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2 Canadians, including diplomat, reported missing in Niger

2 Canadians, including diplomat, reported missing in Niger
: Two Canadians — including a former top Canadian diplomat at the United Nations — are missing in the West African country of Niger, officials confirmed Monday. more »

Steinke sentenced to life for Medicine Hat triple murder: Jeremy Steinke sat quietly as a judge officially sentenced him to the automatic minimum prison term of life with no chance of parole for 25 years for killing his girlfriend's parents and younger brother in Medicine Hat, Alta. more »
Nearly $910M of mutual funds redeemed in November: Canadian mutual-fund investors pulled $909.8 million out of the market in November, the Investment Funds Institute of Canada says. more »
Brison 'confident' government will address Liberal concerns: Opposition Liberals say they're hopeful Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will move quickly to address their concerns after 'constructive' pre-budget discussions on how to stimulate the economy. more »
Latest tragedy deepens appreciation of soldiers' work: Harper: Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave his condolences to members of Canadian Forces Base Gagetown on Monday, while on a scheduled stop in New Brunswick. more »
Colonoscopies miss more cancers on right side than left, study suggests: Colonoscopies may not be as effective at reducing deaths from certain polyps as thought, a study by researchers in Ontario suggests. Screening may help reduce deaths from colon cancer by 60 to 70 per cent, not 90 per cent. more »
Obama names 4 leading experts to energy and environment team: U.S. president-elect Barack Obama has named four leading experts and managers, including a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, to be on his energy and environment team. more »
Ex-Hollinger president David Radler gets parole: Montreal-born David Radler, the former lieutenant of Conrad Black who became a star prosecution witness at the fraud trial of his former boss, has been granted parole. more »
English-language rights case opens before Supreme Court: A group of Quebec parents whose children were denied access to English-language public schools in the province say the government is violating their constitutional rights. more »
Madonna, Ritchie divorce settlement to surpass $90M: Ending her marriage to filmmaker Guy Ritchie will cost pop music diva Madonna upwards of $90 million Cdn. more »

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2 Canadians, including diplomat, reported missing in Niger: Two Canadians — including a former top Canadian diplomat at the United Nations — are missing in the West African country of Niger, officials confirmed Monday.
Obama names 4 leading experts to energy and environment team: U.S. president-elect Barack Obama has named four leading experts and managers, including a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, to be on his energy and environment team.
Bush hails progress during last trip to Afghanistan: Allied forces in Afghanistan have made "hopeful gains" over the past eight years, U.S. President George W. Bush said Monday in a surprise final visit there before he steps down in January.

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Steinke sentenced to life for Medicine Hat triple murder: Jeremy Steinke sat quietly as a judge officially sentenced him to the automatic minimum prison term of life with no chance of parole for 25 years for killing his girlfriend's parents and younger brother in Medicine Hat, Alta.
Brison 'confident' government will address Liberal concerns: Opposition Liberals say they're hopeful Finance Minister Jim Flaherty will move quickly to address their concerns after 'constructive' pre-budget discussions on how to stimulate the economy.
'Sweetheart' of a soldier mourned in Newfoundland town: Preparations for a Christmas carol service at a church in a small Newfoundland town took on a sombre note this weekend, as neighbours prepared to mourn the loss of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Technology & Science »

Google accused of turning its back on net neutrality: Google, one of the staunchest supporters of net neutrality, is under fire after a report in the Wall Street Journal suggested the search company was backing out of supporting an open and equal internet.
Nuclear-medicine crisis averted as reactor restarts: A threatened shortage of medical isotopes used in cancer treatments has been averted after a crucial reactor in Chalk River, Ont., restarted. Routine maintenance had shut it down a couple of days longer than expected.
China's BYD leapfrogs GM, Toyota with road-ready plug-in hybrid car: Battery maker turned car company BYD Co. has launched China's first homegrown hybrid vehicle for the retail market, seeking an edge over its crisis-stricken international rivals.

Arts & Entertainment »

Madonna, Ritchie divorce settlement to surpass $90M: Ending her marriage to filmmaker Guy Ritchie will cost pop music diva Madonna upwards of $90 million Cdn.
Beer with your popcorn? Ontario allows drinking at the movies: The Cineplex cinema chain is giving some movie-goers in Toronto and Oakville, Ont., the chance to drink alcohol in the theatre for the first time.
Arcade Fire set to release concert film online: Montreal indie band Arcade Fire plans to release a new concert film with live and behind-the-scenes footage from their European and North American tour.

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Colonoscopies miss more cancers on right side than left, study suggests: Colonoscopies may not be as effective at reducing deaths from certain polyps as thought, a study by researchers in Ontario suggests. Screening may help reduce deaths from colon cancer by 60 to 70 per cent, not 90 per cent.
Home, hospital rehab work equally well for COPD: study: Home-based rehabilitation is just as effective and safe as that provided in hospitals for people with a chronic lung disease, Canada-wide study by researchers in Quebec suggests.
Mystery source of hospital's superbug outbreak found: Sinks installed in hospital rooms to prevent infections actually turned out to be the source of a superbug infection that killed 12 people, doctors in Toronto say.

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Housing sales fall sharply in Canada: MLS: The number of homes sold through MLS dropped to 27,743 units in November — the lowest level recorded since January 2001, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday.
Nearly $910M of mutual funds redeemed in November: Canadian mutual-fund investors pulled $909.8 million out of the market in November, the Investment Funds Institute of Canada says.
Ex-Hollinger president David Radler gets parole: Montreal-born David Radler, the former lieutenant of Conrad Black who became a star prosecution witness at the fraud trial of his former boss, has been granted parole.

Consumer Life »

Housing sales fall sharply in Canada: MLS: The number of homes sold through MLS dropped to 27,743 units in November — the lowest level recorded since January 2001, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday.
Sales of China-made naughty, not nice, toys booming: China's embattled toy industry may be facing cutbacks and factory closings but the country's sex toy sector is booming, according to vendors at an adult trade show in Macao.
Beer with your popcorn? Ontario allows drinking at the movies: The Cineplex cinema chain is giving some movie-goers in Toronto and Oakville, Ont., the chance to drink alcohol in the theatre for the first time.

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Sports »

Canadian world junior squad named: The Canadian team that will compete at this month's world juniors is the first of its kind. It includes eight defencemen and 12 forwards instead of the traditional seven and 13.
Eagles clinging to faint playoff hopes: The Philadelphia Eagles continue their sudden playoff push as they host the struggling Cleveland Browns on Monday (8:30 p.m. ET) at Lincoln Financial Field.
Sundin to reveal NHL plans in 2 weeks: report: The long-awaited announcement of Mats Sundin's potential return to the NHL this season likely will be made in the next two weeks, the former Toronto Maple Leafs captain told New York Newsday on the weekend.