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Habs' Gainey has harsh words for Lightning GM

Habs' Gainey has harsh words for Lightning GM
: Montreal Canadiens coach/general manager Bob Gainey stuck by his rattled starting goaltender at his end-of-year press conference on Thursday, leaving no doubt as to who's his man moving forward into next year. more »; Related: FEATURE: What About Bob?; Related: Bruins sweep Canadiens out of playoffs

Hells Angels informer will earn millions for crackdown help: A former Hells Angel turned informant, whose co-operation with police led to a massive crackdown on Quebec's most notorious biker gang this spring, will earn nearly $3 million for snitching on his comrades. more »
Quebec road death toll drops below 600: Quebec is boasting the lowest number of highway and road deaths in decades, a tally officials said shows tougher laws to control speeding and cellphone use are taking effect. more »

Hundreds of roadwork projects planned in Montreal: Montreal is spending a record $600 million on road and sewer work this summer, with as many as 359 work sites planned across the island. more »
Mother criticizes police in search for missing Maniwaki teens: The mother of a girl from Maniwaki, Que., who has been missing since September says police haven't done enough to solve her daughter's disappearance. more »
Quebec deputy premier admits relationship with opposition member: Quebec's Liberal deputy premier Nathalie Normandeau said Thursday she has no qualms about her decision to date François Bonnardel, a member of the Action Démocratique du Québec. more »
Montreal mayor in mourning: Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay's mother Rolande Forest-Tremblay has died. more »
Travel advisory warns of severe respiratory illness in Mexico: Canadians who have recently returned from Mexico should be on alert for flu-like symptoms that could be connected to a severe respiratory illness, according to an advisory sent to health services across Canada. more »
AbitibiBowater takes action under NAFTA over N.L. expropriation: AbitibiBowater Inc. is proceeding with a NAFTA challenge against the Newfoundland and Labrador government's expropriation of its resource rights and assets in central Newfoundland. more »
Bruins sweep Canadiens out of playoffs: Michael Ryder scored twice and added an assist on Wednesday night, giving the Boston Bruins a playoff series sweep and bringing a resounding end to the centennial season of the Montreal Canadiens. more »

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PM must press U.S. for Khadr's return from Guantanamo, court rules: Prime Minister Stephen Harper is required to press the United States to have Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr returned to Canada to "comply with a principle of fundamental justice," a Federal Court judge ruled Thursday.
Mounties trained to believe Tasers aren't fatal, inquiry hears: The Mounties who confronted Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver airport and stunned him with a Taser were told in training there's no medical evidence the high-voltage device disrupts breathing or the heart, the officer who trained them testified.
Alberta pulls 50 police Tasers, vows to test all: Alberta will be testing all of its police Tasers after pulling 50 that failed to work properly in independent tests.

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Canadian diplomats freed in Mali appear to be in good health: Two Canadian diplomats, appearing to be in good health, met the Malian president Thursday, a day after they were released by abductors who had kidnapped them four months earlier in Niger.
Suicide attacks kill at least 54 in Iraq: reports: At least 54 people were killed and dozens wounded in two separate suicide attacks on Thursday in Iraq, media reports quoted Iraqi police officials as saying.
GM to shut down 13 assembly plants temporarily: General Motors Corporation said Thursday it will temporarily shut down 13 assembly plants in the United States and Mexico between May and July, a move that will take 190,000 vehicles out of its production schedule.

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Travel advisory warns of severe respiratory illness in Mexico: Canadians who have recently returned from Mexico should be on alert for flu-like symptoms that could be connected to a severe respiratory illness, according to an advisory sent to health services across Canada.
Hip, knee and cataract waits shorter: report: Most provinces have improved wait times in at least one of five priority areas since 2005 but there's room for improvement, according to a report released on Thursday.
2nd-hand smoke causes breast cancer in younger women, review suggests: Young women who smoke or are exposed to second-hand smoke face an increased risk of breast cancer, an expert panel concluded Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment »

Massive King Tut exhibit to return to Toronto: Three decades after he set off "Tut Mania," Egypt's famed boy pharaoh is set to return to Toronto, with Art Gallery of Ontario officials hoping he'll give a healthy boost to the art venue's flagging attendance.
Linwood Barclay, Louise Penny touted for best Canadian crime novel: Novelists Linwood Barclay and Louise Penny are among the writers nominated for Canada's annual crime-writing awards.
Barney's Version, Fubar sequel get Cancon movie funding: A film adaptation of Mordecai Richler's novel Barney's Version — produced by Canadian movie mogul Robert Lantos and starring indie favourite Paul Giamatti as the titular curmudgeon — is among a new batch of Canadian productions in the works this year.

Technology & Science »

Pirate Bay lawyer calls for retrial after judge confirms ties to copyright groups: The defence lawyer in the Pirate Bay file-sharing case said Thursday he will demand a retrial after the judge who presided over the case ackowledged he was a member of several copyright-protection organizations.
Ancient fertilizer technique could help poor farmers, store carbon: A Canadian researcher is hoping to improve the lives of rural farmers in developing nations by helping them tap into the growing carbon market and re-connect with a technology used to enrich soils in the Amazon thousands of years ago.
Scientists sequence cow genome: Scientists have sequenced the genetic blueprint of domestic cows, a feat they say may lead to advances in producing more nutritious meat and milk products and provide a better understanding of the human genome.

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GM to shut down 13 assembly plants temporarily: General Motors Corporation said Thursday it will temporarily shut down 13 assembly plants in the United States and Mexico between May and July, a move that will take 190,000 vehicles out of its production schedule.
Chrysler-CAW deal likely by Friday, union head says: The Canadian Auto Workers expects to have a deal with Chrysler by Friday morning, union president Ken Lewenza says.
Bank of Canada lays out 'unconventional' options to boost economy: Having already dropped a key interest rate almost to zero, the Bank of Canada on Thursday laid out possible courses of action to bolster the weak Canadian economy.

Consumer Life »

Top court rejects bid by women to sue Health Canada over implants: The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a bid by thousands of women to sue Health Canada for negligence after leaking breast implants made them sick.
U.S., Canada want laws to protect consumers from credit card firms: U.S. President Barack Obama said the United States wants to introduce new legislation to protect consumers from credit card companies one day after the Canadian government said it is working on a similar law.
Bank of Canada lays out 'unconventional' options to boost economy: Having already dropped a key interest rate almost to zero, the Bank of Canada on Thursday laid out possible courses of action to bolster the weak Canadian economy.

Sports »

Biron, Flyers blank Penguins in Game 5: Martin Biron made 28 waves as the Philadelphia Flyers staved off elimination with a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final on Thursday night.
Crucial penalty leads to Detroit sweep: The first playoff experience for the Columbus Blue Jackets was quick and often cruel, with the Detroit Red Wings completing a four-game sweep on Thursday in a 6-5 victory.
Brodeur perfect in Devils win: New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur put on a goaltending clinic Thursday night, turning aside all 43 shots he faced as the Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Game 5.