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Youth gather in Edmonton to discuss Alberta's oilsands projects

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:11:00 +0000

EDMONTON - There is usually a lot of anger within youth groups when it comes to government, but the chairwoman of the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition conference says there is also a willingness to be...

Youth gather in Edmonton to discuss impacts of Alberta's oilsands

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:18:15 +0000

EDMONTON - Over 100 young people from across Canada are talking about the social and environmental impacts of Alberta's oilsands projects. The Canadian Youth Climate Coalition is holding a three-da...

Government identifies chemicals 'toxic' to humans and the environment

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:18:20 +0000

OTTAWA - Eight chemicals have been deemed "toxic to human health" following months of assessment as part of a government-run program to evaluate the safety of household products. The list also incl...

Charles Aznavour receives Order of Canada honours in Quebec City

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:18:14 +0000

QUEBEC - Iconic entertainer Charles Aznavour called the harmony of Canada's French and English cultures "impressive" Saturday, following his appointment as an honorary officer of the Order of Canada. ...

Harper says new mosque shows 'the true and benevolent face of Islam'

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:18:17 +0000

CALGARY - Canada's newest and largest mosque opened Saturday in Calgary, praised by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as an "architectural treasure." Harper also strongly defended the Ahmadiyya communi...

Some Sask. forest fire evacuees go home, but more evacuations possible

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:56:40 +0000

REGINA - Hundreds of people who fled forest fires in northern Saskatchewan are being allowed to return home, but there are warnings that more evacuations may be needed. Authorities said Saturday th...

Two dead, four injured in high speed accident in Charlevoix region of Quebec

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:41:55 +0000

LA MALBAIE, Que. - Two men are dead following a three-car pileup late Friday in Quebec's Charlevoix region. Police say two other people are in critical condition and two more were left with minor i...

Some forest fire evacuees return home in Sask.; lightning sparks new blazes

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:41:57 +0000

Ontario man, Saskatchewan woman face jail time in census protest

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:41:56 +0000

TORONTO - At least two people who defiantly refused to complete the 2006 Canadian census in protest of a software contract awarded to an arms manufacturer say they are willing to go to prison over the...

Baird calls for Liberal MP Turner to apologize for separatist 'losers' remark

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:41:59 +0000

CALGARY - Environment Minister John Baird says comments from a Liberal MP calling Quebec separatists selfish "losers" stirs up a "hornet's nest of past unity problems." Baird is calling for Liberal...

Aznavour handed Order of Canada honours in Quebec City Saturday

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:46:28 +0000

QUEBEC CITY - Legendary singer Charles Aznavour has been invested as an honorary officer of the Order of Canada. Gov.Gen. Michaelle Jean bestowed the honour upon the French citizen today in Quebec ...

Largest mosque in Canada opens in Calgary to policital fan-fare

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:21:55 +0000

CALGARY - Calgary's Ahmadiyya community, an offshoot movement of Islam persecuted in some countries, was to officially open what is believed to be Canada's newest and largest mosque Saturday. The c...

Liberal MP Garth Turner under fire for blasting 'separatist losers' in Quebec

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:07:42 +0000

OTTAWA - Liberal MP Garth Turner has come under fire for blasting Quebec sovereigntists on his blog as "balkanizing separatist losers." Turner, who represents the Toronto-area riding of Halton, wro...

Hit-and-run driver stole knapsack before dragging boy 600 metres: Hamilton police

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:42:40 +0000

HAMILTON - Hamilton police say a driver who ran over a 17-year-old boy also stopped and stole a knapsack before zooming off, dragging the boy under the vehicle for about 600 metres. Police say the ...

Lytton, B.C. mayor says railways must use best technology to prevent derailments

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:34:55 +0000

The mayor of Lytton, B.C., says residents are still concerned even though CP Rail officials have assured them all efforts are made to prevent accidents like a recent derailment of a rail cars containi...