While headlines decry the rising H1N1 death toll, news is emerging that there have been no more deaths from this pandemic than from seasonal flu.

In 1989 the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by 193 nations. Those that signed the document were showing the world that they cared about children. In Canada there are several issues that have still yet to be addressed, critics say.

The holiday shopping spree may be a thing of the past, as retailers realize the recent recession could weaken spending in December. Stores are being pressured to offer sales earlier, too.

Norwegian scientists working with H1N1 swine flu samples have discovered a mutated form of the virus and have expressed concerns over the highly virulent nature of the newly discovered strain.

Canada will play host to the world's most powerful military figures this weekend in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They will discuss global security, nuclear weapons and foreign policy.

Police are still trying to find out why a 34-year-old man flying from Vancouver International Airport to Ontario had a loaded gun in his carry on bag. The weapon was detected by X-ray machines. The man is known to police.

A sudden surge in deaths has taken Canada's death toll from Swine Flu to 250. Just two days ago, the total stood at 198. Ontario is reporting 18 more deaths, Alberta 22, and B.C. three more. The additional 52 deaths were reported Nov. 17 to Nov. 19.

A man wanted for violent sexual assaults on two women in B.C. has been captured in Regina. Shaun Richard Funk was wanted for separate sex attacks in Squamish and Ladysmith. Both attacks had resulted in public warnings by police.

The first of four sessions called "Solid Waste: Options for the Region" took place in Coquitlam, B.C. on November 18. About 100 people turned out on a rainy night to have their say on measures that will impact over 2.25 million people in Metro Vancouver.

The accusation of Canadian complicity in the torture of Afghan detainees who had been turned over to Afghan authorities is not new.