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British Columbia »

Snow leaves 15,000 in B.C. without power
Heavy snowfall in northern British Columbia has downed transmission lines and left at least 15,000 BC Hydro customers without power around Smithers, Burn's Lake and Fort St. James.
Campbell pledges more help for welfare recipients, mentally ill
Premier Gordon Campbell promised to boost B.C.'s shelter rates for welfare recipients and build better facilities for the mentally ill..
Battle over anti-gay brochures reaches Ottawa
Vancouver letter carriers who refused to deliver anti-homosexuality brochures from a religious group got some support in the House of Commons on Friday.
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Edmonton »

3 dead in Edmonton nightclub shooting
Edmonton police have 'pretty good leads' after a nightclub shooting in the city's downtown killed three people and seriously injured a fourth early Sunday, a spokesman said.
Rape victim reveals identity at dangerous offender hearing
A rape victim who testified at Steve Ewanchuk's dangerous offender hearing wants people to know her name.
Oilers blank Ovechkin, Caps
Dwayne Roloson made 19 saves to earn his first shutout of the season as the Oilers held Alex Ovechkin to four shots in a 4-0 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
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Calgary »

Should Albertans pay more for their water?
As CBC News wraps up a three-week series on Alberta's water, conservationists are arguing water is worth more.
Former Brick store to house Calgary's homeless this winter
A former Calgary furniture store will become an emergency homeless shelter for up to 300 people, city and provincial officials announced Friday.
Flames fall again to Predators
Jason Arnott scored two goals as the Nashville Predators continued their recent domination of the Calgary Flames with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.
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Saskatchewan »

Sask. government to lower PST to 5%
Flush with cash and an election on the horizon, the Saskatchewan government is lowering its provincial sales tax to five per cent from seven per cent.
Visit with son cancelled for man in Sask. custody battle
A court-ordered visitation for a Saskatoon man battling for custody of his six-month-old son has been cancelled because it's under appeal.
New paid holiday proposed for Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan workers could soon be getting an extra paid holiday in February.
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North »

Professor questions N.W.T. Hansard suspension
The Northwest Territories' decision to suspend publication of Hansard this week after it was ordered to publish in French may end up in a court battle, political scientist Gurston Dacks says.
Baffin Island area losing ice fast: study
The ice coverage around Baffin Island is shrinking faster than in the High Arctic, a new report shows.
Coming soon to a screen near you: aurora borealis
The beauty of the northern lights may soon splash across computer and television screens thanks to a scientific research program led by the Canadian Space Agency and NASA.
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Manitoba »

Curb youth violence with programs, deterrence: Toews
Justice Minister Vic Toews said Friday the federal government is trying to put more money into programs to help at-risk youth, following recent reports of Manitoba children and youth being charged with committing violent crimes.
Manitoba won't cut PST for now: Selinger
The two per cent cut in Saskatchewan's provincial sales tax will not be followed by one in Manitoba — at least not for the time being, Finance Minister Greg Selinger said Friday.
Lions deny Blue Bombers
Dave Dickenson threw two touchdown passes to lead the B.C. Lions to a 26-16 win over Winnipeg Saturday, costing the Blue Bombers the chance to host an East division playoff game.
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Toronto »

Ontario injects $142M into struggling ERs
Ontario is investing $142 million in the province's hospital emergency rooms to try to reduce wait times and keep ERs from closing their doors, but the health minister warns patients not to expect changes overnight.
Former Ignatieff co-chair throws support behind Rae
The former Toronto co-chair of Michael Ignatieff's leadership campaign, who resigned earlier this month over comments he made about Israel, is now supporting his main rival Bob Rae.
Brothers donate $50M to Mount Sinai
Two brothers have donated $50 million to Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital in what is believed to be the largest single donation to a Canadian hospital.
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Ottawa »

Ontario injects $142M into struggling ERs
Ontario is investing $142 million in the province's hospital emergency rooms to try to reduce wait times and keep ERs from closing their doors, but the health minister warns patients not to expect changes overnight.
Ceremony opens new $132M Royal Ottawa hospital
The airy, well-lit new $132-million Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre held its official opening Wednesday.
Torture tars the West's intelligence services: Clarke
Misinformation gathered through the use of torture helped make the case for the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and that type of event has created a crisis of public confidence in Western intelligence services, says former White House counter-terrorism chief Richard Clarke.
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Montreal »

C. difficile outbreak kills 9 in Saint-Hyacinthe
Nine people have died and thirteen more are ill after an outbreak of C-Difficile at a Saint-Hyacinthe hospital that officials believe may be a more virulent and resistant strain of the bacterium.
Anger about Parc Ave. renaming grows as council vote approaches
Opposition to Montreal's plan to rename Parc Avenue continues to mount as city councillors add their voices to those demanding public consultations.
No need to flesh out referendum plans: PQ
The Parti Québécois says it doesn't have to spell out its plans for a sovereignty referendum, despite pressure from the ruling Liberal Party.
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New Brunswick »

Rocker botches national anthem at N.B. hockey game
Saint John's major junior hockey team apologized Friday after a former Platinum Blonde member delivered a stumbling performance of the national anthem before a game Thursday night.
Deal struck to keep Digby ferry afloat
A tentative deal has been reached to keep the ferry service between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick running for another two years, Peter MacKay said Friday.
Drug tests coming for navy, air force: Hillier
Navy and air force personnel will soon be subject to drug testing along with their colleagues in the army, Canada's top soldier said Thursday.
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Prince Edward Island »

Cemetery vandalism leads to charges
Summerside police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with vandalism last month at the People's Cemetery.
Chamber of commerce seeks solution to westbound workers
The Charlottetown Chamber of Commerce wants to help city businesses feeling the pinch from the exodus of workers going out to Alberta.
Bad sign in P.E.I. environmental group's fight against pesticide use
Members of the P.E.I. Environmental Health Co-op are upset Charlottetown workers have been removing yard signs raising the ill effects of pesticides as a municipal election issue.
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Nova Scotia »

Hospital unions raise more questions about pensions
With a strike looming at hospitals around the province, health-care unions said Friday they have new proof to back up their bargaining claims about pensions.
Tuition cut for Nova Scotians discriminatory: critics
Nova Scotians studying at universities in the province are getting a tuition cut in January, but thousands of others won't qualify for the $440 break.
Deal struck to keep Digby ferry afloat
A tentative deal has been reached to keep the ferry service between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick running for another two years, Peter MacKay said Friday.
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Newfoundland & Labrador »

Innu launch probe into burn victim's wait time
The Innu Nation has launched its own investigation into why it took so long for a critically burned man to get medical attention this week.
Rural advocate 'throws in towel' with move to Alberta
One of the most passionate advocates for rural communities in Newfoundland and Labrador is joining the exodus that she has spent years fighting.
Cooke plans salmon bonanza for Newfoundland's south coast
A New Brunswick company is planning to build the largest single aquaculture operation in Canada on the south coast of Newfoundland, with taxpayer support from the federal and provincial governments.
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