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Manitoba man dies after RCMP use pepper spray
: An altercation with police that left a Manitoba man dead on the weekend appears to be the fourth pepper-spray related death since 2001 in Canada. more »; Related: IN DEPTH: Is pepper spray an appropriate tool for police?

Victim butchered, jurors at murder trial told: Sidney Teerhuis-Moar has pleaded not guilty to the second-degree murder of Robin Greene. more »
Manitoban in Thailand calls for help: The daughter of a woman among the thousands of foreign tourists unable to fly out of Thailand is calling for federal government help. more »
Man killed, others stabbed in violent Thompson weekend: Three serious attacks in the Thompson area on the weekend killed one man and injured several others. more »
Juvenile receives cash after Manitoba Youth Centre incident: A youth who alleged guards at the Manitoba Youth Centre broke his arm in two places and threatened to blind him has won a rare civil court case against the Province of Manitoba. more »
Shooting victim painfully quiet, police say: Winnipeg police say they are stymied in their investigation into a public shooting in the city's downtown last Friday because the victim won't talk. more »
Belfast baby in Manitoba for experimental drug treatment: A baby from Belfast in Northern Ireland is in Winnipeg for drug trial treatment for a sometimes fatal bone disorder, hypophosphatasia. more »
University goalie recovering after throat cut by skate: A Brock University goaltender is in fair condition in a Windsor, Ont., hospital after his throat was accidentally slashed during a game in Windsor more »
Two charged in Lake St. Martin death: RCMP have charged two young men with second degree murder in the death of Edward James Traverse, 22, on the Lake St. Martin First Nation. more »
Mastectomy may have been unnecessary, documents indicate: One Manitoba woman may have had a mastectomy unnecessarily, and several other patients received incomplete diagnoses after their biopsies went missing, a newspaper reported Monday. more »

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Harper says Dion playing 'biggest political game in history': Prime Minister Stephen Harper accused the Liberals of playing the 'biggest political game in history' during a heated question period in the House of Commons on Monday.
Liberals, NDP, Bloc sign deal on proposed coalition: The Liberals and New Democrats signed an agreement on Monday to form an unprecedented coalition government, with a written pledge of support from the Bloc Québécois, if they are successful in ousting the minority Conservative government in a coming confidence vote.
Accused killer admits to slaying couple, but not 8-year-old boy: An Alberta man admitted to a jury Monday that he killed his girlfriend's parents in an unplanned attack, but said he had nothing to do with the stabbing death of her eight-year-old brother.

World »

Obama names former rival Clinton as secretary of state: Promising a White House filled with vigorous debate, U.S. president-elect Barack Obama named Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and asked the Republican-appointed defence secretary to remain on the job.
Demonstrators boost numbers at Bangkok airports: Anti-government protesters continued to block flights in and out of Bangkok on Monday, telling demonstrators to abandon the prime minister's compound and bolster ranks at the two main airports.
Arrest made in killings of Jennifer Hudson's family: Chicago police said Monday they have arrested William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson's sister, for the murders of three members of her family.

Health »

More female physicians, pharmacists working in Canada: reports: More women are joining the ranks of health-care occupations in Canada, including the traditionally male-dominated professions of medicine and pharmacy, according to a report released on Monday.
Treat ovarian cancer subtypes as distinct diseases: study: The various subtypes of ovarian cancer are actually distinct diseases, says a new study that argues lumping them together is impeding the search for more effective treatments.
Group aims to test 1 million for World AIDS Day: A worldwide drive to test one million people for HIV in the week ahead of World AIDS Day on Monday has been highly successful, a U.S. AIDS group said.

Arts & Entertainment »

Arrest made in killings of Jennifer Hudson's family: Chicago police said Monday they have arrested William Balfour, the estranged husband of Jennifer Hudson's sister, for the murders of three members of her family.
Artist wins Turner Prize with help of Homer Simpson, Felix the Cat: British artist Mark Leckey, whose work incorporates images of Felix the Cat and Homer Simpson, has won this year's Turner Prize, Britain's biggest contemporary art award.
Lament for The NewMusic: CTVglobemedia's cuts announced last week included the demise of The NewMusic, a show that was a legend for its part in launching new bands and the careers of a score of TV hosts and presenters.

Technology & Science »

Could consumers own their internet connections?: Fibre ownership would ensure the internet remains free from interference by cable and phone companies, according to a report by the man who coined the term "net neutrality."
Jupiter, Venus and Moon to form frown in evening sky: Venus and Jupiter will appear close together in the evening sky alongside a thin crescent moon, creating a brief unhappy face, but overcast skies will likely prevent most Canadians from seeing it.
Another caribou herd in steep decline: study: A new study of one of Canada's largest caribou herds seems to confirm fears that, like other such herds in the western Arctic, it is undergoing a steep and mysterious population decline.

Money »

TSX point drop biggest ever: The benchmark TSX index took a record dive Monday, dropping 864.41 points, or 9.3 per cent, to 8,406.21.
Canada's GDP edges up 0.3%: Canada's gross domestic product posted a slight gain in the third quarter of this year, rising 0.3 per cent, with most of the increase coming in July, Statistics Canada reported Monday.
U.S. government financial strategy the right one, Paulson says: The U.S. government expects banks will make more loans and the downward pressure on house prices — "the root of our economic and market difficulties" — will ease, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.

Consumer Life »

Nestlé bottled-water ads misleading, environmentalists say: A coalition of environmental groups has filed a complaint against Nestlé, alleging its advertisement claiming bottled water is "environmentally responsible" was misleading.
U.S. FDA seeks broader regulatory powers: In a report released on Monday, U.S. authorities proposed beefing up regulatory registrations and hiring third-party inspectors in a bid to protect the food supply chain.
Calgarians still paying to deck halls, roofs with Christmas cheer: As Canadians in other parts of the country cut back on luxury expenses, Calgarians are still willing to pay companies thousands of dollars to have their homes decorated for Christmas.

Sports »

Healthy Blake anxious to return to Leafs lineup: Jason Blake could return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup Monday in Los Angeles (7:30 p.m. PT) but will have to prove himself again to a new set of eyes in the team's hierarchy, new president and general manager Brian Burke.
Jaguars, Texans playing for pride: The Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans square off in the Lone Star State on Monday night in an anticlimactic matchup between teams tied for last place in the AFC South (8:30 p.m. ET).
Blue Jays offer arbitration to Burnett: The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed Monday that they have offered arbitration to free-agent pitcher A.J. Burnett, securing them two picks in next June's draft if he rejects the offer and signs with another major-league team.