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Merritt mother of slain children thanks community Merritt mother of slain children thanks community
The mother of 3 children who were slain in Merritt has written a letter of thanks. Darcie Clarke in the Merritt Herald newspaper thanks "the people of Merritt and to every other community, both in and out of B.C., who have shared in our pain." 5/9/2008 12:12:16 PM

Update: Tim Hortons red-faced over Timbit firing Update: Tim Hortons red-faced over Timbit firing
After being fired for giving away a Timbit to a baby and hastily reinstated when the doughy dilemma hit the media, single mom Nicole Lilliman said Thursday she'll collect her much-needed Tim Hortons paycheque until she can find work elsewhere. 5/9/2008 12:05:25 PM

If Canada speaks up, world will listen If Canada speaks up, world will listen
One of Canada's most successful entrepreneurs, Jim Balsillie, served up strong words for the country last night, saying that when it comes to foreign relations and global leadership, Canada should be doing more on the international stage. 5/9/2008 11:56:39 AM

Hell on wheels Hell on wheels
For a role model, Tyler Deith isn't big on clean living. Visitors are greeted by a Budweiser-swilling pig named Ernie. But for all the time he spends as Tyler Deith, inventor, thousands of people know him as Ty, crazy wheelchair dude. 5/9/2008 11:52:01 AM

Taser parties a growing US trend Taser parties a growing US trend
In a downtown loft apartment in Denver, Colorado, a group of 30-something women is having a party. It's more Sex and the City than Psycho, but party organiser Dana Shafman would have them believe they could easily be victims of violent crime. She runs a company that sells Tasers. 5/9/2008 11:32:09 AM

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Local / Valley
Students last performance at Pen Hi Auditorium Students last performance at Pen Hi Auditorium 5/9/2008 10:19:13 AM
Good work by SORCO and City crews Good work by SORCO and City crews 5/9/2008 9:52:12 AM
Casino workers reach new tentative agreement Casino workers reach new tentative agreement 5/9/2008 9:47:28 AM
Cyclist remains in critical condition Cyclist remains in critical condition 5/9/2008 9:01:11 AM

US / World
 Move to resurrect CIA leak case Move to resurrect CIA leak case 5/9/2008 12:20:55 PM
 Brazilian girl's parents arrested Brazilian girl's parents arrested 5/9/2008 12:19:26 PM
Spain Claims Sunken Treasure from Florida Deep-Sea Spain Claims Sunken Treasure from Florida Deep-Sea 5/9/2008 11:26:55 AM
Texas Swinger's Club Involved Young Children Texas Swinger's Club Involved Young Children 5/9/2008 11:16:34 AM

People / Media
Jenna Bush to get hitched, Texas style Jenna Bush to get hitched, Texas style 5/9/2008 11:52:56 AM
History full of tales of politicians' sexual dalliances History full of tales of politicians' sexual dalliances 5/9/2008 10:45:34 AM
Students last performance at Pen Hi Auditorium Students last performance at Pen Hi Auditorium 5/9/2008 10:19:13 AM
 Liv Tyler and husband split but still Liv Tyler and husband split but still "friends" 5/9/2008 9:28:39 AM

Environment
 Whale of an idea Whale of an idea 5/9/2008 11:47:49 AM
China seeks Japanese help on environment China seeks Japanese help on environment 5/9/2008 9:25:29 AM
 Kick the oil habit, make your own ethanol Kick the oil habit, make your own ethanol 5/9/2008 9:23:01 AM
Carbon tax fueling concerns from Penticton Carbon tax fueling concerns from Penticton 5/9/2008 7:08:42 AM

Tech / Science
Microsoft eyeing Facebook: report Microsoft eyeing Facebook: report 5/9/2008 11:48:27 AM
Stolen Laptop Helps Find Itself, Make Arrests Stolen Laptop Helps Find Itself, Make Arrests 5/9/2008 11:43:26 AM
Media firms reject federal rules Media firms reject federal rules 5/9/2008 11:23:17 AM
Feds confirm decision to reject space deal Feds confirm decision to reject space deal 5/9/2008 9:44:59 AM

BC
Jailer dropped from suit over police restraint Jailer dropped from suit over police restraint 5/9/2008 10:56:04 AM
Prosecutors told not to testify Prosecutors told not to testify 5/9/2008 10:48:54 AM
VIA train illness likely not from B.C. VIA train illness likely not from B.C. 5/9/2008 10:25:34 AM
Fire that claimed 3 lives accidental Fire that claimed 3 lives accidental 5/9/2008 5:59:33 AM

Canada
VIA train illness likely not from B.C. VIA train illness likely not from B.C. 5/9/2008 10:25:34 AM
Farmers urged to lock up gas tanks Farmers urged to lock up gas tanks 5/9/2008 9:56:18 AM
'I'm trying my best,' says mother, 6-year-old lights fires 'I'm trying my best,' says mother, 6-year-old lights fires 5/9/2008 9:40:50 AM
MPs condemn Burma's 'deplorable' cyclone response MPs condemn Burma's 'deplorable' cyclone response 5/9/2008 9:39:08 AM

Sports
Ferrari dominates Turkish GP practice Ferrari dominates Turkish GP practice 5/9/2008 12:16:38 PM
Flyers, Penguins renew Pennsylvania rivalry Flyers, Penguins renew Pennsylvania rivalry 5/9/2008 12:15:09 PM
Avalanche, Quenneville part ways Avalanche, Quenneville part ways 5/9/2008 12:06:48 PM
 More rain, Indy 500 hopefuls in limbo More rain, Indy 500 hopefuls in limbo 5/9/2008 9:37:19 AM

Health / Lifestyle
Man Saves Own Life, does Steak KnifeTracheotomy Man Saves Own Life, does Steak KnifeTracheotomy 5/9/2008 11:38:41 AM
'Geezers get out' 'Geezers get out' 5/9/2008 10:47:44 AM
If Mom was paid she'd earn $126,593 If Mom was paid she'd earn $126,593 5/9/2008 10:43:47 AM
Violence as an infectious disease Violence as an infectious disease 5/9/2008 10:35:38 AM

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