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Aboriginal Peoples, Muslims face discrimination most: poll

Aboriginal Peoples, Muslims face discrimination most: poll
: One in three Canadians believe that Aboriginal Peoples and Muslims are the frequent targets of discrimination, a CBC-commissioned poll suggests. more »; Related: Multiculturalism: Tell us your stories of acceptance or discrimination

Revelstoke avalanche investigation continues: Police and avalanche experts have returned to Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, B.C., to wrap up their search and investigation into a weekend avalanche that killed two Alberta men. more »
Native student funding a failure: report: The current school-funding program for aboriginal youth is wrought with problems and should be phased out, with the money instead given directly to students, according to a report. more »
FBI tip led to Labrador child porn charges: A tip from U.S. investigators led the RCMP to lay multiple charges involving child pornography against a Labrador teacher. more »
Corey Haim funeral not city-funded: Toronto: The City of Toronto has denied claims that actor Corey Haim's funeral Tuesday will be paid for by taxpayers. more »
Torture-prevention bill tabled by NDP: The NDP's human rights critic has tabled a private member's bill in the House of Commons that he says would prevent any government complicity in torture. more »
PQ kicks out pro-union wing: The Parti Quebecois has expelled a wing of its party that promotes labour rights, and left-wing social policy. more »
National emergency plan adopted: Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says the federal government has formally adopted its emergency response plan, months after the auditor general accused Ottawa of being unprepared to co-ordinate emergency measures. more »
Ikea pulls pillows after Calgary mom complains: Ikea Canada is pulling a crib pillow off shelves following a complaint from a Calgary mom that unravelled threading nearly strangled her toddler. more »
Williams back on job after heart surgery: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams returned to work on Monday, six weeks after triggering a firestorm over medicare. more »