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  • Early childhood diet linked to heart condition

    Researchers in Canada have observed that a child's diet at the age of three could determine its risk of heart disease as an adult. In a study, the researchers found that the effects of unhealthy eating commence at an early age, with the tell-tale signs of cholesterol noticeable in children aged between three and five, Daily Mail reported. According to the researchers, from St Michael's ...

  • Video Bank of Canada governor says economic confidence will grow

    In his first major speech as Bank of Canada governor, Stephen Poloz says the foundation is in place for economic growth, and predicts increased exports will raise confidence in the business ...

  • Canada Meeting Highlights Prince Rupert Port’s Role in Building Prosperity

    The Prince Rupert Port Authority announced that 2012 was a year of growth and prosperity for the Port of Prince Rupert and the many communities impacted by the reach of its ...

  • First woman chair ‘important milestone’ for Mining Association of Canada

    Long-time Rio Tinto executive Zo Yujnovich, currently the CEO of the Iron Ore Company of Canada, has been elected the first female chair of the Mining Association of ...

  • Canada sends soldiers to support UN mission in Haiti

    Canada will dispatch dozens of military personnel to support the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Defense Minister Peter MacKay announced Wednesday.MacKay said a platoon of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will depart on Friday to operate within a Brazilian battalion in Haiti until December.The 34 CAF members come from the Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Valcartier, ...

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth entry in the now eight-part film series based on J.K. Rowlings much beloved novels, marks the return of screenwriter Steve Kloves, who, with the exception of the last film, Harry Potter and the Order ... ...

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  • Montreal mayor facing accusations of corruption steps down

    MONTREAL -- The mayor of Montreal resigned on Tuesday following his arrest on corruption charges, vowing to clear his name and insisting he was innocent of ...

  • Wharnsby Brent Seabrook delivers more OT dramatics

    Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Brent Seabrook celebrates his overtime goal in Game 4 against the Boston Bruins Wednesday night. (Winslow ...

  • Stanley Cup Stories Hawks survive Bruins wild comeback

    Chicago Blackhawks centre Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal with Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period in Game 4 of Stanley Cup final against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. (Charles Krupa/Associated ...

  • Preventive health care for unhealthy could save billions

    Billions of dollars could be saved in Canada's health-care system with the introduction of preventive programs that focus on those individuals in poor health, says a study by the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. "Canadian medicare with its focus on illness treatment has made illness and disease a growth industry," lead author Herb Emery told reporters ...

  • Seabrook scores overtime winner for Chicago in Stanley Cup Finals Wednesday

    With the win, the Blackhawks tied their series with the Boston Bruins at two heading back to Chicago on Saturday evening for game five. Seabrook scored at 9:51 of the extra period on a slapshot from Bryan Bickell and Patrick Kane. He was also solid defensively on Wednesday as he was a +2. It was Seabrook's second overtime winning goal of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He also scored the ...

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