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Feds approve 6,000 infrastructure projects, could mean spring job surge OTTAWA — The federal government says it has finished deciding who gets what under key parts of its massive stimulus program in a tidal wave of approvals that should propel a spring job surge. Category: Business and Money Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: Business Date: 2010-02-23 11:17:34

Not yet news One of the great ironies about being a reporter in a small town is that – because of the rumour mill – I'm usually one of the last people to find out about really important news. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: Blogs Date: 2010-02-23 11:17:31

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. Category: Sports Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Sports Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Sports Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: News Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Lifestyle Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Lifestyle Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Opinion & Commentary Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Events Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Business and Money Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Entertainment & Arts Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Entertainment & Arts Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Entertainment & Arts Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Entertainment & Arts Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast 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. Category: Entertainment & Arts Newspaper: Amherst Daily Region: East Coast Feed: Arts & Entertainment Date: 2010-02-23 11:13:01

Poll indicates 9 out of 10 Americans have favourable view of Canada WASHINGTON — Their sports columnists may be eviscerating our Winter Games, their congressional representatives may still not see the harm in “Buy American,” and most of them likely don’t know Ottawa from Moose Jaw. Category: News Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: World News Date: 2010-02-21 11:34:01

Premiers meet two key members of Obama team before governors' gathering WASHINGTON — Seven Canadian premiers met with a pair of key White House power brokers Friday in advance of their attendance at an influential conference of American governors. Category: News Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: World News Date: 2010-02-21 11:33:57

Woods apologizes for 'irresponsible' behaviour, unsure when will play golf again PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Tiger Woods re-emerged into public life Friday, issuing another apology for his infidelity at a closely scripted event and affirming he will play golf again — he’s just not sure when. Category: Sports Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: Sports Date: 2010-02-21 11:33:54

Major League Baseball bans guns, long knives and explosives from clubhouses NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has a new message for players and employees this spring training: Keep guns, long knives and explosives out of the clubhouse. Category: Sports Newspaper: The News Region: East Coast Feed: Sports Date: 2010-02-21 11:33:53

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