Manning Defends Absence as Constitutional Duty
Opposition leader Preston Manning explains his two roles in parliament one to hold the government to account and the other to ensure an alternative to the Liberals. He returns after two weeks touring the country to promote the Canadian Alliance amid Liberal heckling and debate over HRD grant administration.
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42nd Grammy Awards Carlos is King
Andrew Flynn reports on a showdown where Carlos is crowned king at the 42nd Grammy Awards, highlighting performances and the reception by attendees, industry figures, and media outlets.
Santana ties record with eight Grammys at star-studded ceremony
Los Angeles ceremony sees Carlos Santana win eight Grammys including best album for Supernatural and record of the year for Smooth. Cher wins best dance recording Believe, Elton John receives a legend award, and Christina Aguilera named best new artist.
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Rosie O’donnell
Jennifer Lopez
David Duchovny
Sting
Carlos Santana
Il Angeles
Ricky Martin
Lou Bega
Christina Aguilera
Britney Spears
Macy Gray
Kid Rock
Susan Tedeschi
Petit Singer
Alberta eyes own gun licensing if federal registry is struck down
Alberta Justice Minister Dave Hancock says the province could set up its own firearm licensing system if the Supreme Court rules against the federal gun registry. He argues licensing on property rights falls under provincial jurisdiction and notes there may be effective provincial licensing approaches. He spoke as Alberta lawyers wrap up arguments to have the registry scrapped.
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Puff Rosie O'Donnell hosts Grammy show amid industry woes
The 42nd Grammy Awards emcee Rosie O'Donnell teased Puff Daddy during the program. Sean Combs and a bodyguard were indicted on Wednesday for allegedly bribing a witness to claim ownership of a gun found during a night club shooting in New York, and he faces additional gun charges from the December incident.
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Puffy) Combs
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Boy dragged to death during carjacking in Independence
A six year old boy, Jake Robel of Blue Springs, died after a Chevrolet Blazer dragged him while his mother tried to stop the thief in Independence Missouri. Kim L. Davis, 34, of Kansas City was charged with murder robbery and child abuse. Witnesses described a high speed chase ending with bystanders stopping the vehicle.
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Beaird
Alberta combines health funding to boost access statewide
The Alberta government unveiled phase one of a 1.1 billion reinvestment in health care with 482 million to improve access. Regions like Palliser will hire up to 2,400 front line staff and 90 doctors over three years, plus expanded home care and equipment.
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Perrier
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Bharwani
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