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Alberta Health Services improves patient protection

Patient protection measures have been improved after four mistakes in care at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

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School hostage speaks out

A secretary held hostage at a school in the city's southwest says she feared for her life.

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Palin draws criticism after Calgary visit

It seems Sarah Palin has put her foot in her mouth - again.

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Closer look at Calgary's popular pathways

Calgary's bicycle path system will once again be put under the microscope at city hall in an effort to try and get more people riding their bikes.

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Man named in police shootout, slain officer knew each other, residents say

A man suspected of trading gunfire with police in an incident that saw an officer shot and killed was identified Tuesday as 70-year-old Fred Preston, a former reeve of a small community that residents say the slain officer was raised in. Preston, of Sundridge, Ont., remained in critical conditio

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Coke charge dropped as ex-Tory MP Jaffer pleads guilty to careless driving

ORANGEVILLE, Ont. - A former Conservative MP once known for his tough stance on drugs received a "break" when cocaine possession and drunk driving charges were withdrawn in a plea bargain, an Ontario judge said Tuesday. The deal, which saw Rahim Jaffer convicted of the lesser offence of careless

National 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Invalid death certificate puts BC couple in African adoption limbo

VANCOUVER -A B.C. couple has been separated for months after its effort to adopt twin boys from Ghana turned into a bureaucratic nightmare. Andrea Bastin, a filmmaker from Bowen Island near Vancouver, has been living in the West African country since August as she tries to convince the Canadian

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World 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Federal investigators sent to determine cause of reportedly runaway Prius

EL CAJON, Calif. - The government sent investigators Tuesday to examine a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway, and Toyota said it wanted to interview the driver as the besieged automaker dealt with a high-profile new headache that raised questions about the safety of its beloved

World 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Biden condemns new Israeli settlement plan, warns it 'undermines' climate for peace talks

JERUSALEM - Vice-President Joe Biden condemned an Israeli plan to build hundreds of homes in disputed east Jerusalem on Tuesday - a disagreement that tarnished a high-profile visit that had been aimed at repairing ties with the Jewish state and kickstarting Mideast peace talks. Israel's Interior

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Dozens of same-sex couples get hitched in DC as nation's capital sees its first gay marriages

WASHINGTON - One bride wore a black suit, the other had on a white one with rhinestones. They walked down the aisle to Billy Joel's "Just the Way You Are" and kissed after the pastor pronounced them "legally married." The Rev. Darlene Garner, 61, and the Rev. Candy Holmes, 53, were among the fir

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SCORECARD:

Here are the sports results from Tuesday: NHL Boston 1 Toronto 0 (in 2nd) N.Y. Islanders 1 Philadelphia 0 (in 2nd) Nashville 2 Atlanta 1 (end 2nd) Detroit 2 Calgary 1 (end 2nd) Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 1 (in 2nd) Minnesota 2 Florida 0 (end 1st) Vancouver at Colorado, 9 p.m

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Police: Friend of boxer Mayweather facing charges in shooting outside skating centre

LAS VEGAS - A man who police say was part of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s entourage is facing charges of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon stemming from an August shooting outside a Las Vegas skating rink, authorities said Tuesday. Ocie Harris, 27, was arrested several

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Canadians Paton, Bendus named finalists for women's U.S. college hockey honour

Vicki Bendus is following the footsteps of Canadian Olympic star Meghan Agosta in U.S. collegiate hockey. The 20-year-old from Wasaga Beach, Ont., is one of two Canadian finalists for the Patty Kazmaier Award, which goes to the top female hockey player in the NCAA. Kelly Paton of Woodstock, O

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Toyota says it will expand recall of Tundra pickups to address frame rust issue

WASHINGTON - Toyota said Tuesday it will expand a recall announced last year to fix Tundra pickup trucks with frames that could rust and lead to spare tires falling from the vehicle. Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons said the recall will cover Tundra pickups from the 2000-2003 model years in all 50 s

Business 9 Mar, 2010 1 18

Banks, commodity stocks lead TSX lower even as Scotiabank reports solid earnings

TORONTO - Commodity and financial stocks pushed the Toronto stock market lower Tuesday as oil and gold prices fell and Scotiabank failed to encourage buyers even as its latest earnings beat expectations. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 45.13 points to 11,918.71. The Canadian dollar rose 0.12

Business 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Royal Laser gets $40-million takeover offer, other bidders in wings

TORONTO - Flat-rolled steel processor Royal Laser Corp. (TSX:RLC) said Tuesday it has received a non-binding takeover offer from an undisclosed buyer that values the company at about $40 million or 41 cents per share. Royal Laser, which had initially received a similar non-binding offer from the

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Entertainment 9 Mar, 2010 0 0

Academy: Farrah Fawcett omitted from Oscar segment so she could be better honoured during Emmys

LOS ANGELES - The executive director of the film academy said Tuesday that Farrah Fawcett wasn't included in the Academy Awards' In Memoriam segment because the actress was better known as a TV star. It was a difficult decision for the committee that assembles the segment to omit Fawcett, said A

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Accused Letterman blackmailer pleads guilty in exchange for 6-month jail term

NEW YORK - A former television producer, pressured by debt and riven by jealousy, admitted Tuesday he tried to extract vengeance and money by shaking down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers. Robert "Joe" Halderman, 52, pleaded guilty to attempted gra

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From Raging Bull to NFL coach: De Niro set to play Lombardi in upcoming movie

BRISTOL, Conn. - Robert De Niro is set to play Vince Lombardi in an upcoming movie. ESPN announced Tuesday that the Academy Award-winning actor has agreed to play the Hall of Fame coach in the film it is developing with Andell Entertainment and the NFL. "Lombardi" will chronicle the years in