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3 companies charged in fatal oilsands roof collapse

3 companies charged in fatal oilsands roof collapse
: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and two other companies face 53 charges under Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Act in relation to the deaths of two Chinese temporary workers at CNRL's Horizon oilsands project in 2007. more »; Related: 2 oilsands workers killed in roof collapse; Related: Workers killed in roof collapse likely didn't speak English

Southwest goes blue as recycling pickups begin: Calgary's much-anticipated blue cart recycling program officially kicked off Tuesday with residential pickups in the city's southwest. more »
Precision Drilling profit down as oilfield services fall at 'unprecedented rate': Calgary's Precision Drilling painted a grim picture of the energy services business as it reported a large drop in first-quarter profit. more »

EnCana profit soars on hedging gain: EnCana Corp. said Wednesday its first-quarter profits soared partially on the strength of an after-tax hedging gain. more »
Suspects charged with theft in case of alleged vigilante farmer: Three men have been charged with theft in a case that made headlines because the alleged victim has also been charged, with chasing and shooting a suspected thief in rural Alberta. more »
Women's shelter workers vote to go on strike: Several dozen women who work at a shelter in Calgary have voted in favour of job action, but the union said there is no immediate plan to go on strike. more »
Convicted fraudster charged again for pocketing rental deposits: A Calgary woman has been charged in an alleged rental scam, months after being released from jail for a similar fraud. more »
Alberta charities worried after Wild Rose Foundation folded: Non-profit groups in Alberta are concerned about their future now that the province has disbanded the Wild Rose Foundation. more »
Casino's woes could hurt rural schools: The company that owns a well-known Calgary casino has filed for protection from creditors, worrying non-profit groups and schools who raise thousands of dollars through the business. more »
Alberta town shocked over woman's abduction: People who live in Drayton Valley, Alta., are stunned by the news a local woman has been kidnapped in Nigeria. more »

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St. John River could hit flood stage Thursday: N.B. emergency official: The deluge of rain that hit New Brunswick on Tuesday and threatens to continue into Thursday could push communities along the St. John River into or near flood territory.
OPP plead for help after sketch of girl's suspected abductor released: Police are appealing to members of an Ontario community to come forward if they recognize the composite image of a woman considered a suspect in the abduction of Tori Stafford.
Canadians would rather save money than the environment: polls: Two polls released Wednesday indicate that Canadians might not be as "green" as they think they are.

World »

South Africans head to the polls: South Africans headed to the polls on Wednesday in an election expected to weaken the African National Congress's dominance in parliament.
Britain won't charge 12 arrested in anti-terror sweep: Twelve men arrested in a series of anti-terrorist raids involving hundreds of officers across northwest England earlier this month will not face charges due to insufficient evidence, British prosecutors said Wednesday.
Probe shows no violations in Gaza: Israeli military: The Israeli military said Wednesday that its internal investigations concluded it did not violate international law during the Gaza war, bluntly deflecting war crimes allegations by human rights groups.

Health »

Abuse of prescribed opiate painkillers on rise, research shows: A growing number of Canadians are becoming addicted to prescription painkillers such as Tylenol 3 and OxyContin, say researchers who fear the problem could lead to more deaths.
Keeping upright speeds labour, reduces pain, say experts: Women in first stage labour are better off standing, sitting, kneeling or walking around rather than lying in bed, evidence shows.
How requester asks family for organs is key to success, British doctors say: Bedside manner and timing are important when asking relatives to consent to donate the organs of their loved one who is brain dead, a new study suggests.

Arts & Entertainment »

Oppel, Munsch and Green Gables books land on children's prize short list: Bestselling authors Kenneth Oppel, Robert Munsch and Budge Wilson are two writers who have landed on the short list of the 2009 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards. The two awards, worth $6,000 each, honour the best in writing and illustration in Canadian children's literature.
'No evidence of offence' against father of Slumdog child actress: police: Indian police said they have no evidence that the father of one of Slumdog Millionaire's child actors was attempting to sell her, according to a report.
Damien Hirst opens largest show of his works in Kiev: British art provocateur Damien Hirst will mount the largest exhibition ever of his trademark fish skeletons, skull paintings and dead animals in a show in Ukraine's capital.

Technology & Science »

Poor Q1 results trigger more Yahoo layoffs: Yahoo Inc.'s first-quarter results tread familiar ground, as the internet company's financial erosion triggered another round of layoffs and management promised better days ahead.
B.C. is greenest province in Canada: Earth Day report card: British Columbia is the greenest province in Canada while Prince Edward Island is the least environmentally friendly, according to a countrywide report set for release on Wednesday, which is Earth Day.
AMD shares fall after posting deeper Q1 loss: Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s loss widened in the first quarter as demand and prices for its microprocessors slumped and charges for the biggest restructuring in the company's 40-year history took their toll.

Money »

IMF sees global economy shrinking 1.3% in '09: The world economy is projected to contract by 1.3 per cent this year — the deepest recession since the Second World War, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund.
Canwest gets another extension from lenders: Canwest Global Communications Corp. said Wednesday it has been granted a two-week extension from its lenders on a debt payment until May 5.
EnCana profit soars on hedging gain: EnCana Corp. said Wednesday its first-quarter profits soared partially on the strength of an after-tax hedging gain.

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Canadians would rather save money than the environment: polls: Two polls released Wednesday indicate that Canadians might not be as "green" as they think they are.
IMF sees global economy shrinking 1.3% in '09: The world economy is projected to contract by 1.3 per cent this year — the deepest recession since the Second World War, according to a new report from the International Monetary Fund.
Google exec defends Street View despite privacy concerns: Despite a stream of complaints and privacy concerns, the chief financial officer of Google Inc. says people love the company's Street View.

Sports »

History working against the Habs: The Montreal Canadiens will try to take the first step towards a miracle comeback Wednesday when they host the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 p.m. ET).
Rangers' Drury still suffering from injury?: New York Rangers forward Chris Drury hasn't had much impact so far in his team's playoff series against the Washington Capitals, and it looks like a suspected hand or wrist injury is still bothering him.
Talk minor hockey with Walter Gretzky: On Thursday, April 23, from 1-2 p.m. ET, join Our Game for a LIVE, online forum with Walter Gretzky to discuss minor hockey.