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G8/G20 costs include $80M for food, lodging

G8/G20 costs include $80M for food, lodging
: The Liberals are criticizing the federal government over G8/G20 summit expenses, which included $80 million for food and accommodation, $85,000 for snacks and $14,000 for glow sticks. more »; Related: INSIDE POLITICS: Rosemary Barton on the G8/G20 cost documents; Related: BLOG: G20 Street Level

Military to aid Igor-stricken Newfoundland: The Department of National Defence is preparing to help Newfoundland communities devastated by Hurricane Igor, CBC News has learned. more »
Stranded by Igor, 90-year-old woman seeks rescue: A 90-year-old woman who has relied on a small amount of food and her kerosene lamp since Hurricane Igor beset Newfoundland says it's time emergency officials rescued her. more »

Charest faces grilling at judge-rigging inquiry: Quebec Premier Jean Charest has returned to the Bastarache commission to answer more questions about alleged political interference in the appointment of judges in the province. more »
Nortel pensioners get short talk with McGuinty: Nortel pensioners got a face-to-face talk with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on Thursday night after protesting outside a gathering celebrating his 20 years in the Ottawa South riding. more »
Wright tapped as PM's new chief of staff: Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked Bay Street executive Nigel Wright to be his next chief of staff and sources tell CBC News he has accepted. more »
Catholic school's ex-principal faces more charges: Charges of sexual abuse are mounting against a former principal of Holy Names Catholic High School in Windsor. William Hodgson Marshall, 88, was arrested in Toronto on Wednesday and charged with two counts of indecent assault. more »
More foreign students coming to N.S.: Nova Scotia expects to welcome a record number of international students into its public schools this year. more »
Bald eagles released from death grip: Wildlife officials on P.E.I. released two battling bald eagles that had locked their talons together on the weekend. more »
VIDEO: The Fifth Estate to examine Col. Williams story: In its season premiere Friday night at 9 p.m., The Fifth Estate will reveal new details about the arrest last February of highly respected Canadian Forces Col. Russell Williams, who is accused of killing two women. more »

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British Columbia »

VIDEO: Turkeys from the farm: Farmers in Abbotsford, B.C., offer discounts to people who buy their Thanksgiving turkeys right from the source, the CBC's Aarti Pole reports.
Oyster illness outbreak under investigation: Several B.C. health agencies, as well as the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, are scrambling to contain an outbreak of illness related to raw West Coast oysters.
Man shot dead in East Vancouver: One man was shot to death at a small East Vancouver restaurant on Thursday night.

Windsor »

Chrysler to add 60 jobs at minivan plant: At least 60 new positions will be added to Chrysler's factory in Windsor due to higher production levels for the 2011 minivans.
Man dies after OPP arrest: Ontario's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a man fell unconscious in an Ontario Provincial Police cruiser and was later pronounced dead in hospital on Friday morning.
Ontario farmers share $23M lotto win: Confusion over whose turn it was to buy a lottery ticket nearly cost three southwestern Ontario farmers and longtime friends a $23-million lottery windfall.

Prince Edward Island »

Bald eagles released from death grip: Wildlife officials on P.E.I. released two battling bald eagles that had locked their talons together on the weekend.
Crowded school could get long-term solution: P.E.I.'s education minister will meet next week with Western School Board officials to come up with a solution to a serious overcrowding problem at Miscouche Consolidated
WATCH: Winery preparing 1st grape harvest: P.E.I.'s second commercial winery will have its first grape harvest this fall.

Calgary »

Calgary election squabble over policing costs: Calgary mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi has drawn a rebuke from police chief Rick Hanson over the cost of policing.
Glut of election forums leaves candidates scrambling: There are so many mayoral forums scheduled before the municipal election on Oct. 18 that candidates are having to pick and choose their battles.
Wardens in bear attack lawsuit defended: Park wardens couldn't have predicted a grizzly attack that took place near Lake Louise, Alta., 15 years ago, a bear expert told a Calgary court on Thursday.

Toronto »

G8/G20 costs include $80M for food, lodging: The Liberals are criticizing the federal government over G8/G20 summit expenses, which included $80 million for food and accommodation, $85,000 for snacks and $14,000 for glow sticks.
Ontario creates $27M Arts Investment Fund: The Ontario government has announced it will give an additional $27 million over the next three years to non-profit arts groups as operating funds.
Nortel pensioners get short talk with McGuinty: Nortel pensioners got a face-to-face talk with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on Thursday night after protesting outside a gathering celebrating his 20 years in the Ottawa South riding.

Nova Scotia »

More foreign students coming to N.S.: Nova Scotia expects to welcome a record number of international students into its public schools this year.
Man beaten with stick in latest swarming: A young man is struck in the face after being surrounded by 10 people Thursday night in Halifax.
Military to aid Igor-stricken Newfoundland: The Department of National Defence is preparing to help Newfoundland communities devastated by Hurricane Igor, CBC News has learned.

Edmonton »

Alta. jury selection ruling expected: A judge is expected to rule Friday in a case that argues Edmonton jury trials routinely violate the rights of aboriginal people by leaving reserves out as possible jurors.
Youth charged in man's slaying: Edmonton police have charged a second person in the death of Andrew McPherson, 25.
Ex-teacher charged with sexual exploitation: A former high school teacher in Edmonton has been charged with the sexual exploitation of a student.

Ottawa »

Nortel pensioners get short talk with McGuinty: Nortel pensioners got a face-to-face talk with Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty on Thursday night after protesting outside a gathering celebrating his 20 years in the Ottawa South riding.
Charest faces grilling at judge-rigging inquiry: Quebec Premier Jean Charest has returned to the Bastarache commission to answer more questions about alleged political interference in the appointment of judges in the province.
Police charge 4th man in February homicide: A fourth man has been charged in connection with the February slaying of a 19-year-old Ottawa man at a home in the city's west end.

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Military to aid Igor-stricken Newfoundland: The Department of National Defence is preparing to help Newfoundland communities devastated by Hurricane Igor, CBC News has learned.
Stranded by Igor, 90-year-old woman seeks rescue: A 90-year-old woman who has relied on a small amount of food and her kerosene lamp since Hurricane Igor beset Newfoundland says it's time emergency officials rescued her.
Health officials to help Igor-stranded patients: The province's largest health authority said Friday it has set up an emergency logistics centre to help people in communities isolated by Hurricane Igor.

Saskatchewan »

Attack on journalist nets 3½-year sentence: Charles Ellwood, the man convicted of assaulting Saskatoon StarPhoenix journalist Bob Florence, has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison.
AUDIO: Yorkton after the storm: Yorkton has dried out from a massive summer flood, but some damage remains, Dani Mario reports.
SJHL clamps down on hits to the head: The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is clamping down on violence in hockey, especially on hits to the head.

Montreal »

Charest faces grilling at judge-rigging inquiry: Quebec Premier Jean Charest has returned to the Bastarache commission to answer more questions about alleged political interference in the appointment of judges in the province.
Derailment near Montreal disrupts freight: Freight rail traffic between Montreal and Toronto has been disrupted after a train derailed west of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que.
Jaywalkers hurt in Ste-Catherine St. accident: A Montreal woman is in critical condition in hospital after she was struck by a car while jaywalking overnight on Ste-Catherine Street.

North »

Nunavut Housing Corp. overrun stuns MLAs: Some Nunavut MLAs say they're disturbed to hear the Nunavut Housing Corporation faces $50 million more in new cost overruns, on top of $60 million announced this spring.
N.W.T. floats carbon tax idea: The Northwest Territories government wants the public's thoughts on whether to introduce a carbon tax on gasoline, diesel and other fossil fuels.
Whitehorse school's drug dog program in limbo: Ebony the drug-sniffing dog is no longer on duty at Whitehorse's Porter Creek Secondary School, prompting questions about the future of the program that brought her to the school.

Manitoba »

Police, lobbyists collide over red light cameras: Red light camera opponents say collision numbers prove the cameras aren't improving road safety in Winnipeg.
Culture Days kick off Canada-wide celebrations: Canada's vibrant cultural scene is in the spotlight this weekend, as the country celebrates Culture Days nationally for the first time.
Inquiry delayed into Phoenix Sinclair death: A public inquiry into the brutal beating death of Phoenix Sinclair and the role of Child and Family Services could be months or even years away.

New Brunswick »

Social innovation needs funding: expert: Social innovation must turn into a top priority for the next New Brunswick government if the province is going to tackle its most pressing problems, an expert says.
U.S. tourism up 25% at N.B. border crossing: The Maritime tourism industry welcomed a huge influx of U.S. tourists this summer, when the number of Americans entering New Brunswick at its busiest border crossing jumped 25 per cent in July.
N.B. parties unsure over Juniper mill's future: The future of the Juniper mill is causing a rare bit of consensus between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives as both parties agree there is little they can do to help the people in the western community.