slightly in April, following six consecutive months of decline.Vigil for dozens trapped in Colombian coal mine
Dozens of miners were trapped and feared dead after a fiery blast tore through a tunnel in a Colombian coal mine during a shift change, killing at least 16 workers.
Misc World | 206697 hits | 7:18 AM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
Dozens of miners were trapped and feared dead after a fiery blast tore through a tunnel in a Colombian coal mine during a shift change, killing at least 16 workers.Investor mood lifts as BP survives spill grilling
LONDON/NEW YORK - BP shares gained in London on Friday after its boss survived a bruising encounter with U.S. lawmakers and as hopes rose its $20 billion oil spill compensation and clean-up fund will cap public anger.
LONDON/NEW YORK - BP shares gained in London on Friday after its boss survived a bruising encounter with U.S. lawmakers and as hopes rose its $20 billion oil spill compensation and clean-up fund will cap public anger. Dziekanski inquiry report due FridayLaw & Order | 206561 hits | 7:14 AM on Friday | posted by Khar
The long-awaited final report from the inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski is to be released in Vancouver on Friday. Obama, Harper urge G20 nations to 'safeguard' economic recovery
Beware the Double Dip. That's the key message in a new letter from U.S. President Barack Obama to his G20 colleagues, and the underlying thought in a soon-to-be released essay by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, obtained by The Canadian Press.The planet's only immortal animal is spreading fast
A species of jellyfish has evolved the potential for immortality - and they're starting to spread.
Environmental | 206588 hits | 6:54 AM on Friday | posted by QBall
A species of jellyfish has evolved the potential for immortality - and they're starting to spread. Milliken OKs compromise deal on Afghan documentsPolitical | 206746 hits | 2:55 AM on Friday | posted by Guy_Fawkes
The Speaker of the House of Commons has given his seal of approval to a deal that will give select MPs access to thousands of sensitive Afghan detainee documents.Radiocarbon dating verifies ancient Egypt's history
Experts have used scientific dating techniques to verify the historical chronology of ancient Egypt. Radiocarbon dating was used to show that the chronology of Egypt's Old, Middle and New Kingdoms is indeed accurate.
Experts have used scientific dating techniques to verify the historical chronology of ancient Egypt. Radiocarbon dating was used to show that the chronology of Egypt's Old, Middle and New Kingdoms is indeed accurate.Ancient climate change 'link' to CO2
A "global pattern" of change in the Earth's climate began 2.7 million years ago, say scientists. Researchers found that, at this point, temperature patterns in the tropics slipped into step with patterns of Ice Ages in the Northern Hemisphere.
A "global pattern" of change in the Earth's climate began 2.7 million years ago, say scientists. Researchers found that, at this point, temperature patterns in the tropics slipped into step with patterns of Ice Ages in the Northern Hemisphere.Alert Issued for 17 Afghan Military Members AWOL From U.S. Air Force Base
A nationwide alert has been issued for 17 members of the Afghan military who have gone AWOL from a Texas Air Force base where foreign military officers who are training to become pilots are taught English, FoxNews.com has learned.
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A nationwide alert has been issued for 17 members of the Afghan military who have gone AWOL from a Texas Air Force base where foreign military officers who are training to become pilots are taught English, FoxNews.com has learned. Flights face 'substantial risk' of terror attacksMisc World | 206605 hits | 1:02 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Airline crews and passengers face "substantial risks" when they board airplanes because of major holes in aviation security, Canada's largest pilot group concludes in a newly released report. Winnipeg SAR tech reaches the North Pole
Warrant Officer Darcy St-Laurent is no stranger to operating in the far north. The Winnipeg search and rescue technician (SAR tech) received the Star of Courage for a rescue in the Torngat Mountains of Labrador and the Medal of Bravery for rescuing a dowHumans too simple to understand universe: scientist
A top British scientist says we may never know all the secrets of the universe because, quite simply, we're just not smart enough.
A top British scientist says we may never know all the secrets of the universe because, quite simply, we're just not smart enough. Rude cop leaves seniors in tearsLaw & Order | 206766 hits | 12:49 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
CALGARY - Police are apologizing to an elderly couple whose son says they were confronted by a rude officer and given an unwarranted tongue-lashing in front of witnesses, threatening to fine them for putting up garage sale signs.Putin says new warplane tops U.S. rival
MOSCOW - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin climbed into the cockpit of Russia's newest fighter jet on Thursday and said it would trump a U.S.-built rival, the F-22 Raptor.
Misc World | 206733 hits | 12:44 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
MOSCOW - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin climbed into the cockpit of Russia's newest fighter jet on Thursday and said it would trump a U.S.-built rival, the F-22 Raptor.Countries paying teen's rescue cost defend sea law
ADELAIDE, Australia — The first day Abby Sunderland was stranded in the Southern Ocean, Australia's rescue agency chartered a jet to fly over the area where her emergency beacon was activated.
Misc World | 206762 hits | 12:42 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
ADELAIDE, Australia — The first day Abby Sunderland was stranded in the Southern Ocean, Australia's rescue agency chartered a jet to fly over the area where her emergency beacon was activated.Dutch court sentences 5 Somali pirates to 5 years
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Five Somali men were sentenced to prison Thursday for attacking a Dutch-Antilles-flagged cargo ship with automatic weapons and a rocket-propelled grenade, in the first piracy case to come to trial in Europe in modern times.
Misc World | 206662 hits | 12:38 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Five Somali men were sentenced to prison Thursday for attacking a Dutch-Antilles-flagged cargo ship with automatic weapons and a rocket-propelled grenade, in the first piracy case to come to trial in Europe in modern times.Sea creatures flee oil spill, gather near shore
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Dolphins and sharks are showing up in surprisingly shallow water just off the Florida coast. Mullets, crabs, rays and small fish congregate by the thousands off an Alabama pier. Birds covered in oil are crawling deep into marshes, neve
Environmental | 206547 hits | 12:35 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
GULF SHORES, Ala. — Dolphins and sharks are showing up in surprisingly shallow water just off the Florida coast. Mullets, crabs, rays and small fish congregate by the thousands off an Alabama pier. Birds covered in oil are crawling deep into marshes, neve Disgraced general stripped of planned appointment
OTTAWA — The disgraced former commander of Canada's troops in Afghanistan has been given a staff position at National Defence headquarters. Brig.-Gen. Daniel Menard, under investigation for an inappropriate relationship with a female subordinate, was appo Jaffer could face contempt charge
A parliamentary committee examining illegal lobbying allegations against Rahim Jaffer has recommended the former Conservative MP be found in contempt of Parliament.Raging bull, running matador: Mexican bullfighter drops cape, leaps wall and flees ring
MEXICO CITY - The bull charged and matador Christian Hernandez took off — across the ring, over the wall and into controversy.
MEXICO CITY - The bull charged and matador Christian Hernandez took off — across the ring, over the wall and into controversy. Murderer executed by firing squad in UtahLaw & Order | 206705 hits | 12:23 AM on Friday | posted by tritium
Convicted killer & Canadian citizen Ronnie Lee Gardner was executed by firing squad in Utah after his last ditch appeal for a stay was turned down. Gold sets another record
Gold prices set another record Thursday amid fresh concerns about the U.S. economy and the European debt crisis. Bullion for August delivery gained $18.20, or 1.5 per cent, to close at $1,248.70 US an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. B.C. mudslide could have been prevented: hiker
A hiker who warned about dangerous flooding at a water reservoir in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley says Sunday's destructive mudslide could have been prevented if authorities had heeded his warning. Arctic security improvements recommended
Canada should take a greater interest in its stewardship of the Arctic and move ahead with measures to strengthen its ability to exercise security and control over the region, a Commons committee says. Rain saturates southern AlbertaEnvironmental | 206653 hits | 12:12 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Up to 100 millimetres of rain have drenched southwestern Alberta since Wednesday and more is forecast on Friday. Volunteers in Cardston, more than 200 kilometres south of Calgary, spent most of Thursday sandbagging to protect businesses and homes from swe Beached whale prompts questions
A fin whale carcass that washed up on a Nova Scotia beach last week has washed up again along the shores of the Bay of Fundy, prompting renewed questions about how the mammal died. Piping plovers on P.E.I. 'really in trouble'Environmental | 206784 hits | 12:08 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
Piping plover numbers on P.E.I. have fallen off again this year, with only about half as many birds counted as there were in 2001. CBC's Peter Mansbridge gets honorary degreeArts & Entertainment | 206839 hits | 12:07 AM on Friday | posted by Hyack
CBC chief correspondent and host of The National Peter Mansbridge now has another title attached to his name — doctor of laws. Ditchboarders enjoy Sask. rain
Excess rain in parts of Saskatchewan have proven a boon to ditchboarding — a dangerous and illegal variant on open-water wakeboarding. Largest dinosaur graveyard found in Alberta
Scientists in Alberta have discovered the largest dinosaur bonebed ever documented — along with evidence of massive carnage — near Hilda, 50 kilometres north of Medicine Hat. Aboriginal babies more likely to die: studyHealth | 206920 hits | 5:57 PM on Thursday | posted by ShepherdsDog
Mercer says he turned down Sun TV, decided to 'dance with one that brung me'Arts & Entertainment | 206894 hits | 5:43 PM on Thursday | posted by Scape
It seems like a made-up headline on the "Rick Mercer Report" � political satirist turns down top job at "Fox News North."
But it's no joke. The proposed specialty news channel Sun TV News made a play to make Rick Mercer the cornerstone of its prime-t �Cruel� tweet angers Emery�s wifePolitical | 207401 hits | 5:17 PM on Thursday | posted by Zipperfish
Prime Minister Stephen Harper�s former communications director made a �cruel and disgusting� comment about her husband and should apologize, said the wife of B.C.�s �Prince of Pot� yesterday.
Kory Teneycke, now a vice-president with QuebecoDozens of human heads found on Southwest flight
Officials in Arkansas are investigating a shipment of 40 to 60 human heads found by Southwest Airlines employees at a cargo facility last week in Little Rock, the Pulaski County coroner said Thursday
Officials in Arkansas are investigating a shipment of 40 to 60 human heads found by Southwest Airlines employees at a cargo facility last week in Little Rock, the Pulaski County coroner said Thursday Canadiens deal goaltender Halak to Blues
The Montreal Canadiens dealt the goaltender who led them through their incredible postseason run, as the club has traded Jaroslav Halak to the St. Louis Blues.
If you were wondering why both Apple and AT&T melted down when taking orders for the iPhone 4 on Tuesday, we have the answer. Apple sold 600,000 of the things. According to Apple’s press release, “It was the largest number of pre-orders Apple has ever takUN office says number of people uprooted by Kyrgyzstan unrest hits 400,000
Spokeswoman says 300,000 driven from homes inside country, another 100,000 refugees in Uzbekistan
Misc World | 206614 hits | 6:26 AM on Thursday | posted by Khar
Spokeswoman says 300,000 driven from homes inside country, another 100,000 refugees in Uzbekistan 
Large wireless service providers in Canada should be forced to “unlock” subscribers’ cellphones if requested, says a bill being tabled by the NDP on Thursday, which could dent carriers’ profits and lead to subscribers moving more easily between cellphone 'Killer space rock' hunt to begin
A new telescope facility in Hawaii designed to search for asteroids and comets which could threaten Earth has been made operational.
A new telescope facility in Hawaii designed to search for asteroids and comets which could threaten Earth has been made operational.
NEW ORLEANS — On a normal night, Hong Le, a deckhand on a fishing boat, would be miles out on the water laying nets and lines to catch tuna. Instead, he lies awake in his rented room agonizing over the money he is not sending to his wife and children in V Ship leaving Victoria, following anniversary celebration, photos
Ships from the U.S., Japan, Australia, New Zealand and France along with Canadian vessels participated in the event. Many were heading to Hawaii for RIMPAC, or Rim of the Pacific Exercise, an international exercise held every two years.With Criminal Charges for Oil Spill, Costs to BP Could Soar
As BP watches its bill rise quickly for the oil spill, including $20 billion it is setting aside for claims, it could find the tally growing much faster in coming months if the United States Department of Justice files criminal charges against the company
Environmental | 206711 hits | 6:17 AM on Thursday | posted by Khar
As BP watches its bill rise quickly for the oil spill, including $20 billion it is setting aside for claims, it could find the tally growing much faster in coming months if the United States Department of Justice files criminal charges against the companyU.N. Voices Concern on Child Soldiers in Somalia
HARGEISA, Somalia — As the United Nations Security Council expressed a “deep concern” on Wednesday over the continued use of child soldiers and a “readiness” to adopt sanctions against individuals who deploy them, an American lawmaker warned that the Unit
Law & Order | 206545 hits | 6:16 AM on Thursday | posted by Khar
HARGEISA, Somalia — As the United Nations Security Council expressed a “deep concern” on Wednesday over the continued use of child soldiers and a “readiness” to adopt sanctions against individuals who deploy them, an American lawmaker warned that the UnitBack to Canada News
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