NATO nixes fast food at Afghan base
Soldiers who crave a Whopper at Kandahar Airfield will soon be out of luck. The Burger King, Pizza Hut and Subway outlets at the military base in Afghanistan are shutting down, on orders of the top NATO commander. cbc.ca |
Female libido pill questioned by FDA
The first pill designed to boost the female sex drive failed to make a significant impact on libido in two studies, U.S. regulators say. cbc.ca |
Salmon prices high despite strong sockeye run
Commercial fishermen in B.C.'s Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island are celebrating their first opportunity to fish for Fraser River sockeye salmon in four years, but consumers are advised to prepare for prices to stay high. cbc.ca |
Tax relief offered to Igor victims
The Canada Revenue Agency is offering some tax respite for Newfoundland residents who are struggling to meet their financial obligations because of expenses incurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Igor. cbc.ca |
Safeway samples Tim Hortons
Several Safeway stores in Western Canada will be replacing their in-store Starbucks in December with Tim Hortons outlets. cbc.ca |