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Throne speech to focus on the troubled economy
The federal Conservatives will unveil their plans today for the fall session of Parliament, and for dealing with the global economic crisis.
U.S. agents bust massive alleged Canadian pot ring
U.S. authorities are on the hunt for a Cornwall, Ont., man they allege is the ringleader of a massive drug-smuggling operation that made $45 million bringing Canadian-grown marijuana into the United States over the past three years.
Cauchon takes pass on Liberal leadership contest
Former cabinet minister Martin Cauchon has joined the long list of potential contenders who've decided to take a pass on the federal Liberal leadership race.
Scotiabank takes $595M hit related to financial turmoil
Scotiabank will take a $595-million hit to the bottom line due to the turmoil in the financial markets including the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, the bank announced Tuesday.
Ont. to look into risks in potential auto bailout deal
Ontario's Economic Development Minister says risk management will be on his mind when he heads to the U.S. this week to learn more about how the U.S. government intends to help the struggling North American auto industry.
Jurors hear Steinke confess to undercover cop
Jeremy Steinke was "in a haze" when he fatally stabbed his girlfriend's mother and found himself face to face with her father, who tried to defend his family with a screwdriver, a Calgary jury heard Tuesday.
B.C. crash survivor in good spirits: brother
The man who survived a horrific weekend plane crash in B.C. is recovering in a Vancouver hospital and is doing well, his brother said Tuesday.
Women ski jumpers' lawsuit may ground men
Women ski jumpers announced Tuesday that the courts have set a hearing date for their civil lawsuit against VANOC, but a successful outcome may cast doubt on whether their male peers will be able to compete in the 2010 Games.
Mexico's Police Liaison for Interpol Arrested in Drug Probe
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 18 -- A senior Mexican police official who worked as the country's liaison with Interpol was arrested Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into information leaks from top law enforcement authorities to the nation's notorious drug cartels.
USA - SENATE - ELECTIONS: Alaska Democrats claim victory in senate fight
On Tuesday, Democrats claimed victory by a narrow margin over Alaska's senator Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in the US Senate. Stevens was earlier found guilty of corruption.
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