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Glacier tourism plan in Jasper park approved Feb 9, 2012 4:56 PM ET — The federal government has given a green light to a new paid tourist attraction in Alberta's Jasper National Park called the Glacier Discove… 4:56 PM ET Video
RCMP shooting suspect's parents urge him to surrender Feb 9, 2012 5:29 PM ET — The parents of the suspect in the shooting of two RCMP officers near Killam, Alta., have asked the fugitive to turn himself in — with his fa… 5:29 PM ET Video
Toronto transit plan still 'a work in progress' Feb 9, 2012 5:25 PM ET — Ontario remains committed to helping Toronto pay for upcoming transit improvements, Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli says, but warns th… 5:25 PM ET

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Canada and China next steps could include free trade deal Feb 9, 2012 2:17 PM ET — On the heels of Wednesday's "historic" investment deal, Prime Minister Stephen Harper moved on to raise the prospect of something even bigge… 2:17 PM ET
Shipwrecked Canadians call rescue 'incredible' Feb 9, 2012 4:07 PM ET — One of the three Canadians picked up by a giant container ship at sea overnight after a storm damaged their Hawaii-bound sailboat is calling… 4:07 PM ET Video
Greek deal doesn't meet bailout terms, Germany says Feb 9, 2012 3:30 PM ET — Germany's finance minister says a deal between Greek party leaders on new spending cuts appears to not yet fulfill all the conditions for a … 3:30 PM ET

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Leafs, Wings expected to smash Winter Classic record Feb 9, 2012 1:43 PM ET — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that the Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic at Unive… 1:43 PM ET Video
Hockey Day In Canada Online Auction Feb 9, 2012 1:55 PM ET — Bid until Monday at 11 p.m. ET on signed hockey memorabilia donated by Scotiabank, the NHL, NHLPA, WHL and CBC with proceeds going to the Ho… 1:55 PM ET
Luge federation wants Whistler track details kept secret Feb 9, 2012 3:01 PM ET — The International Luge Federation (FIL) is arguing that the British Columbia Information and Privacy Commissioner should refuse to release d… 3:01 PM ET

Hockey »

Henrik Sedin game-time decision for Canucks Feb 9, 2012 4:47 PM ET — Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin, who's played in 552 straight, took to the ice for the morning skate Thursday despite an ankle injury… 4:47 PM ET
Catholic Church promotes praying for Canadiens Feb 9, 2012 1:09 PM ET — The Catholic Church placed an ad in Montreal newspapers Thursday encouraging people to pray for an eighth-place finish — and a playoff spot … 1:09 PM ET
Leafs, Wings expected to smash Winter Classic record Feb 9, 2012 1:43 PM ET — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that the Detroit Red Wings will host the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic at Unive… 1:43 PM ET Video

Politics »

Firing warning shots OK in some cases, minister says Feb 9, 2012 5:25 PM ET — Justice Minister Rob Nicholson came under fire in question period after telling a House committee it's reasonable under some circumstances t… 5:25 PM ET
Glacier tourism plan in Jasper park approved Feb 9, 2012 4:56 PM ET — The federal government has given a green light to a new paid tourist attraction in Alberta's Jasper National Park called the Glacier Discove… 4:56 PM ET Video
Canada-China deals keep coming: 20 new agreements Feb 8, 2012 10:10 PM ET — Thursday's trade mission to China picked up where Wednesday's left off, with more commercial and government deals to further tie Canada's ec… 10:10 PM ET Video

Business »

Income inequality overstated, study says Feb 9, 2012 5:26 PM ET — The concern over income inequality in Canada doesn't take taxation and redistribution into account according to a study released thursday by… 5:26 PM ET
Greek deal doesn't meet bailout terms, Germany says Feb 9, 2012 3:30 PM ET — Germany's finance minister says a deal between Greek party leaders on new spending cuts appears to not yet fulfill all the conditions for a … 3:30 PM ET
TransCanada cleared of Keystone conflict by U.S. audit Feb 9, 2012 9:34 AM ET — The U.S. inspector general has cleared TransCanada of undue influence in a State Department review of the Keystone XL pipeline, but faults t… 9:34 AM ET

Health »

Food safety weak link found in kitchens Feb 9, 2012 4:14 PM ET — Most cases of food-borne illness are caused during preparation and handling, and about half result after eating at restaurants, according to… 4:14 PM ET Video
Deadly ovarian cancer starts outside of ovaries Feb 9, 2012 4:07 PM ET — Years of research and screening for ovarian cancer have been focused in the wrong area, according to new findings from a McGill doctor. 4:07 PM ET Audio
Doctors may paint overly rosy prognosis Feb 9, 2012 3:10 PM ET — Some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients, a new survey suggests. 3:10 PM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

Naomi Watts to portray Diana, the late Princess of Wales Feb 9, 2012 2:44 PM ET — Oscar-nominated actress Naomi Watts has signed on to portray Diana, the late Princess of Wales, in a new film that will focus on her final y… 2:44 PM ET
Something Fierce wins Canada Reads: True Stories Feb 9, 2012 4:25 PM ET — The Canada Reads: True Stories panel has chosen Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter by Carmen Aguirre as the winning book,… 4:25 PM ET Video
China pushes global art auction sales to $11.5B Feb 9, 2012 5:08 PM ET — Art auction sales lept to a record $11.5 billion US in 2011, buoyed by eager buyers in China, the world's second-largest economy. 5:08 PM ET

Technology & Science »

Internet providers not subject to Broadcasting Act Feb 9, 2012 2:40 PM ET — Retail internet service providers, such as Rogers and Bell, that provide end‑users with access to broadcasting over the internet are not sub… 2:40 PM ET
Pandas being lent to Calgary, Toronto zoos Feb 9, 2012 2:36 PM ET — The Calgary Zoo says it's getting excited about rolling out the welcome mat for two Chinese pandas. 2:36 PM ET
7 eco-tourism sites under threat Feb 9, 2012 4:54 PM ET — The federal government's approval of a Glacier Discovery Walk in Jasper National Park has raised concerns about the impact increased tourism… 4:54 PM ET

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