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Rare cougar seen in Manitoba
An extremely rare sighting of a cougar has been confirmed in the Lac du Bonnet area of Manitoba.
2008-11-20 14:54:43
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Flaherty to deliver economic update next week
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will deliver a long-awaited economic update next Thursday.
2008-11-20 14:40:15
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Science, technology funding to drop in 2008-09: StatsCan
Statistics Canada reported Thursday that federal spending on science and technology is expected to decline this fiscal year for the first time in five years, a result at least one analyst says isn't likely to change given the chilly economic climate.
2008-11-20 14:01:04
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Dion rips Conservatives' policies in face of economic crisis
Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion was quick to lambast the Conservatives' economic record as the House of Commons convened Thursday, saying the Harper government did not do enough to sidestep the global economic crisis.
2008-11-20 14:00:40
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'Let's just share with everybody,' N.B. woman says after long night on Cobequid Pass
A restless night stuck on the Cobequid Pass prompted two New Brunswickers to dig into their stash of water bottles and chocolate bars to help some of their stranded counterparts.
2008-11-20 13:47:07
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Conjoined twins die after plane diverted to Halifax
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Halifax Thursday afternoon after conjoined twin babies from Liberia went into cardiac arrest.
2008-11-20 13:39:35
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Iranian-Canadian 'blogfather' reportedly arrested in Tehran
A well-known Iranian-Canadian credited with leading Iran's blogging boom has been arrested in Tehran and accused of spying for Israel, say reports.
2008-11-20 13:18:22
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Sarah McLachlan to be honoured with humanitarian award
Lilith Fair founder and charitable campaigner Sarah McLachlan has been named winner of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award to be presented at the Juno Awards gala in March 2009.
2008-11-20 12:36:10
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Worried consumers turn to comfort spending on cosmetics, electronics
Canadian consumers, worried about the wobbly economy, are shelving big-ticket purchases in favour of little luxuries, some retailers are reporting.
2008-11-20 12:24:07
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Class action launched over scratch and win tickets
A Regina-based law firm has launched a class action lawsuit over scratch and win tickets.
2008-11-20 11:21:40
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Fast-food ad ban could cut child obesity: U.S. study
Banning fast-food advertising on television in the United States could reduce the number of overweight children by as much as 18 per cent, researchers said.
2008-11-20 10:54:16
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TSX dips under 8,000
A double-barrelled shot of tumbling oil prices and more bad news from one of Canada's big banks pushed the S&P/TSX composite index down under 8,000 points for the first time in almost five years.
2008-11-20 10:44:17
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Rae makes Liberal leadership bid official
Liberal MP Bob Rae formally announced his candidacy for the party leadership on Thursday, saying he will not run from his controversial record as premier of Ontario.
2008-11-20 09:57:44
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Top court to rule on appeal bid from airlines over free seats for disabled
Canada's top court will rule Thursday whether it will hear an appeal from Canadian airlines, which say they shouldn't have to provide a free extra seat to certain disabled or obese people.
2008-11-20 09:28:27
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CRTC allows Bell to continue internet throttling
Bell Canada Inc. is not breaking any laws by slowing internet speeds and will be allowed to continue throttling its customers, the CRTC has ruled.
2008-11-20 09:27:11
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Automakers detail electric car plans at L.A. show
Many of the world's biggest automakers Wednesday detailed ambitious electric-car plans that promise zero emissions but will demand patience from consumers and subsidies from governments to succeed.
2008-11-20 09:26:33
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Storm strands travellers on Nova Scotia highway
Hundreds of stranded travellers are hoping to finally make it through the Cobequid Pass after spending a long, cold night stuck on the snowy highway.
2008-11-20 08:58:14
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Budget office to deliver economic snapshot
Canadians are expected to get a sobering outlook on the Canadian economy on Thursday when the parliamentary budget officer delivers his fiscal and economic assessment of the country.
2008-11-20 07:24:31
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More details expected in discovery of 4 bodies in Toronto home
Investigators are expected to release more information Thursday on the discovery of four bodies in an east-end Toronto home.
2008-11-20 06:20:26
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Not funny: students warned to avoid South Park 'ginger' prank
Officials with a Newfoundland and Labrador school board are warning students they will be disciplined if they take a joke from the popular cartoon series South Park too far.
2008-11-20 05:32:20
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