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Makwa Sahgaiehcan deadly fire: Unpaid bills of $3,400 part of response dispute
The Town of Loon Lake, Sask., which is generally responsible for emergency services in the area, said it didn't respond to a fire that killed two toddlers on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation this week because of a contract dispute and unpaid bills. Global Progress Against Obesity "Unacceptably Slow"
Global progress towards tackling obesity has been "unacceptably slow," health experts said on Wednesday, with only one in four countries implementing a policy on healthy eating before 2010.
In a series of studies published in The Lancet medical journal Global Ocean Acidity Revealed in New MapsEnvironmental | 96 hits | 6:52 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
New satellite maps show the variation in ocean acidity across the globe, revealing a side effect of climate change that threatens marine life. Bison surprises Dryden Ont. couple in their home, scares cats
A Dryden couple had an unexpected visit from a bison at their home in northwestern Ontario, on Tuesday.Ukip candidate asks: what happens when renewable energy runs out'
What happens when renewable energy runs out?
Victoria Ayling, Ukip’s parliamentary candidate for Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire, posed the rhetorical question during a Question Time-style debate in Cleethorpes this week, prompting “guffawing” from the a
What happens when renewable energy runs out?
Victoria Ayling, Ukip’s parliamentary candidate for Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire, posed the rhetorical question during a Question Time-style debate in Cleethorpes this week, prompting “guffawing” from the a Researchers: Lenovo laptops ship with adware that hijacks HTTPS connections
Chinese hardware manufacturer Lenovo has come under fire for allegedly shipping consumer Windows laptops with software that hijacks secure website connections, as well as inserting ads into search results. U.S. preparing to sue Ferguson police over charges of racial bias: CNNLaw & Order | 103 hits | 6:42 AM on Thursday | posted by QBall
Alberta plans document dump of freedom of information requestsProvincial Politics | 133 hits | 6:18 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
Alberta Premier Jim Prentice has personally ordered documents from all general freedom of information requests be publicly posted, despite serious concerns from the civil servants responsible for implementing the new policy, CBC News has learned. Citronella bug spray makes comeback after public pressure
Citronella bug sprays are getting a second chance. After a long battle, Health Canada has decided to review its plan to ban the products.Russia 'danger' to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia - Fallon
There is a "real and present danger" of Russia trying to destabilise Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the UK defence secretary says.
Misc World | 76 hits | 6:10 AM on Thursday | posted by DrCaleb
There is a "real and present danger" of Russia trying to destabilise Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the UK defence secretary says. Aquaculture rule changes raise pesticide concernsEnvironmental | 108 hits | 8:52 PM on Wednesday | posted by Zipperfish
A broad-based coalition is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to halt proposed changes to federal aquaculture regulations, warning they could damage the environment and existing businesses. Lake Superior Binational Forum to close in MarchEnvironmental | 87 hits | 1:19 PM on Wednesday | posted by Regina
The Lake Superior Binational Forum will shut down operations at the end of March, because of funding cuts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Broken heart syndrome: Can you really die from heartbreak'
Herbert and Ellen Worthman did everything together, and that included dying. As Caroline Hillier writes, there's growing scientific interest in whether heartbreak can hasten death. Epigenome, a second genetic code, mapped by scientists
Scientists for the first time have mapped out the molecular "switches" that can turn on or silence individual genes in the DNA in more than 100 types of human cells and are responsible for differences between identical twins. Ex-deputy education minister looks for help before guilty pleaLaw & Order | 81 hits | 12:49 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Professor Benjamin Levin has broken the silence about his child pornography charges. Violent confrontation between 2 teen girls, police officer caught on videoMisc CDN | 102 hits | 12:47 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Two teenage girls have been charged in connection with a violent confrontation with a police officer in Brampton, Ont., that was caught on video.Couple filmed having sex on subway while newborn baby is strapped to woman's chest
Misc World | 165 hits | 12:09 PM on Wednesday | posted by xerxes
17 Abbotsford police officers under investigation for alleged misconductLaw & Order | 69 hits | 12:06 PM on Wednesday | posted by xerxes
‘Anti-petroleum’ movement a growing security threat to Canada, RCMP sayEnvironmental | 123 hits | 9:11 AM on Wednesday | posted by Zipperfish
Documents obtained by Greenpeace raise environmentalists’ fears they’ll be targets of surveillance and dirty tricks under Bill C-51 Hand cream gives false positive during airport explosives test, woman says
A Toronto woman says she tested positive for gun powder during an airport screening and believes her hand cream may have been the cause of the false alarm. Castle Mountain Resort ends season early amid lack of snow
A ski resort in southwestern Alberta was forced to end its season early on Monday because of a lack of snow. Anti-terrorism bill's powers could ensnare protesters, MP fearsLaw & Order | 90 hits | 8:04 AM on Wednesday | posted by DrCaleb
A brief exchange between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Green Party Leader Elizabeth May did nothing to allay concerns about the broad powers proposed for Canada's spies in the government's anti-terrorism bill, May said Tuesday. B.C. beagle is the top dog at the 139th Westminster dog showMisc CDN | 99 hits | 12:28 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A B.C. beagle honoured the family name when she won Best in Show at the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City on Tuesday evening. Five Vancouver Island hockey parents banned from kids' games for abusing refs, playersSports | 143 hits | 12:25 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Five unruly hockey parents on Vancouver Island have been banned from attending their sons’ midget rep games this weekend after a hearing determined they had verbally abused referees and opposing players last Saturday. 'He's my hero': B.C. homeowner takes down home invader in 'battle royale'Law & Order | 156 hits | 12:23 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Langford couple awoke to an intruder in their Leigh Road home early Saturday, leading to a “battle royale” between the 62-year-old retired Saanich firefighter and the would-be thief as West Shore RCMP rushed to the scene.Woman stalks couple — posting fake ads for parties and sex services — after they outbid her on dream home
A woman who missed out on her dream home in San Diego has been convicted of stalking the young family who outbid her.
Law & Order | 104 hits | 12:21 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A woman who missed out on her dream home in San Diego has been convicted of stalking the young family who outbid her.Chicago-area imam charged with sex abuse at Islamic school
The longtime head of a suburban Chicago Islamic school has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who worked there, and a civil suit filed Tuesday accuses him of abusing that employee and three teenage students. The legal actions shed light on an i
Religion | 76 hits | 12:18 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The longtime head of a suburban Chicago Islamic school has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman who worked there, and a civil suit filed Tuesday accuses him of abusing that employee and three teenage students. The legal actions shed light on an iIndian baby survives after mother gives birth in train toilet and newborn falls onto tracks
A baby in India has survived after its mother gave birth in a train toilet and the newborn fell through onto the tracks, according to the Daily Mail Online.
Misc World | 78 hits | 12:17 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A baby in India has survived after its mother gave birth in a train toilet and the newborn fell through onto the tracks, according to the Daily Mail Online.Islamic State 'planning to use Libya as gateway to Europe'
Islamic State militants are planning a takeover of Libya as a "gateway" to wage war across the whole of southern Europe, letters written by the group's supporters have revealed.
Misc World | 249 hits | 3:56 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Islamic State militants are planning a takeover of Libya as a "gateway" to wage war across the whole of southern Europe, letters written by the group's supporters have revealed.British man 'bought ricin that was delivered in toy car but was caught in online sting by FBI'
Mohammed Ammer Ali, 31, of Liverpool, pictured arriving at court todayis accused of trying to buy £325 of the poison from a website in the United States using internet currency Bitcoins.
Misc World | 105 hits | 11:58 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Mohammed Ammer Ali, 31, of Liverpool, pictured arriving at court todayis accused of trying to buy £325 of the poison from a website in the United States using internet currency Bitcoins. Canadian IP addresses found in banking malware servers
Canadian IP addresses were among the targets of a newly-revealed exploit aimed at banks and financial institutions around the world from a group that could have netted as much as US$1 billion over the last two years. Canada's Arctic compares poorly around globe: report | CTV News
A long-running study concludes that the well-being of northerners in Canada's Arctic compares poorly with those in many other Arctic regions around the world. Chemist Axel Becke wins $1M Herzberg Medal
A Nova Scotia researcher who helped make it practical to run chemistry experiments inside computers has won Canada's top science prize — a medal and $1 million. Sleep study over 2 decades suggests teens getting less shuteye
Teens are getting less sleep, a "concerning trend" for their development, the authors of a 20-year study say.Captain, 16, saves crew by ordering them to abandon ship in storm
Teenage skipper Jake Bowman-Davies keeps head while boat fills with water off
Lleyn Peninsula in North Wales and decides to abandon ship
Misc World | 149 hits | 8:40 AM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
Teenage skipper Jake Bowman-Davies keeps head while boat fills with water off
Lleyn Peninsula in North Wales and decides to abandon ship BCHL player Latrell Charleson penalized for checking ref from behind | WATCH ITSports | 140 hits | 8:10 AM on Tuesday | posted by Alta_redneck
The BCHL hockey player penalized for knocking a referee into next week says he has apologized for the hit that's gone viral on social media.Labour 'infantilised' millions with welfare state, David Cameron says
David Cameron says it is 'not big hearted' to leave people claiming sickness
allowances for obesity and alcohol dependency
Misc World | 110 hits | 8:04 AM on Tuesday | posted by Regina
David Cameron says it is 'not big hearted' to leave people claiming sickness
allowances for obesity and alcohol dependency Fort William Historical Park builds world's largest snow maze
It took the help of engineers, surveyors and more than a month to construct, but Fort William Historical Park says it shattered a Guinness record on Sunday for the world's largest snow maze. Tim Hortons' new owner lost $514M in quarter after Burger King merger
The company that owns Tim Hortons swung to a huge $514-million loss in the fourth quarter, largely because of costs associated with the mega-merger of Burger King to Canada's ubiquitous coffee and doughnut chain. Randall Shepherd, Lindsay Souvannarath making 1st court appearance in HalifaxLaw & Order | 119 hits | 7:05 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Lindsay Kantha Souvannarath and Randall Steven Shepherd are set to appear in court today on charges of conspiracy to commit murder after police say they foiled a plan for a Valentine's Day mass shooting at the Halifax Shopping Centre.Ukraine ceasefire: Russia-backed rebels claim victory as fighting rages on
Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine claim to have taken the key transportation hub of Debaltseve, as both parties face a deadline to start pulling back heavy weapons from the front line.
Misc World | 81 hits | 7:03 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine claim to have taken the key transportation hub of Debaltseve, as both parties face a deadline to start pulling back heavy weapons from the front line. NSA hid spying software in hard drive firmware, report says
The U.S. National Security Agency has figured out how to hide spying software deep within hard drives, giving the agency the means to eavesdrop on the majority of the world's computers, according to cyber researchers and former operatives. World's longest hockey game wraps up in Sherwood Park
Ten days and 250 hours later, 40 hockey players are now taking a well-earned break after setting the new record for the world's longest hockey game. The View from New Horizons: A Full Day on Pluto-Charon | NASA
This time-lapse “movie” of Pluto and its largest moon, Charon, shot at record-setting distances with LORRI on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft. Canada's next-generation military smart gun unveiled
Looking every bit like a weapon from a science fiction movie, the latest integrated assault rifle prototype being developed for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is packed with some very smart weapons technology. Along with the ability to fire new lightweigCollider hopes for a 'super' restart
When Large Hadron Collider fires up again after its upgrade, scientists will be hoping to find a new particle they say could "rock the world".
When Large Hadron Collider fires up again after its upgrade, scientists will be hoping to find a new particle they say could "rock the world". Go to Prison for File Sharing' That's What Hollywood Wants in the Secret TPP Deal | Electronic Frontier FoundationLaw & Order | 118 hits | 6:00 AM on Tuesday | posted by DrCaleb
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) poses massive threats to users in a dizzying number of ways. It will force other TPP signatories to accept the United States' excessive copyright terms of a minimum of life of the author plus 70 years, while Ian Bush linked to probe of 2007 triple homicide involving retired judgeLaw & Order | 114 hits | 9:08 PM on Monday | posted by Regina
Ian Bush, an Ottawa man accused of invading the home of a Second World War veteran and leaving him bound with a plastic bag over his head, has been linked to a 2007 triple homicide investigation involving retired federal court judge Alban Garon, CBC News Back to Canada News
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