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Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | 12:25 PM ET

Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review: The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams. more »; Related: CFB Trenton commander charged with murder; Related: PHOTO GALLERY: Col. Russell Williams

Man attacks police, wrestles for gun: HRP: Police officers used a Taser to subdue a man after he punched them and tried to grab a gun, say Halifax Regional Police. more »
April Wine added to Canadian Hall of Fame: Rockers April Wine have earned a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says. more »

Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti: Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti. more »
All MLAs named for excessive expense claims: The Nova Scotia Speaker's Office released the names Monday of all politicians with expense claims deemed excessive or inappropriate by the auditor general. more »
MLA expenses audit provokes mea culpas: On Monday, the Speaker's Office released the full list of questionable expenses after Premier Darrell Dexter ordered that it be made public. more »
N.S. teen charged with murder: A 17-year-old boy charged with second-degree murder remains in the mental-health ward of a Halifax children's hospital. more »
RCMP ID homicide victim: RCMP are treating the death of Casey Marleen Downey in North Preston, N.S., as a homicide. more »
CFB Trenton commander charged with murder: Canadian military commander Col. Russell Williams has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of two eastern Ontario women. more »
Man attempts to douse fire he started: A Dartmouth, N.S., man who accidentally set his house on fire Sunday when he used a propane blowtorch to thaw a frozen pipe was sure he had successfully doused the fire on his own, but was wrong. more »

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Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review: The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.
Another N.L. chopper crash inevitable: union: A union leader representing oil workers says another offshore chopper crash will happen in Newfoundland and Labrador — and he's calling for changes to improve workers' chances of survival when it does.
Alberta budget will ask all to 'give up a little': Alberta's finance minister says he won't be wearing a new pair of shoes in traditional fashion when the Alberta government releases its budget Tuesday afternoon. Spending cuts are expected.

Avalanches near Afghan capital kill over 60: Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.
Haiti man pulled from rubble: A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.
Red tape delays Haitian relief volunteers: Quebec medical workers returning from a relief mission in Haiti are urging authorities to suspend rules they say are delaying help for the disaster-ridden country.

CT scan rules reduce radiation risk for kids: A team of researchers from pediatric institutions across Canada has developed a set of rules to help doctors decide whether a child with a minor head injury should receive a CT scan.
Heart strategy could save Canada billions: Canada could save about $5 billion a year in health-care costs by lowering the number of heart attacks and strokes among the country's population, according to a new report.
Italian doctor heightens interest in MS cause: The Italian doctor whose unconventional thinking on the cause of multiple sclerosis is visiting North America to drum up interest in testing the idea.

April Wine added to Canadian Hall of Fame: Rockers April Wine have earned a spot in the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences says.
Ex-Guantanamo detainee to play self on stage: An Australian man who was held in the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison for years — and released without ever being charged — is set to relive his experiences in a new play opening Tuesday night.
Blue Bombers sue over lost Aerosmith concert: The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are suing a concert promoter for last summer's cancelled show by rockers Aerosmith.

Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station: Endeavour's astronauts have inspected their ship for any launch damage as they raced toward a rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Beer may be good for bones: study: Moderate beer consumption may help fight osteoporosis, suggests a study by the University of California's department of food science and technology.
Astronaut Thirsk lauds space investment: Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk visited his old alma mater Monday to pick up the degree he was awarded while in orbit.

Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect at the world's largest automaker.
China maintains world lead in auto sales: Chinese consumers bought 1.32 million cars in January, solidifying the country's status as the world's largest auto market.
TSX resumes advance: The Toronto stock market has made gains on investors' hopes that European leaders will move to address worries about severe debt problems of Greece, Spain and Portugal.

Competition Bureau challenges real estate group: The Competition Bureau says the Canadian Real Estate Association limits consumer choice and forces people to pay for services they may not want in selling a house.
Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond: Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect at the world's largest automaker.
Vancouver car-rental customer warns of gouging: An Edmonton businessman is warning Olympic visitors to beware of getting gouged by car rental companies. Jim Galpin was recently presented with a $1,100 bill to repair a windshield chip on a Vancouver rental car, a cost he believes is grossly inflated.

Barker returns to coaching with Argonauts: Jim Barker on Tuesday was named head coach of the Toronto Argonauts, the same role he held with the Canadian Football League team in 1999.
Will Getzlaf miss the Olympics? Take 5: Anaheim Ducks star Ryan Getzlaf sprained his left ankle and departed the rink on Monday on crutches and wearing a boot after the Ducks' 4-2 win at home against the Los Angeles Kings.
Senators set sights on Northeast lead: The Ottawa Senators may have a chance to take over top spot in the Northeast Division as they try to bounce back from their first loss in more than three weeks Tuesday against visiting Calgary at 7:30 p.m. ET.