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Douglas Coupland designs firefighters monument

Douglas Coupland designs firefighters monument
: A design from Douglas Coupland and a Toronto architecture firm has been selected for a national monument in Ottawa to Canadian firefighters who died in the line of duty. more »; Related: Firefighter monument designs go on display

McGuinty: Extend extra EI benefits: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty says it is a "mistake" for the federal government to cancel an extra five weeks of employment insurance benefits. more »
Gay Ont. man loses blood donation negligence suit: A gay Toronto man who concealed his sexual history on a blood donor form and was sued for negligence by Canadian Blood Services has lost in Ontario Superior Court. more »

Police looking for elderly Ottawa man: Police are looking for an elderly man from Ottawa who they say has been missing since Wednesday morning. more »
O'Brien, Watson launch mayoral campaigns: Larry O'Brien kicked off his campaign for re-election on Wednesday, saying his work as Ottawa mayor "isn't finished yet," while at a rally in the city's south end, rival Jim Watson took aim at what he called "four, long, frustrating years" under O'Brien. more »
E. coli halts sales of Leadbetters burgers: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers to stay away from Leadbetters Foods Cowboy Beef Burgers because they may be contaminated with E. coli. more »
Dawson shooting causes mental disorder spike: A groundbreaking study on fallout of the 2006 shooting at Montreal's Dawson College reveals that nearly one-third of students and staff suffered from psychological trauma in the years after the event. more »
Pieces of Parliament roof become ornaments: An Ottawa charity has come up with a unique way to raise money to help families in need during the winter holidays — selling little pieces of Canada's Parliament Buildings. more »
Ottawa councillors compete for stimulus money: The City of Ottawa is running out of time to spend $12-million worth of infrastructure money by the March 31st deadline more »
Lightning zap sparks humane society plea: A power outage at the building on Champagne Avenue, caused by an electrical storm, has left thousands of dollars worth of telephone and computer-related damages, officials said. more »

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Afghan detainee transfers top 400: The number of detainees transferred to Afghan forces from the Canadian military now exceeds 400, CBC News has learned.
Dawson shooting causes mental disorder spike: A groundbreaking study on fallout of the 2006 shooting at Montreal's Dawson College reveals that nearly one-third of students and staff suffered from psychological trauma in the years after the event.
Pelosi hears oilsands concerns: Environmentalists say they are encouraged by meetings with U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, describing her as committed to reducing fossil fuels and interested in learning more about the impact of Canada's oilsands.

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Qur'an burning would boost al-Qaeda: Obama: U.S. President Barack Obama is condemning a small Florida church's plans to burn the Qur'an, calling it "a recruitment bonanza for al-Qaeda."
Iran to release U.S. hiker: Iran announces that one of three Americans jailed for more than a year will be released Saturday to mark the end of Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Afghan detainee transfers top 400: The number of detainees transferred to Afghan forces from the Canadian military now exceeds 400, CBC News has learned.

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Gay Ont. man loses blood donation negligence suit: A gay Toronto man who concealed his sexual history on a blood donor form and was sued for negligence by Canadian Blood Services has lost in Ontario Superior Court.
Electronic cigarettes face regulatory wrath: Electronic cigarettes have been promoted as a safe alternative to tobacco, but health agencies in Canada and the U.S. are flexing some regulatory muscle against those who distribute and sell them.
Insomnia, anxiety meds may increase death risk: Taking sleeping pills or medication for anxiety is linked to an increased risk of death, according to a study by a University of Laval researcher.

Arts & Entertainment »

TIFF's new Lightbox HQ ready for close-up: As the Toronto International Film Festival toasts its 35th anniversary, organizers are raising a glass to another milestone achievement: the opening of TIFF's sleek and airy year-round headquarters in the city's downtown core.
Drake, K'naan get MOBO award nods: Toronto rappers Drake and K'naan have bagged nominations for the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards, a British music prize.
TIFF unspools 35th anniversary edition: A celebratory atmosphere surrounds this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which kicks off its 35th annual edition Thursday with "one of the strongest lineups we've had in years," says co-director Cameron Bailey.

Technology & Science »

Teens too revealing online: police: Police in a Nova Scotia town say they've uncovered some disturbing facts about the online habits of teenagers, thanks to several student spies.
Videotron launches wireless business: Quebec-based Videotron launched its wireless business Thursday, taking on established players Rogers, Bell and Telus in what could be the start of a price war in the province.
Flashy male dancers attract the most women: study: Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to John Travolta's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study.

Money »

EI premiums will rise: Flaherty: A freeze on employment insurance premiums that has been in effect for two years will end in the coming budget, which means premiums will soon rise, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says.
Canada's trade deficit widens to record: Canada's trade deficit with the world widened to $2.7 billion in July from $1.8 billion the previous month, Statistics Canada reports.
U.S. jobless claims drop: The number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren't resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum.

Consumer Life »

Electronic cigarettes face regulatory wrath: Electronic cigarettes have been promoted as a safe alternative to tobacco, but health agencies in Canada and the U.S. are flexing some regulatory muscle against those who distribute and sell them.
Canadians generous charity donors: Canadians are a generous lot and rank third in the world when it comes to donating time and money to charity.
Gay Ont. man loses blood donation negligence suit: A gay Toronto man who concealed his sexual history on a blood donor form and was sued for negligence by Canadian Blood Services has lost in Ontario Superior Court.

Sports »

Baseball preview: Rangers at Blue Jays: Shawn Hill of Georgetown, Ont., takes to the hill for the first time since April 2009 as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Texas Rangers at the Rogers Centre on Thursday.
Roger Clemens probe gets Toronto police help: Toronto police have been called in to help the FBI and U.S. prosecutors in the perjury and steroid investigation case against major league baseball great Roger Clemens.
Changing tempo key for Canadian U-17 squad: An improved first half by his Canadian players will be among the top priorities of coach Bryan Rosenfeld in Thursday's FIFA under-17 match against Ireland (CBC Bold, CBCSports.ca, 4 p.m. ET).