Toronto Stock Exchange Takes a Nosedive

The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index extended its slide Tuesday, falling 200 points amid weak resource issues and new data that deepened fears of a U.S. recession.
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=6c1af8e1-c6c4-4a9a-911c-3c027161e2f4&k=91899

Ottawa Senior Citizens Victims of Million Dollar Scam

Several senior citizens living in the Ottawa capital region are the victims of a gang of con artists that stripped them of over $1 M in fraudulent home renovation schemes.
http://www.ottawasun.com/News/OttawaAndRegion/2008/02/05/4828476.html

7% Tax Hike Set for Toronto Area

Toronto residents will feel the pinch if the city goes ahead with proposed increases in taxes.
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/300585

Thief Robs Montreal Church During Communion

A man stole $1,500 worth of donations from collection plates at a Montreal area church while congregants were receiving communion.
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=e3bfa015-9e44-4b15-912f-da0f5b5a5430&k=78587

Canadian Soldiers Hit by Improvised Explosive Device

Three Canadian soldiers encountered an improvised explosive device that destroyed their vehicle while on a routine patrol mission in Afghanistan.
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=89e8cfe8-c53e-4852-b8b8-bb83d7da728b&k=38131

Woman Found Dead in Popular Mountain Resort

A young woman was found dead in a mountain resort popular with Montrealers.
http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=3f425150-33e1-4a7f-afb6-7aec2440d08d&k=85621

Corruption Brutality Rife in Toronto Police Force

Toronto cops have been charged with corruption, deceit and brutality.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080202.wmcguinty0202/BNStory/National/home