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Saturday, July 13, 2013

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"Glee" star Cory Montieth found dead in room at Vancouver hotel

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 10:42 PM PDT

Actor Cory Monteith arrives at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. Vancouver police say Alberta born actor Montieth, star of the hit show "Glee" has been found dead in in the city. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Dan SteinbergVANCOUVER - Vancouver police say Alberta born actor Cory Montieth, star of the hit show "Glee" has been found dead in a city hotel.


Lessons in courage for Canadians from Malala Yousafzai

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 08:30 AM PDT

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, left, applauds as Malala Yousafzai, right, addresses the 'Malala Day' Youth Assembly, Friday, July 12, 2013 at United Nations headquarters. Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban for promoting education for girls, celebrated her 16th birthday on Friday addressing the United Nations. The U.N. has declared July 12 "Malala Day," to honor the teen who returned to school in March after medical treatment in Britain for injuries suffered in the October attack. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)I've been thinking about how to talk about Friday's riveting address by Malala Yousafzai to the United Nations in a way to make it relevant to Canadians. But then I thought, what could be more relevant to our country than … Continue reading →


Another 5 Lac-Mégantic victims found, say police

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 09:46 PM PDT

The bodies of 33 victims have been found in Lac-Mégantic, Que. leaving 17 still missing.

Church bells ring out to honour Lac-Megantic dead one week after tragedy

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 04:25 PM PDT

People in Gatineau collect candles at the conclusion of a vigil for the victims of the fatal train disaster in Lac-MeganticLAC-MEGANTIC, Que. - Final words for loved ones lost in a horrific train crash and messages of hope for the grieving survivors found their place on brightly coloured paper hearts a week after tragedy struck a small Quebec town.


Video: Flood victims and crooked contractors

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 07:18 PM PDT

Video: Flood victims and crooked contractorsAlberta flood victims trying to rebuild their lives and homes are being warned to watch out for shady contractors


Nanny's claim for back pay in human trafficking case overturned

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 11:09 AM PDT

Leticia Sarmiento alleged she was enslaved in a Vancouver home by Franco Orr and his wife.A Vancouver man convicted of human trafficking his Filipina nanny may not have to pay her claim for $34,000 in backpay for unpaid overtime and other work.


Video: Lac-Megantic search slowed by poor ventilation

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 04:00 PM PDT

Video: Lac-Megantic search slowed by poor ventilationAs the official Lac-Megantic death toll reaches 28, Quebec police say the search has been slowed due to poor air at the site. Police say they will try to ventilate the area so crews aren't hindered further.


Army goes from mentoring Afghan forces to training aboriginal youth

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 11:02 AM PDT

Graduates of a week-long course involving 24 aboriginal youth, who were given in-community training by soldiers of the Royal Canadian Regiment, stand on parade Friday, July 12, 2013 at the Zhibaahaasing First Nation, on western Manitoulin Island. Canadian soldiers have gone from mentoring Afghan troops to instructing aboriginal youth in a program the outgoing commander of the army wants to see expanded to hard-pressed First Nations communities across the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Murray BrewsterMANITOULIN ISLAND, Ont. - It was an old-style homecoming parade that left a lump in the throat of Chief Irene Kells.


High River provincial state of emergency ends

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 12:37 PM PDT

The provincial state of emergency has ended in High River, leaving many residents worrying over whether the town has the resources to manage a local state of emergency.

RCMP officer shot at during chase in Maple Ridge

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 01:41 PM PDT

Police say they are investigating after a uniformed police officer was shot at during an early morning pursuit in Maple Ridge on Saturday.

Manitoba warns about algae at beaches

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 11:27 AM PDT

The province has put up algae warning signs at Killarney Lake Beach and the Ninette area of Pelican Lake after algal blooms were spotted in the water.

Charity cyclist blown away by Winnipeg's response to his stolen bike

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 09:03 AM PDT

A charity cyclist whose bike was stolen in Winnipeg will leave the city with fond memories — and a new ride.

Video: Rare ocean life draws crowds to new N.L. aquarium

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 08:00 AM PDT

Video: Rare ocean life draws crowds to new N.L. aquariumA space in Petty Harbour, N.L., that was once used to fillet fish has been transformed into a mini aquarium, captivating the imaginations of children with its colourful array of ocean life.


Bright green fireball reported over southern Ontario, further south

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 10:44 PM PDT

Meteor Shower from Halley's Comet Peaks This WeekendA bright green flash of light passed through the sky over southern Ontario late Friday night. Continue reading →


New Surrey emergency room to be Canada's 2nd largest

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 07:44 PM PDT

Emergency room St. Pauls Hospital VancouverThe Fraser Health Authority offered a sneak peak at what will soon be the new emergency department at Surrey Memorial Hospital this morning.


Virtual generosity: Volunteers flood web with offers to help Lac-Megantic

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 03:30 AM PDT

A woman drops off donations in front of the refugee center at the local high school Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Lac Megantic, Quebec. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan RemiorzThe loss of her best friend in the Lac-Megantic disaster hasn't sapped Isabelle Cote of her desire to help others.


Another 5 Lac-Mégantic victims found, say police

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 04:55 PM PDT

A quiet vigil for residents of Lac-Mégantic started at 8 p.m. Friday night at a local church.The bodies of 33 victims have been found in Lac-Mégantic, Que. leaving 17 still missing.


Rogers pulls sponsorship after outcry over Chris Brown show

Posted: 13 Jul 2013 07:49 AM PDT

Rogers says it's pulling its sponsorship of an upcoming Chris Brown concert in Dartmouth after people on Twitter called for a boycott of the show.

Canada home prices rose 1.0 pct in June from May: Teranet

Posted: 12 Jul 2013 08:24 AM PDT

A real estate sign is seen on front of a house in TorontoBy Andrea Hopkins TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian home prices rose in June from May as a seasonal uptick in sales pushed prices to an all-time high, but the annual price increase was the smallest in more than three years, the Teranet-National Bank Composite House Price Index showed on Friday. The index, which measures price changes for repeat sales of single-family homes, showed overall prices rose 1.0 percent in June from a month earlier and were up in every major Canadian city. But the index was up just 1.8 percent from a year earlier, marking the smallest 12-month gain since November 2009. ...


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