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Former CFL quarterback Bob Torrance dies at age 43
January 11, 2012 – 5:27 pm | No Comment

Former Calgary Stampeders quarterback Bob Torrance has died at age 43.

Finger pointed at U.S., Israel after Iranian scientist killed in bomb attack
January 11, 2012 – 5:25 pm | No Comment

A scientist linked to Iran’s nuclear program was assassinated in his car by a bomb-wielding assailant on Wednesday, a bold rush-hour attack that experts say points to a further escalation in a covert campaign targeting the country’s atomic officials and institutions.

Source: Kelly Clarkson to sing U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl
January 11, 2012 – 2:44 pm | No Comment

A source requesting anonymity says Kelly Clarkson will sing the U.S.

Rwandan loses 16-year fight to stay in Canada
January 11, 2012 – 8:55 am | No Comment
Rwandan loses 16-year fight to stay in Canada

A man accused of helping to incite the 1994 Rwandan genocide has lost a two-decade battle to stay in Canada and is now set to be deported.

Under the weather?
January 11, 2012 – 3:56 am | No Comment
Under the weather?

Were you out of commission for most of the holidays? Laid low by some alien that invaded your throat and-or chest and-or sinuses and wouldn’t let go?

City meetings wrongly closed: Ombudsman
January 10, 2012 – 8:45 am | No Comment

Complaints spur two reviews of summer closed-door meetings.

Katy Perry pulls out of People’s Choice Awards
January 10, 2012 – 3:12 am | No Comment
Katy Perry pulls out of People’s Choice Awards

Katy Perry has pulled out of the People’s Choice awards in the wake of her split from Russell Brand.

Where oh where has my baby gone?
January 9, 2012 – 8:00 pm | No Comment

You’re sitting at your computer; on the screen in front of you sits endless hours of work. It could be a school project, a presentation for an important business meeting, or your family photos.

Video for Burlington band’s Walk off the Earth goes viral
January 9, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Video for Burlington band’s Walk off the Earth goes viral

Burlington band Walk off the Earth has captured social media lightning in a bottle with their unique video for the song ‘Somebody I Used to Know’.

Steelers without All-Pro centre Pouncey for AFC wild-card game against Broncos
January 8, 2012 – 12:11 pm | No Comment
Steelers without All-Pro centre Pouncey for AFC wild-card game against Broncos

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without All-Pro centre Maurkice Pouncey for the AFC wild-card game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

Republican rivals fail to knock Romney off stride
January 8, 2012 – 4:58 am | No Comment
Republican rivals fail to knock Romney off stride

Mitt Romney’s rivals couldn’t land too many punches Saturday night as the former Massachusetts governor cruises toward a win in the New Hampshire primary.

Couple can’t agree on her married name
January 7, 2012 – 8:01 pm | No Comment

Dear Abby:

New year, new image
January 7, 2012 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
New year, new image

Nancy Guzzo’s “aha moment” was in May after seeing a photo of herself taken at a friend’s wedding.

VIDEO: Texas teen reunited with family after being mistakenly deported
January 7, 2012 – 8:19 am | No Comment
VIDEO: Texas teen reunited with family after being mistakenly deported

A Texas teenager who was deported to Colombia after claiming to be an illegal immigrant was returned to the United States and remains at the centre of an international mystery over how a minor could be sent to a country where she is not a citizen.

Partial relief for Ronald Mcdonald House
January 7, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Partial relief for Ronald Mcdonald House

Province relents on stimulus funding deadline for charity’s delayed expansion project.

Partial relief for Ronald Mcdonald House
January 7, 2012 – 8:06 am | No Comment
Partial relief for Ronald Mcdonald House

Province relents on stimulus funding deadline for charity’s delayed expansion project.