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Last Updated: Friday, November 27, 2009 | 10:34 AM ET

Helicopter ambulance plan likely grounded
: It doesn't look like the Saskatchewan government will be buying an air ambulance helicopter any time soon, Health Minister Don McMorris says. more »

Pedestrian killed in Regina traffic accident: A man was killed while crossing a street Thursday night in Regina's north end. more »
Ambulance computer system needs emergency help: A computer system described as the information backbone for Saskatchewan's ambulance service system could fail at any time, a report released Thursday says. more »

Driver sentenced for hit-and-run that killed skateboarder: The man responsible for the hit-and-run death of a skateboarder was sentenced to four years and three months in prison on Thursday. more »
Devastating concrete plant fire likely accidental: A fire that gutted a Saskatoon area concrete business last Saturday was likely caused by an electrical malfunction or a furnace problem, officials say. more »
LIVE CHAT: Setting up the 97th Grey Cup: Log in at CBCSports.ca and have your say on the Grey Cup in a live interactive chat with CFL columnist Malcolm Kelly and moderated by senior writer Doug Harrison on Friday at 2 p.m. ET. more »
Sask. signs logging deal with 10 groups: The Saskatchewan government has signed agreements allowing several private companies, communities and First Nations groups to log two million cubic metres of wood on Crown land in the province's north. more »
Riders GM to remain in Regina for Grey Cup: Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Eric Tillman will remain in Regina on Grey Cup weekend on paid administrative leave, waiting to stand trial on a charge of sexual assault involving a 16-year-old girl in August 2008. more »
Gasoline spill closes highway: A highway in northeast Saskatchewan is closed for most of the day as cleanup and environmental crews deal with a spill of gasoline from a double-tanker transport truck. more »
Regina lands men's curling worlds in 2011: The world men's curling championship will return to Regina in 2011, marking the third time the city has hosted the event. more »

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Wal-Mart wins at Supreme Court: The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that Wal-Mart Canada Corp. was within its rights when it shut down a store in Jonquière, Que., that had been unionized seven months earlier.
Former Afghan adviser denies trying to muzzle Colvin: David Mulroney, a former government adviser on Afghanistan, denies trying to muzzle senior diplomat Richard Colvin, who alleges that prisoners turned over by the Candian military to Afghan authorities were tortured.
Police misidentify suicide victim: Montreal police have apologized to an elderly woman after mistakenly telling her that her daughter had committed suicide.

World »

U.S. markets fall on Dubai crisis: U.S. stocks tumble as Dubai debt worries continue to weigh on global traders.
UN agency censures Iran over nuclear program: The board of the International Atomic Energy Agency voted on Friday to censure Iran for pursuing its uranium-enrichment program.
Former Afghan adviser denies trying to muzzle Colvin: David Mulroney, a former government adviser on Afghanistan, denies trying to muzzle senior diplomat Richard Colvin, who alleges that prisoners turned over by the Candian military to Afghan authorities were tortured.

Health »

Few adverse reactions to U.S. flu vaccine: There's no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side-effects, U.S. health officials say in their first report on the safety of the new vaccine.
Doctor supply outpaces population: The number of doctors practising in Canada is increasing at a faster rate than the population, according to a new report released Thursday.
Student travel ban lifted in N.L.: Fears about the spread of swine flu have eased enough to allow the lifting of travel restrictions on school students in Newfoundland and Labrador, provincial education officials said Friday.

Arts & Entertainment »

Polanski to wait 3 more days for bail: Roman Polanski faces at least three more days in jail before he will be released under house arrest to his Swiss chalet, a Swiss Justice Ministry official said Friday.
Group of Seven sketch draws $3.5M: An oil sketch by Group of Seven member Lawren Harris sold Thursday at a Toronto auction for $3.5 million, the second highest amount ever paid at auction for a piece of art in Canada.
Former Doctor Who to play John Lennon: Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston is to play John Lennon in a new BBC drama covering Lennon's life from 1967 to 1971.

Technology & Science »

Shuttle, 7 astronauts back on Earth: The space shuttle Atlantis landed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida Friday morning to wrap up its 11-day flight.
Assassin's Creed 2 beats sales forecasts: Assassin's Creed 2, the game designed by Ubisoft Montreal, has sold more than 1.6 million copies in its first week, beating expectations set by the company and industry analysts.
Hackers skewed climate-change emails: scientists: Climate change scientists are on the defensive after hackers broke into a server of a British climate research centre over the weekend and posted hundreds of private emails that appear to show scientists have overstated the threat of man-made global warming.

Money »

U.S. markets fall on Dubai crisis: U.S. stocks tumble as Dubai debt worries continue to weigh on global traders.
Rogers cuts 900 jobs: Rogers Communications says it is laying off 900 people across Canada, mostly in executive and management positions.
Nortel approves more exec raises: Management at Nortel Networks, already under fire for handing out executive bonuses, approved a plan this fall to give another round of raises to its top managers, according to an internal corporate document obtained by CBC News.

Consumer Life »

Cellphones may replace credit cards: A pilot project involving RIM, BMO and MasterCard Canada could result in cellphones one day replacing credit cards.
Black Friday bargains attract Canadian shoppers: Canadians are flocking to U.S. malls located near the border ahead of the legendary American shopping day known as Black Friday, but they may have to root a little deeper this year to find real bargains.
Nortel approves more exec raises: Management at Nortel Networks, already under fire for handing out executive bonuses, approved a plan this fall to give another round of raises to its top managers, according to an internal corporate document obtained by CBC News.

Sports »

Canucks too slick for Kings: Henrik Sedin chalked up one goal and one assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Sprint rivalry drove Montgomery to take steroids: Tim Montgomery started taking performance-enhancing drugs because he wanted to beat American sprint rival Maurice Greene and become the fastest man in the world, the former 100-metre world-record holder said in an interview with a British newspaper.
Oilers 'welcome' Heatley: HNIC's Take 5: Dany Heatley and the San Jose Sharks play in Canada on Friday for the first time this season against the Edmonton Oilers, the same team he rejected a trade to five months ago.