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Keep healing fund going, Nunavut MLAs demand
: Nunavut's MLAs unanimously voted on Thursday to pressure the federal government to keep funding the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. more »; Related: Residential school survivors fear network end; Related: Budget cuts will hinder native healing

Yukon Energy defends awarding Mayo B contract: Yukon Energy Corp. says it is not sidestepping territorial regulators by awarding a construction contract for its Mayo B hydroelectric dam expansion while the project is still being reviewed. more »
Inuvik stays optimistic despite pipeline delays: Town leaders and business owners in Inuvik, N.W.T., where the proposed Mackenzie Valley pipeline would begin, are coping with the latest delay to the long-awaited $16.2-billion project. more »

Prince Harry eyes North Pole trek: Prince Harry says he hopes to join disabled soldiers trekking to the North Pole to raise money for wounded troops. more »
Nunavut government's staffing scrutinized: Almost a quarter of Nunavut's civil service jobs were vacant last year, according to federal Auditor General Sheila Fraser, who conducted an audit of the territorial government's human resources capacity. more »
Lynx make rare appearances in Whitehorse: Whitehorse residents are being warned to look out for lynx, which are making rare forays into the city — and attacking pets — in a desperate search for food. more »
Global polar bear trade ban defeated: Canadian and Inuit leaders say they're relieved that a U.S.-backed proposal to ban the international trade of polar bear parts was defeated at a UN wildlife conservation meeting in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday. more »
Nunavik housing shortage a 'crisis': Inuit: Inuit leaders in Nunavik are pleading with the federal government to step up efforts to build social housing to fill skyrocketing demand for safe, healthy homes in the North. more »
Whitehorse airport expansion ahead of schedule: The Whitehorse airport is almost ready to accept passengers at its new arrivals terminal, where construction is ahead of schedule and on budget. more »
Quebec caribou hunters arrested in Labrador: Two hunters from Quebec have been charged with killing endangered caribou in Labrador. more »

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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.
Hospital death bed theft leads to 2nd arrest: Police arrest a second man for robbing a woman of $7,000 worth of jewelry as she lay dying in at Toronto East General Hospital.

Obama sets stage for health-care vote: U.S. President Barack Obama exhorted House Democrats on Saturday to stay true to their party's legacy and make history by bringing health insurance to millions of struggling families now left out.
Mumbai hotels crank up security: Luxury hotels in Mumbai are reportedly on high alert after intelligence reports warning of possible attacks using explosive-laden trucks and oil tankers.
British Airways hit with cabin crew strike: British Airways was forced to cancel more than half its 1,950 scheduled flights Saturday as a three-day strike by cabin staff began.

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.

McLachlan recording album of new songs: It took seven years, but Sarah McLachlan says she's got a new album of songs to be released in June.
WW II buddy reveals Salinger letters: More correspondence from The Catcher in the Rye author, J.D. Salinger, who died in January, has come to light.
Vienna Philharmonic names 1st female concertmaster: The Vienna Philharmonic has officially appointed Albena Danailova as its first female concertmaster.

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.

Wings find more last-second magic against Canucks: The Detroit Red Wings found buzzer-beater magic for the second time in two nights, as Henrik Zetterberg scored with 0.2 seconds left in overtime to beat the Vancouver Canucks at GM Place on Saturday.
Leafs outlast Habs in shootout: The Toronto Maple Leafs let a lead slip away but won 3-2 in a shootout over the Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre.
Headshot rule nearing NHL entry: Hotstove: The NHL is moving quickly on whether to implement a blindside headshot rule this season, reported hockey analyst Pierre LeBrun on Saturday during the Hotstove segment of Hockey Night in Canada.