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Explosive chemicals not stolen after all: RCMP

Explosive chemicals not stolen after all: RCMP
: Potentially explosive ammonium nitrate fertilizer that appeared to disappear on the eve of the Vancouver Olympics was not stolen, the RCMP say. more »; Related: RCMP hasn't closed book on missing chemical; Related: Clerical error blamed for missing ammonium nitrate

Olympic spirit will launch B.C. reforms: throne speech: The B.C. government says Olympic Games momentum will drive its push to reform education, offer tax relief to families with children and fight to revamp federal environmental regulations for major resource projects like mines. more »
Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling: The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site. more »

Vancouver car-rental customer warns of gouging: An Edmonton businessman is warning Olympic visitors to beware of getting gouged by car rental companies. Jim Galpin was recently presented with a $1,100 bill to repair a windshield chip on a Vancouver rental car, a cost he believes is grossly inflated. more »
Opening ceremony rehearsal awes spectators: Thousands of spectators got a sneak peek of the Olympics' opening ceremony in Vancouver at a dress rehearsal, but most were tight-lipped about what they saw. more »
Olympic kudos expected in B.C. throne speech: The B.C. government will return to the legislature Tuesday for a three-day, pre-Olympics political warm-up that includes a throne speech and a historic visit to the legislature by the prime minister. more »
Olympic torch relay makes first stop in U.S.: The Olympic flame left Canada — just briefly — Tuesday as it crossed into the United States at the Peace Arch border crossing south of Vancouver for a special ceremony. more »
Winners, losers emerge in native art deal: When Vancouver was granted the Olympics, the organizing committee struck a formal partnership with four First Nations who claim the lands where the Games are to be held and spoke of showcasing native culture to the world. But some native people say the promise of jobs, training, and business opportunities for aboriginals is proving empty. more »
B.C. health-care unions reach tentative deal: Several unions representing 47,000 B.C. health-care workers have reached a tentative contract with the provincial government, but the deal means most won't be getting wage hikes. more »
Canucks, Lightning up their play entering break: The Tampa Bay Lightning look for their first four-game win streak in over two seasons Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET when they host the Vancouver Canucks, who are continuing the longest road stretch in NHL history. more »

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This could be tricky for Nicholson. If the [Supreme Court] rules against the feds ...this will be the end of drug laws as we know it.

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Alberta budget includes $4.75B deficit: Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion deficit, planning cuts to many departments while managing to increase health-care spending.
Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review: The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.
Neighbours stunned by arrest of Col. Williams: Ottawa resident Micheal Gennis says he was stunned when he found out his new neighbour, Col. Russ Williams, had been arrested in connection with two murders in eastern Ontario.

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Sri Lankan parliament dissolved: Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested Gen. Sarath Fonseka, his chief rival and the leader of the opposition.
Avalanches near Afghan capital kill over 60: Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.
Haiti man pulled from rubble: A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.

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Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling: The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site.
Antidepressant interferes with breast-cancer drug: Women taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil because the antidepressant may cancel out the benefits of the cancer treatment, researchers say.
Obamas aim to improve kids' health, fitness: A nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity was launched Tuesday by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

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Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle: A civil lawsuit stemming from a scuffle between outrageous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and a manager for the Black Eyed Peas has been dropped.
Winners, losers emerge in native art deal: When Vancouver was granted the Olympics, the organizing committee struck a formal partnership with four First Nations who claim the lands where the Games are to be held and spoke of showcasing native culture to the world. But some native people say the promise of jobs, training, and business opportunities for aboriginals is proving empty.
Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti: Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti.

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Google adds social media to Gmail: Google is introducing Buzz, a group of features that add Facebook and Twitter-like functionality to Gmail.
Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner: A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.
Tech buying bounces back in 2009: NPD: Canadians spent $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one per cent from 2008.

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Alberta budget includes $4.75B deficit: Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion deficit, planning cuts to many departments while managing to increase health-care spending.
Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect for the world's largest automaker.
Tech buying bounces back in 2009: NPD: Canadians spent $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one per cent from 2008.

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Tim Hortons defends customer ban: Tim Hortons is defending a New Brunswick store owner's decision to ban a customer who complained repeatedly about its decaffeinated coffee.
500,000 cribs recalled in U.S.: Government safety officials in the U.S. have announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.
Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner: A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.

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Argos sale to Braley gets CFL green light: Toronto Argonauts co-owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski have completed an agreement to sell the franchise to B.C. Lions owner David Braley.
Getzlaf 'feels better' but status up in air: Ryan Getzlaf said his ankle felt better on Tuesday, but his Olympic participation remains in doubt until his MRI tests come back.
Betty Fox, Gretzky could light Olympic cauldron: Speculation continues around who will be selected to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony, with Betty Fox, Rick Hansen, and Wayne Gretzky favoured choices for many Canadians.