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Defence minister announces permanent army reserve presence in Arctic

HALIFAX - Defence minister Peter MacKay says the military will establish a permanent army reserve in Canada's North.

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Director Guy Ritchie rocks again with crime romp 'RocknRolla'

TORONTO - Crime just never stops paying for Guy Ritchie.

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• Vancouver's Seth Rogen shows some skin in Kevin Smith's 'Zack and Miri'

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• Jessica Simpson To Perform Plaza Concert On CBS' "The Early Show
• "Now That's What I Call Country" Debuts At Number One
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FDA posts potential problem drugs to improve communication with patients

WASHINGTON - In an effort to improve communication with doctors and patients on prescription drug safety, the U.

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• List of recalled products linked to ongoing listeriosis outbreak
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• Former American sprint star Marion Jones released from prison
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