Top 5 at 5: April 30, 2010
A boom line floats just off the shore of Ship Island April 29, 2010 in Gulfport, Miss. (William Colgin/The Associated Press)
1. Oil threatens Louisiana shore
High waves and brewing storms are hampering efforts to contain a massive and growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico just as traces seep into the coastal wetlands of Louisiana and surrounding states.
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2. Treasure trove found in Winnipeg ceiling
A Winnipeg man has uncovered a cache of old currency stashed in the basement ceiling of his home during a renovation project.
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3. Cuba visitors face new medical insurance rule
Canadians travelling to Cuba will be required to present proof of health insurance to enter the country as of Saturday.
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4. Military plans post-Afghanistan review
Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, a high-profile Canadian general suggested to lead a potential large troop deployment to Congo, has instead been ordered to plan a top-down reorganization of the entire military.
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5. Calgary criminal deported to Ghana
A man with a history of criminal violence in Calgary has been deported, federal officials confirmed Friday.
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High waves and brewing storms are hampering efforts to contain a massive and growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico just as traces seep into the coastal wetlands of Louisiana and surrounding states.
Read more
2. Treasure trove found in Winnipeg ceiling
A Winnipeg man has uncovered a cache of old currency stashed in the basement ceiling of his home during a renovation project.
Read more
3. Cuba visitors face new medical insurance rule
Canadians travelling to Cuba will be required to present proof of health insurance to enter the country as of Saturday.
Read more
4. Military plans post-Afghanistan review
Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie, a high-profile Canadian general suggested to lead a potential large troop deployment to Congo, has instead been ordered to plan a top-down reorganization of the entire military.
Read more
5. Calgary criminal deported to Ghana
A man with a history of criminal violence in Calgary has been deported, federal officials confirmed Friday.
Read more
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