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Last Updated: Sunday, March 21, 2010 | 12:59 PM ET

Bathurst mill owners win court battle
: A Quebec-based demolition company lost its fight to have an injunction imposed on the new owners of the former Smurfit-Stone mill in Bathurst. more »; Related: Bathurst mill owners face legal battle; Related: New Bathurst mill owner hasn't delivered jobs in U.S.

N.B. maple syrup producers tap new funds: The New Brunswick government and the federal Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency are teaming up to invest in several maple syrup producers in the northwestern part of the province. more »
NB Power protesters mass at legislature: Roughly 1,000 people from across New Brunswick fill the front lawn of the legislative assembly in a protest against the proposed sale of some of NB Power's assets to Hydro-Québec. more »

Pathology reforms lacking, PCs complain: The New Brunswick government is being criticized for not implementing some recommendations of an inquiry into pathology services. more »
Film on Bathurst basketball team planned: A Moncton, N.B., production company hopes to make a TV movie about the Bathurst High School basketball team's 2009 championship win, achieved a year after the school was shaken by a van crash that killed eight people. more »
RCMP make new plea to missing Moncton woman: The Codiac Regional RCMP are making a new plea to track down a Moncton woman who has been missing for three weeks. more »
P.E.I. paramedic revives N.B. woman on plane: A New Brunswick woman is praising a P.E.I. paramedic who revived her on a recent flight to the Dominican Republic. more »
N.B. teen's murder sentence delayed: The sentencing of a Saint John-area teenager for second-degree murder in the stabbing of an elderly man has been adjourned until April so the judge can get more details about the girl's proposed rehabilitation program. more »
Ex-Liberal MLA's fraud hearing concludes: A preliminary hearing into fraud allegations against former long-time Liberal MLA Frank Branch has wrapped up in Bathurst, N.B., on Friday. more »
Lift emergency response rules: N.B. fire chiefs: A group of fire chiefs in southern New Brunswick wants the province to lift restrictions preventing the rescue of people in the backwoods or off-road. more »

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B.C. avalanche kills French skiers: A third deadly B.C. avalanche in a week killed two French skiers Saturday as they were coming down a mountain after being dropped off by helicopter.
Woolstencroft wins 5th Paralympic gold: Lauren Woolstencroft of North Vancouver, B.C., won the standing super-combined race at the Paralympics to earn her fifth gold medal of the Games.
Canada golden in Paralympic curling: Canada's wheelchair curling team held off a hard-charging South Korean rink for an 8-7 win in the gold-medal game at the Vancouver Paralympics on Saturday.

Health-care bill has enough votes, says top Democrat: Democrats believe they have enough votes to pass historic health-care legislation later Sunday, according to U.S. House of Representatives Democratic caucus chair Steny Hoyer.
Volcano erupts in Iceland: A volcano erupted near a glacier in southern Iceland, shooting ash and molten lava into the air and forcing the evacuation Sunday of hundreds of people from a nearby village.
Cyclone batters Australian coast: A cyclone with winds gusting to 200 km/h hit the northern coast of Australia early Sunday, causing power outages and damaging homes in Queenslands.

Acupuncture infection risks flagged: People who undergo acupuncture risk getting a bacterial or viral infection from contaminated needles and other materials used in the treatment, microbiologists say, but practitioners say infection-control practices in Canada are strong enough to prevent that from happening.
Caffeine in sodas OK: Health Canada: Caffeine is safe when used in low concentrations as a food additive in non-cola soft drinks, Health Canada says.
OneTouch SureStep glucose test strips recalled: The maker of OneTouch SureStep test strips has issued a voluntary recall of some lots of the product used by diabetics to measure blood-glucose levels.

Modern Sherlock Holmes series set to air: The BBC has produced a Sherlock Holmes series that brings the Victorian-era detective into the present.
U.K. singing sailors sign major record deal: A group of singing seamen from Cornwall, England, known in the area for performing at pubs, have landed a major record deal reported to be worth $1.5 million Cdn.
WW II bombs threaten AC/DC concert: Unexploded Second World War bombs at an Austrian airfield threaten to shut down an May concert by metal rockers AC/DC.

YouTube, Viacom spat gets dirty: Viacom and Google's YouTube site began airing each other's dirty laundry Thursday, providing a tantalizing peek at the wheeling and dealing that triggered a bitter battle over the copyright laws governing the internet.
Cassini reveals Saturn's raucous rings: New data from the Cassini probe has revealed that Saturn is a turbulent planet with odd weather patterns and constantly shifting rings.
Nintendo guru targets education: The man behind Nintendo says he's working hard to turn the firm's brand of hand-held consoles into educational aids and teaching tools.

February inflation hotter than expected: Consumer prices rose 1.6 per cent in the 12 months to February, topping the forecasts of economists and boosting the possibility of interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada.
Icahn moves for Lions Gate: Activist shareholder Carl Icahn has raised the stakes in his year-long dispute with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., launching an all-out bid to take over the movie studio following disagreements over its spending.
Nexen's Gulf find boosts shares: Calgary-based oil and gas producer Nexen Inc. said Friday it has made a "significant" oil discovery in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

Caffeine in sodas OK: Health Canada: Caffeine is safe when used in low concentrations as a food additive in non-cola soft drinks, Health Canada says.
Seniors homes lack sprinklers: Marketplace: CBC's Marketplace has found thousands of older buildings that house the elderly lack firefighting sprinkler systems.
Lotto 6-49 jackpot could top $41M: There's a case of lottery fever in Canada in the runup to Saturday night's $41-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot prize, which could end up being worth even more because of a spike in ticket sales.

Flames hold the key in wild playoff run: The Flames come into Sunday afternoon's game at Minnesota with a simple goal — win and keep pace with the Detroit Red Wings in the battle for the eighth and final playoff spot in the NHL's Western Conference.
LIVE STREAM: Abbotsford Heat vs. Toronto Marlies: The spotlight is on the minor leagues today and the future stars of the NHL as the Abbotsford Heat visit the Toronto Marlies (1 p.m. ET, CBC, CBCSports.ca) at Ricoh Coliseum in a battle between the AHL affiliates of the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Ricker, Karl claim snowboard's World Cup crowns: Canada's Maelle Ricker and Benjamin Karl of Austria have clinched the overall snowboard World Cup titles after the season-ending parallel giant slalom competition.