In the news...

Nothing like a little morning excitement:

BEAR WALKS THROUGH EDMONTON
A black bear ambled 30 blocks through Edmonton before wildlife officers caught up with it in the parking lot of a seniors residence just before 7 a.m. Monday.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/24/bear0524.html

Note to self... do more back exercises (in my copious free time):

REHAB JUST AS GOOD AS SURGERY FOR BACK PAIN, STUDY SUGGESTS
Spinal fusion surgery for chronic low back pain is no better than intensive rehabilitation, British researchers wrote in two studies published on Tuesday.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/05/24/back.html

I prefer cash, personally... no expiry date or fees:

GIFT CARD STUDY CONFIRMS GROWING IMPACT
The use of gift cards is growing so rapidly it's causing a shift in retail spending patterns, according to a study by Statistics Canada.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/business/national/2005/05/24/giftcard050524.html

Interesting:

NO LINEUP FOR FREE HEROIN
A drug treatment program in Vancouver that will provide daily heroin hits to some addicts is struggling to attract participants.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/24/HeroinProgram_050524.html

Winnipeggers can be cool too:

HIP-HOP DANCERS WOW NEW YORKER
Local hip-hop dancers strutting their stuff at a Winnipeg festival have caught the eye of an adjudicator in town from New York City.
FULL STORY
http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=mb_hip-hop-20050524