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Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops
On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary, a nervous New Orleans watched Wednesday as another storm threatened to test everything the city has rebuilt, and officials made preliminary plans to evacuate people, pets and hospitals. 8/27/2008 5:43:28 PM

 Bill Clinton to address Democrats Bill Clinton to address Democrats
Bill Clinton is to address the US Democratic Party convention - his speech closely watched for signs of his commitment to Barack Obama's campaign. Mr Clinton will be followed by Joe Biden, Barack Obama's running-mate. 8/27/2008 2:20:15 PM

B.C. health agency may ban deli meat in its facilities B.C. health agency may ban deli meat in its facilities
The Vancouver coastal health authority will consider banning deli meats in its hospitals, seniors' homes and care facilities because of the deadly listeria outbreak across the country, a spokesman said Wednesday. 8/27/2008 12:47:07 PM

Harper's vision for Arctic is Oil and Gas Harper's vision for Arctic is Oil and Gas
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has laid bare his government's vision of the Arctic as a resource treasure house to be exploited by Canada, announcing a $100-million fund to kick-start detailed geo-mapping searches for minerals and oil and gas deposits. 8/27/2008 12:35:26 PM

Ottawa allowing producers to police themselves Ottawa allowing producers to police themselves
Federal inspectors are spending less time on the factory floor and relying more on food producers to monitor themselves. Since March 31, food producers have been conducting their own tests, and writing their own food safety reports, Bob Kingston told CBC. 8/27/2008 12:16:20 PM

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Local / Valley
Penticton Chamber leaves lasting legacy Penticton Chamber leaves lasting legacy 8/27/2008 11:39:18 AM
Keremeos VFD answer call of a nautical nature Keremeos VFD answer call of a nautical nature 8/27/2008 11:22:24 AM
Osoyoos: Councillor Wells running for Mayor Osoyoos: Councillor Wells running for Mayor 8/27/2008 11:19:45 AM
Summerland Winery features Okanagan fruit Summerland Winery features Okanagan fruit 8/27/2008 10:25:37 AM

BC Interior
Prince George: Schools expecting 400 fewer students Prince George: Schools expecting 400 fewer students 8/27/2008 11:55:30 AM
Kelowna: Ride the bus to catch your plane Kelowna: Ride the bus to catch your plane 8/27/2008 11:43:59 AM
B.C. crime rates fall to 30-year low B.C. crime rates fall to 30-year low 8/27/2008 10:13:45 AM
 Westbank: Killer coming up for parole Westbank: Killer coming up for parole 8/27/2008 5:25:58 AM

BC Coast
B.C. crime rates fall to 30-year low B.C. crime rates fall to 30-year low 8/27/2008 10:13:45 AM
2 charged in $30M real estate fraud in B.C. 2 charged in $30M real estate fraud in B.C. 8/27/2008 9:39:42 AM
B.C. NDP popularity takes a leap B.C. NDP popularity takes a leap 8/27/2008 6:22:27 AM
Nanaimo: Vibrations from new ferries shaking homes Nanaimo: Vibrations from new ferries shaking homes 8/27/2008 6:15:49 AM

Canada
Cuts spark arts debate Cuts spark arts debate 8/27/2008 11:35:04 AM
Alberta paycheques fattest, fastest-growing in Canada Alberta paycheques fattest, fastest-growing in Canada 8/27/2008 11:28:20 AM
Six injured as crane hits commuter train in Calgary Six injured as crane hits commuter train in Calgary 8/27/2008 11:26:17 AM
Harper talks tough on Arctic enforcement Harper talks tough on Arctic enforcement 8/27/2008 9:49:19 AM

US / World
Assassination: the most grimly familiar tale in US history Assassination: the most grimly familiar tale in US history 8/27/2008 12:45:31 PM
Python eats student zookeeper in Venezuela Python eats student zookeeper in Venezuela 8/27/2008 12:26:56 PM
Ailing Dalai Lama retreats to India to rest Ailing Dalai Lama retreats to India to rest 8/27/2008 12:10:44 PM
Gustav creeps toward Cuba as death toll rises Gustav creeps toward Cuba as death toll rises 8/27/2008 12:09:17 PM

Sports
Sakic returning to Avalanche Sakic returning to Avalanche 8/27/2008 2:10:46 PM
Sakic could decide NHL future Thursday Sakic could decide NHL future Thursday 8/27/2008 10:10:54 AM
Bertuzzi, Cammalleri happy to be back in Canada Bertuzzi, Cammalleri happy to be back in Canada 8/27/2008 6:19:40 AM
Ivanovic, Williams sisters win first U.S. Open matches Ivanovic, Williams sisters win first U.S. Open matches 8/27/2008 6:17:44 AM

People
UK: Man's password is changed by bank UK: Man's password is changed by bank 8/27/2008 2:26:37 PM
Ailing Dalai Lama retreats to India to rest Ailing Dalai Lama retreats to India to rest 8/27/2008 12:10:44 PM
Oliver’s Navjot Gill wins BC Ambassador title Oliver’s Navjot Gill wins BC Ambassador title 8/27/2008 11:57:09 AM
Gaming a big part of family life Gaming a big part of family life 8/27/2008 11:30:44 AM

Showbiz
Nicollette Sheridan, Michael Bolton end engagement Nicollette Sheridan, Michael Bolton end engagement 8/27/2008 5:52:46 PM
Many sex assault charges dropped against designer Many sex assault charges dropped against designer 8/27/2008 5:47:08 PM
Quebec retail chain pulls catalogues over too-thin model photos Quebec retail chain pulls catalogues over too-thin model photos 8/27/2008 12:28:57 PM
Cuts spark arts debate Cuts spark arts debate 8/27/2008 11:35:04 AM

Health
Health-care facilities' use of deli meats questioned Health-care facilities' use of deli meats questioned 8/27/2008 9:43:25 AM
IH still not sure who served tainted meat IH still not sure who served tainted meat 8/27/2008 5:30:16 AM
Mumps outbreak traced to religious group Mumps outbreak traced to religious group 8/27/2008 5:04:36 AM
Hospitals, care facilities ignored listeria warnings for three years Hospitals, care facilities ignored listeria warnings for three years 8/27/2008 5:02:56 AM

Animals
Nebraska town votes to evict aging horse Nebraska town votes to evict aging horse 8/27/2008 6:10:06 PM
Python eats student zookeeper in Venezuela Python eats student zookeeper in Venezuela 8/27/2008 12:26:56 PM
Monkeys like to reward friends and relatives Monkeys like to reward friends and relatives 8/27/2008 9:59:55 AM
UK: Rottweiler fights Pit Bull to save boy UK: Rottweiler fights Pit Bull to save boy 8/27/2008 6:33:20 AM

Tech / Science
UK: Man's password is changed by bank UK: Man's password is changed by bank 8/27/2008 2:26:37 PM
Gaming a big part of family life Gaming a big part of family life 8/27/2008 11:30:44 AM
Music videos vanishing from TV, being reinvented on the web Music videos vanishing from TV, being reinvented on the web 8/27/2008 10:09:12 AM
Mystery 'iPhone Girl' generates Internet intrigue Mystery 'iPhone Girl' generates Internet intrigue 8/27/2008 10:03:11 AM

Environment
Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record Arctic sea ice drops to 2nd lowest level on record 8/27/2008 9:51:46 AM
Harper talks tough on Arctic enforcement Harper talks tough on Arctic enforcement 8/27/2008 9:49:19 AM
Penticton: Permit process simplified Penticton: Permit process simplified 8/27/2008 5:54:59 AM
Penticton: Cost concerns surface over water Penticton: Cost concerns surface over water 8/27/2008 5:33:42 AM

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