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Last Updated: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 9:29 PM ET

Loonie passes 99 cents US
: The Canadian dollar marched closer to parity with its U.S. counterpart Wednesday, supported both by higher commodity prices and the prospect of continued low American interest rates. more »; Related: Dollar up on rate speculation; Related: Dollar parity: What does a high Canadian dollar mean to you?

Flesh-eating disease kills man suddenly: A 40-year-old Windsor man has died after contracting flesh-eating disease. more »
Ontario universities to adopt e-learning: Learning about Socrates through Facebook forums and chatting with a professor through Skype is the reality for students as e-learning claims a more dominant role in higher education. more »

Ont. jail conditions worsen: opposition: A culture of secrecy prevails at Ontario's Ministry of Correctional Services while conditions in the province's jails get worse for inmates and staff alike, the opposition parties charged Wednesday. more »
Seminar tackles abuse in same-sex couples: Windsor Pride has teamed up with Hiatus House to tackle domestic violence in same-sex relationships in Windsor, Ont. more »
Hitchhiker's rude gesture leads to arrest: An Edmonton man who flagged down an Ontario police cruiser with his middle finger in hopes of hitching a ride may have been better off asking politely. more »
No service at Windsor-Detroit truck ferry: Transport Canada says the Detroit-Windsor truck ferry should be back in service by the end of March. more »
Bleach best to beat norovirus: study: As many as 40 per cent of commercial disinfectants may be ineffective in killing the viruses that cause the stomach flu, according to a new study released by Laval University researchers. more »
Fewer ER visits for cancer patients possible: People dying of cancer are frequent visitors to emergency departments, but many of the trips may be avoidable, a Canadian study suggests. more »
Ontario mother wants answers in child's death: The family of an eight-year-old girl who died at a Windsor, Ont., hospital last month has hired a lawyer to help her find out why the little girl died. more »

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Insurgent video shows Toronto student: CBC News has confirmed the identity of a Toronto man — believed to have joined an al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia and killed in battle — on an insurgent group's online video.
Crosby puck on display at hockey hall: Sidney Crosby's gold medal-winning puck was installed Wednesday as the signature attraction in an Olympic exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
Toronto walk a St. Paddy's Day tradition: As many Torontonians were sitting on patios drinking green beer on St. Patrick's Day Wednesday, Eddie Williams was walking.
Raptors sink Hawks to halt skid: Chris Bosh scored the decisive points on a jump shot with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Toronto Raptors slipped past the Atlanta Hawks 106-105 on Wednesday.
Haim's death leads to arrest: report: An arrest has been made in connection with the California investigation into the death of Canadian-born actor Corey Haim, according to a CNN.com report.

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Quebec pushes immigrants to Gatineau: Quebec has renewed its push to lure immigrants from Montreal to regions with lower unemployment, and that is bringing more newcomers to the Outaouais.
Gatineau works hard to welcome immigrants: Immigration is now driving population growth in the Outaouais, and the City of Gatineau says it is working hard to welcome the flood of newcomers with open arms.
Canada basks in record high temperatures: Many Canadians enjoyed the warmest St. Patrick's Day ever Wednesday, with many places in the country logging record high temperatures with spring still officially a week away.
Drugs still a problem in Ottawa: police chief: Ottawa's police chief said the city's drug problem may have become less visible but is still there.
Ottawa man arrested in grow-op bust: Police in the Outaouais region have arrested an Ottawa man after uncovering a marijuana grow-op.

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Tories widen poll lead over Liberals: A new poll suggests the Conservatives have widened their lead over the Liberals even as fewer Canadians believe the government is headed in the right direction.
Motion to limit PM's prorogation power passes: Opposition members of Parliament join together to pass a motion that would prevent the prime minister from proroguing Parliament for longer than seven days unless supported by the House.
Canada basks in record high temperatures: Many Canadians enjoyed the warmest St. Patrick's Day ever Wednesday, with many places in the country logging record high temperatures with spring still officially a week away.

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Insurgent video shows Toronto student: CBC News has confirmed the identity of a Toronto man — believed to have joined an al-Qaeda-linked group in Somalia and killed in battle — on an insurgent group's online video.
Red Cross tsunami workers abused: report: Some construction workers hired by the Canadian Red Cross to help rebuild communities following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami were left stranded and never paid for their work, according to an investigation by Radio-Canada.
Canada-Russia Arctic tensions rise: Fresh tensions between Canada and Russia emerge after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev tells a session of his Security Council that his country must be prepared to defend its claims to Arctic mineral riches.

Health »

Fewer ER visits for cancer patients possible: People dying of cancer are frequent visitors to emergency departments, but many of the trips may be avoidable, a Canadian study suggests.
Breast cancer drugs get faster screening: Experimental breast cancer drugs will be tested under a new DNA matching approach that aims to find which treatments work best and more quickly for certain patients.
Gays, lesbians excluded from U.S. trials: MDs: Some medical studies exclude participants based on their sexual orientation, U.S. cancer researchers say.

Arts & Entertainment »

Haim's death leads to arrest: report: An arrest has been made in connection with the California investigation into the death of Canadian-born actor Corey Haim, according to a CNN.com report.
Copyright conviction raises privacy concerns: The decision to send a Montreal man to prison for pirating movies has set a dangerous precedent that could threaten privacy rights, say civil rights advocates in Vancouver.
Reality TV lures players into sadistic game: A French TV documentary to be aired Wednesday records people involved in what they thought was a game show in which they are asked to administer electric shocks to rival contestants.

Technology & Science »

Canadian astronomer spots Soviet rover on moon: An astronomer at the University of Western Ontario has found a Soviet moon rover in recently released images from a NASA satellite.
MP3 tax bill opposed by Conservatives: Conservatives are voicing their opposition to a private member's bill that would add a tax to MP3 players and extend users' rights to make copies of digital content.
Planet with 'temperate' climate found: European astronomers have found a planet outside our solar system with a relatively moderate temperature, far cooler than other 'exoplanets' discovered to date.

Money »

Loonie passes 99 cents US: The Canadian dollar marched closer to parity with its U.S. counterpart Wednesday, supported both by higher commodity prices and the prospect of continued low American interest rates.
SEC targets Wall Street role in runup to crisis: The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed Wednesday the agency is investigating several companies' actions in the run-up to the financial crisis of 2008.
Blockbuster mulls bankruptcy filing: Shares of Blockbuster Inc. lost nearly a third of their value after the video chain warned it may have to file for bankruptcy protection.

Consumer Life »

Got a balcony? Grow a garden: Having a lush, sprawling, Martha Stewart-esque garden is not realistic for most city dwellers, but growing "urban edibles" is well within the reach of most people.
MP3 tax bill opposed by Conservatives: Conservatives are voicing their opposition to a private member's bill that would add a tax to MP3 players and extend users' rights to make copies of digital content.
Metal in candy cuts boy's tongue: Food safety officials are considering a recall after a Calgary boy sliced his tongue on a piece of metal embedded in a popular candy he bought at a store in the city's southeast.

Sports »

Flames top Avalanche in crucial game: After losing two straight games with playoff hopes on the line, the Calgary Flames were feeling the heat in Colorado on Wednesday night.
Raptors sink Hawks to halt skid: Chris Bosh scored the decisive points on a jump shot with 2.1 seconds remaining as the Toronto Raptors slipped past the Atlanta Hawks 106-105 on Wednesday.
Hasty headshot rule unlikely: Lamoriello: New Jersey Devils president and general manager Lou Lamoriello doubts any proposed blindside headshot rule will be adopted before the end of the regular season.