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Canadian Public Service News - 6 hours 13 min ago
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.

'Scapegoat' in ICBC scandal launches suit

Canadian Public Service News - Sat, 07/19/2008 - 02:23
A former executive with ICBC is suing the Crown corporation for wrongful dismissal.

Internet predator gets parole less than a year into 9-year sentence

Canadian Public Service News - Sat, 07/19/2008 - 00:04
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.

Ontario police almost moved in on 2007 Mohawk blockades

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 23:27
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.

'Don't be afraid,' says Quebec artist who criticized McCartney

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 21:16
A Quebec City artist who penned an open letter to Paul McCartney criticizing the former Beatle's upcoming free concert says he was misunderstood.

StatsCan

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 21:02
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.

Large pothole shuts Turcot ramp in Montreal

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 20:02
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.

20% increase in energy efficiency in 12 years, premiers pledge

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 19:54
Canadian premiers said they have committed to achieving a 20 per cent increase in energy efficiency in their provinces by 2020.

Traditional Chinese doctors fight federal regulation under Bill C-51

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 18:54
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.

Rogers Implements New Approach On Failed DNS Lookups

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:10
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:

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Rogers Implements New Approach On Failed DNS Lookups

Media News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:10
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:

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Sex assault charges added in Quebec kidnapping case

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:10
A Quebec man accused of kidnapping an eight-year-old boy in broad daylight now faces new sexual assault charges, prosecutors said.

US - Iran negotiations - Full Porter interview

World Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:07
Gareth Porter: White House realized threats are not working - Cheney may not get his way

Bush to send envoy to Iran nuke talks

World Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 17:07
Top US diplomat to meet Iranian nuclear negotiator despite Iran not halting enrichment program

Ontario police almost moved in on 2007 Mohawk blockades

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 16:48
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.

Nanny can stay in Canada to battle cancer

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 16:42
A Filipina nanny, who is dying of cancer, has won her fight to stay in Canada.

Cop tells Taman inquiry he was too busy to notice colleagues' drinking

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 16:37
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.

Montreal man charged in sex assaults of 4 prostitutes

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 16:26
A Montreal man has been charged in a series of violent sexual assaults against prostitutes.

Ex-CIA Ray McGovern on Obama's 'new world'

World Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 16:07
Is Obama realistic about pulling troops out of Iraq and will he face up to 'big oil'?

StatsCan

Canadian Public Service News - Fri, 07/18/2008 - 15:15
As immigrants integrate into the Canadian labour market, many initially face difficulties finding employment.
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