CBC World News, Jan 04, 2012

BC man's killing in Mexico robbery probed by authorities CBC.ca Late Tuesday, Jean-François Lacelle of Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs told CBC News that consular officials are working on the case, and "stand ready to provide consular assistance to [Wood's] family during this difficult time. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Canada Post safety concerns called 'pretext' for cuts CBC.ca The mayor of St. John's is accusing Canada Post of wanting to eliminate door-to-door delivery by "using the pretext" of temporary safety concerns. "This is not about sidewalks, and it's not about snowclearing," O'Keefe toldCBC News. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Curing cancer: a reality check CBC.ca These are choices thousands of Canadians face each year, with an estimated 177800 new cases of cancer expected to be diagnosed annually. This week CBC News reports on the search for cures for aging, Type 1 diabetes, the common cold, obesity and cancer ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Foreign students boost Ottawa economy CBC.ca Jane Alexander, principal of Brookfield High School in Ottawa, says about 1 in every 10 of her students is an international student. (CBC) "It's a challenging time of life to be in high school and certainly I expect that being away from your home ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

iPad passport scan gets man across US border CBC.ca "I'm a huge believer in technology," he said. In a statement sent to CBC, the US Customs and Border Protection said it does allow several pieces of identification at theCanadian border. The list does not include a passport scan. See all stories on this topic »

Salvation Army workers to strike Friday CBC.ca (CBC) The letter from Public Service Alliance of Canada Local 73100 to all its workers at the downtown homeless shelter said the union has not received acknowledgement or response to a letter sent to the centre's executive director Perry Rowe Dec. 29. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Gatineau mosque attack called hate crime CBC.ca (CBC) Group says hate crimes under-reported The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) called the attack a hate crime, even though the Islamic centre disputes that claim. Ihsaan Gardee said the mosque is reluctant to admit the act ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Hospital association head defends CEO salaries CBC.ca Tom Closson made the comments Wednesday in an interview on CBC Radio's Metro Morning, hosted by Matt Galloway. “This province has a $16-billion deficit,” said Closson. “We need the best leaders we can get.” This week the OHA advised hospitals to make... See all stories on this topic »

Windsor's 2011 weather was wet and wild, hot and dry CBC.ca It was so hot, CBC Windsor's Allison Johnson was able to cook dinner on the dashboard of her car. The rain washed away what was left of the summer heat. In November, Windsor smashed rainfall records - getting 75 per cent more rain than usual. ... See all stories on this topic »

Port of Montreal fights drug-smuggling reputation CBC.ca Montreal has long been a hub for the drug trade because of its proximity to the US, crime expert André Cédilot told CBC News. Organized crime Criminal organizations like the Mafia and the Hell's Angels have used contacts within the port to smuggle the ... See all stories on this topic »

Top 10 apps for health, fitness and nutrition CBC.ca Sodium 101 This Canadian site has an app for the iPhone and iPad that tells you how much sodium is in foods and tracks your consumption. CBCmedical columnist Dr. Peter Lin says it's valuable for people with high blood pressure. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

World juniors our shot at being No. 1 TheChronicleHerald.ca This ho-hum attitude certainly changes when it comes to the world junior tournament. For example, the lead story on a CBC-TV news broadcast Tuesday morning was a preview of the semifinal game between Canada and Russia. Plenty else was happening in the ... See all stories on this topic »

Ballet can't afford tour to Yellowknife CBC.ca (CBC) “I would love to go see a ballet. I've never even seen one on TV,” said Dwyer. Lina Ball, who owns the studio where Brooke takes classes, said being able to see a ballet live on stage would have had a huge impact on her students. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

RIM mulling new chair CBC.ca RIM declined to comment to CBC News regarding the Post's report. However, the company did confirm the governance review is proceeding on schedule. "As previously disclosed, RIM's board has established a committee of independent directors with the ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Hobbema reserve votes today on evicting troublemakers CBC.ca (CBC) A poll at the Samson Bingo Hall in Hobbema is open from 9 am until 8 pm Wednesday. A poll is also being held at the nearby Pigeon Lake Community Centre. The proposed bylaw would allow the band to evict anyone who "would present a danger to the ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Broken toothbrush sparks BC lawsuit CBC.ca Her brother, Abe Alnoor, told CBC News outside BC Supreme Court in Vancouver Tuesday that he came to his sister's aid when he heard her fall. "When I opened the door, she had passed out and she was against the wall," he said. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Arctic air blast chills Ontario, Quebec CBC.ca In Edmonton, the temperature was hovering around 4 C. In Vancouver, it was 8 C and there was a rainfall warning in effect, Environment Canada said. Western provinces to see above seasonal conditions CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe said that "most ... See all stories on this topic »

More cabs not the answer: taxi service owner CBC.ca (Jeff Walters/CBC) Thunder Bay will consider changing taxi bylaws and service this summer after hiring a consultant and getting public input. It's welcome news to passengers who were frustrated by the wait for cabs, and the fares they paid over the ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

'Giant loophole' in gridlock plan, traffic expert says CBC.ca (Andrew Lupton/CBC) Munro said that proposal would essentially give delivery vehicles licence to park anywhere they wish, except during the rush hour — a problem that he feels is already out of hand. 'Targeting the wrong people' "Frankly, ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Pharmacists seek generic drug prices deal CBC.ca (CBC) New Brunswick pharmacists are urging the provincial government to negotiate a comprehensive generic drug pricing policy. The New Brunswick Pharmacists' Association is concerned that Health Minister Madeleine Dubé will impose a price cap,... See all stories on this topic »

Firefighter hurt while battling College-Ossington blaze CBC.ca "The firefighter fell through a floor while battling this blaze," reported CBC'sTrevor Dunn from the scene. "He was taken to Toronto Western Hospital, but the good news is he only suffered minor injuries." "The fire broke out just after 7 am it was ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

From the archives: Josef Skvorecky on Sunday Magazine CBC.ca In 1992, he received the Order of Canada for his writing and advocacy of freedom of speech and democracy. On January 22, 1978, Skvorecky spoke with Bob Oxley on CBC's Sunday Magazine about the political repression of artists in Czechoslovakia and his ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Ottawa may help fund new Lakeshore arena CBC.ca (CBC News)Watson has continued investigating, and discovered there is a program Lakeshore may be able to tap into: the Build Canada program. Bain says the town will make an application for funding soon. He is optimistic the town will meet the criteria. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Do reports of killings in foreign countries make you less likely to travel to... CBC.ca Melaque is located between Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco, just north of Manzanillo, and is a favourite destination of so-called snowbirds fromCanada. Police told CBC News that robberies and associated murders in the area - a favourite destination of ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Midseason TV: Time to hit the restart button Montreal Gazette Arctic Air: Adam Beach plays a rengade pilot in this series about those who make their living flying in Canada's Far North. (9 pm Jan. 10, CBC). Mr. D: Comedian Gerry Dee stars as a teacher in over his head. (8 pm Jan. 9, CBC) Work It: A pair of ... See all stories on this topic »

Equip officers with video cameras, union head says CBC.ca Many officers who spoke with CBC said they were concerned people would be less likely to talk to them if they knew they were being recorded. Carleton University criminology professor Michael Kempa said the proposal might actually lead to more ... See all stories on this topic »

BC town rallies around woman who lost family in fire CBC.ca (Brady Strachan/CBC) "She's going through an unimaginable tragedy, she's lost everything," LaRoy said. "She went to work and basically the uniform on her back is all that she owns now. She's in a fairly dark place, as anybody can imagine. ... See all stories on this topic »

Purchase offers made on stranded Russian ship CBC.ca Last November, a federal court appointed a sheriff, Gibson Canada Global Incorporated of Montreal, to sell the Lyubov Orlova. On Tuesday, CBCNews learned that Gibson Canada will present offers to buy the vessel to a federal court in Montreal on Jan. ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

They said WHAT? What is to be done about Sun Media? rabble.ca (blog) Meanwhile, coverage by legitimate news sources suggests the company's financial situation is now quite precarious -- which might account for the particular virulence of its recent commentary about the CBC. A Canadian Press news story in late November ... See all stories on this topic »

Recalled defibrillator linked to rush to market CBC.ca Medtronic Canada declined several requests for an interview. In a written statement to CBC News, it denied the allegations and said they have not been proven in court, adding it will defend itself vigorously. Call for clinical trial Lawyers want to ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Assurances regarding Canada's asbestos cannot be trusted Vancouver Sun But the fact is that workers in India, filmed by CBC's The National, handling asbestos with their bare hands, were not handling asbestos from China, but asbestos from Quebec. The clothes and skin of the workers were covered with asbestos fibres, ... See all stories on this topic »

Bomb Girls a glimpse into past Edmonton Journal By Chris Lackner, Postmedia News January 4, 2012 The six-part series Bomb Girls offers a fictionalized account of an often overlooked part of Canadian history: when women took over the work in our munitions factories during the Second World War. ... See all stories on this topic »

Coke's snowscreen greenwash Straight Goods Twenty years an editor and producer at the CBC, he has also worked with Reuters in London and Canadian Press in Toronto, and was one of the editors of THIS magazine. As an award-winning investigative journalist, he was a founder of the Canadian ... See all stories on this topic »

Ron James promises to have them rolling Canada.com With five television comedy specials under his belt and the Ron James Show into its third successful season on CBC TV on Fridays at 8 pm, Canada's busiest and best-selling comedian is again taking to the road. His newest presentation is called simply, ... See all stories on this topic »

Experiencing The Winter Classic Up Close Bluelinestation.com And whether you watched in the United States on NBC, in Canada onCBC, or anywhere else in the world, the sheer drama of the closing minute surely was presented in incredible fashion into your respective living room, local bar or wherever else you were ... See all stories on this topic » Bluelinestation.com

Canada's comeback falls short in world junior semis - Breaking News By CBC | Edmonton News Canada's comeback falls short in world junior semis. January 4, 2012. Posted by CBC | Edmonton News, in Edmonton · Leave a Comment · Share. A year after Canada suffered a third-period collapse against Russia in the gold-medal final, the Canadian juniors scored four times in the final period, but lost 6-5 to the Russians in the semifinal at theworld junior at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. Read More.... Tags: ... Breaking News | Canadian News...

Santa Claus spotted in Canada, U.S. - World - CBC News There were plenty of sightings of Santa Claus in the skies above Canada and the United States overnight, with his reindeer-powered sleigh loaded with gifts for ... www.cbc.ca/news/world/.../christmas-norad-santa-track.html

Canada edges U.S., stays perfect at world juniors | Hockey ... - CBC.ca In a game that meant nothing in terms of the standings at the world junior tournament,Canada skated by the United States 3-2 at Rexall Place on New Year's ... www.cbc.ca/.../canada-edges-us-stays-perfect-at-world-juniors...

Global 'happiness index' ranks Canada 23rd ... ranks Canada as the 23rd happiest nation in the world, out of 58 countries. ... story content; Skip to related news content; Skip to CBC accessibility page ... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/.../happiness-index-canada.html?...

Canadians abroad ask consulates for Oprah tickets, chopper rescue Canadian consular officials can replace a lost passport, contact your relatives when you... CBC News Canada ... Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada ... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/.../canada-consular-services.html

Wrong time to raise EI premiums, Rae says CBC News Canada ... By Laura Payton, CBC News ... but lost 6-5 to the Russians in the semifinal at the world junior at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. ... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/.../pol-bob-rae-year-end.html

Canada's comeback falls short in world junior semis - CBC.ca Skip to main content; Skip to Canada's comeback falls short in world junior semis; Skip to supplementary story content; Skip to related news content; Skip to CBC ... www.cbc.ca/.../sp-wharnsby-world-juniors-canada-russia.html

How Canada influenced the world in 2011 - News - MSN CA 2011 seemed like a year of relentless newsmaking, and as it turns out, Canadiansplayed a large part in it. Here's a look at how this country influenc. news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid...

Chinese bus driver infected with bird flu dies - World - CBC News CBC News Navigation. Home · World · Canada · Politics · Business · Health · Arts & Entertainment · Technology & Science · Community · Weather · Video · World ... https://thatsystem.appspot.com/.../china-bird-flu-death.html

Yahoo! 404 - Page Not Found Grenada police officers charged in Canadian death - ST. ... CBC world news;Canadian Press world news; MSN news video; Regional news; British Columbia ... in.news.yahoo.com/.../grenada-officers-charged-27750523.ht...

  

info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com