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Layton calls for federal leaders to meet about U.S. crisis
Jack Layton is urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to call a meeting of federal party leaders as soon as possible to discuss the financial crisis south of the border.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
Jack Layton is urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper to call a meeting of federal party leaders as soon as possible to discuss the financial crisis south of the border.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
Food industry not trusted to police itself, poll suggests
A majority of Canadians believe that allowing the food industry to police itself puts the public health at risk, according to a new poll.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 8:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
A majority of Canadians believe that allowing the food industry to police itself puts the public health at risk, according to a new poll.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 8:16 PM [GMT] – comment?
Polaris turns spotlight on year's best Canadian pop music albums
Musicians, fans, industry representatives, critics and music writers assembled in Toronto Monday to celebrate the country's best pop albums of the past year, regardless of radio play or sales.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 6:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Musicians, fans, industry representatives, critics and music writers assembled in Toronto Monday to celebrate the country's best pop albums of the past year, regardless of radio play or sales.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 6:34 PM [GMT] – comment?
Do-not-call list will boost direct mail, marketers say
Starting Tuesday, Canadians will be able to register their phone numbers on a national do-not-call list, but they may find telemarketing calls replaced by junk mail and spam.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 6:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
Starting Tuesday, Canadians will be able to register their phone numbers on a national do-not-call list, but they may find telemarketing calls replaced by junk mail and spam.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 6:26 PM [GMT] – comment?
Mohawk protester Brant gets light penalty for blockades
Facing numerous defence motions that would have laid bare police actions, the Crown dropped most charges Monday against an aboriginal protester who helped organize a blockade last summer of an Ontario highway and rail line, and agreed to a slap-on-the-wrist-penalty for the remaining ones.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] – comment?
Facing numerous defence motions that would have laid bare police actions, the Crown dropped most charges Monday against an aboriginal protester who helped organize a blockade last summer of an Ontario highway and rail line, and agreed to a slap-on-the-wrist-penalty for the remaining ones.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:54 PM [GMT] – comment?
Gay-bashing suspect not eligible for community court: Crown
A man accused of attacking a gay man over the weekend in the city's West End appeared briefly in Vancouver's new community court Monday morning.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
A man accused of attacking a gay man over the weekend in the city's West End appeared briefly in Vancouver's new community court Monday morning.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:52 PM [GMT] – comment?
Wrestlers slammed by stronger skin infection: study
Rugby players and wrestlers may be at risk of contracting a skin disease, say Japanese researchers who discovered a new strain of the virus that could be more deadly.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Rugby players and wrestlers may be at risk of contracting a skin disease, say Japanese researchers who discovered a new strain of the virus that could be more deadly.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 5:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Godfrey steps down as Jays president
Paul Godfrey stepped down as Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO on Monday, bringing to an end months of speculation over his future with the team.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 3:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Paul Godfrey stepped down as Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO on Monday, bringing to an end months of speculation over his future with the team.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 3:35 PM [GMT] – comment?
Harper pledges tax credit for children's art activities
A re-elected Conservative government would create a tax credit for children's artistic activities, Stephen Harper pledged on Monday, saying the measure will "help families breathe a little."
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 3:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
A re-elected Conservative government would create a tax credit for children's artistic activities, Stephen Harper pledged on Monday, saying the measure will "help families breathe a little."
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 3:06 PM [GMT] – comment?
Toronto stocks hit 500-point air pocket; overseas markets fall
The Toronto stock market hit another 500-point air pocket in early trading Monday, chasing overseas markets downward.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 2:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
The Toronto stock market hit another 500-point air pocket in early trading Monday, chasing overseas markets downward.
CBC.ca – Sep 29, 2008 2:57 PM [GMT] – comment?
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