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Last updated: Thursday, August 19, 2010 | 4:58 PM ET

Fires force B.C. forestry workers out of woods

Fires force B.C. forestry workers out of woods
: Up to 300 forestry workers in Northern B.C. have been pulled off the job due to extreme forest fire risk, as fires in the area burn across 20,000 hectares of forests. more »; Related: B.C. smoke triggers Alta. health warning; Related: B.C. wildfire evacuation orders expanded

Harper pledges 550 new jobs in Miramichi, N.B.: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the federal government will create 550 jobs by establishing a payroll centre in Miramichi, N.B. more »
Gun program head will follow MPs' direction: The new director of the Canadian Firearms Program says he believes the current program "has contributed to officer and public safety," but he will "respect and follow any future direction" provided by Parliament. more »

Rob Ford to Miami cop: 'Take me to jail': Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford says he was convicted of refusing to give a breath sample while driving in Florida 11 years ago and also faced a pot possession charge. more »
Missing hiker sought near Vancouver: Search and rescue teams in Squamish, B.C., are searching for a missing man who was last seen leaving on a five-day hike alone through the Coast Mountains without food, shelter or wilderness experience. more »
Mayerthorpe convicts blocked from inquiry: The two Alberta men who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for their role in the 2005 shooting deaths of four Mounties near Mayerthorpe, Alta., will not take part in an inquiry into the incident, a judge has ruled. more »
Robert Latimer wins parole review: A Federal Court judge has ordered the National Parole Board to immediately revisit its decision denying Robert Latimer an expansion of his parole. more »
B.C. deficit underestimated by $73M: AG: B.C. Auditor General John Doyle says the province's budget deficit should be $73 million higher than reported after his review of financial statements for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. more »
Family claims refugee status on Ontario shore: A family of migrants claiming refugee status has been arrested trying to enter Canada by boat on Lake Erie. more »
La Ronde T-shirt censorship draws complaint: Montreal's La Ronde amusement park is defending a security guard who ordered a man to cover up his T-shirt depicting Bob Marley and marijuana because it violated the facility's family-friendly dress code. more »

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British Columbia »

B.C. firefighters hold back Cariboo wildfire: Firefighters in the Cariboo region of B.C. say they managed to stop a wildfire from crossing the Fraser River near Williams Lake, but the danger of the fire jumping the river has yet to subside.
Missing hiker sought near Vancouver: Search and rescue teams in Squamish, B.C., are searching for a missing man who was last seen leaving on a five-day hike alone through the Coast Mountains without food, shelter or wilderness experience.
B.C. deficit underestimated by $73M: AG: B.C. Auditor General John Doyle says the province's budget deficit should be $73 million higher than reported after his review of financial statements for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Windsor »

Family claims refugee status on Ontario shore: A family of migrants claiming refugee status has been arrested trying to enter Canada by boat on Lake Erie.
Cockfighting charges spur anger at 'blood sport': News of an alleged cockfighting ring near Windsor, Ont., has shocked and disgusted many animal lovers in the southwestern Ontario city.
OPP target trucks: Ontario Provincial Police are targeting aggressive and unsafe truck and transport drivers on the province's highways as part of an annual safety blitz.

Prince Edward Island »

BioVectra gets $14.8M provincial loan: BioVectra Inc. of Charlottetown has received a $14.8-million loan from the Prince Edward Island government to expand its manufacturing facility near the city's airport.
Hit-and-run damages carriage in Victoria Park: Charlottetown police are investigating after a car hit a horse-drawn carriage on Wednesday evening in Victoria Park.
EU seal ban suspended: Fisheries Minister Gail Shea says a European Union ban on seal products has been suspended after Inuit leaders questioned its legality.

Calgary »

Tiger's chest infected at Calgary Zoo: Kita, one of the Calgary Zoo's Siberian tigers, is suffering from a serious chest infection, officials say.
B.C. smoke triggers Alta. health warning: Health officials issued a warning Thursday that smoke drifting into Alberta from the forest fires in British Columbia poses a potential health risk.
3 arrested after RCMP rollover: Two youths and a 19-year-old man have been charged in relation to an incident near Banff, Alta., earlier this week in which an RCMP officer rolled her vehicle.

Toronto »

Rob Ford to Miami cop: 'Take me to jail': Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford says he was convicted of refusing to give a breath sample while driving in Florida 11 years ago and also faced a pot possession charge.
Ex-pitcher Clemens charged with perjury: A U.S. federal grand jury indicts seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens for allegedly lying to Congress about using steroids.
Cancer faker may get bail Friday: The lawyer for an Ontario woman accused of faking terminal cancer and taking money raised to help her hopes she will be released from jail Friday, though he is concerned for her once she is out.

Nova Scotia »

Farmers Dairy workers reach deal: A tentative deal has been reached in the contract dispute at Farmers Dairy.
N.S. would take part in national MS trial: Nova Scotia's premier says he is open to taking part in any federal study of a controversial treatment for multiple sclerosis.
2 teens charged in attempted murder: Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder in Halifax Sunday afternoon.

Edmonton »

B.C. smoke triggers Alta. health warning: Health officials issued a warning Thursday that smoke drifting into Alberta from the forest fires in British Columbia poses a potential health risk.
Apartment blast sends 2 to hospital: An explosion and fire in a basement apartment unit Thursday morning sent two people to hospital and a dozen others scurrying outside in pyjamas, housecoats and blankets.
Red Deer MD breached act by leaving files behind: A Red Deer doctor violated the province's Health Information Act by leaving medical records in an office after moving to a new building last year, according to findings by the office of Alberta's information and privacy commissioner.

Ottawa »

Woman feared drowned near Perth: Police say a 19-year-old woman who disappeared while swimming in a lake about 30 km west of Perth, Ont. is presumed to have drowned, as search teams have shifted focus from a rescue to a recovery mission.
Harper pledges 550 new jobs in Miramichi, N.B.: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the federal government will create 550 jobs by establishing a payroll centre in Miramichi, N.B.
Pride Week gets activist partner: Ottawa-Gatineau Pride Week will be accompanied by alternative events organized by the more politically oriented Queer Faction when it opens on Saturday.

Newfoundland & Labrador »

EU seal ban suspended: Fisheries Minister Gail Shea says a European Union ban on seal products has been suspended after Inuit leaders questioned its legality.
Boating near N.L. orcas risky: A Newfoundland and Labrador whale expert is warning boaters not to get too close to Orcas near the province's coasts.
Williams against N.L. online gambling: Premier Danny Williams says he's against allowing online gambling in the province and said Wednesday that he'll vote against it when it comes before the government's cabinet.

Saskatchewan »

First Nations University cuts 46 jobs: Major job cuts have been announced at First Nations University of Canada, bringing to 46 the total number of staff and faculty positions eliminated in recent months.
Robert Latimer wins parole review: A Federal Court judge has ordered the National Parole Board to immediately revisit its decision denying Robert Latimer an expansion of his parole.
Sask. woman charged in foster child's death: The RCMP have laid charges against the woman who was looking after a Saskatchewan foster child who died in June.

Montreal »

Marc Parent named new Montreal police chief: Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay has named seasoned investigator Marc Parent the new chief of the city's police force.
La Ronde T-shirt censorship draws complaint: Montreal's La Ronde amusement park is defending a security guard who ordered a man to cover up his T-shirt depicting Bob Marley and marijuana because it violated the facility's family-friendly dress code.
Sherbrooke woman stabbed to death: autopsy: A Quebec woman found dead in a nature reserve near her home in Sherbrooke had been stabbed, according to an autopsy report.

North »

EU seal ban suspended: Fisheries Minister Gail Shea says a European Union ban on seal products has been suspended after Inuit leaders questioned its legality.
Chinese Yukon mine investment finalized: Selwyn Resources Ltd. says it has ambitious plans to open a lead-zinc mine on the Yukon-Northwest Territories border now that it has finalized a $100-million deal with a Chinese mining firm.
Operation Nanook continues in Pond Inlet: Defence Minister Peter MacKay is observing troops on northern Baffin Island as part of Operation Nanook, the Canadian Forces' annual Arctic sovereignty operation.

Manitoba »

Country star Brandt surprises farmer: Canadian country musician Paul Brandt made a surprise visit to a farmer's field near Winkler, Man., to shoot a music video Monday.
Mom who fears sex-offender granted protection: A Winnipeg mother has been granted a protection order against a convicted sexual sadist who police say poses a high risk to all females now that he's out of jail and back living in the city.
Winnipeg man sues municipality: A Lockport man is suing the RM of St.Clements after he says they burst onto his property without the proper court orders.

New Brunswick »

Harper pledges 550 new jobs in Miramichi, N.B.: Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the federal government will create 550 jobs by establishing a payroll centre in Miramichi, N.B.
Delayed N.B. reactor gets no new funds: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper has not committed to offering any new federal money to cover the cost of overruns associated with delays on the $1.4-billion Point Lepreau refurbishment project.
Liberals announce projects ahead of election: Shawn Graham's Liberal government is pouring money into public projects with about a week to go before the election campaigning begins.