In an attempt to control cancer, Canadian Cancer Society is investing $ 49 million towards research alone. Ontario could face a cancer crisis which experts feel could be due to the ageing and growing population. Funds have been raised with the help of volunteers and supporters who via the Cancer Society Relay for Life hope to raise upwards of $ 200,000 in a 12 hour event.
Queen Elizabeth Field and Jo Forman Track saw thousands of supporters line up to help raise money for cancer research in Canada. The party which continued through Friday night has local musical performances, a moving ceremony of lighting luminaries in memory of the loved ones who lost their battle against cancer as well as survivor stories.
The last decade has seen a decline or stabilization in cancer in most cases except lung cancer in women. In the 1960’s one out of three survived cancer while today the figure is 62%.
Researchers across Canada are working on methods to help screening, and early detection of the disease as well as prevention, treatment and care.
German exports plunged in November to record the biggest fall in nearly two decades, data released Thursday showed, as the deepening world economic downturn hits Europe's biggest economy.
When the Spirit rover landed on Mars five years ago, no one expected it or its sister rover Opportunity to make it to their first birthdays, let alone their fifth.
The San Antonio Spurs turned up their trademark defense down the stretch to turn back another opponent. 
US singer and Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, 27, dominated the nominations for the 40th NAACP Image Awards.
After the Taipei Zoo received two giant pandas from China, another Taiwan zoo said Friday it is seeking to receive a pair of pandas from China.