Mutation in some autistic boys found
A small fraction of autism cases are linked to a gene found on the X chromosome, a discovery that may help explain why boys are four times more likely to develop the disorder than girls. cbc.ca |
Military begins Igor deployment
Military relief is arriving in Newfoundland and the lights are coming back on in the wake of Hurricane Igor. cbc.ca |
Semrau kicked out of Canadian Forces
Capt. Robert Semrau, a Canadian soldier convicted of disgraceful conduct for shooting a wounded Afghan insurgent in 2008, has been dismissed from the military but will not go to jail. cbc.ca |
Whitecaps hold Islanders in first semifinal leg
The Vancouver Whitecaps put in a strong defensive performance to hold the host Puerto Rico Islanders to a 0-0 draw Thursday in Bayamon, and took an advantage into the second leg of their USSF Division-2 semifinal. cbc.ca |
Alcohol, speed blamed in fatal crash
Police say alcohol and speed were factors in a single-vehicle crash that killed one person west of Red Deer Saturday night. cbc.ca |