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Three snowmobilers dead in B.C. avalanche

Three snowmobilers have been killed in an avalanche northeast of Golden, B.C. on Mount Gerald, according to the RCMP.


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Biggest Loser

Jim Germankos, a contestant from the television show The Biggest Loser talks during the The Fitness & Lifestyle Expo 2011 held at the Caboto Club on Feb. 19, 2011 in Windsor, Ont.

A real loser, and proud of it

Jim Germanakos doesn’t have an ounce of shame in calling himself a loser.


 
Damages of more than US$2.6 million have been awarded to the family of a trucker killed in the 2005 crash in upstate New York that also claimed the lives of three persons connected to the Windsor Wildcats women's hockey team.

US$2.6M award in Wildcat bus crash

Damages of more than US$2.6 million have been awarded to the family of a trucker killed in the 2005 crash in upstate New York that also claimed the lives of three persons connected to the Windsor Wildcats women's hockey team.


 
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Prince William and Kate Middleton have invited 1,900 guests to their wedding in April, palace officials said Sunday, filling Westminster Abbey with an array of royals, world leaders, family and friends...
 
 

Woman suing Mexican resort over ingestion of caustic cleaning fluid

 
An Edmonton woman is suing a Mexican resort owner and the company who sold her the all-inclusive vacation after she drank caustic cleaning fluid left in a water bottle in her hotel room fridge.
 
 

Yemen separatist leader arrested, protests draw fire

 
The leader of Yemen’s secessionist Southern Movement was arrested in Aden and shots were fired at a demonstration in Sanaa on Sunday as unrest hit the impoverished Arab country for a ninth consecutive...
 
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65,000 protest plan to bust Wisconsin public unions

 
Chanting "this is what democracy looks like," 65,000 protestors descended on Wisconsin’s legislature Saturday in the fifth day of mass demonstrations against a Republican plan to bust public workers unions...
 
 

Bloodshed in Libya, moves for talks in Bahrain

 
Security forces in the Libyan city of Benghazi killed dozens of people as they fought to crush an uprising against leader Muammar Gaddafi’s rule, the bloodiest of multiple revolts now rocking the Arab...
 
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Western Canada’s ‘last black cowboy’ a true strong-but-silent type

 
Leon Clarence Jamerson decided to drop out of school in Grade 3. He approached his father and presented him with the news.
 
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The Sunshine Foundation of Canada presented Habs fan Madison...

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Moe Maraachli says he has lost faith in humanity after a London...


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Terry Black, who lives on the shore of the Ruscom River, says...


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Investigators remain on the scene Wednesday as they search for the cause of a major fire at a large warehouse on Walker Road in Windsor, Ont., on Feb. 16, 2011.

Gallery: After the fire

Photos of what remains following a large Walker Road fire in...


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Enrique Iglesias performs at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

Gallery: Enrique Iglesias charms Windsor

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Video: Thousands of dead fish, some ducks litter Little River

A Windsor resident talks about the millions of dead fish and...


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Hats-On for Healthcare. This year's theme at Loaring Physiotherapy supports our joint fundraising venture with Windsor Regional Hospital Foundation. On May 1, 2011,, Loaring is hosting "Run Under the Sun", with proceeds to WRHF.

Gallery: Windsor Star reader photos Vol. II

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Firefighters battle a massive blaze in Windsor's Walkerville on Feb. 15, 2011 in this reader submitted photo.

Reader Photos: Walkerville Warehouse Fire

Check out these photos of a massive blaze in Walkerville, sent...


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Scene of the massive fire at 1050 Walker Road in Windsor, Ont., on Feb. 15, 2011 in Windsor, Ont. The fire broke out in the building that houses a number of businesses including The Clean Depot and The Party Warehouse.

Photos: Walkerville Fire

Massive fire at 1050 Walker Rd. in Windsor, Ont., on Feb. 15...


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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Model Irina Shayk attends the SI Swimsuit Launch Party hosted By Pranna at Pranna Restaurant on February 15, 2011 in New York City.

Gallery: Sexy Sports Illustrated models sizzle at launch party

Dozens of swimsuit models attend the SI Swimsuit Launch Party...


 
 

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The men's and women's basketball teams at the University of Windsor ended the regular season with wins...

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Video: Madison's Wish Comes True

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada presented Habs fan Madison Brennan on Feb. 18, 2011, with tickets ...

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Blog replay: Whalers 4 Spits 3

Join Jim Parker from the Compuware Arena for the Spits-Whalers game tonight.


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'Hospital In The Sky'

Ornge, Ontario's transport medicine service, unveiled its latest addition to its fleet of medically equipped helicopters. The newest AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter will be based at Ornge's London, Ont., base and will begin transporting critically ill and injured patients in the coming weeks, including Windsor-Essex patients.

Latest Ornge helicopter will service Windsor-Essex area

It’s a “hospital in the sky,” a powerful, state-of-the-art helicopter that will soon be transporting...


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Cherry celebrates 'The Hockey Mom'

With the Heritage Classic just around the corner, CBC TV personality Don Cherry was in town to speak...


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Fergie Jenkins

Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins with a Canada Post stamp of his likeness at Royal West Academy in the Montreal West area of Montreal Thursday, February 10, 2011.

Baseball legend Fergie Jenkins excited about new stamp

Not many opponents licked Fergie Jenkins during his illustrious major league baseball pitching career...

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Auto Show

The BMW M3 in matte black on display at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The show is open to the public from February 18 - 27th, 2011.

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Images from the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in...


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G20

Finance ministers and central bank governors pose for a family photo during a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors at the Bercy Finance Ministry in Paris February 19, 2011.

Canada plays role in G20 deal with China

Canada claimed credit at the G20 finance ministers gathering here Saturday for brokering a compromise...


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Seguin may see more press-boxy duty

While the addition of defenceman Tomas Kaberle from the Toronto Maple Leafs was the biggest...

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Making us smarter about money: check out the proposal

A national task force on financial literacy has released its proposals for helping is get...

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A "Good Year" in Afghanistan — 86 Wounded

Every fourth day in Afghanistan last year, on average, a Canadian soldier lost one or more limbs or ...

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Apres Valentine's

The luscious foods get all the attention for Valentine's. The usual suspects include...

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Hall scores first NHL hat trick

Former Spitfire Taylor Hall scored his first NHL hat trick in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Atlanta at...


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Despite building no vehicles in Canada, Hyundai and Kia are gobbling up this country’s market with inexpensive...


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Windsor Spitfire Nick Czinder, above, and Plymouth's Alex Aleardi collide during their game Feb. 18, 2011, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont .

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The Windsor Spitfires rallied to beat the Plymouth Whalers on...


 
Chef Anthony-John Dalupan chops vegetables in the WFCU Centre kitchen in Windsor on Thursday , February 17, 2011.

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A visual roundup of the top news by the Star's award-winning...


 

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Enrique Iglesias performs at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

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The crowd was on their feet, clapping and waving their hands...


 
Enrique Iglesias performs at Caesars Windsor on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.

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Work continues on the new Civic Terrace stage along Windsor's riverfront Wednesday. Brad Hofsteteris of DeAngelis Construction Inc. worked atop the column which will support the stage roof.

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Thousands of dead fish and dozens of dead ducks float in Little River near Riverside Drive East in Windsor, Ont., on Feb. 16, 2011.

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Thousands of dead fish and dozens of dead ducks cover parts ...


 
Hickory, a Scottish Deerhound

Scottish deerhound wins...

A lanky Scottish deerhound known as Hickory triumphed over a...


 
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 15: Model Irina Shayk attends the SI Swimsuit Launch Party hosted By Pranna at Pranna Restaurant on February 15, 2011 in New York City.

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Dozens of swimsuit models attend the SI Swimsuit Launch Party...


 

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Matthew Fox, 15, talks about the picture he shot of the massive...


 
(L-R) Models Candice Swanepoel, Lily Aldridge, Erin Heatherton attend the launch of Victoria's Secret Love Me lingerie collection at Victoria's Secret, Herald Square on February 9, 2011 in New York City.

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Windsor Spitfire Nick Czinder, above, and Plymouth's Alex Aleardi collide during their game Feb. 18, 2011, at the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ont .

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The BMW M3 in matte black on display at the 2011 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. The show is open to the public from February 18 - 27th, 2011.

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