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B.C. reforms on Tasers win praise

The retired judge whose investigation into the death of Robert Dziekanski led to sweeping changes in police use of Tasers said he’s “very pleased” at the changes made by government and law enforcement agencies since his report.
Stewing over vegetables

Stewing over vegetables

Autumn is the time to enjoy a bubbling, savoury, saucy creation, such as a curry, stew or chili. Today’s recipes prove they don’t have to contain meat to be sustaining and delicious.

Man flees with laundromat cash

Saanich police have plenty of evidence to work with in their search for the person who stole from Squeaky's Laundromat, then disappeared into the Saanich Plaza. Saanich police Sgt.

Bacon adds a boost to apple pie

Tastebuds will definitely perk up with this apple, cheddar and bacon pie.

Former legislature clerk promises to donate two years of his salary to library when he dies

The retired clerk of the B.C. legislature says he’ll donate proceeds from his controversial $500,000 consulting contract to the legislative library when he dies.

Mixed reaction to idea of McGuinty bid for federal Liberal leadership

The notion that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty might dive into the federal Liberal leadership contest got a mixed reception from his fellow Grits Tuesday — from excitement to disbelief to thinly veiled hostility.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: BRIGHT OUTLOOK IN TOUGH TIMES

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SPORTS: CANADIAN ROWERS GET NEW BOSS FROM U.K

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SHOOTING OF BORDER GUARD SHUTS PEACE ARCH CROSSING

A female Canadian border guard was shot - apparently in the neck - at the busy Peace Arch border crossing Tuesday after-noon. The suspect died after what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The crossing was closed in both directions.

Saanich hit with garage break-ins

Tools, a pair of laptops and even frozen food were among the items taken in a series of Saanich garage break-ins. In the first case on Oct.