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Map locating the epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude quake that hit China’s southwestern Sichuan province Monday.
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Map locating the epicentre of the 7.8 magnitude …

A mother sits beside cooking equipment with her children at …

photo(Reuters) - A mother sits beside cooking equipment with her children at a makeshift home near Kundangon May 13, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer

A mother sits beside cooking equipment with her children at …

Canada

Finland’s Riku Hahl (C) is hit by Canada’s Rick Nash (L) and …

photo(Reuters) - Finland’s Riku Hahl (C) is hit by Canada’s Rick Nash (L) and Dan Hamhuis during the first period of action at the 2008 IIHF World Hockey Championships in Halifax, May 12, 2008. REUTERS/Paul Darrow

Finland’s Riku Hahl (C) is hit by Canada’s Rick Nash (L) and …

Marco Scutaro of the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland …

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Marco Scutaro of the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera of Venezuela pulled off the 14th unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball in game two of a double-header against Toronto
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Marco Scutaro of the Toronto Blue Jays. Cleveland …

Business

File photo shows customers looking at flat TVs …

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File photo shows customers looking at flat TVs displayed in a Tokyo discount store. Troubled Japanese electronics firm Pioneer plans to cut 2,000 jobs following the reorganisation of its plasma television operations
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File photo shows customers looking at flat TVs …

File photo shows Nissan vehicles lined up for …

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File photo shows Nissan vehicles lined up for domestic delivery in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. The auto giant has announced it expects net profits to tumble nearly 30 percent this year
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File photo shows Nissan vehicles lined up for …

Sports

Cabrera turns unassisted triple play, but Jays earn doubleheader split

The Canadian Press - CLEVELAND - Asdrubal Cabrera delivered a home run in the first game of a doubleheader Monday and the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history in the nightcap.

Cabrera turns unassisted triple play, but Jays earn doubleheader split

Canada, Russia cruise into ice hockey quarters with unbeaten records

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              Canada's Dany Heatley (C) scores the third goal against Finland's goalie Niklas Backstrom (L) during the qualification round of the 2008 IIHF World Hockey Championships at the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Russia and Canada closed out the qualification round on Monday by clinching top spots in their groups at the World Ice Hockey Championships.<br />
              Photo:Timothy A. Clary/AFP AFP - HALIFAX, Canada (AFP) - Russia and Canada closed out the qualification round on Monday with unbeaten records as they clinched the top spots in their groups at the World Ice Hockey Championships.

Canada, Russia cruise into ice hockey quarters with unbeaten records

Nova Scotia News

Youth Meeting Scheduled for Debert

Youth Meeting Scheduled for Debert Democracy 250 — About 100 students from the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board will gather today, May 12, at the Debert... Read more »

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Rencontre jeunesse prévue à Debert

Rencontre jeunesse prévue à Debert Democracy 250 — Une centaine d’élèves du Chignecto-Central Regional School Board se réuniront aujourd’hui... Read more »

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Nunavut News

Students build bridge to Nunavut

Students build bridge to Nunavut  Read More →

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Around Nunavut

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Ontario News

More Attawapiskat Residents Flown Out To Safety

Latest Group Airlifted To Waterloo TORONTO, May 12 - Attawapiskat residents are still being flown out of their community because of the ongoing threat of flooding... Read more »

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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Grassy Narrows forge a new relationship

McGuinty Government and First Nation Agree To Start Negotiations On Forest Management TORONTO, May 12 - NEWS The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources... Read more »

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Prince Edward Island News

Abortion rights and abortion fights

… fight over legal payments about to begin Canada’s abortion battle legally ended in 1988 when … simple procedure elsewhere in Canada (except... Read more »

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Privacy and pregnancy

… Henry Morgentaler had won his case and Canadian women had full abortion rights. It seemed … No government, Liberal or Conservative, has punished... Read more »

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Saskatchewan News

NEW BEGINNING FOR FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT

"We are here working together, learning how to live in harmony and that is what our ancestors wanted,” First Nations Elder Alma Kytwayhat said as she... Read more »

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CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 11, 2008

Saskatchewan farmers now have 25 per cent of the 2008 crop planted, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly crop report. CROP REPORT FOR THE WEEK ENDING... Read more »

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Yukon News

Drink marketer plumbs the depths of drug culture

This controversy isn’t likely to blow over. Yukoners have now joined a national campaign to have Blow, a controversial new powdered energy drink, banned from... Read more »

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FULL COMMENT: Now comes the hard part

It’s finally over. The epic battle between Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama is over in all but name, and Obama has emerged as the party’s and the people’s... Read more »

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Alberta News

Sherwood Park Freeway closed to westbound traffic at 34 Street

The westbound lanes of the Sherwood Park Freeway at 34 Street have been closed following the collision of an oversized vehicle with the bridge structure. Westbound... Read more »

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Bridge construction starts on Highway 1 near Morley

Motorists travelling on Highway 1 west of Calgary near Morley are advised to watch for bridge construction activities, starting May 14. Bridge construction starts... Read more »

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British Columbia News

PROVINCE & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CREATING FAMILY HOUSING

BURNABY – The Province is providing Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) with up to $500,000 through the Housing Endowment Fund to develop affordable homeownership... Read more »

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HYPERTENSION DAY PROMOTES STRESS-FREE LIFESTYLES

VICTORIA – Regular recreational activities such as Tai Chi can help British Columbians reduce stress levels which can cause hypertension, a condition more commonly... Read more »

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Manitoba News

Province Will Exempt City Of Winnipeg’s New Hotel Tax From Retail Sales Tax

Province Will Exempt City Of Winnipeg’s New Hotel Tax From Retail Sales Tax  Read More →

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$3.12 Million Investment Has Red River College "Going Places"

$3.12 Million Investment Has Red River College "Going Places"  Read More →

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New Brunswick News

Mayor ousted in Dieppe

Voter turnout was so high in Dieppe, N.B., that many people were still marking their ballots nearly an hour after the polls across the rest of the province had closed. Mayor... Read more »

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Saint John elects new mayor

City councillor Ivan Court beat out four contenders to win the mayor’s seat in Saint John in Monday’s municipal elections. Saint John elects new mayor  Read More →

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Newfoundland News

Saskatchewan nurses offered 27% wage hike

… say. <span Kyle Riabko, a young Canadian musician, is set to take over the … the structure. <span The judge hearing Newfoundland and Labrador’s... Read more »

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Pathologists play critical role in deciding treatment

… Written by: Sheryl Ubelacker, Health Reporter, THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO - As a patient, they … that include botched breast cancer results in Newfoundland... Read more »

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Northwest Territories News

Simmering in shame for our environmental policies

… for our environmental policies My reaction to Canada making a fool of itself at the … living on a pile of rocks in Yellowknife. She won’t... Read more »

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Kodiak Energy, Inc.-New Mexico Operations Update-Sofia Land Position Increased 50% With Closing of Mineral Lease Purchase

… Alberta and high impact prospects located in the central Mackenzie River Valley of the Northwest Territories, Canada and in northeastern New Mexico. This... Read more »

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