'A' | NEWS | Headlines for Monday February 1, 2010

Headlines for Monday February 1, 2010

College Strike Deadline

More than 200,000 college students could be out of their classes next week. The union for Ontario's community college teachers has set a strike deadline of February 11. Bridget Brown has the full story and reaction tonight on /A\ News at 6.

Hands Free Laws

Starting today, police are strictly enforcing the law against texting friends, chatting on a cellphone or browsing through songs on M-P-3 players while behind the wheel of a vehicle. Chris Lesage rides along with police to see if drivers are complying with the new law, and what he found may surprise you.

Hospital Petition

Residents in Muskoka are launching a petition to protest cuts being made at local hospitals to deal with their deficit. Trina Maus has the latest.

Winter Fishing Derbies

Now that the ice is frozen on most lakes, anglers are eager to take part in fishing derbies. Jackie Crandles finds out what the fishing competitions mean for local economies, and if the ice is really safe.

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