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Elections, the financial crisis and sovereignty cloud Quebec politics.

Article online since October 25th 2008
MONTREAL - Under the cloud of an economic crisis and a possible fall election, politics in Quebec turned once again to the question of sovereignty. Both provincial opposition parties held separate conferences over the weekend. With his l'Action Democratique du Quebec slumping in the polls and...

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SFU, first nation interactive website collaboration honoured by UNESCO

Article online since October 25th 2008
BURNABY, B.C. - A website collaboration between Simon Fraser University and the Fraser Valley's Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre is being honoured by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The interactive website - Journey into Time Immemorial - has been awarded...

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Study suggests drinking water may be source of winter norovirus outbreaks

Article online since October 25th 2008
TORONTO - Why do nasty norovirus outbreaks seem to happen more often in winter? A new study suggests drinking water supplies may be playing a role. The research, which looked for patterns that might explain norovirus outbreaks in Toronto, found that winter flare ups of the highly contagious...

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Jewish war orphans gather in Montreal to remember and reminisce

Article online since October 25th 2008
MONTREAL - It's been 60 years since the Canadian Jewish Congress helped bring Jewish war orphans to Canada. In Montreal, about 20 of the orphans - now in their 80s - reunited Sunday morning to reminisce over the good times and the bad. "You look at it like a party," said Mendy Jozsef, one of...

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Parks Canada in 'post turkey dinner' lethargy: consultant

Article online since October 25th 2008
OTTAWA - Parks Canada, a stodgy agency with roots in the 19th century, plans a "branding" exercise next year to refurbish its image and get more visitors out into the woods. Beginning in the spring, a new advertising campaign will tout Parks Canada as "the premiere presenter of Canada's preserved...

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Nearly $30 million spent to protect PM since 2006: documents ( October 25th 2008 )
Immigrants to Canada more likely to suffer heart problems: study ( October 25th 2008 )
N.L. struggles in efforts to close 'Industrial Age' garbage incinerators ( October 25th 2008 )
Family of soldier killed in training mishap thanks supporters ( October 25th 2008 )
Sask. justice minister says release of two inmates by mistake is unacceptable ( October 25th 2008 )
Police issue murder warrant for suspect in Toronto bystander slaying ( October 25th 2008 )
Activists meet to plan, get support for resistance against 2010 Olympics ( October 25th 2008 )
Ont. SIU head says he'll work to restore faith in agency but won't reopen cases ( October 25th 2008 )
Canadian retailers slash prices on fears that shoppers aren't going to spend big ( October 25th 2008 )
Another prisoner mistakenly released but Sask. minister not notified for 4 days ( October 24th 2008 )
Winnipeg battles crime, poverty in attempt to breathe new life into downtown core ( October 24th 2008 )
B.C. set for wind power as residents ponder life next to turbines ( October 24th 2008 )
Surprise cabinet decree cuts off $40M probe into sex-abuse allegations ( October 24th 2008 )
Quebec Highway 20 closed in both directions due to falling debris ( October 24th 2008 )
One soldier dead and four hurt in accident at Ontario army base ( October 24th 2008 )
Gusty winds responsible for 1 death, knocks down tree limbs, in Alta., Sask. ( October 24th 2008 )
Five injured after pickup collides with car near Bashaw, Alta. ( October 24th 2008 )
Police arrest potentially armed suspect after two children taken from home ( October 24th 2008 )
Female bystander fatally shot in Toronto likened to Jane Creba: police ( October 24th 2008 )
Major Canadian charity reports giving down as others eye impact of economic crisis ( October 24th 2008 )
RCMP can't comment whether arrest related to B.C. pipeline bombings ( October 23rd 2008 )
Warning out after Toronto restaurant worker tests positive for hepatitis A ( October 23rd 2008 )
Quebec provincial police arrest three in Hells Angels bunker fire ( October 23rd 2008 )
ADQ Leader Mario Dumont turns page on defections, focuses on general council ( October 23rd 2008 )
Former governor of Kandahar province lands Afghan cabinet post ( October 23rd 2008 )
Nine injured after explosion rocks plastics plant on Edmonton's refinery row ( October 23rd 2008 )
Ont.'s highest court says pit bulls are 'unpredictable' dogs, upholds ban ( October 23rd 2008 )
Ottawa posts $1.7-billion deficit in August, remains in black for fiscal year ( October 23rd 2008 )
Police in Saskatchewan look for prisoner who was mistakenly released from court ( October 23rd 2008 )
Inflation cools to 3.4 per cent in September, still powered by gasoline ( October 23rd 2008 )
Family happy Omar Khadr's trial delayed to Jan. 26 for psychological assessment ( October 23rd 2008 )
B.C. New Democrats would spend $2.4 billion over three years, says leader ( October 23rd 2008 )

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