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Red River subsiding in Winnipeg, but the fight isn't over: officials

Red River subsiding in Winnipeg, but the fight isn't over: officials
: The Red River is subsiding in Winnipeg after cresting Thursday at 6.85 metres above its normal winter level, but there are still concerns in some areas because the water will remain high until the middle of next week. more »

Sledge hockey team receives scare before world tourney: Canada's sledge hockey team scrambled to replace equipment lost in a terrifying crash on the Trans-Canada Highway, but manager Adam Crockatt is confident the squad will have what it needs for the upcoming world championship. more »
ATV accident kills man near Alonsa: A 43-year-old man was killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident near Alonsa, Man., on Thursday. more »

2 people hurt in separate attacks with billiard ball and machete: Winnipeg police had a busy Thursday night dealing with violent incidents, including a machete attack at a party. more »
Arrest made in theft of Winnipeg transit bus, attack on driver: A 26-year-old man faces numerous charges after stealing a Winnipeg transit bus early Wednesday. more »
Man, 27, faces manslaughter charge following street attack: Evaristo Caniuman, 60, who was attacked at the corner of Sargent Avenue and Young Street last Friday, has died of his injuries. A 27-year-old man is charged with murder. more »
Winnipeg receives a portion of federal gas tax: The federal government is giving the City of Winnipeg half of its gas-tax revenue three months early. more »
A Red sea south of Winnipeg, frustration to the north: Flooded homeowners risk being ticketed by the RCMP north of Winnipeg for trying to sneak past barricades to check on their cottages and property. more »
Search for missing Birch River man suspended due to bad weather: The search for 82-year-old Glen Silverthorn, presumed drowned in flood waters, was suspended Friday because of bad weather. He has been missing since April 12 when his car was found in the Woody River about 500 metres away from a river crossing. more »
Thompson gets nod for cold-weather testing site: The Manitoba and federal governments are investing more than $22-million in a cold-weather testing centre for jet engines to be built in Thompson, Man. more »

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Toronto man charged with trying to export nuclear technology to Iran: A Toronto man is facing charges of illegally trying to export nuclear technology to Iran, the RCMP said Friday.
B.C. Mountie rescues woman from submerged vehicle: An RCMP officer tied a rope around his waist, jumped into chest-deep water and pulled a woman to safety after her vehicle went off a boat ramp in Comox, B.C.
U.S. kicks out Canadian reputed to be crime boss: The United States is kicking out a Canadian man reputed to head New York's Bonanno crime family.

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Canadian warship will escort aid boat through pirate-infested waters: A Canadian warship will work with the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Somalia, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Friday.
U.S. seeks 'new beginning' with Cuba: Obama: The United States envisions a new relationship — including direct talks — with Cuba, President Barack Obama said Friday at the Summit of the Americas opening ceremony in Trinidad and Tobago.
Kidnapped Red Cross worker rescued in Philippines: Police in the Philippines rescued a kidnapped Red Cross worker from his al-Qaida-linked captors Saturday, officials said, but there was no immediate word on the fate on another hostage.

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Reports expose holes in Canada's food safety system: The response to food-borne disease outbreaks such as listeriosis needs to be strengthened and better co-ordinated, Ontario's chief medical officer of health said Friday, as three federal reports also called for gaps to be filled.
Store decoys cut underage smoking, study finds: Enforcing laws against selling cigarettes to minors successfully decreases underage smoking rates, researchers in the U.S. say.
Food-borne bacteria cause illness in 1 in 6 annually: T.O. health report: Every year, bacteria in food sicken about one in six people in Toronto, or about 437,000 individuals, according to report released Friday by the city's public health department.

Arts & Entertainment »

Hollywood actors reach tentative deal with studios: The end may be in sight for the long-running labour dispute between Hollywood actors and the big studios with the announcement of a tentative deal between the Screen Actors Guild and the studios.
K-os plans pay-what-you-like concerts: Toronto hip-hop artist k-os plans to ask fans to pay what they want during his Canadian concert tour starting April 30.
Britain's latest singing star Susan Boyle 'grateful' for public support: Susan Boyle, the unglamourous 47-year-old who wowed judges on the TV program Britain's Got Talent, says she is "very humbled" by the public's reaction to her singing performance.

Technology & Science »

Pirate Bay co-founder to Swedish court: 'We can't pay and we won't pay': The men linked to the Pirate Bay file-sharing site were defiant on Friday after a Swedish court found them guilty of breaking the country's copyright law.
Universities seek students, private contracts amid funding crunch: Some Canadian students face higher tuition and less financial aid as universities take unpleasant steps to balance their books amid rising costs and receding investment income. Meanwhile, some universities are seeking additional students as one solution to their woes.
Federal minister wants to rescue famous Quebec observatory: The federal minister of public works said Thursday he will do everything he can to ensure the famous Mont Mégantic Observatory receives funding to remain open.

Money »

Quebec offers $120M loan to AbitibiBowater: The Quebec government is offering AbitibiBowater loan guarantees worth as much as $120.6 million as a temporary measure to help the company with its effort to restructure while under bankruptcy protection.
TSX moves up for 6th week: The S&P/TSX composite index added 77 points Friday, up 233 points on the week, at 9,420.74. That's a 2.5 per cent increase on the week.
Chrysler, CAW spar over costs: Senior executives at Chrysler fired a warning shot at the Canadian Auto Workers on Friday, just days before the two sides are to resume negotiations on a labour deal.

Consumer Life »

Canada's inflation rate in March eases to 1.2%: Canada's annual rate of inflation for March came in at 1.2 per cent, down from the 1.4 per cent increase in February, Statistics Canada said Friday.
Travellers forced to pay extra for hotel bills after Conquest shutdown: Some Edmontonians were among the Canadians who booked holidays through Conquest Vacations and were forced to pay thousands of dollars in hotel expenses after the company went out of business this week.
Holidays turn into ordeals for some who booked with failed travel firm: Some Canadians say the sun-splashed Mexican holidays they booked through a now-collapsed travel company turned into ugly ordeals as they faced hotel managers demanding they shell out thousands of dollars or face the police.

Sports »

Luongo, Sundin give Canucks 2-game advantage: Veteran centre Mats Sundin scored his first playoff goal in five years and goaltender Roberto Luongo made 30 saves to guide the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-0 victory against the St. Louis Blues on Friday night at GM Place.
Guerin's OT winner sinks Flyers: Bill Guerin scored his second goal of the game at 18:29 of overtime on Friday night to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 2-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Hurricanes even series with OT win: Tim Gleason scored at 2:40 of overtime, giving Carolina a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night and tying the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1.