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Lawyers are preparing a clemency bid to take Canadian Ronald Smith off death row in the United States.

The Albertan shot and killed two of his cousins point-blank on an LSD and alcohol induced binge twenty-nine years ago.  The murders took place in Montana.

Smith pled guilty and has since regretted his original request to receive the death penalty.  Five execution dates have been overturned so far.

The clemency bid would coincide with the retirement of the incumbent democratic governor who has less to lose politically for the decision.  The governor has signed-off on one execution in his career to date.

An openly gay fifteen year old boy named Jamie Hubley committed suicide after being constantly bullied at school.

His death drew hundreds of mourners to pay tribute to him at the Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church in Ottawa. He is remembered by his friends and family for his hopes and dreams of helping gay teens feel accepted.

Jamie`s death has helped people realize that gay bashing among teens is a serious issue and must be stopped.

The House of Commons is now thinking of new ways to bring gay teen bullying to an end.

Quebec loses out on $33 billion dollars worth of shipbuilding contracts.

The government announced they were awarding two multi-billion dollar contracts to shipyards on the East and West coast.

Halifax’s Irving Shipbuilding landed the golden goose. The government awarded them a $25 billion dollar contract to build vessels for the navy.

There's hope in the global fight against malaria. Infants given the RTS-S vaccine in a clinical trial in Africa had fifty per cent less chance of getting the disease.

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After a by-election that named two much-needed executives and one new independent councillor for ASFA, it is possible that students will return to the polls.

Last year’s Chief Electoral Officer Nick Cuillerier filed a complaint to ASFA’s Judicial Committee this week that blames current CEO Marvin Cidamon for “gross negligence” with the by-laws that outline how ASFA elections are to be carried out.

Former Buffalo Sabres captain Craig Rivet continues to play hockey. After finishing his NHL contract last year he signed with the East Coast Hockey League’s Elmira Jackals for a fraction of his previous salary.

Rivet plays for under $850 a week now but the love of the game is what keeps him going he says. He has already declined AHL offers but wishes to return to the NHL if a team will take him. After that, Rivet see’s coaching in his future.

A new theory claims that artist Van Gogh did not commit suicide like we thought he did. Instead, two boys with a faulty gun accidently shot the 37-year-old artist. The famous art historian, John Rewald discovered this theory after he visited Van Gogh’s hometown in the 1930s.

Charges for the Vancouver riots will not be made until 2013.

According to Vancouver police, more than 15,000 criminal acts were committed after investigators looked through 5,000 hours of footage.

Between 500 to 700 people could be charged by the time the enquiry is completed.

Police say they want to make sure the maximum charges are made, which is the reason the 2 year delay.

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Jean Béliveau finally came home to his wife Luce yesterday morning in Montreal after walking around the world for 11 years.

The 56 year-old Quebec globetrotter had invited people to join him for the last few kilometers as he crossed the Lachapelle Bridge into the city. A reception had been organized in his honor at the official end point of his walk at Place Jacques Cartier.

A week after his rant on Coach’s Corner, Don Cherry is apologizing to the insulted hockey players. Stu Grimson, Chris Nilan and Jim Thomson are the offended ex-players.