Trevor Zinck charged with impaired driving
Former MLA Trevor Zinck has been charged with impaired driving after an incident Wednesday night, his lawyer confirmed.
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updated Cape Breton University administrator facing sex charges
John Shea McInnis is charged with sexual assault, invitation to touching, and touching a person under the age of 16 for sexual purposes.
Babies with flat heads treated in record numbers
Medical experts in the Maritimes say they are shocked by the number of babies with flat or misshapen areas of their heads, a condition called plagiocephaly that can be caused by them spending too much time on their backs.
Oncologist adds voice to concerns over unused drugs
A Sydney oncologist said he would like to see more research into what happens to left over narcotic prescriptions after a patient dies.
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British Columbia »
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90-year-old gets apology for 2 a.m. hospital dischargeOct 3, 2013 9:05 AM PT — The Fraser Health Authority in B.C. has apologized for sending a 90-year-old blind woman home in the middle of the night in a taxi, wrapped …
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- Vancouver property tax hike coming again next yearOct 3, 2013 9:00 AM PT — The City of Vancouver is projecting another tax increase for homeowners next year -- along with higher utilities and user fees too. 9:00 AM PT
- New Canadian without passport stuck in JamaicaOct 3, 2013 6:01 AM PT — A Kamloops man says he's stuck in Jamaica because he was misinformed by Canada's immigration and border officials. 6:01 AM PT
Calgary »
- Alberta pharmacists to be paid for counselling under new dealOct 3, 2013 7:01 AM MT — Alberta pharmacists have reached an agreement in principle that would see them get paid for counselling patients. 7:01 AM MT
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New gun lab to aid Calgary police in arrests, convictions Oct 2, 2013 9:43 PM MT — Calgary police unveiled a new tool to aid with crime scene investigation by opening its new Forensic Firearms and Toolmark Lab today.
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Home builders 'grossly misunderstood', candidates toldOct 2, 2013 4:19 PM MT — Calgary's development lobby has jumped in to the election campaign, saying there are widespread misconceptions about the home building indus…
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Edmonton »
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Live Chat: All about sprawlOct 3, 2013 10:26 AM MT — Join us at noon with Zombie Wall creator Yuri Wuensch and political analyst Elan MacDonald as well talk sprawl, annexation and infill - we a…
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- Alberta pharmacists to be paid for counselling under new dealOct 3, 2013 7:01 AM MT — Alberta pharmacists have reached an agreement in principle that would see them get paid for counselling patients. 7:01 AM MT
- Massive dinosaur fossil unearthed by Alberta pipeline crewOct 3, 2013 6:45 AM MT — A massive dinosaur fossil has been found by a pipeline inspection crew near Spirit River, Alta. 6:45 AM MT
Saskatchewan »
- Moose running around ReginaOct 3, 2013 8:18 AM CT — Regina drivers were being told to be on the lookout for a moose running through the city Thursday morning. 8:18 AM CT
- Early morning crash kills man in Saskatoon Oct 3, 2013 9:52 AM CT — A man is dead after a a single vehicle rollover early this morning. 9:52 AM CT
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Grassy 'Go Riders!' appears in WinnipegOct 3, 2013 9:52 AM CT — Blue Bomber fans will come upon some real Rider pride as they head to their next home game. On a berm by the stadium, in a vibrant shade of…
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Saskatoon »
- Early morning crash kills man in Saskatoon Oct 3, 2013 9:52 AM CT — A man is dead after a a single vehicle rollover early this morning. 9:52 AM CT
- Police fighting to keep lid on gang violenceOct 3, 2013 6:00 AM CT — Saskatoon police are wrestling to contain escalating gang violence that started with a quadruple shooting on September 17. 6:00 AM CT
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Sask. firms hustling to keep cable subscribers as online TV surgesOct 3, 2013 6:42 AM CT — Saskatchewan cable companies are working harder to keep customers tuned in after a new CRTC report shows subscriptions flatlining.
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Manitoba »
- Death of Gibson children called homicides by policeOct 3, 2013 9:45 AM CT — Winnipeg police will provide an update on the Lisa Gibson case, referring to the deaths of her three-month-old son and two-year-old daughter… 9:45 AM CT
- Manitobans can buy booze late Thanksgiving weekendOct 3, 2013 9:57 AM CT — Manitobans will have more time to buy booze next weekend. 9:57 AM CT
- Osborne House CEO takes leave from Winnipeg shelterOct 3, 2013 7:57 AM CT — The executive director of Osborne House, who has been in the spotlight about a controversy over a fundraiser for the Winnipeg women's shelte… 7:57 AM CT
Thunder Bay »
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Thunder Bay newspaper cutbacks a 'new low'Oct 3, 2013 11:24 AM ET — The union representing workers at the Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal says it's worried by recent developments at the paper.
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- Thunder Bay Transit talks hit speed bumpOct 3, 2013 8:57 AM ET — Despite help from a conciliator, negotiators for the city and the bus drivers union were unable to make enough headway yesterday to reach a … 8:57 AM ET
- Tornado-damaged forest to get prescribed burnOct 3, 2013 7:25 AM ET — The Ministry of Natural Resources is planning to ignite two prescribed burns in the Wind Road and Socket Lake areas of northwestern Ontario. 7:25 AM ET
Sudbury »
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Fired Vale workers take case to divisional courtOct 3, 2013 9:21 AM ET — The fight of three Vale workers fired in 2010 is now heading to the courts.
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Miners not getting enough sleep, Sudbury study saysOct 3, 2013 7:37 AM ET — A new study from Laurentian University reveals that miners are less rested and are at a higher risk of experiencing a workplace accident tha…
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- Mourning doves not a northern Ontario 'problem'Oct 3, 2013 6:34 AM ET — For the first time since the 1950s, it's legal to hunt mourning doves in Ontario this fall. 6:34 AM ET
Windsor »
- CUPE 1393, University of Windsor back at negotiating tableOct 3, 2013 11:03 AM ET — Bargaining negotiations between the University of Windsor and CUPE Local 1393 will resume on Friday after discussions broke off on September… 11:03 AM ET
- Highlights from the Herb Gray Parkway girder reportOct 3, 2013 10:50 AM ET — On Wednesday, the Ministry of Transportation made public a 165-page report examining the more than 500 girders manufactured for the Rt. Hon.… 10:50 AM ET
- Ontario Summer Games bid may not get Essex County supportOct 3, 2013 8:07 AM ET — If Windsor decides to bid for the Ontario Summer Games in 2014, it might be tough to convince Essex County to help pay for it. 8:07 AM ET
Kitchener-Waterloo »
- Bosma killing, Babcock disappearance and Millard death linked: OPPOct 3, 2013 11:59 AM ET — There are links between Tim Bosma’s killing, the death of Wayne Millard and the disappearance of Laura Babcock, according to Ontario Provinc… 11:59 AM ET
- Erin Howlett investigation at south Kitchener ponds concludesOct 2, 2013 11:09 PM ET — An Ontario Provincial Police underwater search and recovery unit completed its investigation at the ponds at Huron Natural Area on Wednesday… 11:09 PM ET
- BlackBerry stock driven up by reported interest from new buyerOct 3, 2013 6:42 AM ET — BlackBerry stock is rising after a report in the Wall Street Journal that the U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP has ex… 6:42 AM ET
Hamilton »
- Bosma killing, Babcock disappearance and Millard death linked: OPPOct 3, 2013 11:59 AM ET — There are links between Tim Bosma’s killing, the death of Wayne Millard and the disappearance of Laura Babcock, according to Ontario Provinc… 11:59 AM ET
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Hockey mom's spat with league leads to ban of 7-year-old sonOct 3, 2013 11:56 AM ET — A Hamilton mother is fuming after her feud with a local hockey association led to the ban of her seven-year-old son from league play.
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SIU clears officers of wrongdoing in Mesic shooting deathOct 3, 2013 8:13 AM ET — The provincial Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has determined the Hamilton police officers involved in the shooting of Steve Mesic were no…
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Toronto »
- Ontario gives MLSE $500K for NBA All Star gameOct 3, 2013 12:01 PM ET — The Ontario government gave $500,000 to the company that owns the Raptors, as well as the NHL's Maple Leafs, the Toronto FC and the Air Cana… 12:01 PM ET
- TTC to unveil new 'bendy buses'Oct 3, 2013 10:17 AM ET — The TTC will unveil its new 'bendy buses' this morning. A total of 153 of the buses, which are 60 feet long, have been ordered by the TTC. 10:17 AM ET
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Ottawa »
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Woman dead after Gatineau apartment fireOct 3, 2013 11:51 AM ET — Three people were taken to hospital and a 58-year-old woman has died from her injuries after a fire broke out at an apartment building on Ru…
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Montreal »
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Jacques Parizeau, former PQ premier, slams charter of valuesOct 3, 2013 12:11 PM ET — A strongly worded column by former Parti Québécois premier and pro-sovereigntist Jacques Parizeau reveals the extent of divides within the p…
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- Greenpeace piracy case sees Canadians Alexandre Paul, Paul Ruzycki chargedOct 3, 2013 11:45 AM ET — Canadian crew members Alexandre Paul and Paul Ruzycki are among the 30 people charged with piracy by Russia after its coast guard seized a G… 11:45 AM ET
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New Brunswick »
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Alward refuses to meet with shale gas protestersOct 3, 2013 11:12 AM AT — Premier David Alward says he's not prepared to meet with shale gas protesters in Kent County while they continue to break the law by blockin…
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- Saint John bank robbery suspect soughtOct 3, 2013 12:52 PM AT — Saint John police are at the scene of a bank robbery in the city's uptown. 12:52 PM AT
- Moncton profs 'revolted' by pension deal for presidentOct 3, 2013 12:11 PM AT — The president of the Association of Librarians and Professors at the University of Moncton is calling for transparency when it comes to the … 12:11 PM AT
Prince Edward Island »
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Tory MLA crosses floor citing EI concernsOct 3, 2013 12:16 PM AT — Progressive Conservative Hal Perry is crossing the floor of the P.E.I. legislature to join the governing Liberals, saying he was unable to s…
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- Veterans campaign to keep district offices openOct 3, 2013 9:02 AM AT — A national campaign launches Thursday to stop Veterans Affairs district offices across Canada from closing. 9:02 AM AT
- Brick-wielding man robs IrvingOct 3, 2013 8:40 AM AT — Charlottetown police are asking the public for help after an armed robbery Tuesday night. 8:40 AM AT
Nova Scotia »
- Trevor Zinck charged with impaired drivingOct 3, 2013 11:51 AM AT — Former MLA Trevor Zinck has been charged with impaired driving after an incident Wednesday night, his lawyer confirmed. 11:51 AM AT
- Cape Breton University administrator facing sex chargesOct 3, 2013 1:09 PM AT — John Shea McInnis is charged with sexual assault, invitation to touching, and touching a person under the age of 16 for sexual purposes. 1:09 PM AT
- Babies with flat heads treated in record numbersOct 3, 2013 11:20 AM AT — Medical experts in the Maritimes say they are shocked by the number of babies with flat or misshapen areas of their heads, a condition calle… 11:20 AM AT
Newfoundland & Labrador »
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Republic of Doyle stars shine on red carpetOct 3, 2013 12:35 PM NT — The St. John's Convention Centre was firmly packed with Republic of Doyle cast, crew, and fans on Wednesday night for the premiere of the sh…
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- Sawmill shutdown expected to have negative ripple effectOct 3, 2013 11:56 AM NT — The temporary closure of Newfoundland and Labrador's largest sawmill is expected to have a ripple effect beyond the forest sector. 11:56 AM NT
- Teens charged with arson in SheshatshiuOct 3, 2013 11:55 AM NT — RCMP said a mattress had been intentionally set on fire in a youth treatment centre Wednesday night. 11:55 AM NT
North »
- Watchdog says Ekati behind in clean upOct 3, 2013 10:24 AM CT — The agency in charge of monitoring the environmental footprint of the Ekati Diamond mine says its clean-up plans are falling short. 10:24 AM CT
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Yukon temporary worker happy Ottawa strike is over Oct 3, 2013 8:03 AM CT — A six-month strike by foreign service workers delayed citizenship and visa applications for thousands of people, including Marivic Perlawan …
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- Stray dog Loki captured in Hay RiverOct 3, 2013 7:57 AM CT — Loki, the part-wolf stray dog that has been living on the run in Hay River for three years, has been captured 7:57 AM CT