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Soldiers bow heads in prayer

Canadian soldiers bow their heads during a prayer for their comrade, Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud, on Monday in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Michaud died Saturday from injuries received on June 23 when stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan's Panjwaii district.

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Canadian soldiers bow their heads during a prayer for their comrade, Master Cpl. Charles-Philippe Michaud, on Monday in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Michaud died Saturday from injuries received on June 23 when stepped on a landmine in Afghanistan's Panjwaii district.

With a bow and a hand shake, Canada welcomes Japanese emperor

OTTAWA - Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon and International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda were prepared to bow as the 125th holder of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne disembarked from his plane Friday afternoon. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 12:25 PM | 0

  1. RCMP issue public warning after six-year-old girl sexually assaulted in B.C.

    SURREY, B.C. - The father of a little girl who was sexually assaulted near her home didn't contact police for almost 24 hours after the incident. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:00 AM | 0

  2. Manitoba government pegs damage from spring flooding at $40 million

    WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government says the damage from this year's flooding in the Red River Valley will top $40 million. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:00 AM | 0

  3. Ottawa mayor won't take stand in influence-peddling trial

    OTTAWA - The capital's mayor will not take the stand to defend himself against influence-peddling charges levelled by a former political rival. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 11:00 AM | 0

  4. Japanese Emperor Akihito inspects honour guard as he is welcomed at Rideau Hall on Monday.

    Japanese emperor begins state visit

    OTTAWA - The emperor of Japan has arrived at the Governor General's residence amid much pomp and ceremony. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 6/07/2009 12:27 PM | 0


Today’s Canada News

  1. Shouldn't our flag be made in Canada?

    OTTAWA -- Canada Day in the nation's capital is truly a sight to behold. Construction of the set on Parliament Hill began a full two weeks before the big day and is still being taken down as you read this. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  2. Pipeline blasts in B.C. called 'terrorism'

    DAWSON CREEK, B.C. -- It's been nine months since the first explosion targeting EnCana's natural gas operations in northeastern B.C. -- the start of six attacks the RCMP are now labelling "domestic terrorism." Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  3. Soldier loses life to IED wounds

    MONTREAL -- A deadly improvised explosive device of the type that has slashed into the ranks of Canadian troops serving in Afghanistan has claimed another victim, bringing the Canadian military death toll in the war-weary country to 122. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  4. Getting hitched bad for your waistline, study finds

    A new study seems to prove the old yarn that claims people let themselves go once they marry. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  5. Online spy monitors what teens are saying

    It's a marketer's dream and a teen's worst nightmare. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 6/07/2009 1:00 AM | 0

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