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Slain Mountie remembered as the 'best of the best'

Slain Mountie remembered as the 'best of the best': Family and friends of a young Mountie killed in Nunavut remembered him Tuesday as an exemplary member of the RCMP who wanted to be a police officer since he was a boy. more »; Related: RCMP officer shot to death in Nunavut hamlet

3 killed in northern Alberta bus rollover: Three people were killed and one critically injured when a Greyhound bus rolled in northwestern Alberta early Tuesday morning, trapping some beneath it, RCMP officials said. more »
'Incredible' loonie tops $1.09 US: The Canadian loonie broke through another psychological barrier Tuesday, rising above $1.09 US in after-hours trading. more »
RCMP spied on Rene Levesque for decades: report: RCMP spies eyed René Lévesque from his days as a globetrotting broadcaster in the 1940s through his turbulent career as a pillar of the sovereignty movement and ascension to Quebec premier in the 1970s, said a report released Tuesday. more »
MacKay takes cover after rocket attack in Afghanistan: Two rockets targeting a Canadian base in Afghanistan whizzed overhead Tuesday, one exploding near Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay. more »
Beckham mania rolls into Vancouver: Thousands of fans will see David Beckham play Wednesday night when the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Los Angeles Galaxy in an exhibition match. more »
Nearly 50 Africans die trying to reach Spain: Dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe spent three weeks adrift off the coast of West Africa and threw nearly 50 bodies overboard as their vessel lost power and supplies dwindled, officials said Tuesday. more »
Royals documentary at heart of BBC controversy to air: The Royal Family documentary that enveloped the BBC in a recent scandal over improper editing is hitting the airwaves next month, the British public broadcaster has announced. more »
Bertuzzi offered $350K to settle Moore lawsuit: report: Lawyers for Todd Bertuzzi made a six-figure offer to injured player Steve Moore to reach an out-of-court settlement of a civil lawsuit after initially inquiring about the possibility of a $1-million settlement, according to a report. more »
Elizabeth Hay wins the Giller Prize: Ottawa writer Elizabeth Hay has won the Giller Prize, Canada's richest literary award, for her book Late Nights on Air. more »

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RCMP officer shot to death in Nunavut hamlet
'Incredible' loonie tops $1.09 US
3 killed in northern Alberta bus rollover
Conflicts among gangs likely escalating gun violence in Vancouver: police
Delayed, rebuked for cross-border shopping trip, say Canadians
MacKay takes cover after rocket attack in Afghanistan
Surgery going well for girl in India with 4 arms, 4 legs, doctors say
No telescope required as comet brightens in night sky
Bombing in Afghanistan kills dozens of children, politicians

RCMP officer shot to death in Nunavut hamlet
No telescope required as comet brightens in night sky
Gene determines how breastfeeding will impact baby's IQ: study
Delayed, rebuked for cross-border shopping trip, say Canadians
'Incredible' loonie tops $1.09 US
Surgery going well for girl in India with 4 arms, 4 legs, doctors say
3 killed in northern Alberta bus rollover
Conflicts among gangs likely escalating gun violence in Vancouver: police
MacKay takes cover after rocket attack in Afghanistan

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 »

MacKay takes cover after rocket attack in Afghanistan: Two rockets targeting a Canadian base in Afghanistan whizzed overhead Tuesday, one exploding near Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay.
Nearly 50 Africans die trying to reach Spain: Dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe spent three weeks adrift off the coast of West Africa and threw nearly 50 bodies overboard as their vessel lost power and supplies dwindled, officials said Tuesday.
Bombing in Afghanistan kills dozens of children, politicians: Dozens of people are dead after a bomb exploded Tuesday near a group of Afghan politicians, children and elders who were touring a sugar factory north of Kabul, officials said.

Canada »

Slain Mountie remembered as the 'best of the best': Family and friends of a young Mountie killed in Nunavut remembered him Tuesday as an exemplary member of the RCMP who wanted to be a police officer since he was a boy.
RCMP officer shot to death in Nunavut hamlet: People in Nunavut reacted with shock and grief Tuesday to news that an RCMP officer was shot and killed in the Baffin Island hamlet of Kimmirut.
3 killed in northern Alberta bus rollover: Three people were killed and one critically injured when a Greyhound bus rolled in northwestern Alberta early Tuesday morning, trapping some beneath it, RCMP officials said.

Health »

Over-the-counter pain drugs may reduce risk of Parkinson's: study: Regularly taking over-the-counter pain medications could lower your chances of developing Parkinson's, a new study suggests.
Athletes most likely to die suddenly from enlarged heart: Having an enlarged heart is the biggest cause of sudden death among young athletes, and some experts say more and better screening is needed.
U.S drug disposal program: throwing the meds out with the kitty litter: Mixing cough syrup, Vicodin or Lipitor with cat litter is the new advice in the United States on getting rid of unused medications.

Arts & Entertainment»

Elizabeth Hay wins the Giller Prize: Ottawa writer Elizabeth Hay has won the Giller Prize, Canada's richest literary award, for her book Late Nights on Air.
TV schedules in flux as Hollywood writers picket: The program schedule on American network TV is in flux as the strike by Hollywood film and TV writers enters its second day.
2 of 3 got Radiohead download for free: More than 60 per cent of the fans who downloaded Radiohead's latest release under their pay-what-you-like scheme chose to pay nothing, according to a study by a consumer research firm.

Technology & Science »

YouTube Canada launches: Popular video-sharing website YouTube launched a Canadian version at an event in Toronto on Tuesday. Company officials said the new site will give Canadian users the chance to increase their exposure.
Microsoft fires chief information officer: Microsoft said Tuesday it had dismissed chief information officer Stuart Scott for allegedly violating company policies.
No telescope required as comet brightens in night sky: A comet that unexpectedly brightened in the last couple of weeks and now is visible to the naked eye is attracting professional and amateur interest.

Money »

'Incredible' loonie tops $1.09 US: The Canadian loonie broke through another psychological barrier Tuesday, rising above $1.09 US in after-hours trading.
CPP pushes investment in N.Z. airport: A huge Canadian pension fund is trying to get around the board of New Zealand's largest airport by making a bid directly to the facility's shareholders.
Cinram units plunge after payout stopped: Cinram units lost almost half their value — down $6.32 to $6.48 — in trading on the TSX.

Consumer Life »

155,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys recalled for choking hazard: Fisher-Price has announced a global recall of about 155,000 kitchen toys because they pose a choking danger to young children.
Safety alert issued for Halloween lights given to Manitoba schoolchildren: Health Canada on Tuesday issued a safety advisory for small flashlights with whistles distributed to Manitoba schoolchildren for Halloween.
Condo seekers set up weeklong camp to stake out bidding position: A line stretching about 100 people long has formed outside a Toronto condo office — a full week before the units are to be released for sale.

Sports »

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Senators dump sloppy Maple Leafs: Patrick Eaves, Chris Kelly and Andrej Meszaros had one goal and one assist apiece as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Raptors blitzed by sharp-shooting Bucks: Chris Bosh was held to one point as the Toronto Raptors lost 112-85 to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Beckham mania rolls into Vancouver: Thousands of fans will see David Beckham play Wednesday night when the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Los Angeles Galaxy in an exhibition match.