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Several hundred buried in mass graves in Nigeria following clashes

by Wikinews on 11 Mar 2010
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Several hundred bodies have been buried in Nigeria in mass graves near the city of Jos after recent clashes when Muslim herdsmen reportedly attacked Christian villagers.

"We have about 351 corpses being buried at this mass grave, and at the other end, there is another village called Zot, where there are about 36 corpses to be buried separately," commented Solomon Zang, who is Plateau State's chairman of the search, recovery and evacuation committee, as quoted by News24.

Dandelion and the Ditchweeds: Red Room season finale

by Andrew Zwicker on 11 Mar 2010
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This weekend, the Live at the Red Room series comes to an end with an appearance by Rossland's Dandelion and the Ditchweeds. The band features Telegraph contributor Alissa Arnason's original songs with accompaniment by band members Jordan Borca, Andrew Delapoint, and Billy Talbot. For a preview of what you can look forward to, check out the accompanying video. Saturday night, March 13, at the Red Room.

KEEPING IT REAL: Under BC Injustice System, crime DOES pay

by Harvey Oberfeld on 10 Mar 2010
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Think about it.  If you could walk away with more than $32 million and only have to spend 36 months of your life in a federal prison (maybe even minimum security farm), would you do it? That’s almost a take of a million dollars a month … former investment adviser and convicted multiple fraudster Ian Thow has been alleged to have done pretty close to that

Research shows HIV virus may hide in bone marrow

by Wikinews on 10 Mar 2010
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 Recent research published in Nature Medicine two days ago shows the HIV virus may be found within the bone marrow of those affected. Kathleen Collins, the co-author of the study and professor at the University of Michigan, states the purpose of the study is to achieve "a better understanding of how HIV hides in the body."

“Grounds for Haiti” fundraiser lowers ticket price--and more events planned

by Contributor on 10 Mar 2010
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“We have been overwhelmed with such great support,” says volunteer Kari Cobalchini.  “When this was first being brainstormed, it became something tangible that we all felt we could help with in a way to support the rebuilding efforts in Haiti after the horrible devastation caused by the earthquake. Trail and area coffee shops are hosting coffeehouse style evenings and other events to support fundraising efforts towards rebuilding Haiti from the ground up.

Coffee consumers get 'tire-d' surprise

by Castlegar Source on 10 Mar 2010
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A run-away semi-truck tire caused some chaos Monday afternoon when it smashed through the parking lot of Common Grounds coffee shop on Columbia Avenue.


Castlegar RCMP Staff Sgt. Laurel Mathew said coffee shop patrons probably got a bit of a suprise at around 1:45 p.m., when a massive tire rolled off the Kinnaird overpass offramp and hit three parked cars.


“The driver of the semi was east-bound on Highway 3 when a tire from his trailer burst off the rim and rolled down the offramp,” she says. “The tire struck three parked vehicles, causing some damage.

Social media: What's all the fuss about?

by Amber Hayes on 09 Mar 2010
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This week marks the start of a new feature here in the Telegraph. Tech Bits, by Rossland's own Amber Hayes, will be appearing in these pages on a regular basis. Through Tech Bits, Amber will help us all understand and better appreciate the cyclonic world of technology as it constantly changes and grows.

ATAMANENKO: Relief needed from outrageous credit card rates

by Alex Atamanenko on 09 Mar 2010
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In the midst of the current economic recovery, families in BC have had to resort to exhausting their life savings and, in many cases, borrowing money from credit and financial institutions to make ends meet. For a large number of constituents who find themselves unemployed, under-employed or recently laid-off, this often means being forced to borrow against themselves in order to ensure that rent or mortgage payments are made on time, and that their families have enough food on the dinner table.

Conroy opposes K.B.R.H. cuts

by Contributor on 08 Mar 2010
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B.C. Liberal Health Minister Kevin Falcon is dismissing the impact of cuts to the surgical program at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital to the region’s health care system and Kootenay residents, says Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West.

COMMENT: Disability community stunned by provincial cuts

by Contributor on 08 Mar 2010
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People with disabilities who are already struggling to manage on provincial disability benefits have been told by the Province it will no longer pay for some of the medically essential items and services they depend on.

Beginning April 1st, the Province will no longer fund a range of health items including pre-made foot orthotics, diabetic glucometers and a bottled water supplement of $20 a month for people with conditions such as HIV/AIDS.