Canadians trying to file their tax returns using Netfile have had their deadline extended from midnight Wednesday to May 6 due to problems with the Canada Revenue Agency's website.

Workers at a wildlife rehabilitation centre outside Edmonton worked to save a handful of oil-coated ducks Wednesday while environmentalists and officials with the Alberta government and Syncrude argued about who is responsible for the latest black mark against the province's

The death of a 19-year-old man whose body was found Saturday in front of a home in Edmonton's university area was not due to any criminal wrongdoing, police said Wednesday.

Voters in England and Wales go to the polls to elect the Mayor of London and 4,023 local council seats on May 1.

The Grand Theatre Box Office moves back to The Grand Theatre at 218 Princess St. on May 1.

Teachers often say they do their job so they can make a difference in a student's life. It's a feeling shared by first lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna, who have both served as teachers - and who both know

Dallas-based Centex Corp. - one of the country's largest homebuilders - lost more than $910 million in the most recent quarter.

Avery Johnson has coached his last game for the Dallas Mavericks as the rebuilding process begins.

Apr 29, Colombo: An Indian company Suchirindia in collaboration with Sri Lankas NEB Infrastructure Projects (Pvt.) Limited plans to construct twin towers of 30 and 70 stories in the heart of Sri Lankan capital, Colombo.

Apr 29, Colombo: Torrential rains brought up by a disturbance in Bay of Bengal have caused floods in Ratnapura, Kalutara, Kegalle and Galle districts since yesterday morning.

Apr 30, Colombo: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Trade says that 7000 metric tons of rice imported from Myanmar will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 4.

Apr 30, Colombo: Floods caused by torrential rains in several areas are currently receding, says the Disaster Management Centre in Sri Lanka.

Apr 30, Colombo: The price of 12.5kg Shell Gas cylinder would be reduced by 20 rupees with effect from today midnight, the Company announced.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Marxist party, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) main faction today responded to the May 1 deadline given by its dissident group leader Wimal Weerawansa to have talks, saying that the group will be expelled from the

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka Air Force struck LTTE heavy gun positions ahead of frontlines in Welioya this morning while ground troops capture an LTTE base north of Mannar forward defense lines today, the military said.

Apr 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his May day message said that his government will continue its strong commitment to safeguard the rights of the working people and strengthen the economy.

May 01 (NY-USA): The Sri Lanka Association of New York will sponsor a grand presentation by Rohan De Silva (Piano) and Rohan de Lanerolle (Baritone) at the Weill Recital Hall, at Carnegie Hall, New York City on Wednesday May 7,

Musician and radio identity says he was tricked into joining anti-downloads campaign.

Safety screens to be installed and pre-payment of fares to become mandatory at night.