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McCanns killed on day of disappearance, RCMP believe

McCanns killed on day of disappearance, RCMP believe
: RCMP believe Lyle and Marie McCann were killed on the day they vanished more than a year ago, according to court documents. more »; Related: McCann family to hold memorial service; Related: McCann family marks anniversary of disappearance

Edmonton's 108th Street now Capital Boulevard: The city of Edmonton is investing $17.6 million towards transforming a stretch of its downtown into Capital Boulevard giving the downtown core more public space. more »
Drug lab fire causes $7 million in damages: The fire at a pharmaceutical laboratory in south Edmonton Tuesday caused $7 million in damages, say fire investigators. more »

Police ask public for help in missing woman's case: Leduc RCMP are asking the public for assistance in the case of a missing Fort McMurray woman who disappeared a year ago. more »
Oilers' Khabibulin accepts 30-day sentence in DUI arrest: Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin on Tuesday withdrew an appeal to his extreme drunken-driving conviction, accepting a 30-day jail sentence. more »
Alberta looking at funding Edmonton arena: The province is looking at helping the City of Edmonton pay for a new downtown arena, says Premier Ed Stelmach. more »
MS vein therapy scrutinized in Alberta study: Alberta is spending up to $1 million to track the experience of people with multiple sclerosis, particularly those who have had the controversial procedure introduced by an Italian doctor. more »
Edmonton air passengers to pay $5 more: Edmonton passengers will pay $5 more to fly out of the international airport starting in January. more »
Edmonton firefighters escape house explosion: Two firefighters escaped serious injury Tuesday morning after an explosion at a southside home. more »
Morinville secular schooling delayed by classroom shortage: Parents looking for secular education in Morinville, Alta. are disappointed school space will not be ready for September. more »

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Norway PM forming commission into attacks video audio: Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg says his government will appoint an independent commission to examine last week's massacre that left 76 people dead, as police announce their own inquiry into their response.
Harper, Liberals warn on U.S. debt impasse: Canadian leaders of differing political stripes warned Wednesday of the gravity of the debt-ceiling crisis underway in the United States.
Air Canada jet returns to Sydney after smoke detected: Air Canada says a flight returned to Sydney, Australia, as a precaution after the smell of smoke was detected in the galley.

Canada »

4th war crimes suspect arrested in Toronto area video: A fourth person living in Canada illegally and identified by the federal government as a suspected war criminal has been arrested, two ministers say.
McCanns killed on day of disappearance, RCMP believe: RCMP believe Lyle and Marie McCann were killed on the day they vanished more than a year ago, according to court documents.
NDP caucus backs Turmel as interim leader video: The NDP caucus is backing Jack Layton's choice of MP Nycole Turmel to fill in for him while he battles cancer.

Politics »

War crimes suspects' prosecution uncertain video: There are no guarantees that any of the suspected war criminals recently nabbed with the help of an online "wanted" list will actually face justice in their home countries.
NDP caucus backs Turmel as interim leader video: The NDP caucus is backing Jack Layton's choice of MP Nycole Turmel to fill in for him while he battles cancer.
Harper, Liberals warn on U.S. debt impasse: Canadian leaders of differing political stripes warned Wednesday of the gravity of the debt-ceiling crisis underway in the United States.

Business »

What happens if the U.S. defaults?: How a default would unfold immediately appears relatively straightforward. It's the reaction that no one can predict, because it's never happened before.
Markets sell off on U.S. debt concerns: North American markets sell off sharply amid worries about the effects of a failure on the part of the U.S. to raise its debt limit.
analysis The gold standard: revisited video: Gold bugs think the value of bullion is unshakable. But a chronicle of its rise and fall reveals gold, too, has its faults.

Health »

Cellphones pose no added cancer risk for kids video: Children and teens who use cellphones are not at a statistically significant increased risk of brain cancer compared with their peers who do not use the devices, a new study suggests.
MS vein therapy scrutinized in Alberta study: Alberta is spending up to $1 million to track the experience of people with multiple sclerosis, particularly those who have had the controversial procedure introduced by an Italian doctor.
Judge rejects lawsuit against stem cell research: A lawsuit that had threatened to end government funding of embryonic stem cell research has been dismissed, allowing the U.S. to continue supporting a search for cures to deadly diseases over protests that the work uses destroyed human embryos.

Arts & Entertainment »

Johnny Reid, George Canyon lead CCMA nominations: Dean Brody and Johnny Reid, who have dominated the country charts this year, are challenging veteran singer George Canyon in the race for 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards.
Ottawa under fire for taking down Quebec art: A decision to replace paintings by a major Quebec artist with a portrait of the Queen at a federal government building is coming under fire in the artist's home province.
New rules allow less Cancon on prime-time TV: Canadian content on prime-time network television could be cut as a result of the CRTC's latest licensing decisions.

Technology & Science »

East Coast cod found to be recovering: Evidence that Atlantic cod stocks off Nova Scotia are recovering from their dramatic collapse suggests that major changes to marine ecosystems are reversible.
Jupiter-bound spacecraft readies for launch video: NASA's Juno spacecraft is getting ready to launch toward the biggest planet in the solar system.
Cellphones pose no added cancer risk for kids video: Children and teens who use cellphones are not at a statistically significant increased risk of brain cancer compared with their peers who do not use the devices, a new study suggests.

Community »

Doug Ford's Margaret Atwood diss drives audience comments Jul 27, 2011 17:04 PM ET — When Toronto city Coun. Doug Ford dismissed literary icon Margaret Atwood over city library closures, the backlash was immediate. CBCNews.ca commenters weigh in! 17:04 PM ET
Top 5 at 5: Grandma jailed for jar of oil, NDP leadership pickJul 27, 2011 17:00 PM ET — The most viewed stories on CBCNews.ca today include the story of a U.S. senior jailed for a jar of motor oil mistaken for heroin, as well as the latest news from Norway and the NDP's pick for interim leader. 17:00 PM ET
How has the high dollar affected your life?Jul 27, 2011 14:21 PM ET — The Canadian dollar rose above $1.06 US Tuesday, higher than the loonie has been in nearly four years. Has the high Canadian dollar affected your life? 14:21 PM ET

Sports »

Jays acquire Cards' Rasmus in 8-player swap: The Blue Jays announced the acquisition of St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Colby Rasmus on Wednesday in an eight-player deal including pitchers Brian Tallet, Trever Miller and P.J. Walters, who are also heading to Toronto.
Toronto FC impress in CONCACAF Champions League qualifier: Second-half substitute Joao Plata scored a pair of spectacular goals to lift TFC to a 2-1 win over visiting Real Esteli of Nicaragua Wednesday night in the opener of its CONCACAF Champions League qualifier.
Romero, Rauch combine to 4-hit Orioles: Ricky Romero came within two outs of a complete game to win for the first time in five starts, J.P. Arencibia homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Hockey »

Rangers, Callahan end stalemate with new deal: Ryan Callahan and the New York Rangers settled on a reported three-year deal.
Former Flyers' captain Mike Richards excited to play in LA: Mike Richards, now of the Kings, is looking forward to playing in Los Angeles but is still confused about why he was traded out of Philadelphia
World Under-17 hockey tournament shifts to Windsor: CBC News has learned that Windsor, Ont., will score big as a result of the Winnipeg Jets' hockey club return.