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Saskatchewan Party wins majority government

Saskatchewan Party wins majority government: Only 10 years into its existence as a political force, the Saskatchewan Party will form a majority government and its leader Brad Wall will be the new premier. more »

Loonie retreats after topping $1.10 US: The Canadian dollar briefly soared to new heights past $1.10 US early Wednesday before taking a sharp drop later in the day. more »
High-tech crook gets 8 years for string of thefts, frauds: A Winnipeg judge has sentenced a man described by police as a sophisticated criminal mastermind to eight years in prison in connection with a global theft ring involved in terrorist financing. more »
Pakistan using terrorism 'excuse' to crack down on opposition groups: Harper: The government of Pakistan is using the excuse of terrorism to clamp down on opposition groups during its state of emergency crackdown, charges Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. more »
Kimmirut man charged with murder in Mountie's death: RCMP in Nunavut have charged a 37-year-old man from Kimmirut in the death of Const. Douglas Scott, while plans are underway for a regimental funeral in Scott's hometown of Brockville, Ont., on Nov. 13. more »
Caffeine to help preemies breathe doesn't increase neurological risks: study: Giving premature infants caffeine therapy for breathing trouble doesn't increase the risk they will develop neurological problems and may, in fact, protect against cerebral palsy and cognitive delays, newly published data suggest. more »
Bush to Musharraf: 'You can't be president and head of the military': In a 'frank discussion' on Wednesday over the telephone, U.S. President George W. Bush asked his Pakistani counterpart to quit his role as army chief and restore democracy to Pakistan. more »
Gunman dies after killing 8 others in Finnish school: A gunman opened fire at a school in southern Finland on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and himself, police said. more »
Space shuttle Discovery lands in Florida: Space Shuttle Discovery touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., at 1:02 p.m. ET Wednesday afternoon, concluding a 15-day mission to the International Space Station. more »
Quebec asbestos mining town 'severely contaminated': report: Many private homes in the southern Quebec community of Thetford Mines are severely contaminated by asbestos and pose a dangerous public health risk, according to a new study released Wednesday. more »

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Loonie retreats after topping $1.10 US
Gunman dies after killing 8 others in Finnish school
Kimmirut man charged with murder in Mountie's death
'Enough is enough,' RCMP labour rep says of officers going alone
Toys 'R' Us Canada pulls toys similar to those found to contain date rape drug
Surgery on girl born with 8 limbs went 'wonderfully well'
High-tech crook gets 8 years for string of thefts, frauds
Bush to Musharraf: 'You can't be president and head of the military'
Deadly Alberta highway had been sanded: Ouellette

Loonie retreats after topping $1.10 US
Toys 'R' Us Canada pulls toys similar to those found to contain date rape drug
Quebec asbestos mining town 'severely contaminated': report
Elizabeth Hay wins the Giller Prize
Surgery on girl born with 8 limbs went 'wonderfully well'
No telescope required as comet brightens in night sky
Gunman dies after killing 8 others in Finnish school
'Enough is enough,' RCMP labour rep says of officers going alone
Surgery going well for girl in India with 4 arms, 4 legs, doctors say

Government proposes $60B in tax cuts, with further GST drop
Tories drop 2 would-be Ontario candidates
Acadia strike pushes students to exit
Habs defend Saku Koivu's French
Loonie hits modern-day high above $1.06 US
Liberals won't force election over mini-budget
Facebook group about prostitute assault 'blown out of proportion:' member
Tories' mini-budget survives confidence vote
Mulroney tried to cover up cash payments he received in hotel rooms: Schreiber

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World »

Bush to Musharraf: 'You can't be president and head of the military': In a 'frank discussion' on Wednesday over the telephone, U.S. President George W. Bush asked his Pakistani counterpart to quit his role as army chief and restore democracy to Pakistan.
Space shuttle Discovery lands in Florida: Space Shuttle Discovery touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., at 1:02 p.m. ET Wednesday afternoon, concluding a 15-day mission to the International Space Station.
U.S. officials probe reports of Bible ban at Beijing Olympics: The U.S. Olympic Committee is looking into reports that Bibles will be prohibited inside the Olympic Village in Beijing next year.

Canada »

Saskatchewan Party wins majority government: Only 10 years into its existence as a political force, the Saskatchewan Party will form a majority government and its leader Brad Wall will be the new premier.
High-tech crook gets 8 years for string of thefts, frauds: A Winnipeg judge has sentenced a man described by police as a sophisticated criminal mastermind to eight years in prison in connection with a global theft ring involved in terrorist financing.
'Enough is enough,' RCMP labour rep says of officers going alone: Monday's shooting death of an RCMP officer in Kimmirut, Nunavut has renewed calls for the national police force to make it mandatory for officers to have backup in more cases.

Health »

Overweight, post-menopausal women have higher cancer risk: U.K. study: Women who are overweight, especially if they're obese and post-menopausal, have a higher risk of cancer, a new study suggests.
Caffeine to help preemies breathe doesn't increase neurological risks: study: Giving premature infants caffeine therapy for breathing trouble doesn't increase the risk they will develop neurological problems and may, in fact, protect against cerebral palsy and cognitive delays, newly published data suggest.
Manufacturer restricts use of diabetes drug Avandia: The manufacturer of a drug for treating Type 2 diabetes has placed new restrictions on use of the medication based on a Health Canada review of clinical data pointing to an increased risk of heart-related problems in some patients.

Arts & Entertainment»

Met triples venues featuring high-def opera simulcasts: New York's Metropolitan Opera has tripled the number of venues to which it will beam its live, high-definition opera broadcasts this season, officials have announced.
Lineup of hit rappers stop by NYC criminal court: A promoter could have staged a rap concert with all the superstars at Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday who were in for cases ranging from assault to weapons possession.
Play tracing drama of Iraq invasion to premiere in Canada: Stuff Happens, a play that recreates the drama inside the Bush administration during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, will have its Canadian premiere in Toronto next February.

Technology & Science »

Space shuttle Discovery lands in Florida: Space Shuttle Discovery touched down at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., at 1:02 p.m. ET Wednesday afternoon, concluding a 15-day mission to the International Space Station.
Scientists unlock, analyze DNA for a dozen fruit fly species: A team of 150 researchers have decoded the DNA of 10 species of fruit fly and compared their genomes to each other and two species whose genomes were already known.
Radar invention tracks 2 degrees of ozone separation: Canadian university researchers have found a new way to track the movement of ozone between layers of the atmosphere, a discovery that can lead to improved forecasts and pollution warnings.

Money »

Loonie retreats after topping $1.10 US: The Canadian dollar briefly soared to new heights past $1.10 US early Wednesday before taking a sharp drop later in the day.
Ugly day on North American stock markets: The Toronto and New York stock markets endured sharp sell-offs Wednesday after General Motors posted a huge loss and financials slumped on renewed concerns that growing credit turmoil would hurt global economic growth.
McGuinty says high-flying loonie hurting Ontario economy: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty is asking Ottawa to take action and reduce interest rates to help slow down the fast-rising loonie. McGuinty says the increase in the dollar is hurting the province's economy.

Consumer Life »

Toys 'R' Us Canada pulls toys similar to those found to contain date rape drug: Toys "R" Us Canada on Wednesday announced it is pulling Aqua Dots toys from store shelves, after similar products in Australia were found to contain a powerful chemical that metabolizes into a potent date-rape drug when consumed.
High dollar expected to affect Christmas tree exports: New Brunswick Christmas tree growers are bracing for what they expect to be a not so jolly holiday season as the Canadian dollar continues to soar.
Manufacturer restricts use of diabetes drug Avandia: The manufacturer of a drug for treating Type 2 diabetes has placed new restrictions on use of the medication based on a Health Canada review of clinical data pointing to an increased risk of heart-related problems in some patients.

Sports »

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Reeling Raptors unable to solve Magic: Hedo Turkoglu had 24 points and 15 rebounds as the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 105-96 on Wednesday night.
Clemons to step down as Argos coach: report: Mike (Pinball) Clemons will step down as Toronto Argonauts head coach at the end of the season, with defensive architect Rich Stubler taking over, according to a report.
Man. United, Arsenal advance in Champions League: Manchester United and Arsenal became the first teams to reach the second round of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.