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Teen struck in Nelson crosswalk

NELSON STAR
A 17-year-old girl was taken to hospital Thursday after being struck at the crossing of Front and Poplar streets.

Massive grow-op discovered in Winlaw

NELSON STAR
Four people have been arrested in connection to a massive marijuana grow-op in Winlaw.

Kaslo RCMP shut down planned rave

NELSON STAR
Plans for a rave in near Kaslo over the May long weekend have been stopped by the Village of Kaslo and the Kaslo RCMP.

Taking Nelson Transit regional

NELSON STAR
Nelson city council took some of the final steps towards the West Kootenay/Boundary regional transit system

Provincial News

Transgender contestant falls short at Miss Universe Canada

BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS - CBC
A civil rights breakthrough at Miss Universe Canada may not be universal as it's being left to individual franchises to decide whether to carry out a policy paving the way for transgender competitors.

Sea to Sky opens single lane after crash

BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS - CBC
The Sea to Sky Highway, closed in both directions after a head-on collision, reopened to single lane alternating traffic Saturday afternoon.

Police refute allegations of sexism at Pickton inquiry

BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS - CBC
Allegations that sexism and bias against sex workers played a role in the force's failure to catch serial killer Robert Pickton are false, a senior officer told a public inquiry.

Mounties investigate suspicious death on Bowen Island

BRITISH COLUMBIA NEWS - CBC
Police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death on Bowen Island after a resident found a body on his property.

National News

G8 summit: leaders commit to Eurozone growth

CANADIAN HEADLINES NEWS
G8 leaders wrapped up their summit at Camp David Saturday with a final statement that pegged economic growth and job creation in Europe as top priorities.

I'll Have Another wins Preakness Stakes

CANADIAN HEADLINES NEWS
Canadian-owned I'll Have Another claimed another come-from-behind victory Saturday, this time at the Preakness Stakes, to take the second jewel in horse-racing's famed Triple Crown.

Transgender contestant eliminated from pageant

CANADIAN HEADLINES NEWS
Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant Jenna Talackova was eliminated from the pageant after making it to the final 12 finalists.

Air Canada, pilots dispute headed for arbitration

CANADIAN HEADLINES NEWS
The union representing Air Canada pilots says a last attempt to reach a negotiated settlement has failed and the dispute will be going to arbitration.

Sports News

Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist remains king of the crease

CBC SPORTS NEWS
The New Jersey Devils lost 3-0 on Saturday to the New York Rangers, and face a mammoth test of not letting the brilliant Henrik Lundqvist get into their heads.

Canadian-owned I'll Have Another wins Preakness

CBC SPORTS NEWS
Canadian-owned I'll Have Another overtook Bodemeister down the stretch to win the Preakness and keep alive his hopes of winning the Triple Crown.

5 stories, including Lundqvist gives Devils deja-vu

CBC SPORTS NEWS
Henrik Lundqvist stymied the Devils, the Champions League title was decided with penalty kicks and Canadian-owned I'll Have Another won the Preakness on a busy Saturday in sports.

Business News

Air Canada, pilots turn to arbitrator

CBC BUSINESS NEWS
A last-ditch attempt between Air Canada and its pilots to work out a new contract on their own came to a crashing halt Saturday as talks fell through and arbitration appeared the last resort.

Zuckerberg ties the knot

CBC BUSINESS NEWS
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday.

Facebook closes just above $38 IPO price

CBC BUSINESS NEWS
Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg took the company public on Friday but the stock price closed just barely above its IPO price as stock markets closed.

Entertainment News

Health groups urge Ottawa to save refugee services

HEALTH NEWS
The heads of several of Canada's leading health-care organizations have written a strongly worded letter to the federal immigration minister, urging him to rescind plans to cut health services to refugees and refugee claimants.

Vitamin D non-skeletal health benefits unclear

HEALTH NEWS
Taking vitamin D supplements for bone health is fine but using it to prevent and treat other diseases doesn't have clear evidence, a panel of medical experts says.

Hepatitis C blood tests suggested for baby boomers

HEALTH NEWS
All baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C, U.S. health officials recommend.

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