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1 hr ago | The Victoria Star

Parents outraged, but expert says don't worry about H1N1 double doses for kids

Families in several provinces were expressing outrage and concern Tuesday after they said their children got double the recommended dose of the H1N1 vaccine, but at least one medical expert said there's little need for concern.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Family, Kids, North America, Canada, World News,

5 hrs ago | KFQD-AM Anchorage

Coast Guard suspends search for missing crew man

Submitted by Billy Hackett on Tue, 11/10/2009 - 06:54. The Coast Guard says it has suspended its search for a Filipino crewman missing from a cargo ship north of Dutch Harbor.

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Related Topix: Dutch-Harbor, AK, Canada,

10 hrs ago | The Globe and Mail

Father rejects report into police shooting

A Crown decision not to lay charges against the Vancouver police officer who shot a man suffering from bipolar disorder eight times on a street has left the man's father questioning the lack of input from civilian witnesses.

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Related Topix: Canada

14 hrs ago | Dose

Royal couple attends Remembrance Day Service in Victoria

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, joined nearly 1,000 parishioners and guests for a special Remembrance Sunday service at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria Sunday.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Charles, Canada, Queen Elizabeth

18 hrs ago | 900 CHML AM

Prince Charles receives medal marking years as honorary member of Canadian navy

Prince Charles, wearing a sword and a Canadian naval uniform Monday during a blustery outdoor ceremony marking the upcoming 100th anniversary of the Canadian navy, reminisced about serving alongside Canadian sailors during the Cold War.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News, Prince Charles,

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Free Press

Tories reclaim N.S. stronghold; tight battle in Quebec riding

The federal parties are test-driving their campaign machines in four byelections today.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

CBC

New Westminster-Coquitlam votes in federal byelection

Four federal byelections are underway Monday: one in B.C., two in Quebec and one in Nova Scotia.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Magic 96.5

Carol Of The Bell... - David Fos...

Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Foster began studying piano at the age of five, and just eight years later enrolled in the University of Washington's music program.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Amherst Daily News

Asbestos killing more Canadians than ever; like old 'landmines'

An aggressive cancer linked to asbestos is killing more Canadians than ever before, even decades after the end of a boom that saw buildings stuffed with the toxic substance.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News,

Journal of Commerce

College of New Caledonia will improve access to trades training in British Columbia

Trades training in British Columbia's central interior will get a boost with plans for construction of the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C. The headline project is a new trades and technical education centre, estimated to cost $19.7 million.

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Related Topix: Oceania, New Caledonia, World News, Canada,

Slam Sports

Prince Charles, Camilla attend church service in B.C.

Bunny Campbell says she was excited, but also a bit frightened to be part of the front-row crowd waiting to greet Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, before Sunday church.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Canada, North America, Religion, Anglican, Fort Hood, TX

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Madison Publishing

Conservative U.S. think tank says 15,800 extra troops needed to secure Kandahar

An additional 15,800 troops are needed to properly secure Kandahar so that reconstruction efforts and training of the Afghan army can continue, says a conservative U.S. think-tank. A presentation by the American Enterprise Institute, widely circulated among western allies, painted a detailed, bleak picture of the American or NATO resources military ...

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, North America, Canada,

Ottawa Citizen

Four federal byelections to be held Monday

Four federal byelections to be held Monday should give a reading of the nation's political temperature, as voters in three provinces - British Columbia, Quebec and Nova Scotia - will have an opportunity to shake up the balance of the House of Commons.

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Related Topix: Canada,

The Globe and Mail

Explosions tear through B.C. battery plant

Trail, B.C. - The Canadian Press Published on Sunday, Nov. 08, 2009 10:27AM EST Last updated on Sunday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Canada, Fire

RedOrbit

Acetaminophen May Be Linked To Asthma In Children And Adults

New research shows that the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen may be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in both children and adults exposed to the drug.

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Related Topix: Tylenol, Tempra, Acetaminophen (generic), Medicine, Medication, Health, Pain, Canada

CBC

Canada sheds 43,200 jobs in October

Canada's unemployment rate rose slightly in October, with the economy shedding 43,200 jobs in the month.

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CBC

Royal couple meets 2010 Olympic mascots

Prince Charles and Camilla are greeted by Vancouver 2010 Olympic mascots during a tour of the athletes village.

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Related Topix: World News, Prince Charles, North America, Canada

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Vancouver Sun

RCMP identify suspect in sex assaults

Shaun Richard Funk is wanted on warrants for sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, and break and enter, the RCMP said in a news release.

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Related Topix: Canada,

CTV.ca

Supreme Court to hear Alcan appeal over B.C. power deal

Home : Politics : Supreme Court to hear Alcan appeal over B.C. power deal Supreme Court to hear Alcan appeal over B.C. power deal Date: Thursday Nov.

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Globe and Mail

Stimulus money favours key Tories

Heather Scoffield Ottawa - Published on Thursday, Nov. 05, 2009 8:11PM EST Last updated on Thursday, Nov.

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