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BP settles with government, will pay $8M fine, spend $400M to cut pollution at Ind. refinery WHITING, Ind. - BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to install $400 million in new air pollution controls at its northwestern Indiana oil refinery and pay an $8 million fine under a deal announced Wednesday with the government and environmental groups. The oil giant agreed to the fine to Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:49

New Zealand raises tobacco taxes sharply, aiming to become smoke-free country WELLINGTON, New Zealand - There are smoke-free bars, smoke-free parks, even smoke-free college campuses. But a smoke-free country? New Zealand's government Thursday squeezed smokers more than ever by announcing a 40 per cent hike in tobacco taxes over the next four years. Prices here are already Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:48

China rules US support for group of solar, wind energy projects violates trade rules BEIJING, China - China's Commerce Ministry says an investigation has found that U.S. government support for six renewable energy projects violated free-trade rules. Thursday's announcement is the latest volley in a widening conflict between Beijing and Washington over renewable energy. They have Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:47

Private supply ship flies by space station in critical test, docking attempt on Friday CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday but did not stop, completing a critical test in advance of Friday's actual docking. The unmanned SpaceX Dragon capsule performed a practice lap around the orbiting Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:46

New Brunswick to hold eight public meetings in June on proposed shale gas rules FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick government has appointed University of Moncton biologist Louis LaPierre to lead a series of public meetings next month on its proposed shale gas regulations. Natural Resources Minister Bruce Northrup says the meetings, to be held in eight communities, will provide Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:45

Effort to rid world of polio takes another step forward today Partners in the effort to finally rid the world of polio are taking another step today, launching an emergency action plan strategists hope will propel the long overdue program across the finish line. The plan is aimed at keeping polio on the radar of world leaders while improving the Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:45

ATS Automation posts improvement in Q4 results; revenue up 17% at $173.5M CAMBRIDGE, Ont. - ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. (TSX:ATA) swung to a profit in its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter as revenues from continuing operations rose 17 per cent. The Ontario-based supplier of automated manufacturing and assembly systems said net earnings in the three months ended... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-24 08:27:44

Simon Wiesenthal Center grades social networking giants on digital hate, terror MONTREAL - Facebook has earned an A minus and YouTube merited a C minus for removing pro-terrorist and hate postings, according to a study by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, which says social networking sites are magnets for this activity. Micro-blogging site Twitter hasn't been given a grade by Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:39

Cattlemen want federal plan to transfer community pastures to Prairies delayed EDMONTON - The Canadian Cattlemen's Association is calling on Ottawa to delay its plan to transfer control of 900,000 hectares of community pasture to the Prairie provinces. The federal government wants to shift responsibility for these pastures to the provinces over six years starting in Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:38

Forest fire threatens Kirkland Lake; residents told to prepare for evacuation KIRKLAND LAKE, Ont. - Residents of the northern Ontario town of Kirkland Lake are being advised to prepare for evacuation if a nearby forest fire threatens the community. People are being urged to pack enough clothing for three days, along with medications, cash, food and water in case an Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:37

Key moments in Hewlett-Packard's recent history, leading to job-cut announcement On Wednesday, Hewlett-Packard Co. announced plans to cut about 8 per cent of its work force, or 27,000 workers, by October 2014. It comes as the maker of personal computers struggles to compete with mobile devices. Here's a timeline of some key events in HP's history since it acquired the PC Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:36

Redbox to launch test project at Canadian retailers starting in June TORONTO - Redbox, the DVD-rental kiosk company that gives consumers a cheap alternative to video stores, plans to make its long-awaited debut in Canada next month. A spokeswoman says the movie rental company has secured agreements to set up kiosks at Walmart retail stores and convenience stores Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:35

Canadian drivers James Hinchcliffe, Alex Tagliani carry flag at Indy 500 It's been 17 years since a Canadian won the Indy 500, but James Hinchcliffe and Alex Tagliani have a shot at ending the drought Sunday. Hinchcliffe, from Oakville, Ont., qualified in the No. 2 position for Andretti Autosport after missing the pole by a miniscule 0.0023 seconds. Tagliani, from Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:34

US theft victim gets revenge by uploading video of suspect acknowledging he stole camera MILWAUKEE - A man whose camcorder was briefly stolen has found a way to get back at the suspected thief: He uploaded to YouTube a video that the suspect took with the camera, a clip in which the man reveals his name, shows his face and admits he stole the camera. Chris Rochester, 25, said his... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:33

Annual Cape Breton moose lottery offering 345 licences this year HALIFAX - The Cape Breton moose hunting lottery is now open. This year, 345 licences are up for grabs. Last year, about 11,000 applicants entered the annual draw. Selected hunters can participate in one of five hunting seasons, which start this fall. There are five moose management zones Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 20:03:33

Aglukkaq acknowledges Northern food issues, but maintains criticism of UN OTTAWA - Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq says that when she tore a strip off a UN right-to-food envoy last week, she never meant to imply there were no hunger problems in the North. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Aglukkaq said there are indeed serious poverty challenges in her home Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 12:07:35

Genetically modified plants won't take root with councillors in Richmond, B.C. RICHMOND, B.C. - Richmond City Council says engineered crops and plants have no place the gardens of Metro Vancouver. Councillors have voted unanimously to ban further genetically modified species from Richmond soil, although the ban is unenforceable, because genetically engineered plants are Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 12:07:34

Gardening is hard, let's make salad Get Your Garden Boots On! Province: Alberta Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Feed: Life Date: 2012-05-23 08:14:01

States urged to do better in aiding grandparents, other relatives who fill child-raising void NEW YORK, N.Y. - As more of America's children are raised by relatives other than their parents, state and local governments need to do better in helping these families cope with an array of financial and emotional challenges, a new report concludes. Compared to the average parent, these Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:47

EU appeals to China to help reach global emissions agreement to end airline dispute BEIJING, China - A European envoy held out a possible compromise in a fight with China over carbon emissions charges on airlines, saying Wednesday that Europe might alter its system if Beijing helps negotiate global regulations. China, India, the United States and Russia oppose the European Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:47

PC maker Lenovo says quarterly profit up 59 per cent on record global sales BEIJING, China - Lenovo Group, the world's second-largest personal computer maker, said Wednesday its quarterly profit rose 59 per cent over a year earlier on record sales. Profit for the three months ending March 31 was $67 million, or 0.65 U.S. cents per share, the company announced. Quarterly Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:46

Mazda, Fiat to work together on developing, manufacturing small convertible TOKYO - Mazda Motor Corp. and Fiat SpA are working together on developing and manufacturing a roadster, or two-seater convertible, although the automakers will come up with different, distinctly styled models. The deal with Fiat of Italy, which controls U.S. automaker Chrysler, serves as a perk Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:45

'Angry Birds Space' top paid iPhone app in Canada Top 10 free and paid apps for the iPhone and iPad in Canada for the week ending May 20. Top Free iPhone Apps 1 100 Floors (Tobi Apps Ltd.) 2 Logos Quiz Game (AticoD) 3 Line Surfer (Robert Szeleney) 4 Battleship Free (Electronic Arts) 5 Cheats for 100 Floors:) (Blue Pill Inc.) 6 Feed... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:44

More small US dairies go under as milk prices sink again, feed and fuel costs stay high PLAINFIELD, Vt. - The MacLaren brothers are third-generation dairy farmers, but they will likely be the last in their family. After working all their lives on the hillside farm in Vermont that their grandfather bought in 1939, rising to milk cows at 3 a.m., even in blizzards and sub-zero Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Feed: Lifestyles Date: 2012-05-23 08:03:44

Dying Montel exercising to live longer Montel Williams says he only has about four years left to live -- based on research and statistics on life expectancy for black men suffering with multiple sclerosis. Province: Alberta Newspaper: Edmonton Sun Feed: Life Date: 2012-05-22 20:13:47

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