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Last updated: Friday, March 12, 2010 | 4:54 PM ET

Shooting at Edmonton car dealership kills 2

Shooting at Edmonton car dealership kills 2
: Two people died in a shooting at a west Edmonton car dealership on Friday. more »

Teen arrested after 2 killed in Ont. home: Police in eastern Ontario arrested an 18-year-old man Friday after a triple shooting in the small community of Mountain View that left a woman and her teenage daughter dead. more »
Chopper crash service to draw hundreds: Hundreds of people are expected to gather at a church in St. John's to mark the anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed 17 offshore oil industry workers. more »

Slain officer's wife feared she'd be at his funeral: Thousands of police officers gather in Wingham, Ont., to pay their final respects to OPP Const. Vu Pham, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this week. more »
Mastectomy surgeon's reinstatement concerns councillor: The decision to reinstate Dr. Barbara Heartwell's operating privileges may lead to distrust in the medical system, according to Windsor, Ont., city Coun. Bill Marra. more »
Greyhound passengers abandoned on highway: Greyhound Canada is apologizing and conducting a full investigation into the actions of one of its drivers in Manitoba. more »
LRT slaying versions differ: An accused killer tries to account in court for inconsistencies in his versions of events leading up to the slaying of a Calgary woman near an LRT station. more »
Quebec union denies intimidation: Quebec Federation of Labour president Michel Arsenault has appealed for calm after allegations of intimidation by a member of the union in the province's North Shore region. more »
Officer who shot Villanueva always wears gun: The Montreal police officer who shot Fredy Villanueva is so concerned about reprisals for his actions that he wears his service weapon at all times — even while giving testimony at the coroner's inquest into the teen's death. more »
Nunavut man in Mountie murder gets 'living death': A Kimmirut, Nunavut, man convicted of murdering RCMP Const. Douglas Scott in 2007 will soon serve a life sentence behind bars, in a case that the sentencing judge says has profoundly affected others in the territory. more »

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British Columbia »

Paralympic torch heads to opening ceremony: Vancouver is ready for the first ever Paralympic Winter Games on Canadian soil, to open Friday night when the torch arrives at BC Place.
Snowstorm creates extreme avalanche risk: Heavy snow and dangerous conditions are creating a high risk of avalanches across southern B.C., the Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning backcountry adventurers.
Lack of snow will make life harder for B.C. salmon: The low levels of snow in B.C.'s mountains could spell trouble for spawning salmon this summer, according to one expert.

Windsor »

Mastectomy surgeon's reinstatement concerns councillor: The decision to reinstate Dr. Barbara Heartwell's operating privileges may lead to distrust in the medical system, according to Windsor, Ont., city Coun. Bill Marra.
Schizophrenia no defence in man's murder: A man with schizophrenia has been found guilty of second-degree murder following the beating of a 74-year-old man at the Marentette Rest Home in Windsor, Ont., where they lived.
Unilingualism gets man arrested: Police in Chatham, Ont., say they arrested a local man when he did not try to commit his crime in both official languages.

Prince Edward Island »

Souris warned over sewage dumping: The Town of Souris has been given a warning by the provincial Environment Department to fix a problem with its sewage treatment system.
High dollar could curb P.E.I. tourism: A rising Canadian dollar, which some analysts believe will reach par with American currency this summer, is causing problems for businesses that depend on U.S. customers.
Health worker talks go to arbitration: After almost a year of negotiations talks between the union representing more than 1,200 P.E.I. Health Department employees and the province are going to arbitration.

Calgary »

Shooting at Edmonton car dealership kills 2: Two people died in a shooting at a west Edmonton car dealership on Friday.
LRT slaying versions differ: An accused killer tries to account in court for inconsistencies in his versions of events leading up to the slaying of a Calgary woman near an LRT station.
Police justified in fatal car-wash shooting: Calgary police were justified in fatally shooting a man who tried to flee from a car wash in a stolen car, concluded a provincial investigation.

Toronto »

1 dead as garbage truck flips on DVP ramp: One man has died after a garbage truck flipped on one of the ramps leading to the northbound Don Valley Parkway.
Teen arrested after 2 killed in Ont. home: Police in eastern Ontario arrested an 18-year-old man Friday after a triple shooting in the small community of Mountain View that left a woman and her teenage daughter dead.
Slain officer's wife feared she'd be at his funeral: Thousands of police officers gather in Wingham, Ont., to pay their final respects to OPP Const. Vu Pham, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this week.

Nova Scotia »

McNeil in dark about MLA's resignation: The leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party said he doesn't know why one of his caucus members suddenly resigned.
RCMP drops Wagmatcook-shooting probe: The RCMP will not take disciplinary action against an officer who fatally shot a Wagmatcook, N.S., man because the force took too long to start its investigation.
Woman attacked after interrupting burglary: Two men were arrested after a couple interrupted a burglary in their Eastern Shore home Thursday afternoon.

Edmonton »

Shooting at Edmonton car dealership kills 2: Two people died in a shooting at a west Edmonton car dealership on Friday.
Spruce Avenue parents meet about partial closure: Parents at a meeting Thursday night worried how a proposed transfer of elementary students from Spruce Avenue School to nearby Norwood would effect their children.
Paralympic curlers powered by Alta. tech: Canada's Paralympic curling team got its throws in shape for the Vancouver Games using high-end technology at an Edmonton research centre.

Ottawa »

Teen arrested after 2 killed in Ont. home: Police in eastern Ontario arrested an 18-year-old man Friday after a triple shooting in the small community of Mountain View that left a woman and her teenage daughter dead.
Nunavut man in Mountie murder gets 'living death': A Kimmirut, Nunavut, man convicted of murdering RCMP Const. Douglas Scott in 2007 will soon serve a life sentence behind bars, in a case that the sentencing judge says has profoundly affected others in the territory.
Slain officer's wife feared she'd be at his funeral: Thousands of police officers gather in Wingham, Ont., to pay their final respects to OPP Const. Vu Pham, who was shot and killed in the line of duty this week.

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Chopper crash service to draw hundreds: Hundreds of people are expected to gather at a church in St. John's to mark the anniversary of a helicopter crash that killed 17 offshore oil industry workers.
Lab chief had to go: Eastern Health: The head of the largest health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador insisted Friday that a resigning manager was told to quit or be fired.
Parole for N.L. doctor who traded drugs for sex: A St. John's doctor jailed for trading drugs for sex has been granted day parole after spending more than two years in prison.

Saskatchewan »

Heart surgery cancelled over Saskatoon staff shortage: A shortage of staff to run heart-lung machines is causing problems in Saskatoon—even leading to an open heart surgery operation being cancelled this week.
Former FSIN chief seeks federal NDP nomination: Lawrence Joseph, an experienced First Nations politician, is looking to be an NDP candidate in the next federal election for a northern Saskatchewan riding.
Man dies from injuries in snowmobile crash: A 33-year-old man who was injured in a snowmobile crash has died in hospital, RCMP reported Friday.

Montreal »

Soccer coach pleads guilty to sex assault: A former soccer coach on Montreal's South Shore pleaded guilty to 26 charges of sexual assault on Friday at the Longueuil courthouse.
Quebec union denies intimidation: Quebec Federation of Labour president Michel Arsenault has appealed for calm after allegations of intimidation by a member of the union in the province's North Shore region.
Officer who shot Villanueva always wears gun: The Montreal police officer who shot Fredy Villanueva is so concerned about reprisals for his actions that he wears his service weapon at all times — even while giving testimony at the coroner's inquest into the teen's death.

North »

Nunavut man in Mountie murder gets 'living death': A Kimmirut, Nunavut, man convicted of murdering RCMP Const. Douglas Scott in 2007 will soon serve a life sentence behind bars, in a case that the sentencing judge says has profoundly affected others in the territory.
Fort McPherson athletes shine at Arctic Games: Young athletes from tiny Fort McPherson, N.W.T., are making big waves this week at the Arctic Winter Games in Grande Prairie, Alta., winning more than a dozen medals to date.
Whitehorse dog owners, ATV drivers face fines on trail: Whitehorse city officials are promising to crack down on all-terrain vehicles and dogs running loose on the Millennium Trail along the city's waterfront.

Manitoba »

Greyhound passengers abandoned on highway: Greyhound Canada is apologizing and conducting a full investigation into the actions of one of its drivers in Manitoba.
Transit foots dry cleaning bill: The sloppy spring weather can play dirty with people's clothes but anyone splashed by a Winnipeg Transit bus is entitled to some help.
Lights removed from river walk: The lights along Winnipeg's Assiniboine River Walk at the Forks will be removed Friday to prevent damage during the ice break-up.

New Brunswick »

N.B. increases property tax rebate: The New Brunswick government is going to offer more money to more low-income people who are hit hard by property tax increases, says the finance minister.
Atlantic businesses must make foreign workers happy: Atlantic businesses must make more of an effort to keep employees happy if they want to attract and keep international workers, according to a think tank.
RCMP welcomes Moncton policing report: The officer in charge of the Codiac Regional RCMP is pleased a review of policing services in Moncton has recommended the city stay with a regional RCMP force.