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Last Updated: Thursday, 16 April 2009 | 4:05:38 PM ET

Revived B.C. Conservatives looking for a breakthrough
: As the leaders of B.C.'s mainstream political parties make their high-profile first campaign stops in the B.C. Interior this week, they'll likely be running into some reinvigorated, if lesser known, political competitors. more »

Jewelry storeowner investigated in shooting of thief: Vancouver police are looking into a jewelry-store heist, but it's not just the suspected thieves they are investigating.The store owner is also under scrutiny for allegedly shooting one of the thieves, police say. more »
Strike interrupts some BCIT classes in Burnaby: Some classes were cancelled at the Burnaby campus of the British Columbia Institute of Technology after several instructors of trades courses refused to cross a picket line on Thursday morning. more »

Home ownership got more affordable at end of 2008, bank reports: The current economic decline has made housing more affordable in Canada, a study released by Royal Bank of Canada Economics said Thursday. more »
Canucks top Blues in Game 1: Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarter-final on Wednesday night. more »
Surrey toddler recovering from pit bull attack: It will take weeks before doctors know whether plastic surgery is needed for a Surrey toddler whose face was mauled by a pit bull last week, his mother said Wednesday. more »
AbitibiBowater files for bankruptcy protection: Montreal-based forestry giant AbitibiBowater has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. more »
Woman shot dead in Richmond had criminal past: RCMP: A woman was found shot to death Wednesday inside an expensive car parked at an industrial complex in Richmond, B.C., police said. more »
Mountie can't recall discussions in meeting, Taser inquiry hears: An officer who convened a counselling session for the four Mounties involved in the death of Robert Dziekanski cannot remember details of the meeting, a public inquiry heard Wednesday. more »
Woman killed by laptop in Surrey crash: Police in Surrey, B.C. are warning people to secure their belongings while driving after a young woman was apparently killed by her laptop last month. more »

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Body of Canadian soldier arrives at CFB Trenton: The body of the latest Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan returned home Thursday afternoon aboard a military aircraft arriving at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario.
Letter to Mulroney not completely truthful, Schreiber says: Karlheinz Schreiber admitted Thursday that a letter he wrote to former prime minister Brian Mulroney contained some mistruths, saying he needed to include things he didn't believe to be true because he wanted Mulroney's help in lobbying current PM Stephen Harper to initiate a public inquiry.
State of emergency declared in parts of Winnipeg: As a precaution against rising flood waters, a state of emergency has been declared in certain parts of Winnipeg.

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UN nuclear inspectors leave North Korea: UN nuclear inspectors ordered to leave North Korea left the capital Pyongyang on Thursday and flew to Beijing, a diplomat close to the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
Obama: Better trains foster energy independence: President Barack Obama called Thursday for the United States to move swiftly to a system of high-speed rail travel, saying it will relieve congestion, help clean the air and save on energy.
2 arrested in slaying of Afghan women's rights activist: Two men have been arrested in connection with the slaying of a women's rights activist in Afghanistan last week, Afghan police said Thursday.

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More young Canadians surviving cancer: report: More Canadians aged 15 to 29 are surviving cancer, but the diagnosis can disrupt their plans to start careers and families, the Canadian Cancer Society said Thursday.
Former Soviet countries face 'widespread epidemic' of drug-resistant TB: People in China and former Soviet states are being hit hard by potentially dangerous strains of tuberculosis, researchers said Thursday.
Scientists urge PM to restore research funds: More than 2,000 Canadian researchers have added their signatures to a letter asking the federal government to reconsider funding cuts included in the January budget. The researchers say the cuts are "a huge step backward for Canadian science."

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CBC announces reorganization of news departments: CBC News announced on Thursday plans to reorganize all aspects of its newsgathering processes.
Slumdog Millionaire team donates $900K to help Mumbai slum kids: The team behind the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire have fulfilled an earlier pledge to try to help the poor children living in Mumbai's slums.
Clement Freud, grandson of Sigmund, dies in London at 84: Clement Freud, a grandson of Sigmund Freud who became a well-known writer, politician and urbane regular on British radio, has died. He was 84.

Technology & Science »

Scientists urge PM to restore research funds: More than 2,000 Canadian researchers have added their signatures to a letter asking the federal government to reconsider funding cuts included in the January budget. The researchers say the cuts are "a huge step backward for Canadian science."
Pirate Bay verdict expected Friday: A Swedish court is expected to hand down a decision on Friday morning in a high-profile case over whether four men who run The Pirate Bay website assisted in illegal file sharing.
U.K. announces $9,000 electric car subsidy: The British government announced Thursday that it will subsidize first-time electric car buyers up to $9,000 beginning in 2011.

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AbitibiBowater files for bankruptcy protection: Montreal-based forestry giant AbitibiBowater has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
CAW, Chrysler must reach a deal on costs: Clement: Industry Minister Tony Clement issued a warning Thursday to Chrylser and the Canadian Auto Workers that they must reach a labour deal that will allow the automaker to be cost-competitive.
Bankruptcies up 22% in February: Bankrupticies in Canada rose 22 per cent in February, compared with February 2008, the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada reported Thursday.

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Home ownership got more affordable at end of 2008, bank reports: The current economic decline has made housing more affordable in Canada, a study released by Royal Bank of Canada Economics said Thursday.
Manufacturing sales end skid in February, with slight rise: Canada's manufacturing got a bit of good news on Thursday as Statistics Canada said sales in the sector rose in February by 2.2 per cent - the first increase since July 2008.
Conquest Vacations shuts down tour operations: Citing competitive pressures, the credit squeeze and other factors, Conquest Vacations said Wednesday it is ceasing operations effective immediately.

Sports »

Wild part ways with GM Risebrough: The Minnesota Wild announced Thursday that they will not renew the contract of president and general manager Doug Risebrough.
Habs ready for playoff tussle with Bruins: When Montreal and Boston kick off their Eastern Conference playoff series on Thursday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET), the top-ranked Bruins will have the psychological advantage over the eighth-seeded Canadiens.
Ducks hope to catch Sharks napping: Anaheim and San Jose open a NHL Western Conference quarter-final Thursday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 10:30 p.m. ET) in the first series between California squads since 1969.