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“The situation for airlines is compounded by the fact jet fuel prices have risen even more and as of this week are up 78 per cent from a year ago.”

Air Canada has quietly imposed domestic fuel charges for the first time in four years that could cost Canadians flying across the country an extra $120 for a round-trip ticket. via CBC News

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“I find their relationship extraordinary. She was so strong. He must have gotten a lot of inspiration from her”

A Toronto man is pushing off on a voyage of discovery with 200 other people to honour the explorer David Thompson and re-enact his epic 1808 canoe trek along the rivers of Western Canada to the Great Lakes. via CANOE

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“You are very, very foolish to think that way because you're placing the value of your life at $1,200”

Another attack on a taxi driver has once again sparked calls for better protection for city cabbies. via Canoe

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Provident Energy Trust will announce its 2008 first quarter interim unaudited financial and operating results on May 8 after market close and prior to the Annual General and Special Meeting . via Earth Times

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A heavy snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for the western part of Alberta. via CTV Calgary

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“That was the kind of thing he'd do; he wouldn't tell you, don't do this and he wouldn't purposely try to make you fail, but when it did happen, just the look, you could see it on his face. I should have known better.”

The ambush that took the life of Sgt. Michael Starker unfolded within sight of a heavily defended Canadian forward operating base, much to the horror and dismay of his fellow soldiers and a long-time friend. via Slam Sports

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“We wanted to expand our association with a team that is visibly committed to the brand's success.”

Wyndham Hotel Group today announced an agreement with Days Hospitality Inc. of Markham, Ontario, for the development of 17 Ramada hotels throughout Eastern Canada during the next 10 years. via Hotel News Resource

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“Nobody wants to see this - it's disgusting ... it is a bit strange and disturbing”

The hoisting of a dead bear from a pedestrian bridge in Golden, B.C. as a prank has outraged animal rights advocates and residents of the B.C. mountain town. via Calgary Sun

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By David Douglas

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contrary to recent findings, there appears to be no increased risk of unexplained stillbirth (fetal death) late in second pregnancies following caesarean section in the first pregnancy, Canadian researchers report.

"Our study," study chief Dr. Stephen L. Wood told Reuters Health, "did not confirm the previously described association between cesarean section and subsequent stillbirth. As there have been other studies with similar results to ours, we do not think that cesarean section is likely a true cause of stillbirth." Read more

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“The charge was withdrawn based on a legal assessment by the Crown”

The Alberta Crown has dropped a charge against a bar of over-serving a young woman who later died of alcohol poisoning. via Winnipeg Sun

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