Toronto, Canada - The government of Ontario has introduced a new green tax that will cover the $53 million of the Liberal government's new conservation and green energy program. It is expected that hydroelectric bills will increase $4 per year.

Toronto, Canada - He is accused of stealing from a dying woman in hospital, a crime so disgusting that even other criminals were calling in to tip lines. He taunted the police with "you can't catch me." He was wrong.

There is a race on in Ontario to stake out a claim to Ontario's shale gas reserves, with at least three companies purchasing land or buying gas rights.

Opened in 1962, the twin-domed Woodstock Service Centre on 401 is slated for demolition. Saturday its rich but short history was recalled and celebrated.

Guelph, Canada - The first day of spring - and the first day of College Royal, the University of Guelph's open house. This is the event of the year, attracting thousands of people of all ages.

Tucson, United States - Despite the growing popularity of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) drugs such as Premarin and Prempro, opposition to them, specifically the manner in which they are harvested from pregnant mares, is also growing.

Amid news of stranded travellers, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has declared a state of emergency after spring temperatures caused the premature thaw of Manitoba's northern ice roads.

Guelph, Canada - A tattoo parlor in Canada is suspected of performing genital surgery, specifically labia reduction. In Ontario, Canada, it is illegal for a person who is not a 'regulated health professional' to perform labia reduction.

Gail Shea, Minister of Canada's Fisheries and Oceans provoked debate across Canada Friday after she backed Japan's stance on continuing to fish the endangered bluefin tuna.

Ottawa, Canada - Health Canada has changed its regulations to allow soft drink companies to use caffeine in small concentrations as a food additive in non-cola drinks.