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  • Tour takes riders to top of state Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:07PMTHE Victorian Government has jumped on board a seven-day mountain bike tour of the North East alps saying it will provide a major lift for tourism in the region. Yesterday Regional and Rural Developm...
  • CA-BUSINESS Summary Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:06PMTORONTO (Reuters) - Two Canadian banks announced new preferred share offerings on Monday as they looked to boost their capital positions. Toronto-Dominion Bank
  • Man denies sex assault on girl in 1979 Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:06PMAn American fugitive accused in the sexual assault of a child in Vernon, B.C., nearly 30 years ago has pleaded not guilty.
  • Sabres Hecht demoted to fourth line Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:06PMTORONTO - Jochen Hecht, the Sabres’ top two-way player much of the last five seasons, will likely be relegated to dreaded fourth-line status tonight, possibly centering tough guy Andrew Peters or the enigmatic Maxim Afinogenov, both street-clothes staples recently.
  • Canada’s Dollar Climbs as Commodities Including Crude Oil Gain Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:06PMJan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Canada’s currency touched the highest level in more than a week, reversing an earlier loss, after commodities including crude oil advanced.
  • Sabres pound Leafs Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:05PMTORONTO - A little more than 11 minutes into the second period Thursday, Jason Pominville, one of many Sabres forwards playing smaller than past exploits say they should, zoomed into the corner in the Maple Leafs’ zone, hoping to steal the pick from the mammoth Nik Antropov.
  • Canada Post to honour first black woman elected in Canada Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:42AMRosemary Brown, the first black woman elected to public office in Canada when she won a seat in the British Columbia legislature for the New Democratic Party in 1972, will be honoured with a postage stamp on Feb 2.
  • Birds of a feather Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:39AMIt was only a handful of bird enthusiasts who met at the Montour Preserve on December 14 for the 109th Christmas Bird Count(CBC), but the numbers didn’t deter the eager group to setting out to observe as many birds as they could from dawn to dusk.
  • Deal in the works? Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:38AMCould some members of the Maple Leafs be fitted for a new jacket of the blue variety?
  • The Irish Economys Rise Was Steep, and the Fall Was Fast Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 7:38AMThe Irish developer Sean Dunne, who became a symbol of the countrys boom, faces a foundering economy.
  • Jamaica more than just beaches Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:47AM The turquoise water is warm and the running is cool in Jamaica, where tourists with a need for speed can get a taste of how the Jamaican bobsled team got its improbable start.
  • Area maple syrup producers enjoy unusually good season Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:42AMBRATTLEBORO -- These are sweet times for sugarmakers in southern Vermont. An almost perfect syrup-making season in the spring produced a bumper crop for maple syrup farmers in some parts of the state while a worldwide shortage of maple syrup has driven up the wholesale price by almost 50 percent.
  • UK needs to buy guns to save Barrow skills Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:41AMBARROW needs the government to buy a new generation of heavy naval guns to ensure the town keeps its armaments expertise for the future, a BAE boss has claimed.
  • Tax-Free Savings Accounts debut this week despite worries about slower spending Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:35AMCanadians will get to open a new type of tax-free savings account this week -- providing them with another investment choice during a time of financial uncertainty.
  • Area maple syrup producers enjoy unusually good season Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:34AMSaturday, January 3 BRATTLEBORO -- These are sweet times for sugarmakers in southern Vermont.
  • Funeral for Sudbury soldier set for Monday Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:33AMThe funeral for a Sudbury soldier killed in Afghanistan two days after Christmas will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Jean de Brebeuf [...]
  • Series of questionable deaths in Afghanistan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:30AMThe decision Friday to charge an officer for the alleged killing of an unarmed man in Helmand province is the first such case for the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan but one of several ongoing legal actions in the past year involving controversial deaths and coalition troops.
  • Soldier charged with murder attended school in Moose Jaw: Capt. Robert Semrau, serving in Afghanistan, is accused of ... Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 7:30AM KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (The Canadian Press) — A Canadian soldier who reportedly attended high school in Moose Jaw has been charged by The Canadian Forces with second-degree murder in the death of a suspected Taliban insurgent, officials said Friday.
  • Slovakia stuns U.S. in world junior semis Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:25PM Jaroslav Janus may not be as popular in Erie, Pennsylvania, today as he was when he left a couple of weeks ago. The star netminder of the Ontario Hockey League Erie Otters almost single-handedly eliminated a heavily-favoured Team USA from medal contention with a 5-3 win in the shocker of the World Junior Hockey Championship Friday afternoon at Scotiabank Place.
  • Canada denies American request in prosecuting Ontario protestors Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:19PMCanadian justice officials have refused a request to help American prosecutors build their case against two aboriginal men facing criminal charges in the United States stemming from an incident on Canadian soil
  • Funeral for Sudbury soldier killed in Afghanistan set for Monday Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:18PMThe funeral for a Sudbury soldier killed in Afghanistan two days after Christmas will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Jean de Brebeuf [...]
  • Flaherty hints at tax cuts in upcoming budget Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:18PMTax cuts could be included in the upcoming federal budget as one way of stimulating the economy in the face of a global financial crisis, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Friday.
  • Pre-Paid Announces 2008 4th Quarter & Year-End Results Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:17PM Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. , reported new memberships produced and new sales associates enrolled for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2008. During the 4th quarter of 2008, new sales associates enrolled decreased 9.7% to 32,533 from the 36,029 enrolled in the 4th quarter of 2007 and new memberships produced decreased 11.6% to 132,641 during the 2008 quarter compared to ...
  • Diversified Announces 2008 Year End Results Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 5:16PM Diversified Industries Ltd. (TSX-V: DVS) is pleased to announce it has exceeded $20 million in revenue for the year ending Aug 31st, 2008 compared to $243,000 in the previous year. This significant increase in revenue, totaling $20.6 million, is a result of the consolidation of revenues from both Diversified Industries Ltd. and CFR Chemicals Inc.
  • Canadian soldier charged with murder Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:45AMA Canadian soldier who was on hand for a bloody battle against the Taliban in October has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of a presumed enemy fighter, military officials announced today.
  • Pharmacist out on bail Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:45AMA London pharmacist charged with illegally selling pain medication was released on bail today. Gregory Melville, 44, was released on $5,000 no-deposit bail with his wife acting as surety.
  • Illinois man rides rails - slowly Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 11:44AMSANDWICH, Ill. (AP) - Sandwich resident Bob Knight has been intrigued by all things railroad for as long as he can remember. “What draws me to attractions is the operation and the sheer size of trains,” Knight said. “And the lure of the rails has a kind of nostalgic sort of effect.”
  • SCHMITT: Points finally come for Roy Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:06PMRoy understands this is how it goes being one of the guys a franchise targeted as a cornerstone. When the Sabres play poorly — and they were downright dreadful against the Caps on Tuesday — it’s up to him and a select few others to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
  • SABRES NOTEBOOK: Miller still perfect on penalty shots Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 10:06PMRyan Miller might have struggled in shootouts last year, but stopping penalty shots in regulation has never been a problem for the Sabres netminder.
  • 2 Canadian tourists shot in Mexican bar Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 9:57PMThu, Jan 1, 2009 (7:39 p.m.) Two Canadian tourists have been hospitalized with gunshot wounds after assailants opened fire at a nightclub in the resort town of Cabo San Lucas.
  • Economic slump leads to drop in air travel but expect deals on all-inclusives Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:31PMMONTREAL - Fuel surcharges, extra baggage fees, time-consuming security checks and fewer flight choices made the skies an unwelcoming place in
  • Leafs to start Cujo tonight Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:27PMCurtis Joseph may be the oldest goalie in the NHL at 41-years or age, but he was bouncing around like a rookie today at the Leafs morning skate.
  • Widespread off-label drug prescription raises safety concerns Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:26PM When she looks back, Susan Dudley says that never in her life had she imagined one day wanting to harm herself.
  • Hershey Bears Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:56AMBEAR FACTS Goalie Simeon Varlamov, making his first start for the Hershey Bears since Dec. 21, made 30 saves in a 2-0 shutout of the host Springfield Falcons Wednesday at MassMutual Center. The rookie improved to 12-3-0 and has two shutouts.
  • Russia cuts off the gas supply to Ukraine Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:56AMUkrainians woke up with New Year hangovers to the news that Russia had cut their gas supplies over unpaid bills.
  • Immigration requests will rise Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:55AMCanada is still a top country of choice for immigrants and may become even more popular as the economic downturn batters most of the world, key immigration lawyers say.
  • Economy in 2008: A stunning reversal of fortunes Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:55AMAt this time in 2007, Canadians had every reason to feel economically smug.
  • Tourist arrivals up by 4 pc in 2008 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:55AMYear 2008 saw 4 percent growth in tourist arrivals by air compared to the previous year.
  • World juniors: Canada rallies to beat U.S. Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:54AMOTTAWA - John Tavares scored three goals and Canada overcame an early three-goal deficit to beat the United States 7-4 on Wednesday night to earn a bye into the semifinals in the world junior hockey championship.
  • FII registration up by record 376 Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:49AMRegistration of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) surged by a record 376 in 2008. The jump in FII registration is attributed to the market regulator simplifying registration norms in October 2007.
  • Sleepless Canadians boozing themselves to sleep: Study Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 6:49AM Sleepless Canadians are self-medicating with alcohol on a big scale to get to sleep, a new study on the economic burden of insomnia suggests.
  • Judge denies bail reduction to man held in arson, death Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:21AMA Ramona gas station owner charged with murder and arson is too likely to flee the country to be released from jail, a judge ruled yesterday. James Anthony Kurtenbach is in jail awaiting court hearings in connection with what prosecutors are calling a dangerous insurance scam.
  • Take two: TV launches second season Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:19AM Find out when new hits and old favourites will return to TV.
  • ISM Digest 30th December 2008 Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 4:18AM--------------- 1) BNC: "Stop the massacre in Gaza – Boycott Israel now!" Press release from the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC) Occupied Ramallah, Palestine - 27 December 2008: Today, the Israeli occupation army committed a new massacre in Gaza, causing the death and injury of hundreds of Palestinian civilians, including a yet unknown number of school ...
  • Somebeachsomewhere captures Patch Award Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:11PMCanadian-owned colt named the Dan Patch award winner as the top three-year-old colt pacer of the year
  • State Looking for High-Tech Workers Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:10PMNorth Dakota officials and businesses are trying to lure more high tech workers. Job Service North Dakota figures show that as of December First, the state had an estimated 165 applicants for 261 jobs in computer and math areas.
  • A marriage fit for a King Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:09PMTake it from Ethan and Lilian King: For a long marriage, it’s all about love for each other and family unity. On Boxing Day, the couple celebrated their platinum anniversary at The Village of Erin Meadows, a seniors home in Mississauga.
  • Somebeachsomewhere captures Patch Award as top three-year-old colt pacer (The Canadian Press) Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:09PMAnother post-season honour for Somebeachsomewhere.
  • Suspected operative for al-Qaida held at center in El Paso (11:54 a.m.) Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:09PMSuspected operative for al-Qaida held at center in El Paso (11:54 a.m.)
  • Kiewit Acquires TIC-The Industrial Company Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 1:09PM OMAHA, Neb.----Kiewit Corporation today completed the acquisition of TIC Holdings, Inc. , based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. TIC is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kiewit.