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Thursday September 02, 2010
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
- Is Westman too dependent on agriculture?
- Yes
- 60%
- No
- 40%
- Total Votes: 15
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Quebec company to keep CF-18's flying
MIRABEL, Que _ A Quebec-based company has been hired to maintain Canada's fleet of CF-18 fighter jets. Prime Minister Harper says the $467 million contract with L-3 MAS will keep the planes in the air until the end of the decade.
Libs tout Ignatieff vs. Harper battle
BADDECK, N.S. _ Federal Liberals are setting up the fall as a political grudge match between "Open Mike" and "Closed Steve." Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he wants to appeal to hope and optimism and not to fear.
Imams condemn extremism
CALGARY _ The founder of the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada says the terrorism-related arrests in Ontario signal a rise in radicalism in Canada. Imam Syed Soharwardy is worried about a backlash against Muslims.
Liberals target gun registry
BADDECK, N.S. _ The federal Liberals are launching a national campaign to save the long-gun registry. And they're aiming to co-opt NDP support to establish the Liberals as the only real alternative to the Harper Tories.
Cruise passengers describe running aground
EDMONTON _ Passengers of the cruise ship Clipper Adventurer describe running aground in the Northwest Passage late last week. They arrived in Edmonton Monday after spending more than two days waiting for rescue.
Ignatieff's bus tour rolls to a stop
BADDECK, N.S. _ Michael Ignatieff's summer-long, cross-country bus tour rolled to a stop with a raucous rally. The Liberal leader says the best moment of his summer was when the prime minister quipped "I make the rules."
Food with a view in N.L.
FERRYLAND, N.L. _ A once-abandoned lighthouse is now the place to pick up and enjoy a gourmet picnic. Lighthouse Picnics serves lavish food to visitors from around the world who come to savour the ocean vistas.
Business Forecast: economic data to set tone for September
Investors will be taking in major economic data this week that will give them a better idea of the pace of the American economic recovery - and likely set the tone for trading during September.
Conservative rally draws thousands on King anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C._ Broadcaster Glenn Beck told a crowd of thousands that the U.S. has "begun to turn back to god." Both Beck and Sarah Palin spoke from the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Harper defends Arctic trip
WHITEHORSE _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper is defending his five-day Arctic tour, which saw him zipping around on an ATV and dancing with an Inuit community.
B.C. fishermen flock to salmon run
RICHMOND, B.C. _ This year's salmon run in B.C. is estimated at about 25 million fish. It's a stunning turnaround from a year ago, but some fishermen are disappointed with the government's handling of the fishery.
Homegrown radicalism a 'growing concern': minister
The government is responding to the terrorism case unfolding in Ottawa where three men were arrested, one of whom reportedly auditioned for "Canadian Idol."
Harper's joy ride
TUKTOYAKTUK, N.W.T. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper jumped on an ATV and raced along an airfield Thursday, much to the merriment of his security detail.
Police: terror suspects posed 'real and serious' threat
OTTAWA _ Police have charged three men in what they say was a terror plot that reached from suburban Ottawa to Afghanistan, Iran, Dubai and Pakistan.
N.B. election underway
FREDERICTON _ The New Brunswick election campaign is underway and a new poll suggests Premier Shawn Graham's Liberals have a slight lead.
Terrorism suspects make court appearance
Two terrorism suspects have been remanded in custody after a brief appearance at the provincial courthouse in Ottawa. Lawyers for Misbahuddin Ahmed and Hiva Alizadeh say the pair face terrorism-related charges.
Jean pays tribute to crime-fighting community
Governor General Michaelle Jean paid tribute Wednesday to a Winnipeg neighbourhood that has successfully taken on gangs and guns, saying North Point Douglas is a model for other communities.
Harper dances
INUVIK, N.W.T. _ Prime Minister Stephen Harper took new steps in his campaign to promote sovereignty in the Arctic -- by dancing. On Wednesday night, he took to the floor and joined in during a performance by the Inuvik Drummers and Dancers.
Suspect in torture case charged
CALGARY _ Calgary police are hinting that there may be more victims associated with the suspect arrested in a gruesome torture case. Dustin Paxton faces charges that include aggravated assault and forcible confinement.
Harper observes Arctic military exercise
RESOLUTE, Nunavut _ The prime minister watched over troops taking part in Operation Nanook, the annual sovereignty exercise in the Arctic. This year's operation is the farthest north they have trained.
View from an 11-storey ladder
TORONTO _ Firefighters are promoting fire safety at the annual Canadian National Exhibition. Join Canadian Press reporter Allison Jones as she makes her way up an 11-storey fire ladder and takes in the view at the top.
Friday the 13th lucky for lotto winner
TORONTO _ Friday the 13th was a lucky day for Gerry Clement. That's the day he won half of the $50-million LOTTO MAX prize. Clement says he might buy a house or two with his $25 million.
Paralyzed student helps disabled kids play music
TORONTO _ Computer engineering grad Eric Wan has been helping to develop assistive technologies for kids with disabilities. Wan understands the need for the programs, after being paralyzed for more than a decade.
PM names home for Arctic research station
CHURCHILL, Man. _ The long-awaited High Arctic research station will have a home in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the station will be "world class."
Auditor general calls for better health data
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. _ The federal auditor general says governments need better collection of health-related data if medicare is to meet the future needs of Canadians.
Construction workers' dinosaur discovery
EDMONTON _ It's not completely unheard-of to find a dinosaur bone in Alberta. But two construction workers managed to discover 70 million-year-old bones under one of Edmonton's toniest neighbourhoods.
G.G. says goodbye to Saskatchewan
REGINA _ Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean has started her farewell tour of the Prairies. She had kind words for Saskatchewan and shared a laugh with Premier Brad Wall, who gave her a Roughriders jersey with her name on it.
Harper touts Arctic development
CHURCHILL, Man. _ The prime minister is kicking off his five-day Arctic tour by announcing a multi-million dollar upgrade for Churchill's airport. Stephen Harper also says he sees economic improvements in the North.
Court crammed with G20 appearances
TORONTO _ A crush of people facing G20-related charges are flooding a courthouse in what police are calling one of the largest mass court appearances the city has seen.
Ontario bus crash leaves one dead, 12 injured
WOODSTOCK, Ont. _One woman is dead and 12 people injured after a chartered bus carrying firefighters and family members from Napanee, Ontario crashed on Highway 401.
