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Province targets gangs with task force dollars

The BC government is injecting millions of dollars in new, dedicated funding into B.C.'s Integrated Gang Task Force (IGTF) to help it continue the crackdown on criminal gangs.

Women's hearts offer clues to markets

Wang Suwei holds the purse strings in her family. Each month, her husband hands his salary to her.

India's festival of elopement

In the heartland of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Cupid strikes in an unusual way--single boys and girls elope to find their life partners.

Richmond students build school

Early this March, Grade 12 students from Richmond High School will cross the Pacific to help villagers of the Phouthai and Khamu hill tribes.

Women in BC talk success: Jinny Sims

“Every child needs to be in a class room where they can succeed.” This simple belief was what carried her through days of leading an illegal job action and possibly land her in jail.

Is Soya milk a substitute for dairy milk?

Healthy Families: Nutritionist Ramona Josephson provides vital information on Soya Milk to a young mother whose child hates milk

Philippines placed under national emergency

President Arroyo issued Proclamation 1017 directing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to suppress any act of insurrection and rebellion.

Canada rushes to help a village silenced by mud

The small farming village of Guinsaugon in the Philippines used to have a school and three churches, lush green fields and more than 300 houses.

Canadian charged with killing doctor over family fortune

Charges have been laid against an Ottawa businessman for the killing of his sister two years ago in India.

Letter from Anita Majumdar

My name is Anita Majumdar and I played "Davinder Samra" in Murder Unveiled that aired on CBC on Feb. 6, 2006.