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Pregnant N.S. teachers not at higher risk of getting H1N1, health chief says

HALIFAX, N.S. - The Nova Scotia Teachers Union is using flawed logic by suggesting the provincial government should order pregnant teachers to stay away from the classroom to prevent them from getting swine flu, the province's chief public health officer said Friday.

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• Health officials say N.B. to get 40,000 more swine flu doses next week
• RCMP, Labour Department investigate death of man in industrial accident

'Late Show' bandleader Paul Shaffer says he'll visit pal Phil Spector in prison

TORONTO - "Late Show" bandleader Paul Shaffer says his friendship with convicted murderer Phil Spector has not wavered in the wake of the music producer's incarceration.

• Joe Jackson seeks monthly stipend from son Michael's estate
• Actor James Woods sues hospital over brother's 2006 death
• New 'Call of Duty' game could be the entertainment industry's biggest blockbuster yet

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• Experts say protecting 2010 Games networks from cyber threats a major challenge
• Canadian men qualify for 2010 Youth Olympics gymnastics event
• Toronto's Pan Am win greeted with excitement and anticipation from athletes

Medical community wants eHealth funds released

OTTAWA - A newly released report may add to the pressure on Health Canada to release $500 million it has frozen while federal officials decide the merits of a national eHealth project.

• U.S. FDA warns websites not to sell banned flavoured cigarettes online
• Hearing finds Saskatchewan doctor at centre of exam review lacks skill
• Ontario hospitals can't let board members jump H1N1 shot queue: minister