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- Case against Ottawa man dropped over questionable arrest Mar 3, 2011 7:00 PM ET — Charges against a 43-year-old man accused of obstructing and attempting to bribe a police officer have been stayed after Crown prosecutors s… 7:00 PM ET
- Lansdowne vies to host Women's World Cup soccer Mar 3, 2011 7:11 PM ET — Get out those vuvuzelas — international soccer is returning to Canada, and Ottawa is hoping to be part of the action. 7:11 PM ET
- YMCA backs out of Kanata gym deal Mar 3, 2011 4:31 PM ET — The YMCA has backed out of plans to kick in funding for a new recreation centre in Kanata. 4:31 PM ET
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- Tunisian asset freeze in Ottawa's sights Mar 3, 2011 8:38 PM ET — The federal government has introduced a bill to lower the standard of evidence it needs to freeze the assets of leaders of foreign regimes. 8:38 PM ET
- Kenney fundraising letter breaks rules: NDP Mar 3, 2011 8:18 PM ET — Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is being called on to resign by the NDP after his office sent out a letter to Conservative MPs asking for … 8:18 PM ET
- GPS-stranded driver stuck 3 days in snow Mar 3, 2011 7:34 PM ET — A Quebec woman stranded for three days on a snowy New Brunswick logging road after her GPS led her astray says she expected to be stuck unti… 7:34 PM ET
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- World food prices hit record high: UN Mar 3, 2011 5:30 PM ET — Global food prices — which have already helped spur protests in North African and the Mideast — reached new highs in February, a UN agency s… 5:30 PM ET
- Wisconsin judge orders pro-union protesters out Mar 3, 2011 8:43 PM ET — A Wisconsin judge has ordered an end to a noisy pro-union occupation of the state's Capitol building - a dramatic development in the battle … 8:43 PM ET
- U.S. poised to act quickly on Libya: Obama Mar 3, 2011 8:40 PM ET — U.S. President Barack Obama says he will keep a 'full range of options' available as he deals with the crisis in Libya, where rebels continu… 8:40 PM ET
Sports »
- Canada gets 2015 Women's World Cup of soccer Mar 3, 2011 1:49 PM ET — It's official: The best women's soccer players in the world are coming to Canada. FIFA on Thursday officially named Canada as the host natio… 1:49 PM ET
- NFL, union to extend CBA deadline Mar 3, 2011 7:01 PM ET — A member of players' negotiating team told the Associated Press that there will be a 24-hour extension in NFL labour talks. 7:01 PM ET
- Canada nearly skittles Pakistan at Cricket World Cup Mar 3, 2011 3:43 PM ET — Canada bowled favoured Pakistan at 184 but failed to ignite the bats and fell short by 46 runs in their Group A match at the Cricket World C… 3:43 PM ET
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- Probert had degenerative brain disease: study Mar 3, 2011 3:24 PM ET — Researchers at Boston University announced Thursday they have found a degenerative disease in brain tissue donated by former NHL enforcer Bo… 3:24 PM ET
- Mayor irked by slow-moving sale of Coyotes Mar 3, 2011 5:40 PM ET — Glendale (Ariz.) mayor Elaine Scruggs says the taxpayers' watchdog organization Goldwater Institute in Phoenix is "significantly hindering" … 5:40 PM ET
- Canucks look to pad their lead atop NHL Mar 3, 2011 11:00 AM ET — The Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators have split two low-scoring meetings this season, and goals have been hard to come by for both … 11:00 AM ET
Politics »
- Kenney fundraising letter breaks rules: NDP Mar 3, 2011 8:18 PM ET — Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is being called on to resign by the NDP after his office sent out a letter to Conservative MPs asking for … 8:18 PM ET
- Election charges a 'character issue:' Liberals Mar 3, 2011 8:55 PM ET — The opposition demanded the prime minister take responsibility for Conservative Party members facing charges for election-spending violation… 8:55 PM ET
- Afghan detainee documents coming soon: MP Mar 3, 2011 6:53 PM ET — Secret documents about prisoners transferred by Canadian soldiers to Afghan authorities will soon be public, a Liberal MP says. 6:53 PM ET
Business »
- Housing overvalued, BMO warns Mar 3, 2011 5:56 PM ET — A new report warns Canada's housing market is reaching the limits of sustainability and could tumble if there is no moderation. 5:56 PM ET
- George Weston to hike food prices Mar 3, 2011 3:50 PM ET — Toronto-based food processor George Weston Ltd. served notice Thursday that higher consumer prices are on the way. 3:50 PM ET
- Credit card fees spur protest Mar 3, 2011 1:46 PM ET — A small business lobby unveiled a campaign Thursday to get Canadian consumers to use debit cards or cash as a protest against what merchants… 1:46 PM ET
Health »
- Ibuprofen tied to lower Parkinson's risk Mar 3, 2011 4:52 PM ET — Ibuprofen may help cut the risk of Parkinson's disease, a large study testing possible benefits of over-the-counter drugs suggests. 4:52 PM ET
- Mental health top priority for police Mar 3, 2011 3:38 PM ET — Canadian police joined other employers in tackling depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder to save officers' lives. 3:38 PM ET
- Probert had degenerative brain disease: study Mar 3, 2011 3:24 PM ET — Researchers at Boston University announced Thursday they have found a degenerative disease in brain tissue donated by former NHL enforcer Bo… 3:24 PM ET
Arts & Entertainment »
- Lady Gaga, Winnipeg girl to take stage Mar 3, 2011 12:13 PM ET — A 10-year-old singing sensation from Winnipeg is set to take the stage with Lady Gaga in Toronto on Thursday after the schoolgirl's self-mad… 12:13 PM ET
- Shatner, Shore nab Governor General arts awards Mar 3, 2011 2:26 PM ET — Actor William Shatner and composer Howard Shore are among the latest winners of the Governor General's Award for the Performing Arts. 2:26 PM ET
- Striking Detroit musicians garner support Mar 3, 2011 4:32 PM ET — Musicians from four U.S. orchestras plan to wear bracelets during performances this weekend to support the striking members of the Detroit S… 4:32 PM ET
Technology & Science »
- Ont. electric car charging network launched Mar 3, 2011 7:28 PM ET — Eight new electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in southern Ontario as part of a demonstration project backed by the provin… 7:28 PM ET
- Human activity creates 'refuge' for prey: study Mar 3, 2011 3:28 PM ET — A new study from the University of Calgary suggests you might be saving an animal's life when you take a walk in the woods. 3:28 PM ET
- Solar study sheds light on sunspot doldrums Mar 3, 2011 1:41 PM ET — Unusually low sunspot activity in the past solar cycle may be due to changes in the flow of plasma deep below the sun's surface. 1:41 PM ET
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