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Own The Podium dream is over; Canadian officials say Americans have too many medals to catch up
VANCOUVER — Canada won’t own the podium at the Vancouver Games after all. With seven days of competition remaining, the Canadian Olympic Committee raised the white flag Monday on the host team’s goal of finishing first overall in the medal count.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Sports	Date: 2010-02-23 11:14:05

Luongo to start against Germany instead of Brodeur
VANCOUVER — Roberto Luongo will start in goal for the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team in a do-or-die game against Germany.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Sports	Date: 2010-02-23 11:14:03

Canada, U.S. to battle for Olympic women's hockey gold
VANCOUVER - Canada is a win away from another gold in Olympic women's hockey.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Sports	Date: 2010-02-23 11:14:02

Toronto wants federal gov't to promise it won't be stuck with huge G20 bills
TORONTO — Toronto has put the federal government on notice that it won’t be left on the hook for costs arising from hosting the huge G20 summit in the city’s core this June, the city manager says.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: National News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:43

Financial Literacy Task Force launches platform for discussion with Canadians
TORONTO — The federal government’s Financial Literacy Task Force has launched a cross-country, multimedia fact-finding mission in a bid to better educate Canadians about the perils of amassing debt and increase their ability to manage personal finances.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: National News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:42

Former politician tabbed to take over troubled rights group
OTTAWA — The federal government is trying to restore order at a troubled rights agency by appointing a former Quebec politician and respected international activist as its new head.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: National News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:41

Provincial court
Calder found guilty of break and enter Neil John Calder, 21, of 8 Fir St.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Local News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:38

Impaired driver with children in vehicle gets fine, 12-month ban
AMHERST – Amherst's Jamie Hepditch was pulled over for travelling 43 kilometres faster than the posted speed limit.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Local News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:36

Brothers complete 100-mile snowshoe trek
BROOKDALE – Brothers Doug and Carl McManaman have completed their 100-mile trek on snowshoes.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Local News	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:35

US report: High blood pressure neglected; docs, feds urged to be more aggressive
WASHINGTON — A critical new report declares high blood pressure in the U.S. to be a neglected disease — a term that usually describes mysterious tropical illnesses, not a well-known plague of rich countries.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Lifestyles	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:26

Wearing mouth guard while skiing, boarding helps protect against injury
TORONTO — When Alexandre Bilodeau finished his high-flying Olympic freestyle moguls event to win the gold medal, his smile showed more than just joy at taking top spot on the podium.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Lifestyles	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:24

Keep web support in the library
However hamstringed they are by Nova Scotia’s $500-million plus deficit, we would strongly oppose cuts to Internet services at public libraries.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Editorials	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:21

Community happenings
Feb. 23 Winterfest Celebrate Winterfest at the Amherst library with an evening of fun and snacks and Dance Dance Revolution from 7-9 p.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Community Happenings	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:18

Toyota receives US grand jury subpoena for documents on acceleration problems, Prius brakes
NEW YORK — U.S. federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Toyota’s safety problems, the company acknowledged Monday as it prepared to answer questions on Capitol Hill about its widespread vehicle recalls.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Business	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:10

'Less Than Kind,' 'Corner Gas' grab Cdn screenwriting nominations
TORONTO — “Less Than Kind,” “Corner Gas” and “Flashpoint are among the finalists for the 2010 Writers Guild of Canada Screenwriting Awards.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Arts & Entertainment	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:07

Opera star Pacido Domingo to undergo surgery after suffering abdominal pain
LOS ANGELES — Placido Domingo is expected to undergo surgery later this week after the internationally acclaimed tenor suffered abdominal pain during a recent performance in Tokyo.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Arts & Entertainment	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:05

Child services officials in LA make routine visit to Charlie Sheen's home
LOS ANGELES — A publicist says child services workers went to the home of Charlie Sheen this weekend for a routine visit.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Arts & Entertainment	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:04

Conan O'Brien weighing live tour that could take him to colleges, maybe Europe
LOS ANGELES — Former late-night TV host Conan O’Brien may be taking his act on the road and even overseas.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Arts & Entertainment	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:03

Superman's debut comic book sells for $1M, smashing previous record
NEW YORK — A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman sold Monday for US$1 million, smashing the previous record price for a comic book.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Arts & Entertainment	Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:01

Ramblers shut out Tigers 6-0
AMHERST -- The Ramblers (19-27-1-1) blanked the Campbellton Tigers (6-36-3-2) 6-0 on Saturday night in Maritime Junior A Hockey League action at the Stadium.


Newspaper: Amherst Daily
Feed: Sports	Date: 2010-02-21 11:28:50

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