Like winning Olympic gold: A teacher by day, guitarist Jim Shaw teamed up with a West Coast lyricist and wouldn't you ... (The Truro Daily News)

By Colin MacLean Truro Daily News Valley — Jim Shaw of Valley may not be a world-class athlete but he still has a connection to the Beijing Olympics that will stay with him forever.

Gerein heads to seventh Games (Regina Leader-Post)

Most athletes appreciate the chance to go for gold for Canada once in their lifetime.

CFIA system keeping food inspectors too busy: union (CTV Winnipeg)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's new safety tracking system is keeping inspectors out of actual processing facilities and in the office, says a union official.

Harper tightens grip on Canadian Arctic (CTV.ca)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made it clear Wednesday he considers the Arctic to be Canadian territory -- and he has no plans to loosen his grip on the disputed North.

Paris Express: Ara (Paris Express)

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