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CANADIAN CHILDREN GET FS IN PHYS-ED
A new evaluation of children's fitness gives Canada a failing grade, the head of a national charity devoted to boosting healthy living said Thursday.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/05/26/active0505026.html

CANADIANS LOVE THEIR GRAINS: STATISTICS CANADA
Canadians aren't swallowing the low-carb diet craze, opting instead for pasta, bakery products and cereal-based snacks, Statistics Canada says.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/26/foodstudy0526.html

TOP COURT TO HEAR CASE OF BARBIE MAKER VS. BARBECUER
The Supreme Court of Canada decided Thursday to hear the appeal of U.S. toy maker Mattel as it seeks to stop a Montreal businessman from registering the name of his restaurants – the same name as a popular doll.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/26/barbie050526.html

QUEBEC GIVES THUMBS DOWN TO SHARIAH LAW
Members of the National Assembly have given unanimous support across party lines to a motion blocking the use of Islamic courts in Quebec.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/05/26/shariah-quebec050526.html

ELDERLY WOMAN JAILED OVER PIZZA DELIVERY COMPLAINTS
An 86-year-old North Carolina woman spent two nights in jail after police said she repeatedly called 911 to complain about pizza delivery.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2005/05/26/crazycoot0526.html

KIND WORDS EASE WOMEN'S ANXIETY OVER BODY
A compliment can go a long way in easing a woman's anxiety over her looks, according to research to be presented at a Los Angeles psychology convention on Friday.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/05/26/comp050526.html

TAKING THE STENCH OUT OF SWINE
Moving in next to a farm can be a pleasant experience: animals, green fields ... but oh, the smell.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2005/05/25/hogs050525.html

CANINE FRIEND TO HELP SICK BOY
A four-legged hero is on the way to help a Winnipeg boy who suffers from a mysterious illness that causes him to stop breathing without warning.
FULL STORY
http://winnipeg.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=mb_hein-dog-20050526