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Alberta demands ban on Craigslist erotic ads
: The Alberta government has reversed its policy on Craigslist, demanding the removal of erotic ads on the website. more »; Related: Craigslist 'hot spot' for prostitution: professor; Related: Craigslist prostitution ads must go: Ontario

Alberta's 1st female lieutenant-governor dies: Helen Hunley, Alberta's first female lieutenant-governor, has died. more »
Alberta's sex sterilizations re-examined: Historians, academics and victims gathered at the University of Alberta to re-examine the province's former eugenics policy. more »

Slain journalist Lang honoured in memorial: Michelle Lang, a journalist who died while covering Canada's mission in Afghanistan, has been honoured by the chief of the defence staff in Regina. more »
Edmonton surges past slumping Riders: Jared Zabransky made the most of his first real CFL start and Jason Armstead had a stunning Eskimo debut as Edmonton beat Saskatchewan 39-24. more »
Sharks dominate Oilers on power play: The San Jose Sharks' top line of Dany Heatley, Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton combined for a goal and five power-play points in a 6-1 drubbing of Edmonton. more »
VIDEO: University of Alberta hazing video: CBC News has exclusively obtained portions of the video at the centre of allegations of hazing at the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. more »
Syncrude to pay $3M penalty for duck deaths: Oilsands giant Syncrude Canada will pay a $3-million penalty in the deaths of 1,600 ducks in one of its toxic tailings ponds in April 2008. more »
Public to be asked about downtown arena: The city is holding four public consultation meetings to hear what Edmontonians think about the proposed downtown arena and entertainment district. more »
Edmonton Humane Society honoured for adoptions: The Edmonton Humane Society has won a national award for its "leading edge" work in pet adoption and the wellness of animals. more »

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Alberta demands ban on Craigslist erotic ads: The Alberta government has reversed its policy on Craigslist, demanding the removal of erotic ads on the website.
Ontario First Nation pleads for help: An isolated Indian band in northwestern Ontario has declared a state of emergency and issued a plea for help to fight drug abuse and violent crime.
B.C. bishop severely beaten: Mounties in Kamloops, B.C., say one person is in custody after the city's Roman Catholic bishop was 'severely, severely' beaten at his cathedral.

Iraq death toll higher: WikiLeaks: Newly disclosed military documents show a higher death toll than previously acknowledged during Iraq's sectarian war after the U.S.-led invasion in 2003.
Haiti cholera outbreak grows: An outbreak of cholera is worsening in Haiti, with more than 200 now dead and thousands more sick, and the disease is moving closer to the country's earthquake-devastated capital, Port-au-Prince.
Richard expected to become hurricane: Tropical storm Richard is gaining strength, lashing the Caribbean coast of Honduras with strong winds and heavy rain, and is expected to become a hurricane.

Cholera outbreak kills 194 in Haiti: Haitian officals confirm that a cholera outbreak has killed 194 people and sickened thousands more in the country's deadliest health problem since its devastating earthquake earlier this year.
Canada ill-prepared for pandemic: CMA head: Canada is still vulnerable to the risks posed by a pandemic because the health system is not ready for a surge in patients, the head of the Canadian Medical Association said.
Alberta's sex sterilizations re-examined: Historians, academics and victims gathered at the University of Alberta to re-examine the province's former eugenics policy.

Céline Dion has twin boys: Singer Céline Dion has given birth to twin boys in West Palm Beach, Fla., a hospital said Saturday.
Polka Dot Door host Denis Simpson dies: TV host Denis Simpson of the Polka Dot Door children's show has died.
Lennon's London home gets official plaque: The London apartment where John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono lived in in 1968 has been commemorated with a blue heritage sign.

Alberta demands ban on Craigslist erotic ads: The Alberta government has reversed its policy on Craigslist, demanding the removal of erotic ads on the website.
University research for industry soars: Businesses are increasingly relying on universities to help them with science and technology research
Moonshot last year splashed up lots of water: NASA reports that the LCROSS mission found 155 litres of water ice and vapour on the moon, almost twice as much as researchers had initially measured and more than they ever expected to find.

Vale, union halt exploratory talks: Exploratory talks between the union and the mining company in the Voisey's Bay strike have broken off without resolution, opening the way for a provincial inquiry.
G20 pledges currency discipline: The G20 finance ministers have promised to avoid potentially debilitating currency devaluations, aiming to quell trade tensions that could threaten the global economy.
Shaw takeover of Canwest gets CRTC nod: The federal broadcast regulator has ordered a review of industry consolidation on the same day it approved cable giant Shaw's takeover of Canwest Global's broadcast interests.

CFIA still implementing Listeria recommendations: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has made some changes to improve its monitoring of meatpacking plants but many of the recommendations made in the wake of the 2008 listeriosis outbreak that killed 23 people have yet to be implemented.
Collection agency fined $1.75M by FTC: A collection agency with offices in Canada and the United States has been slapped with a $1.75-million penalty for harassing debtors and trying to collect from the wrong people.
Nutrition labels get reading guide: Canada's food industry and federal government have developed a guide to help consumers better understand the nutrition labels that have been affixed to food products for 22 years.

Price, Canadiens blank Senators: Andrei Kostitsyn scored a pair of goals and Carey Price earned his first shutout in nearly two years as visiting Montreal beat Ottawa 3-0 on Saturday night.
Sharks dominate Oilers on power play: The San Jose Sharks' top line of Dany Heatley, Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton combined for a goal and five power-play points in a 6-1 drubbing of Edmonton.
Giants finish Phillies for NL pennant: Juan Uribe homered in the eighth inning and San Francisco beat Philadelphia 3-2 in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series.