May 12 2009

British Columbians go to the polls today as Campbell vies for a … – The Canadian Press


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British Columbians go to the polls today as Campbell vies for a
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VANCOUVER, BC – Premier Gordon Campbell started off the May 12 election campaign telling British Columbians they were facing the most important decision of a generation.
Veteran Tory MP blasts Liberals and backs James, independent Globe and Mail
Polls show Campbell leads in BC National Post
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May 12 2009

Caregivers 'scared' but vow to testify – Toronto Star


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Caregivers 'scared' but vow to testify
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Caregivers Richelyn Tongson, left, and Magdalene Gordo will testify May 12, 2009 by video link at a parliamentary hearing looking into allegations of mistreatment by MP Ruby Dhalla and her family.
Embattled Liberal MP, caregivers to appear at federal hearing Globe and Mail
Deeper issues lurk beneath MP's caregiver problems Vancouver Sun
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May 12 2009

Doctor says 49 killed in Sri Lanka hospital attack – The Associated Press


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Doctor says 49 killed in Sri Lanka hospital attack
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – A mortar shell struck the only functioning medical facility in Sri Lanka's northern war zone Tuesday morning, killing 49 patients and bystanders and wounding more than 50 others, a government health official said.
Shelters are stretched to the 'breaking point' Toronto Star
Tamil protests open political minefield for Ottawa Globe and Mail
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May 12 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
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By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Political conspiracy fuelling nanny scandal, Dhalla says Globe and Mail
We use nannies but fail to give them rights Toronto Star
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May 12 2009

James makes appeal to BC's environmentalists – Globe and Mail


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James makes appeal to BC's environmentalists
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VICTORIA – Never mind the carbon tax, BC's wild rivers are at stake in this election, New Democratic Party Leader Carole James said Monday in her final pitch to reclaim the environmental vote.
Swing ridings hold key to BC election race CBC.ca
Analysis: Economy, forestry dominated BC campaign National Post
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May 12 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
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By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Domestic abuse Ottawa Citizen
Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal. Canada.com
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May 12 2009

Civilian Death Toll in Sri Lanka 'Unacceptably High,' US Says – Bloomberg

Civilian Death Toll in Sri Lanka 'Unacceptably High,' US Says
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By Ed Johnson May 12 (Bloomberg) — The civilian death toll in Sri Lanka is “unacceptably high,” the US said, joining the United Nations and Britain in demanding an end to the conflict after hundreds of mostly ethnic Tamils were killed at the weekend.
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May 11 2009

O'Brien defence begins cross examination of Kilrea – Ottawa Citizen


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O'Brien defence begins cross examination of Kilrea
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By Glen McGregor, The Ottawa CitizenMay 11, 2009 5:44 PM OTTAWA – A lawyer acting for Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien spent most of Monday cross-examining former mayoralty candidate Terry Kilrea over his history of repeated attempts to win public office
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Ottawa mayor offered opponent money, federal job, court hears CBC.ca
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May 11 2009

Dhalla abuse charges 'false' – Edmonton Sun


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Dhalla abuse charges 'false'
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By IAN ROBERTSON, SUN MEDIA BRAMPTON — Beleagured Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla surfaced yesterday after three days of silence and denied accusations she mistreated foreign caregivers at her family's Mississauga home.
Dhalla a victim of campaign: lawyer National Post
Domestic abuse Ottawa Citizen
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May 11 2009

Senior Mountie apologizes for Dziekanski death – The Canadian Press


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Senior Mountie apologizes for Dziekanski death
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OTTAWA – A senior RCMP officer has apologized for the death of a Polish immigrant who was zapped with a Mountie stun gun. Deputy Commissioner Bill Sweeney's statement Monday is perhaps the clearest sign of public regret from the force over the death of
RCMP deputy commissioner apologizes for Dziekanski's death Vancouver Sun
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