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Calgary housing gets a D in quality-of-life report

Calgary housing gets a D in quality-of-life report
: Calgary deserves a D when it comes to its housing stock, according to a report card released Tuesday by the Calgary Foundation. more »; Related: Canada slow in combating child poverty: report

Power out, sidewalks closed in windstorm: A powerful windstorm that blew into Calgary around noon Tuesday has knocked out power in the city's north. more »
Stampeders fined for confrontation with ref: The CFL announced Tuesday that Calgary defensive line coach Cornell Brown and players Brandon Browner and Dwight Anderson have been fined for verbally abusing an official following Friday's 37-34 defeat at Saskatchewan. more »
Junos strum $7.9M economic tune for Calgary: Amid the gloom of economic turmoil, organizers of the 2008 Juno Awards in Calgary have announced a significant return for the city and province from the event in April. more »
Stocks head for another rout amid efforts to avoid disaster: North American stock markets headed for another rout Tuesday as eyes turned to efforts by central bankers to ease a credit crisis and head off an economic slump. more »
Temporary homeless shelter renewed for 4 years: A woman who lives next to a northwest Calgary homeless shelter wants the word "temporary" eliminated from the facility's description after city council extended its permit for another four years. more »
44-year-old man charged with sexual assault in Edmonton girl's abduction: An Edmonton man has been charged with several offences, including kidnapping and sexual assault, after a seven-year-old girl was abducted on the weekend, police said Monday. more »
Investment losses add to U of C budget shortfall: The University of Calgary has written off almost $17 million in at least one investment in U.S. mortgage-backed securities hit by the credit crisis. more »
Flames trim roster, waive Warrener: Veteran defenceman Rhett Warrener was one of three Calgary Flames general manager Darryl Sutter placed on waivers Monday as he pared the roster for Thursday's season opener. more »
Deadline nearing for HNIC's Anthem Challenge: Canadians have until Tuesday night (11:59 p.m. ET) to cast their votes for CBC's Hockey Night in Canada Anthem Challenge before the first phase closes. more »

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Afghanistan report won't be released before election: A report detailing the cost of Canada's mission in Afghanistan will not be ready for release before the federal election next Tuesday.
Harper platform offers $400M for manufacturing loans, no deficits: A re-elected Conservative government would provide $400 million more in loans over the next four years to help the beleaguered manufacturing sector in Central Canada, Stephen Harper said Tuesday in releasing his party's long-awaited platform.
Liberals 'big tent' party, Dion tells progressive voters: Stéphane Dion stepped up his appeal to voters across Canada's political spectrum on Tuesday, saying the Liberals are the "big tent" party that as a government can build a strong economy, build social justice and lead the fight against climate change.

World »

McCain, Obama look for upper hand in 2nd U.S. presidential debate: The eyes of U.S. voters will be on Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday night to see if renewed friction between John McCain and Barack Obama in campaigning for the Nov. 4 vote will lead to sparks as they face off in the second presidential debate.
Trial of B.C. teacher begins in Thailand: Former B.C. teacher Christopher Paul Neil appeared in court in Thailand on Tuesday for the start of his trial on charges of abusing a nine-year-old boy.
UN urges nations to fight piracy off Somalia: The UN Security Council passed a second resolution Tuesday urging countries with naval vessels deployed around the Horn of Africa to take whatever steps necessary to stamp out piracy off the coast of Somalia.

Health »

Antibiotics not a prerequisite for C. difficile infections: study: Hospitals are not the only place that people come down with C. difficile, and antibiotics aren't always linked to the infection, according to a new study that challenges conventional thinking.
Blood test for Down syndrome developed: A non-invasive blood test to determine if a fetus has Down syndrome early in pregnancy could be available in two or three years, researchers say.
U.S. drug companies say no cold medicines for kids under 4: Children under four should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, drug companies said Tuesday in a concession to pediatricians who doubt the drugs work in kids and worry about their safety.

Arts & Entertainment »

Giller Prize 'puts spotlight' on lesser known authors: Atwood: Joseph Boyden and Rawi Hage of Montreal are among five finalists announced Monday for the $50,000 Giller Prize for Canadian fiction.
Saatchi turns to Chinese artists for gallery reopening: Known for making household names of British artists like Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin, influential collector Charles Saatchi has turned his sights on contemporary Chinese art for the much anticipated reopening of his namesake gallery in London.
Nobel committee criticized for 'anti-American' approach: Comments from the top member of the Swedish Academy that American writers are too insular and ignorant to compete with European writing continue to reverberate on this side of the Atlantic.

Technology & Science »

2 scientists in Japan, 1 in U.S. share Nobel Prize in Physics: Two Japanese citizens and an American born in Japan won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for their work in the world of subatomic physics.
AMD splitting into two companies: The world's number two microprocessor maker, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., is splitting into two in order to shore up its financial position and to better compete with its main rival, Intel Corp.
Coming soon: a Canadian cyber-security strategy: A national cyber-security strategy that will seek to protect key infrastructure as well as Canadians' identities is on the way, an RCMP executive says.

Money »

Stocks head for another rout amid efforts to avoid disaster: North American stock markets headed for another rout Tuesday as eyes turned to efforts by central bankers to ease a credit crisis and head off an economic slump.
Sales of Canada Savings Bonds put on hold amid market confusion: Amid worldwide credit market turmoil, the federal government has postponed sales of one of the country's favourite investments, Canada Savings Bonds.
Fed signals further rate cuts: The U.S. Federal Reserve needs to re-examine its current interest rate stance in light of the deterioriating global financial situation, said central bank chair Ben Bernanke on Tuesday.

Consumer Life »

More proof public inquiry is needed into listeria outbreak: Easter: An investigation that revealed how a positive listeria test could have remained secret for weeks at a Maple Leaf Foods plant shows the need for a full public inquiry, the Liberal agriculture critic said Tuesday.
Beware the microwave and its uneven heating, warn food experts: Zapping frozen meals in the microwave may be fast and easy, but it also can make you sick if it's not done properly.
Sales of Canada Savings Bonds put on hold amid market confusion: Amid worldwide credit market turmoil, the federal government has postponed sales of one of the country's favourite investments, Canada Savings Bonds.

Sports »

Brennan demands changes to national soccer team: Don't expect to see Jim Brennan playing for the Canadian national team anytime soon. Not as long as current manager Dale Mitchell remains in charge.
Montreal dropped from F1 calendar: The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal was removed from the 2009 F1 season, the International Automobile Federation announced on Tuesday.
Leafs sign Schenn; waive Devereaux, Kronwall: The Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday announced they have signed top draft pick Luke Schenn to an entry-level contract, and waived defenceman Staffan Kronwall and forward Boyd Devereaux.

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