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Calgary's Jewish community in shock as more hate graffiti found Special

Even as Calgary's Jewish community expressed shock and horror at anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi graffiti painted on multiple community institutions, a second disturbing case has come to light. The targets this time are schools.
Nov 21, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime

Murder in Paradise: Musician Tempest Gale was killed cops say Special

900 residents live a tranquil life on Hornby Island. But they are in shock over the death of Tempest Gale, found in 20 feet of water on Wednesday. RCMP say she was murdered. It is the first time anyone has been killed by another on this Island paradise.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime

Canada: No more H1N1 deaths than from seasonal flu

While headlines decry the rising H1N1 death toll, news is emerging that there have been no more deaths from this pandemic than from seasonal flu.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Lynne Melcombe in Health - 7 comments

Child advocate: 'Canada has let her children down' Special

In 1989 the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by 193 nations. Those that signed the document were showing the world that they cared about children. In Canada there are several issues that have still yet to be addressed, critics say.
Nov 20, 2009 by  KJ Mullins in World - 3 comments

Canadian holiday spending predicted to slow this year Special 

The holiday shopping spree may be a thing of the past, as retailers realize the recent recession could weaken spending in December. Stores are being pressured to offer sales earlier, too.
Nov 20, 2009 by  David Silverberg in Business

Norwegian scientists discover more virulent H1N1 mutation

Norwegian scientists working with H1N1 swine flu samples have discovered a mutated form of the virus and have expressed concerns over the highly virulent nature of the newly discovered strain.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Michael Krebs in Health - 1 comment

World's top military leaders to meet in Nova Scotia

Canada will play host to the world's most powerful military figures this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss global security, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Kevin Jess in World - 1 comment

Vancouver man attempted to fly to Ontario with loaded gun in bag

Police are still trying to find out why a 34-year-old man flying from Vancouver International Airport to Ontario had a loaded gun in his carry on bag. The weapon was detected by X-ray machines. The man is known to police.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime - 4 comments

Swine Flu surge: 18 more deaths in Ontario, 22 in Alberta

A sudden surge in deaths has taken Canada's death toll from Swine Flu to 250. Just two days ago, the total stood at 198. Ontario is reporting 18 more deaths, Alberta 22, and B.C. three more. The additional 52 deaths were reported Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Health - 1 comment

Regina police arrest man wanted in B.C. for violent sex attacks

A man wanted for violent sexual assaults on two women in B.C. has been captured in Regina. Shaun Richard Funk was wanted for separate sex attacks in Squamish and Ladysmith. Both attacks had resulted in public warnings by police.
Nov 20, 2009 by  Salim Jiwa in Crime
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