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Wednesday March 17, 2010
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Dollar chases parity
The loonie could hit parity with the U.S. greenback at any time. Unlike 2008 when it hit parity for about two weeks, it's expected that our dollar will stay in line with the U.S. currency for longer.
Golden puck on display
TORONTO _ Under the watchful eye of hockey fans, the puck Sidney Crosby shot to win an Olympic gold medal was put on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame Wednesday.
Politicians head online
A potential refresh of Canadian politics is underway as members of Parliament turn to social networking tools like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter to get their message out.
Wednesday's Tube Talk: Inside the "Dragons' Den"
A look at the evening's prime-time television schedule featuring the "Dragons' Den" season finale.
PM gets interactive on YouTube
OTTAWA _ Stephen Harper may be using "new media" to reach out to younger voters but that doesn't mean he's going to grant what seems to be their favourite wish: to legalize pot. In his first YouTube interview Tuesday night, the prime minister nixed the idea of legalizing marijuana.
Golden puck to be displayed
VANCOUVER _ The puck used to score the winning goal for Canada's Olympic men's hockey team is going to have a new home on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Funeral for
TORONTO _ Relatives, friends and fans ofCorey Haim gathered at a Toronto funeral home Tuesday to remember the fallen teen icon. The baby-faced actor died in hospital last week with an enlarged heart, pulmonary congestion and water in his lungs.
New Music Tuesday: The White Stripes
A look at the latest music releases, which include a new CD and DVD from the White Stripes.
Tuesday's Tube Talk: "FlashForward" returns
A look at the evening's prime-time television schedule featuring the return of "FlashForward."
Protesters march against police
MONTREAL _ Police arrested dozens of protesters during Montreal's annual anti-police march on Monday. A mob of hundreds of demonstrators, many wearing masks, chanted four-letter slogans at police as they made their way through the streets.
Rochette pulls out
Just over three weeks after her mother's death, Joannie Rochette has decided to not compete at the world figure skating championships. Canadian Press reporter Lori Ewing says Rochette has had a lot to deal with since returning home.
Exploring museum's vaults
VICTORIA _ The Royal B.C. Museum is throwing open its doors to offer a behind-the-scenes look at what has been hiding in its vaults. The museum has everything from fish to mammals and bugs to fossils in its vast collection.
Drinking green for St. Patrick
TORONTO _ It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without beer and the colour green. Select pubs combine the two, in the form of a few drops of food dye, for drinkers who want to go green from the inside out.
This week's DVD releases
A look at the latest DVD releases, which include "The Princess and the Frog," "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
Alberta's Koe wins first Brier
HALIFAX _ Kevin Koe has come out on top at his Tim Hortons Brier debut. The Alberta skip defeated Glenn Howard of Ontario Sunday night in Halifax in a thrilling, 6-5 extra-end win.
B.C. avalanche was human-triggered
REVELSTOKE, B.C. _ Police and experts will be back on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke Monday trying to decipher the circumstances around a deadly avalanche over the weekend. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says everyone has been accounted for after the human-triggered slide.
A hero's welcome for Montgomery
RUSSELL, Man. _ Thousands choked the streets of Jon Montgomery's hometown for a parade in his honour. The Olympic champion says the outpouring of support left him lost for words.
Parade turns deadly
MONTREAL _ The St. Patrick's Day parade turned sombre after a man died after jumping from a flatbed truck. Montreal Police say there's still many questions to be answered about the accident.
Trapped in snow
REVELSTOKE, B.C. _ Avalanche survivor George Hall says he and his son were buried beneath the snow for about seven minutes before someone pulled them out. Two people died in a massive avalanche that hit as hundreds gathered for a snowmobile event.
PM's popularity takes a hit in poll
A new poll suggests Prime Minister Stephen Harper is paying a price for underestimating opposition to his decision to suspend Parliament. The Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey shows Harper's personal popularity has taken a big hit and his party's lead over the Liberals has been cut almost in half.
Prospects put through paces
TORONTO _ More than 50 top Canadian university football players were put through their paces at this weekend's CFL evaluation camp. Coaches from the league's eight teams are preparing for the Canadian college draft on May 2nd.
Avalanche witnesses speak
REVELSTOKE, B.C. _ People who witnessed a massive avalanche that came down on a group of snowmobilers say they rushed to help as soon as the snow came down.
Avalanche tragedy unfolds
REVELSTOKE, B.C. _ Two people are dead and many are still unaccounted for after a massive avalanche came down on a group of snowmobilers in the Monashee Mountains. The RCMP say 30 people were injured, some critically.
Alberta advances to Brier final
HALIFAX _ Alberta skip Kevin Koe defeated an upstart team from Northern Ontario 10-3 to advance to the final against Ontario's Glenn Howard Sunday.
Dollar edges towards parity
TORONTO _ The latest inflation data could move the Canadian dollar even closer to parity with the U.S. dollar this week after a strong employment report Friday sent the loonie surging.
Dollar edges towards parity
TORONTO _ The latest inflation data could move the Canadian dollar even closer to parity with the U.S. dollar this week after a strong employment report Friday sent the loonie surging.
Memorial for slain journalist
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan _ The military has unveiled a plaque for Michelle Lang, the first Canadian reporter killed in Afghanistan. The Calgary Herald reporter died alongside four Canadian soldiers in late December when their armoured vehicle struck a roadside bomb.
Thousands attend slain officer's funeral
WINGHAM, Ont. _ It was a sea of red and blue uniforms Friday as thousands of police officers attended the funeral for slain Ontario Provincial Police Constable Vu Pham. He was remembered as a dedicated father of three sons and a modern-day hero.
Tabloid talk
Celebrity commentator Catharine Benzie muses about which celebrity magazine offers the juiciest read. Will it be Shiloh Jolie-Pitt or Jake and Vienna of Bachelor fame?
Red & White House
WASHINGTON _ The Team Canada Olympic jersey is in the spotlight again. White House press secretary Robert Gibbs wore Team Canada's colours during his daily briefing Friday after losing a bet to Dimitri Soudas, spokesman for Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
