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Khadr to return to Canada: lawyer Video
The Canadian government has agreed to Omar Khadr's plea agreement that allows him to return to Canada to serve the rest of his sentence after spending a maximum of one year in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, his lawyer says.
Earthquake hits off Indonesian coast
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Sumatra in western Indonesia, triggering a brief tsunami warning. There are no reports of damage or casualties.
French strikes cost $567M daily: official
France's massive strikes are costing the national economy up to $567 million each day, the French finance minister says.

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Ontarians choose mayors in municipal votes Video
Voters across Ontario cast ballots Monday to elect mayors, councillors and school trustees in 444 municipal contests where the province's biggest cities of Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga quickly saw their mayoral winners.
Prison transfer denials may risk safety: critics Video
The government may be compromising public safety by rejecting the applications of Canadian citizens who are incarcerated in the U.S. and seek transfer to prisons in this country, some critics claim.
Hells Angels 'Mom' Boucher stabbed in jail
Police are remaining tight-lipped on the reported prison stabbing of one of Canada's most notorious criminals Maurice (Mom) Boucher, alleged former leader of the Quebec Hells Angels.

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Khadr to return to Canada: lawyer Video
The Canadian government has agreed to Omar Khadr's plea agreement that allows him to return to Canada to serve the rest of his sentence after spending a maximum of one year in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, his lawyer says.
$24M spent on MPs' temporary meeting rooms Video
Construction of four temporary meeting rooms for MPs in a federal building next to Parliament Hill in Ottawa cost over $24 million, CBC News has learned.
Veteran Bruyea gets apology Video
The federal government has apologized to Sean Bruyea, a Canadian Gulf War veteran and Veterans Affairs critic whose sensitive personal and medical information was illegally shared by officials in the department.

Health »

Alzheimer's risk doubles in heavy smokers
People who smoke heavily in middle age seem to more than double their risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia late in life, research suggests.
Marathoners' hearts hurt in short term: study Video
Marathon runners who lack proper training can temporarily damage their hearts, a Canadian doctor and runner has found.
Need for more sleep linked to gene
The reason some people can get by on just four hours of sleep while others need more than double that amount that could lie partly in the genes.

Arts & Entertainment »

Bachman & Turner to rock Grey Cup
Randy Bachman and Fred Turner will take their reunion act to the halftime show at this year's Grey Cup on Nov. 28.
Godard won't show up for honorary Oscar
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that French filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard will not stand on a Hollywood stage to accept his honorary Oscar.
Rocky and Bullwinkle creator Anderson dies
Alex Anderson, the cartoonist who created animated characters Rocky the Squirrel and his friend Bullwinkle, has died. He was 90.

Technology & Science »

Volcanic eruption led to B.C. salmon boom: scientist
A volcanic eruption in 2008 might have helped produce B.C.'s largest sockeye salmon run since 1913 this year.
Mobilicity expands coverage to 3 more cities
Upstart cellphone company Mobilicity is expanding its coverage to Ottawa, Edmonton and Vancouver in November to give it four major metropolitan areas.
Making sense of 'Frankenfish'
The furor over genetically engineered foods with U.S. food authorities close to approving a new breed of salmon designed to grow faster.

Money »

Sask. ministers make potash pitch in Ottawa
Saskatchewan takes its views on a possible takeover of PotashCorp directly to Ottawa, following up on Premier Brad Wall's impassioned speech last week about potash.
U.S. dollar dips vs. loonie, other currencies
The Canadian dollar rose by more than half a cent Monday as the U.S. dollar slumped amid skepticism about a pledge by Group of 20 finance ministers to avoid currency devaluations that could derail the global recovery.
G20 deal seen as temporary currency truce
If currency markets had a message after the G20 finance ministers' agreement to avoid competitive devaluation, it was that the deal is seen only as a temporary truce, one that will mean further weakening of the dollar.

Consumer Life »

MLS monopoly's end welcomed
A new move to loosen restrictions on how houses are bought and sold is being applauded by companies whose main pitch is to help clients avoid realtor fees.
Travel health insurance urged for snowbirds
Canadians planning a winter respite in a warm, sunny place are being urged to purchase travel medical insurance before they leave.
Wheat crop poor after dismal Prairie summer
A rainy spring followed by a cool, cloudy summer and an early frost has taken a toll on wheat harvests across the Prairies as farmers bring in the last of the crops.

Sports »

Kostitsyn nets OT winner for Habs
Andrei Kostitsyn scored 1:25 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes at the Bell Centre.
Confident Farrell ready to manage Jays
Spend five minutes in a room with John Farrell, and you know why GM Alex Anthopoulos liked him enough to offer him the job of managing the Toronto Blue Jays.
Cowboys' Romo leaves game with broken collarbone
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo broke his left collarbone Monday night, an injury that could end his season.

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