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RCMP officers involved in the Taser-related death of Robert Dziekanski were also affected by the tragic incident and in need of support, B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell said Friday.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
'Scapegoat' in ICBC scandal launches suit
A former executive with ICBC is suing the Crown corporation for wrongful dismissal.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Internet predator gets parole less than a year into 9-year sentence
A convicted internet predator who victimized two Alberta teens through luring and extortion has been given day parole after serving less than a year of his nine-year sentence.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Ontario police almost moved in on 2007 Mohawk blockades
Newly released court documents show Ontario Provincial Police were just minutes away from moving in to forcibly remove a First Nations blockade that prompted the closure of Highway 401 during last summer's aboriginal day of action.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
'Don't be afraid,' says Quebec artist who criticized McCartney
A Quebec City artist who penned an open letter to Paul McCartney criticizing the former Beatle's upcoming free concert says he was misunderstood.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
StatsCan
A study by Statistics Canada released Friday shows that employment for recent immigrants who received their university education in Asia lags behind Canadian-born university graduates by 25.2 percentage points.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Large pothole shuts Turcot ramp in Montreal
Quebec police have reopened Highway 15 northbound, which was closed Friday afternoon after a small chunk of cement fell from a ramp on the Turcot interchange in southwest Montreal.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
20% increase in energy efficiency in 12 years, premiers pledge
Canadian premiers said they have committed to achieving a 20 per cent increase in energy efficiency in their provinces by 2020.
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Traditional Chinese doctors fight federal regulation under Bill C-51
Doctors of Chinese Medicine across Canada have joined forces to fight the federal government's controversial Bill C-51, a proposed law that critics say will make many natural health products unavailable, including Chinese herbs.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Rogers Implements New Approach On Failed DNS Lookups
Several people have written to note that Rogers appears to have adopted a new approach for failed DNS lookups (ie. instances where the domain name does not resolve). Users are now directed to a Rogers-sponsored page that includes links to Rogers content, paid search results, and additional search results generated by Yahoo! Rogers includes an explanation that states:
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Rogers Implements New Approach On Failed DNS Lookups
Several people have written to note that Rogers appears to have adopted a new approach for failed DNS lookups (ie. instances where the domain name does not resolve). Users are now directed to a Rogers-sponsored page that includes links to Rogers content, paid search results, and additional search results generated by Yahoo! Rogers includes an explanation that states:
Categories: Media News
Sex assault charges added in Quebec kidnapping case
A Quebec man accused of kidnapping an eight-year-old boy in broad daylight now faces new sexual assault charges, prosecutors said.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
US - Iran negotiations - Full Porter interview
Gareth Porter: White House realized threats are not working - Cheney may not get his way
Categories: Media News, World Public Service News
Bush to send envoy to Iran nuke talks
Top US diplomat to meet Iranian nuclear negotiator despite Iran not halting enrichment program
Categories: Media News, World Public Service News
Ontario police almost moved in on 2007 Mohawk blockades
Newly released court documents show Ontario Provincial Police were just minutes away from moving in to forcibly remove a First Nations blockade of Highway 401 during last summer's aboriginal day of action.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Nanny can stay in Canada to battle cancer
A Filipina nanny, who is dying of cancer, has won her fight to stay in Canada.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Cop tells Taman inquiry he was too busy to notice colleagues' drinking
A Winnipeg police sergeant who hosted an after-party for his off-duty colleagues in the hours before one of them caused a fatal car accident testified that he didn't notice how much anyone was drinking because he was too busy making popcorn.
Categories: Canadian Public Service News
Montreal man charged in sex assaults of 4 prostitutes
A Montreal man has been charged in a series of violent sexual assaults against prostitutes.
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Ex-CIA Ray McGovern on Obama's 'new world'
Is Obama realistic about pulling troops out of Iraq and will he face up to 'big oil'?
Categories: Media News, World Public Service News
StatsCan
As immigrants integrate into the Canadian labour market, many initially face difficulties finding employment.
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