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CKA News is a user driven social news system. Members submit Canadian news links from around the web, making CKA your one stop source for Canadian News!
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Porn industry seeks federal bailout
Time: 12:28 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 19
Poster: canuckns
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/porn-industry-seeks-fe
Time: 12:28 PM on WednesdayTopic: Business
Hits: 19
Poster: canuckns
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/porn-industry-seeks-fe
Business | 19 hits | 12:28 PM on Wednesday
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Late skip Schmirler awarded curling honour
The late Sandra Schmirlerwho captured three world curling championships and Olympic gold before succumbing to cancer in 2000was named the winner of the 2009 World Curling Freytag Award on Wednesday.
Time: 12:01 PM on WednesdayTopic: Sports
Hits: 7
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchewan/story/2009/01/07/schmirler-award
Sports | 7 hits | 12:01 PM on Wednesday
The late Sandra Schmirler, who captured three world curling championships and Olympic gold before succumbing to cancer in 2000, was named the winner of the 2009 World Curling Freytag Award on Wednesday.Comment:
Canadian soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
A Canadian soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in the northern part of Afghanistan's Kandahar province early Wednesdaysay military officials.
Time: 11:59 AM on WednesdayTopic: Military
Hits: 8
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/edmonton/story/2009/01/07/afghanistan-canada.
Military | 8 hits | 11:59 AM on Wednesday
A Canadian soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in the northern part of Afghanistan's Kandahar province early Wednesday, say military officials.Comment:
Canadian soldier charged in killing of insurgent to be released
Several conditions were placed on Semrau's releaseincluding surrendering his passportremaining in the country and not communicating with Afghan National Army troops
Time: 11:54 AM on WednesdayTopic: Military
Hits: 11
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/01/07/soldier-charged.html
Military | 11 hits | 11:54 AM on Wednesday
Several conditions were placed on Semrau's release, including surrendering his passport, remaining in the country and not communicating with Afghan National Army troopsComment:
The atheist bus journey
Todaythanks to many Cif readersthe overall total raised for the Atheist Bus Campaign stands at a truly overwhelming £135,000breaking our original target of £5,500 by over 2400%Given this unexpected amountI'm very excited to tell you that 800 bus
Time: 11:08 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 29
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/06/religion-atheism
Time: 11:08 AM on WednesdayTopic: Religion
Hits: 29
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/jan/06/religion-atheism
Religion | 29 hits | 11:08 AM on Wednesday
Today, thanks to many Cif readers, the overall total raised for the Atheist Bus Campaign stands at a truly overwhelming £135,000, breaking our original target of £5,500 by over 2400%. Given this unexpected amount, I'm very excited to tell you that 800 busComment:
$117-million later, Ottawa's troubles with Sikorsky aren't over
OTTAWA The helicopter-maker that will replace Canada's aging Sea Kings is embroiled in a secret legal battle with Ottawa that could lead to higher costs for an aircraft that was bought on a fixed-price basis in 2004.
Time: 10:43 AM on WednesdayTopic: Military
Hits: 24
Poster: Hyack
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090107.wplanes07/
Military | 24 hits | 10:43 AM on Wednesday
OTTAWA — The helicopter-maker that will replace Canada's aging Sea Kings is embroiled in a secret legal battle with Ottawa that could lead to higher costs for an aircraft that was bought on a fixed-price basis in 2004.Comment:
Technicians prepare Griffons for theatre
After the Minister of National Defence announced in November that Canada would deploy eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters as part of the Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-AfgAir Wing1 Wing KingstonOnt.began preparing the aircraft for the deployme
Time: 10:38 AM on WednesdayTopic: Military
Hits: 13
Poster: Hyack
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/1w-1e/nr-sp/index-eng.asp?id=7561
Military | 13 hits | 10:38 AM on Wednesday
After the Minister of National Defence announced in November that Canada would deploy eight CH-146 Griffon helicopters as part of the Joint Task Force - Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) - Air Wing, 1 Wing Kingston, Ont., began preparing the aircraft for the deploymeComment:
'Honour killing' cited in death
TORONTO -A Mississauga man is facing first-degree murder charges in what sources say could be the "honour murderof his daughter-in-law who was killed in a Malton grocery store on New Year's Day.
Time: 10:30 AM on WednesdayTopic: Law & Order
Hits: 33
Poster: Hyack
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Crime/2009/01/07/7940991-sun.html
Law & Order | 33 hits | 10:30 AM on Wednesday
TORONTO -- A Mississauga man is facing first-degree murder charges in what sources say could be the "honour murder" of his daughter-in-law who was killed in a Malton grocery store on New Year's Day.Comment:
Fighting resumes in Gaza after brief truce to allow aid
Battles between Israeli soldiers and Hamas militants resumed in Gaza on Wednesday immediately after the end of a three-hour truce to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian territoryaccording to residents.
Time: 10:27 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 7
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/01/07/israel-gaza.html
Time: 10:27 AM on WednesdayTopic: Misc World
Hits: 7
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/01/07/israel-gaza.html
Misc World | 7 hits | 10:27 AM on Wednesday
Battles between Israeli soldiers and Hamas militants resumed in Gaza on Wednesday immediately after the end of a three-hour truce to allow humanitarian aid to enter the Palestinian territory, according to residents.Comment:
U.S. to compensate B.C. fishermen under latest pact to protect salmon
The U.Sgovernment will hand over millions of dollars to compensate the B.Cfishing industry for dramatic cuts to salmon fisheries.
Time: 10:06 AM on WednesdayTopic: Environmental
Hits: 16
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/01/06/bc-us-salmo
Environmental | 16 hits | 10:06 AM on Wednesday
The U.S. government will hand over millions of dollars to compensate the B.C. fishing industry for dramatic cuts to salmon fisheries.Comment:
Iginla, Luongo, Souray named Western all-stars
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo may be injuredbut he was recognized as an all-star on Wednesday as the reserves for the Western Conference were named.
Time: 10:01 AM on WednesdayTopic: Sports
Hits: 9
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/01/07/western-all
Sports | 9 hits | 10:01 AM on Wednesday
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo may be injured, but he was recognized as an all-star on Wednesday as the reserves for the Western Conference were named.Comment:
Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park advances in 7 Wonders contest
Dinosaur Provincial Park in AlbertaNiagara Falls and Lake Superior will be competing with more than 200 spectacular places around the world in the next phase of a competition to name the New 7 Wonders of Natureorganizers said Wednesday.
Time: 9:58 AM on WednesdayTopic: Misc World
Hits: 10
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/01/07/wonders-natural.html
Misc World | 10 hits | 9:58 AM on Wednesday
Dinosaur Provincial Park in Alberta, Niagara Falls and Lake Superior will be competing with more than 200 spectacular places around the world in the next phase of a competition to name the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said Wednesday.Comment:
Swimmin' with the big fish
Flames beat Sharks 5-2Time: 9:56 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 7
Poster: Choban
http://calsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Hockey/2009/01/07/7942101-sun.html
Sports | 7 hits | 9:56 AM on Wednesday
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Heavy rains and avalanche risk close B.C. highways
Southern B.Cwoke up to another day of weather woes on Wednesday morningas heavy rains melted snowleading to flooded roads.
Time: 9:55 AM on WednesdayTopic: Misc CDN
Hits: 9
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/01/07/bc-heavy-ra
Misc CDN | 9 hits | 9:55 AM on Wednesday
Southern B.C. woke up to another day of weather woes on Wednesday morning, as heavy rains melted snow, leading to flooded roads.Comment:
Ottawa forward Jarkko Ruutu’s alleged bite attracts attention from the NHL
Time: 9:54 AM on WednesdayTopic: Sports
Hits: 22
Poster: Choban
http://calsun.canoe.ca/Sports/Hockey/2009/01/07/7946836.html
Sports | 22 hits | 9:54 AM on Wednesday
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Lottery victory to defeat
You can easily see the pain in Thomas Noftall's eyes
"They're going to take away my dreamThey're going to take it all away,the 27-year-old said yesterdaystaring at what he feels are $135,000 in winning scratch tickets the Ontario Lottery and GaTime: 9:36 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 25
Poster: bootlegga
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/06012009/50/lottery-victory-defeat.html
Misc CDN | 25 hits | 9:36 AM on Wednesday
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Traffic at Tim Horton's prompts crackdown
Time: 9:03 AM on WednesdayTopic: Business
Hits: 35
Poster: bootlegga
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/index.php?rn=222561&cl=11
Business | 35 hits | 9:03 AM on Wednesday
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U.S. deserter ordered to leave Canada
The first female U.SIraq war resister to seek refuge in Canada has been ordered to leave the country before the end of the month or face deportation.Time: 8:06 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 26
Poster: SigPig
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/562982
Law & Order | 26 hits | 8:06 AM on Wednesday
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Man lost in woods found dead New Year’s Day
Hypothermia is the suspected cause of death of an 18-year-old man found New Year’s Day near Dog Creek RoadBond Road and Chimney Valley Road.
Time: 7:56 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 34
Poster: QBC
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/37046199.html
Strange | 34 hits | 7:56 AM on Wednesday
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UFO experience changes woman’s life
Miriam Delicado has been on an incredible 20-year journey that began on the outskirts of 100 Mile house one October night in 1988.
Time: 7:47 AM on WednesdayTopic: Strange
Hits: 62
Poster: QBC
http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/100milefreepress/lifestyles/3686
Strange | 62 hits | 7:47 AM on Wednesday
Miriam Delicado has been on an incredible 20-year journey that began on the outskirts of 100 Mile house one October night in 1988.
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Canadian Avalanche Centre issue warnings
With the recent warm weather and a “potent storm on deckthe Canadian Avalanche Centre is warning back country users to exercise caution.
Time: 7:44 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 15
Poster: QBC
http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_cariboo/quesnelobserver/news/37194724.ht
Misc CDN | 15 hits | 7:44 AM on Wednesday
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Tougher 'Made in Canada' Regs Kick In
As Canadians rang in the new yearthe government rolled out a series of stringent new regulatory controls governing what can—and cannot—be labelled a product of Canada.Time: 7:25 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 33
Poster: ridenrain
http://embassymag.ca/page/view/cool-1-7-2009
Business | 33 hits | 7:25 AM on Wednesday
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Boy who vanished in 1999 only now reported missing
But the biggest mystery may be why no one reported him missing until nearly a decade laterThe search for Adam -who would be 21 if he is still alive -has confounded authorities and left family members regretting that they did not do more when they no
Time: 6:55 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 42
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090107/Adam_Herr
Time: 6:55 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 42
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090107/Adam_Herr
Law & Order | 42 hits | 6:55 AM on Wednesday
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Niagara Falls in next round of '7 Wonders' contest
The Grand CanyonMount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Natureorganizers said Wednesday.Time: 6:52 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 13
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090107/wonders_N
Misc CDN | 13 hits | 6:52 AM on Wednesday
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911 Cell Phone Tracking by 2010
Government officials said they would impose a February2010deadline to install the necessary equipment to give 911 dispatchers the ability to locate cellular calls in an emergency.Time: 6:49 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 14
Poster: ridenrain
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090107.wcellphone
Tech | 14 hits | 6:49 AM on Wednesday
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Canadian News
Tuesday
New details at hearing for soldier accused of murder
A Canadian army captain accused of shooting and killing a severely-wounded insurgent after a deadly battle in Afghanistan could be released from a military prison on Wednesday.
Time: 10:56 PM on TuesdayTopic: Military
Hits: 59
Poster: Hyack
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090106/soldier_h
Military | 59 hits | 10:56 PM on Tuesday
A Canadian army captain accused of shooting and killing a severely-wounded insurgent after a deadly battle in Afghanistan could be released from a military prison on Wednesday.Comment:
New link in cold case of Victoria boy missing since 1991
U.Spolice have found a "missing personposter of a Victoria boy who disappeared almost 18 years ago at the Milwaukee home of a possible child killer
Time: 10:09 PM on TuesdayTopic: Misc CDN
Hits: 39
Poster: Hyack
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/01/06/bc-missing-
Misc CDN | 39 hits | 10:09 PM on Tuesday
U.S. police have found a "missing person" poster of a Victoria boy who disappeared almost 18 years ago at the Milwaukee home of a possible child killerComment:
Funny – or racist?
MONTREAL Radio-Canada's New Year's Eve prime-time variety show known as the Bye Bye has always included satirical sketches bordering on bad taste.
But this year's editionfeaturing gags on the assassination of U.Spresident-elect Barack ObamaprisTime: 9:28 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 84
Poster: RUEZ
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090106.wbyebye07/
Misc CDN | 84 hits | 9:28 PM on Tuesday
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Flaherty considers additional tax reductions
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Ottawa and Canada's banks will create a working group to loosen tight consumer creditwhich has been the "number one concernvoiced during pre-budget consultations.
"We all have responsibilities to ensure that the fTime: 6:53 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 23
Poster: uwish
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090106/flaherty_
Political | 23 hits | 6:53 PM on Tuesday
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The Stooges guitarist found dead
The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton has been found dead at his home in Ann ArborMichigan.
Time: 6:09 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Showbiz
Hits: 22
Poster: TattoodGirl
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm
Time: 6:09 PM on TuesdayTopic: Showbiz
Hits: 22
Poster: TattoodGirl
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7814150.stm
Showbiz | 22 hits | 6:09 PM on Tuesday
The Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton has been found dead at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Comment:
Southern exposure: Man left dangling trouserless and upside down after Vail ski lift mishap
These pictures show possibly the most embarrassing thing that could happen on a ski liftA skier at Colorado's luxury Vail ski resort was left suffering from a double case of exposure after a freak accident left him dangling upside down and pantless from
Time: 3:00 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 116
Poster: snookums
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1106988/Southern-exp
Time: 3:00 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 116
Poster: snookums
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1106988/Southern-exp
Uncle Sam | 116 hits | 3:00 PM on Tuesday
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Soldier was alone with insurgent when two shots fired: witnesses
The circumstances that led to a second-degree murder charge against a Canadian Forces captain emerged for the first time Tuesday in a military court.Time: 2:49 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 88
Poster: SigPig
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=1148068
Military | 88 hits | 2:49 PM on Tuesday
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Apple strips iTunes of digital rights management
Apple is offering millions of songs free of copy protection on its iTunes digital music storeallowing the music to be played on any device.
Time: 2:19 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Business
Hits: 60
Poster: hurley_108
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article54615
Time: 2:19 PM on TuesdayTopic: Business
Hits: 60
Poster: hurley_108
http://technology.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/tech_and_web/article54615
Business | 60 hits | 2:19 PM on Tuesday
Apple is offering millions of songs free of copy protection on its iTunes digital music store, allowing the music to be played on any device.Comment:
6-year-old takes family car after missing bus
A 6-year-old Virginia boy who missed his bus tried to drive to school in his family's sedan and crashedHis parents were charged with child endangerment.
Time: 2:09 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 61
Poster: snookums
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/01/06/national/a
Time: 2:09 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 61
Poster: snookums
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/01/06/national/a
Uncle Sam | 61 hits | 2:09 PM on Tuesday
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Israeli strike kills dozens taking refuge in UN school
At least 34 people were killed Tuesday when an Israeli bombardment struck near a United Nations school where hundreds of Palestinians had taken shelter.
Time: 11:07 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 20
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090105/Israel_tr
Time: 11:07 AM on TuesdayTopic: Political
Hits: 20
Poster: Eisensapper
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090105/Israel_tr
Political | 20 hits | 11:07 AM on Tuesday
At least 34 people were killed Tuesday when an Israeli bombardment struck near a United Nations school where hundreds of Palestinians had taken shelter.Comment: