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NATO head praises Canada's Afghan role Video
NATO's role in Afghanistan is highlighted at a two-day summit in Lisbon that has begun with the organization's head praising Canada.
More Haiti cholera unrest expected
Haitians angry over the cholera epidemic ignored exhortations from health workers to stop violence that is disrupting treatment efforts, and authorities fear more unrest in the capital.
9/11 workers settle N.Y.C. toxic dust suit
More than 10,000 workers exposed to toxic dust after the World Trade Center fell have joined a settlement worth at least $638 million, officials said Friday.

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Charest cancels trip for non-confidence vote
Quebec Premier Jean Charest has decided to postpone his trip to France so he can attend a non-confidence vote the Parti Qubecois is expected to introduce against his government next week.
Toronto police illegally bugged ex-chair: tapes
Secret recordings obtained by CBC News offer proof that Toronto police conducted illegal eavesdropping on a former police board chair.
Mexico blast victim's ambulance ran out of gas
The ambulance that transported Alberta explosion victim Darlene Ferguson to hospital in Mexico on Sunday ran out of gas along the way, a family member told CBC News.

Politics »

Camp Mirage closure costs questioned Video
The government has sidestepped questions about additional costs due to the closure of the facility in the United Arab Emirates used by Canada's military to stage operations in Afghanistan.
Cholera fight in Haiti gets extra $4M
Canada is promising an added $4 million to help fight the cholera outbreak in Haiti, International Co-Operation Minister Bev Oda announces.
NATO head praises Canada's Afghan role Video
NATO's role in Afghanistan is highlighted at a two-day summit in Lisbon that has begun with the organization's head praising Canada.

Health »

Lack of followup deplored after MS death Video
Some Canadians who've left the country for a controversial multiple sclerosis treatment remain frustrated by what they consider a lack of medical support after an Ontario man died following the procedure.
Timely health care lacking in Canada: poll Video
Canadians use emergency rooms more than people from 10 other countries, mainly because they can't get in to see their regular doctor weekends and evenings, a new survey says.
David Foster aims to boost organ donations
Music icon David Foster visited sick children in Toronto on Friday to help raise awareness of the need for organ donation.

Arts & Entertainment »

2nd MSNBC host suspended over political donations
U.S. network MSNBC has announced another of its announcers will be suspended over political donations.
Canadian rap newcomer missing, family says
Up-and-coming Canadian rapper Forrest Schab, who performs under the moniker DY, has been reported missing by his family.
Wesley Snipes headed to jail
Blade star Wesley Snipes has been taken into custody and will begin his three-year prison sentence for tax crimes, TMZ is reporting.

Technology & Science »

Rogers faces $10M fine over drop-call ad claim Video
The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming that its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Flying pterosaurs' arms likely used for takeoff
Giant prehistoric flying reptiles took off by vaulting themselves into the air with their arms, U.S. and British researchers propose.
Loto-Qubec joins online gambling scene
Quebec's gaming authority is branching out from traditional casinos and video lottery terminals into the lucrative world of online gambling.

Money »

Rogers faces $10M fine over drop-call ad claim Video
The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming that its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Pink Tartan opens flagship store
A prominent Canadian fashionista thinks the recession forced retailers to be more competitive, but she hopes the time is right for the launch of her flagship store in Toronto.
Shaw denies rudeness sank CEO early
The president of Calgary-based Shaw Communications denied Friday that CEO Jim Shaw's early resignation came about because of belligerent behaviour he is reported to have displayed before investors at a lunch meeting a week earlier.

Consumer Life »

Rogers faces $10M fine over drop-call ad claim Video
The Competition Bureau is seeking a penalty of $10 million against Rogers Communications Inc. for ads claiming that its discount cellphone and text service, Chatr, has fewer dropped calls than its new competitors.
Pink Tartan opens flagship store
A prominent Canadian fashionista thinks the recession forced retailers to be more competitive, but she hopes the time is right for the launch of her flagship store in Toronto.
Loto-Qubec joins online gambling scene
Quebec's gaming authority is branching out from traditional casinos and video lottery terminals into the lucrative world of online gambling.

Sports »

Former NHL coach Pat Burns dies
Pat Burns, one of the most successful NHL coaches of the past 20 years, died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 58.
Blues snap 5-game skid against reeling Sens
The St. Louis Blues used a three-goal second period to pull away from the struggling Ottawa Senators 5-2.
WATCH NOW: Campbell denies email transgressions
Scott Morrison talks to Colin Campbell about the recent email scandal.

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