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N.S. archdiocese orders police checks for staff

N.S. archdiocese orders police checks for staff
: The Catholic Archdiocese of Halifax and the Diocese of Yarmouth will now require any staff member who comes into contact with children, youth or vulnerable adults to submit to police record checks. more »; Related: Bishop Lahey to stand trial in 2011; Related: Lahey laptop had many porn files: document

Racism difficult to eliminate: N.S. church: People in Halifax packed a community church on Sunday to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. more »
Musician frets after banjo plucked from van: A Montreal musician's Halifax vacation has turned into a sad, fruitless search after her treasured banjo was stolen. more »

Cape Breton duplex fire investigated: Fire and police investigators in Cape Breton are looking into a suspicious fire that happened early Saturday morning in Sydney. more »
Man charged with street racing: A 37-year-old man is facing a charge of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle while racing after another car crashed on Sackville Drive Friday morning, Halifax RCMP said. more »
2 charged with identity theft after arrests at Dartmouth banks: A man and a woman appeared in N.S. provincial court in Dartmouth Friday to face multiple charges of identity theft after two local banks reported suspicious activity to Halifax police. more »
Graffiti hits black N.S. politician's riding: A small CN Rail shed in the riding of a black Nova Scotia cabinet minister has been defaced with racist graffiti such as KKK and a swastika, along with taunts against the police and messages glorifying marijuana. more »
Blown tire blamed for fatal crash: A car crash that killed a man and injured his wife and 12-year-old son near Brookfield, N.S., was caused by a blown tire, RCMP say. more »
No year-end spending spree: Steele: Nova Scotia's minister of finance is hoping to avoid a last-minute flurry of spending before the end of the fiscal year. more »
New modular lighthouses going up in N.S.: In Nova Scotia, the lighthouse is an icon that has been increasingly under threat from the wrecking ball, but the Canadian Coast Guard has found a way to build a better beacon that will please both mariners and tourists. 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.

World »

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.

Health »

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.

Arts & Entertainment »

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.

Technology & Science »

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.

Money »

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.

Consumer Life »

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.

Sports »

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.
Groves 2nd in all-round speedskating event: Ottawa's Kristina Groves won the gold medal in the 1,500-metre race, and placed second overall at speedskating's all-round world championships on Sunday in the Netherlands.
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.