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• Murdered women’s sister-in-law says police ignored her missing persons report – Vancouver Sun

  Globe and Mail

  Murdered women's sister-in-law says police ignored her missing persons report Vancouver Sun Convicted murderer Robert Pickton is seen in his Port Coquitlam, BC, home in this undated file video grab. VANCOUVER — The sister-in-law of a woman found dead on Robert Pickton's farm said … Pickton victim's missing report sat in drawer for years: relativeWinnipeg Free Press Details of errors made at cremation rattle victims' families at Pickton probeGlobe and Mail Families of Pickton's victims to relive trauma at inquiryCTV.ca The Province -London Free Press -News1130 all 239 news articles »

• BC-TURKEY-QUAKE-1ST-LEDE-DPA Ñ world, xtop, itop (400 words) – Vancouver Sun

  Telegraph.co.uk

  BC-TURKEY-QUAKE-1ST-LEDE-DPA Ñ world, xtop, itop (400 words) Vancouver Sun Rescue workers search for people trapped under rubble after an earthquake in Ercis, near the eastern Turkish city of Van, October 25, 2011. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY) By Jasper Mortimer and Carsten Hoffmann ERCIS, Turkey — The death toll in … Turkey earthquake: rescuers frantically search for survivorsThe Guardian Turkish prisoners riot after earthquake aftershockTelegraph.co.uk Diplomats: Turkey disaster won't boost relationsYnetnews BBC News -Wall Street Journal -The Australian all 6,703 news articles »

• Babysitter charged with second-degree murder in Cranbrook toddler’s death – Vancouver Sun

  CTV.ca

  Babysitter charged with second-degree murder in Cranbrook toddler's death Vancouver Sun A Cranbrook babysitter has been charged with second-degree murder in the drowning death of 19-month-old Iyanna Teeple. Tammy Marion Bouvette, 28, was charged after the infant was found face down in … BC babysitter charged in May death of infantCTV.ca Babysitter charged with second-degree murder in Cranbrook toddler's drowningThe Province Cranbrook Toddler MurderCFJC TV Kamloops CBC.ca -CANOE -UPI.com all 35 news articles »

• Council bans sale, consumption of shark fin – Toronto Star

  Globe and Mail

  Council bans sale, consumption of shark fin Toronto Star Shark fin ban campaigners were out in force, Tuesday, at City Hall, some donning shark costumes to show their support for the bylaw. Toronto council chambers erupted in applause Tuesday afternoon after council voted 38-4 to ban the possession, … Toronto votes to ban use of shark finGlobe and Mail Shark fin ban back before Toronto councilCBC.ca City council votes to ban shark fin products in TorontoCityNews Straight.com -Toronto Sun -National Post (blog) all 56 news articles »

• Thai floods shut Bangkok’s second largest airport as PM warns of possible … – Washington Post

  Globe and Mail

  Thai floods shut Bangkok's second largest airport as PM warns of possible … Washington Post BANGKOK — Advancing Thai floodwaters breached barriers protecting Bangkok's second largest airport on Tuesday, halting commercial flights, as the prime minister warned that the capital could be swamped by up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) of water if flood … Widespread Flooding Expected in BangkokBloomberg Flood waters in Bangkok shut domestic airportHamilton Spectator Rising Floodwaters Force Bangkok Airport To Suspend OperationsRTT News The Australian -AFP all 1,905 news articles »

• Kent denies speaking to consultant about G8 – Toronto Star

  Open File

  Kent denies speaking to consultant about G8 Toronto Star OTTAWA — Environment Minister Peter Kent categorically denied ever talking to Toronto-based media consultant Vern Freedlander about getting a G8 Summit infrastructure project approved through cabinet. “The conversation did not take place,” Kent told … Newly-obtained documents suggest cabinet picked G8 projectsMacleans.ca G8/G20 fallout continues: emails show shady funding processOpen File (blog) all 7 news articles »

• Feature: Gaddafi spends last days in fear, humbleness – Xinhua

  The Guardian

  Feature: Gaddafi spends last days in fear, humbleness Xinhua SIRTE, Libya, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — "This is where Muammar Gaddafi has hidden for the last three weeks of his life," a local resident, who identified him as Munsif, said when he led a group of Xinhua reporters to a … Gaddafi buried in secret desert graveHerald Sun Qaddafi Is Buried in Secret Spot as Obama Sees 'Strong Signal'BusinessWeek Signs of ex-rebel atrocities in Libya growCBS News Pakistan Daily Times -Reuters -ABC Online all 4,873 news articles »

• Feds move to eliminate gun registry despite opposition from victims’ groups … – CTV.ca

  CTV.ca

  Feds move to eliminate gun registry despite opposition from victims' groups … CTV.ca The federal government introduced a bill Tuesday focused on ending the mandatory registration of long guns and rifles. The Tories have been opposed to the registry, calling it an unnecessary burden on law abiding gun-owners. … Federal Conservatives look to end long gun registryEnergeticcity.ca Scrapping gun registry concerns localsJournal Pioneer 10 voices on ending the long-gun registryCBC.ca Montreal Gazette -Belleville Intelligencer -GlobalNews.ca all 419 news articles »

• Tunisia Vote Elevates Sides That Vowed Accord – Wall Street Journal

  Telegraph.co.uk

  Tunisia Vote Elevates Sides That Vowed Accord Wall Street Journal TUNIS—In a vote that has been watched as a template for the Middle East's emerging democracies, Tunisians appeared to offer new narrative in regional politics—electing a new constitutional assembly composed largely of an Islamist … Moderate Islamist party in Tunisia takes wide election leadLos Angeles Times Once-banned party wins in Tunisia elections, early results showCNN International Tunisian Islamist Party seeking coalition partners after Arab Spring's 1st voteWashington Post BBC News -The Australian -Reuters all 3,558 news articles »