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Top Stories: South Asian

Mentorship program helps new immigrant business owners (2012-05-16)

New immigrant business owners are getting a helping hand to boost their businesses in Alberta. Thanks to an Immigrant Entrepreneur Mentorship Program that is providing them with such an opportunity. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

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+Indo-Canadian Women Association recognizes successful immigrant women (2012-05-14)

The road to success for immigrant women is generally tougher than other immigrants and most of the time their achievements are not even celebrated enough. But one such organization in Edmonton is honouring immigrant women who have become successful in the society. Babar Tahirkheli has this story. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+U of A conference discusses role of ethnic media (2012-05-11)

In light of some of the pressures resulting from increasing immigration, the need and role of ethnic media is also becoming imperative. A conference in Edmonton discusses how this role of ethnic media can be improved. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+18-member provincial cabinet announced, opposition not impressed (2012-05-09)

Opposition parties in Alberta are not much impressed with the newly announced cabinet of the province. Premier Alison Redford rolled out 18-member cabinet that includes a mix of fresh and experienced faces. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Community engagement program helps women and seniors (2012-05-07)

Community engagement programs are key to healthy, engaged and prosperous community and cannot be organized without having true passion and dedication. One such program in Edmonton is providing women and seniors with a lot of help and support. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Majority of Edmonton cabbies vote in favour of strike vote (2012-05-03)

Edmonton cab drivers from four companies are one step closer to announce a strike against their employer. Three-day vote resulted in favour of the strike. The strike vote comes after both parties failed to reach a first collective bargaining agreement with their union. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Conrad Black allowed to live in Canada after jail release (2012-05-02)

The former head of the Hollinger International media empire, Lord Conrad Black might be back in Canada soon. This after Citizenship and Immigration Canada granted him a temporary one year residence visa. But this move is creating a lot of controversy. Is it fair to grant visa to someone who renounced his citizenship and now is a convicted felon in another country? How would Canada react if any not-so-rich immigrant did the same? Babar Tahirkheli has this story. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Edmonton cab drivers voting for a strike (2012-05-01)

Cab drivers of one the Edmonton’s taxi companies are voting on whether to go on strike. This after talks between them and their employer failed. Drivers say they have a number of issues on hand. Babar Tahirkheli reports. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Kids, parents learn drug prevention strategies (2012-04-30)

The use of drugs among teenagers has always been a growing concern for the government and parents but there is increasing concern at the extent of it, and how young it starts. A drug prevention seminar “kids and drugs” was arranged in Edmonton. Babar Tahirkheli brings us the details. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

+Animal rights groups fight for Lucy’s relocation (2012-04-27)

A 36-year-old Asian elephant lives in an Edmonton zoo. Her name is Lucy. And Lucy is sick. Animal rights groups and advocate say her ailments have been caused by the cold climate in Edmonton. And they're calling on the city to relocate her to a warmer place, out of the country. Babar Tahirkheli has this story. (babar.tahirkheli@omnitv.rogers.com)

Today's Headlines: May 17, 2012

National:
Lawyers intend to stop Ottawa’s immigration backlog deletion

A group of lawyers is trying to block the federal Conservative government’s decision to clear out a massive backlog of nearly 300,000 immigration applications to Canada. The Conservatives say the move is an effort to modernize the immigration process and start anew. But, several lawyers are calling it unfair to those who have been waiting for years to get into Canada. Bill C-38 was introduced with the March budget, and the government expects it to pass in the House this summer. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says Ottawa will refund the fees paid by the applicants whose requests are thrown out.

International:
Mladic trial hits a major snag

The defence team of former Bosnian-Serb military commander Ratko Mladic has requested a six-month delay in court proceedings. This, after the discovery of some 7,000 pages of evidence the prosecution failed to disclose prior to the trial’s commencement. While it seems a clerical error was made along the way, the judge will have little choice but to grant the defence adequate time to process the material. Mladic faces 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in connection with the deaths of approximately 100,000 people during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war.

Health:
New study finds coffee is linked to long life

Contrary to countless studies released over the years about the negative effects of caffeine, a new report outlines some good news. U.S. Scientists have discovered a direct correlation between coffee consumption and longevity of life. The 13-year study focused on more than 400,000 people between the ages of 50 and 71. Researchers discovered those who drank coffee daily had a 10 per cent lower risk of death.

Sports:
Canada’s fall from grace in national sport

For the third consecutive year, the Canadian men’s hockey team has suffered an embarrassing early elimination from the IIHF World Hockey Championship. Canada ceded a heartbreaking 4-3 quarter-final loss to the Slovak team Thursday, in Finland. It was an especially devastating loss for the boys in red and white, as Canada was up 3-2 with just seven minutes remaining. Slovakia heads into the semifinal round this weekend.

Oddity:
Rogue penguin escapes from Japan zoo

A one-year-old Humboldt Penguin fled from its home at the Tokyo Sea Life Park more than a month ago, after climbing a four-metre high rock wall. Since then, he’s been spotted bobbing around in Tokyo Bay. Zookeepers seem to think he’s managing just fine on his own and say he’ll likely stay right where he is…at least for the time being.

Business:
Cross-border shopping costing Canada a bundle

A recent report by the Bank of Montreal estimates the Canadian economy loses about $20 billion per year to cross-border shopping. And new increased duty-free limits will only make things worse, as more and more Canadians flock south of the border to load up on goods not subject to extra taxes. Considering the current rate of exchange, with the loonie sitting just below parity, Canadians are paying an average of 14 per cent more at home than they would for an identical item in the U.S. As of June 1, an individual will be able to spend $200, up from the current $50, for stays longer than 24 hours. For stays longer than 48 hours, one will be allowed to spend up to $800 without paying duty.