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Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 April 2009 | 9:49:42 AM ET

OPP release composite sketch of Woodstock, Ont., girl's abductor
: Police released a composite image late Tuesday of the woman seen in the video with Tori Stafford, the eight-year-old who was abducted two weeks ago. more »; Related: Enhanced video of missing girl, mystery woman released; Related: Ontario police scour countryside for missing girl

Maternity leave firings becoming more common: lawyer: The slumping economy is being blamed for what appears to be an increasingly common action — laying off or firing mothers while they're away from their jobs on maternity leave. more »
Provincial funding not enough to keep all T.O. school pools afloat: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty's announcement that the province will provide capital funding for Toronto's school swimming pools may not be enough to rescue all of the pools, says a school trustee. more »

Businesses not happy with proposed parking changes on Dundas St. West: Toronto city council is considering broader restrictions on rush-hour parking along Dundas Street West. more »
Another lottery ticket problem for OLG: NDP critic Peter Kormos says "heads should roll" at the problem-plagued Ontario Lottery Corporation after their latest mistake. more »
Man, 19, killed in north-end shooting: Toronto police are searching for two suspects following the shooting death of a 19-year-old man. more »
Ontario premier promises improvements in travel protection: Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said Tuesday his government will take steps to improve consumer protection for vacationers. more »
Judge says former brewery owner 'probably guilty' of sexual assault, but acquits him: Frank D'Angelo was found not guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting a longtime friend's daughter by a judge who nevertheless said the former brewery owner is "probably" guilty. more »
Toyota lifts overtime freeze at Ontario plant: A freeze on overtime has been lifted at the Toyota plant in Woodstock, Ont., thanks to improved sales of the RAV-4 sport utility vehicle. more »
Ontario to invest $550 million to create more energy-efficient schools: About 1,000 Ontario schools will become more energy-efficient thanks to a $550-million, two-year program announced Tuesday by Premier Dalton McGuinty. more »

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OPP release composite sketch of Woodstock, Ont., girl's abductor: Police released a composite image late Tuesday of the woman seen in the video with Tori Stafford, the eight-year-old who was abducted two weeks ago.
Maternity leave firings becoming more common: lawyer: The slumping economy is being blamed for what appears to be an increasingly common action — laying off or firing mothers while they're away from their jobs on maternity leave.
RCMP apologizes for inaccuracies in statements on Dziekanski's death: The RCMP's most senior media officer in B.C. has apologized for inaccuracies in the information police provided to the media about the death of Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver airport.

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.
Asian markets fall as jitters about banks persist: Most Asian markets faltered again Wednesday, with China and Hong Kong shares tumbling almost three per cent, as positive comments from the U.S. Treasury chief failed to reassure many investors about the health of the financial system.
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.

Offer more federal assistance for seniors, Senate report urges: The federal government needs to do much more to assist the aging population, including beefing up pension, old age assistance and compassionate care benefits, according to a report released Tuesday.
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.

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.
The Walrus, L'actualité top magazine awards nominations: The Walrus, L'acutalité and Toronto Life have garnered the most nominations for Canada's National Magazine Awards, with 28 nods each for The Walrus and L'acutalité and 27 for Toronto Life.
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.

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.

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.
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.
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.

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.

Canucks defeat Blues in OT, advance to second round: The Canucks are the first team to advance to the second round of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs, as Alex Burrows scored his second of the game in overtime and Vancouver defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarter-final.
Marleau propels Sharks past Ducks in Game 3: Patrick Marleau scored with 9:27 remaining as the San Jose Sharks beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarter-final on Tuesday night.
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