Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Canadian military losing as much 'teeth' as 'tail' in budget cuts: expert
OTTAWA – A defence expert says money being cut from National Defence will inevitably slice into the Canadian military’s ability to carry out missions at home and abroad.


Australian billionaire launches plans for Titanic II; replica of doomed ship to sail in 2016
NEW YORK, N.Y. – An Australian billionaire is getting ready to build a new version of the Titanic that could set sail in late 2016.


Weather was calm, clear on night of fatal ferry sinking: witnesses
VANCOUVER – Two witnesses have told the trial of a crew member charged in a fatal ferry sinking that the weather was relatively calm as the ship sailed down B.C.’s Inside Passage.


China denies new Canadian ambassador permission to travel to Tibet
OTTAWA – China’s government barred Canada’s new ambassador from visiting Tibet as desperate monks prolong their wave of self-immolation to protest Beijing’s rule over the Himalayan plateau region.


Jays left-hander Ricky Romero uses first outing of spring to test out sinker
DUNEDIN, Fla. – Spring training is like a laboratory for pitchers, and Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Ricky Romero spent his time on the mound Tuesday testing out his sinker.


Napolitano warns looming U.S. spending cuts will cause border woes for Canada
WASHINGTON – Janet Napolitano, the Obama administration’s homeland security chief, warned Tuesday that the looming array of U.S. spending cuts known as sequestration will cause pain for Canadians, in particular at the busy Canada-U.S. border.


Gamblers who lost $2M at Fallsview Casino lose another round in casino lawsuit
TORONTO – Four high-stakes gamblers who lost $2.1 million over a few years at Fallsview Casino lost another round today in court.


Lohan's attorney seeks deal with prosecutors, suggests actress as inspirational speaker
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Lindsay Lohan’s attorney has suggested to prosecutors that the actress serve as a motivational speaker and perform non-jail activities to resolve her latest criminal case.


Repsol to hang on to Canaport LNG, signs 10-year supply deal with Shell
CALGARY – The Canaport LNG facility in Saint John, N.B., is not included in Repsol’s $6.7-billion asset sale to Royal Dutch Shell.


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