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09.05.2008

Atlantic premiers gather in N.B. to call on Ottawa for more money

FREDERICTON - The four Atlantic premiers say it's time for the federal government to kick in some cash for the Atlantic Gateway initiative - and a number of other projects as well.

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09.05.2008

Bloc calls for Bernier security probe amid concerns over biker 'infiltration'

OTTAWA - The link between Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier's ex-girlfriend and the Hells Angels is more than enough to warrant a national security probe, says the Bloc Quebecois, noting that organized crime gangs use "infiltration tactics."

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09.05.2008

Brenda Martin released from prison, heads to visit 'hero' mom

OTTAWA - Brenda Martin is finally a free woman.

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09.05.2008

Body of 83rd Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan returns to CFB Trenton

TRENTON, Ont. - The body of the 83rd Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan has returned home.

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09.05.2008

Commons adopts motion urging Myanmar military to accept world aid

OTTAWA - The Commons unanimously adopted a resolution Friday urging Myanmar's reclusive military regime to accept international relief teams in the wake of last weekend's catastrophic cyclone.

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09.05.2008

Federal government confirms decision to reject foreign takeover of Radarsat

TORONTO - The federal government has confirmed its decision to block a controversial foreign takeover of part of Canada's premier space technology firm, saying the proposed deal would not benefit the country.

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09.05.2008

Toronto-based team still awaiting visas to get into cyclone-ravaged Myanmar

TORONTO - A member of a Toronto-based rapid response team says he is frustrated the team has been unable to secure visas to get into cyclone-ravaged Myanmar - and the UN's decision today to suspend aid shipments will affect his group's backup plan.

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09.05.2008

Woman convicted of manslaughter in sex-slaying of Edmonton girl gets 12 years

EDMONTON - The mother of a 13-year-old girl who was raped and bludgeoned to death on a golf course rocked back and forth, shaking her head in disgust, as a young woman was sentenced Friday for her role in the gruesome killing.

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09.05.2008

Industry minister says MDA should not sell assets to get foreign contracts

LONGUEUIL, Que - Federal Industry Minister Jim Prentice says lack of market access shouldn't be a reason for Canadian companies like MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (TSX:MDA) to sell their businesses to foreigners.

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09.05.2008

Mother of BC children found murdered thanks community for support

MERRITT, B.C. - The B.C. mother who found her three children murdered in their home has commented publicly for the first time, thanking the local community for their support.

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