Apr 17 2009

Quebec crackdown on Hells Angels sends message to bikers across Canada – Edmonton Sun


CBC.ca

Quebec crackdown on Hells Angels sends message to bikers across Canada
Edmonton Sun
By ANDREW HANON, Sun Media The decimation of Quebec's once-feared Hells Angels will send ripples of fear through Alberta's chapters, says an expert in outlaw biker gangs.
Massive police raids target Quebec, NB Hells Angels CBC.ca
Bloc wants to see the Hells Angels outlawed National Post
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Apr 17 2009

Dozens feared dead in Afghan quake – Reuters


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Dozens feared dead in Afghan quake
Reuters
MIR GADKHEL, Afghanistan, April 17 (Reuters) – Dozens of people were feared dead and scores of houses destroyed by an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan early on Friday, villagers and a Reuters eyewitness said.
Afghan earthquakes kill at least 19, destroy homes The Associated Press
Dozens feared killed in Afghanistan quake Reuters UK
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Apr 16 2009

Thai 'yellow shirt' leader shot – BBC News


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Thai 'yellow shirt' leader shot
BBC News
The leader of a Thai protest movement which brought down then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra last year has been shot and injured in Bangkok.
Video: Thai PM Thanksin: "We need democracy for all" France 24
Two Thailands: The rich-poor gap widens Globe and Mail
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Apr 16 2009

Mexico drug clash kills 16 ahead of Obama trip – Reuters


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Mexico drug clash kills 16 ahead of Obama trip
Reuters
MEXICO CITY, April 16 (Reuters) – Sixteen people died in a shootout in Mexico between soldiers and suspected drug traffickers ahead of a visit by US President Barack Obama to discuss the drug war, the defense ministry said on Thursday.
Video: Obama meets with Calderon in Mexico UPI
Obama backs Mexico's drugs war BBC News
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Apr 16 2009

How to Ditch Your Cable Provider Without Giving Up on TV

Instead of staring down at that cable bill each month, there are several alternatives to help in these tough times.

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Apr 16 2009

Letter to Mulroney not completely truthful, Schreiber says – CBC.ca


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Letter to Mulroney not completely truthful, Schreiber says
CBC.ca
Karlheinz Schreiber admitted a letter he wrote to Brian Mulroney contained some mistruths because he needed his help with Stephen Harper initiate a public inquiry into a "vendetta" against himself and the former prime minister.
Schreiber wrote Mulroney 'letter of comfort' in 2006 CTV.ca
Schreiber tried to "activate" Mulroney a decade after paying The Canadian Press
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Apr 16 2009

Victoria's disappearance on 'Most Wanted' website – CTV.ca


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Victoria's disappearance on 'Most Wanted' website
CTV.ca
The case of a missing Woodstock, Ont. girl has caught the attention of "America's Most Wanted," a well-known US television program dedicated to tracking down missing children and dangerous fugitives.
America's Most Wanted takes up case of missing Ont. girl CBC.ca
Gossip galls Tori's mother Toronto Star
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Apr 16 2009

CAW, Chrysler must reach a deal on costs: Clement – CBC.ca


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CAW, Chrysler must reach a deal on costs: Clement
CBC.ca
Industry Minister Tony Clement issued a blunt message Thursday to Chrysler and the Canadian Auto Workers as time winds down to an April 30 deadline to reach a new labour deal.
Industry Minister Tony Clement announces 5-million auto sector … The Canadian Press
Not 'too big to fail,' says Clement Vancouver Sun
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Apr 16 2009

Southern Manitobans growing weary of flood – CTV.ca


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Southern Manitobans growing weary of flood
CTV.ca
Residents in southern Manitoba are growing weary of being surrounded by water — and officials say the flood waters still have further to rise.
Manitoba flood to be 2nd worst in 100 years: forecasters CBC.ca
Flood waters force more evacuations Canada.com
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Apr 16 2009

Florida To Build Solar-Powered City

Mike writes “The sunny state of Florida just announced that they will begin construction this year on the world’s first solar-powered city. A collaboration between Florida Power & Light and development firm Kitson & Partners, the 17,000 acre city will generate all of its electrical needs via a 75 megawatt, 0 million solar-powered generator. The city will also use smart grid technology to manage its power and allow all inhabitants of the community to monitor their energy consumption.”

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