The Ontario divison of Canada's largest union has voted to support an international campaign that is boycotting Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.

Delegates to the Canadian Union of Public Employees Ontario convention in Ottawa voted overwhelmingly Saturday to support the campaign until it sees Israel recognizing the Palestinians' right to self-determination. The Ontario group represents more than 200,000 workers.

The global campaign started last July and has been supported by many North American churches, 20 Quebec organizations, and others, Canadian Press said.

CUPE also condemned what they called Israel's "apartheid wall," saying it is illegal under international law.

"Boycott, divestment and sanction worked to end apartheid in South Africa," said Katherine Nastovski, chairwoman of the CUPE Ontario international solidarity committee.

"We believe the same strategy will work to enforce the rights of Palestinian people, including the right of refugees to return to their homes and properties."

200 metres from Everest summit, Canadian halts climb to rescue man

A Calgary woman says she's very proud of her husband for being part of a team that saved an Australian climber who was left for dead on Mount Everest.

Andrew Brash, seen here, was described by his wife as a very compassionate person.

Retailer pulls magazine featuring Muhammad cartoons

The largest book retailer in the country has pulled all copies of the June edition of Harper's Magazine because it reprints a series of cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, according to a media report.

Ontario's missing-child alerts go high-tech

The Amber Alerts by which police in Ontario notify the public about missing children will soon be available via e-mail and as text messages on cellphones.

Ten-year-old Holly Jones was abducted in Toronto on May 12, 2003. Her remains were found the next morning.

'Light' and 'mild' will disappear from cigarette packages

Ottawa is going to go ahead with a ban on the terms "light" and "mild" on Canadian cigarette packets, CBC News reported on Friday. 

cigarettes_lights010813

Harper promises law to set election date every four years

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government will introduce a bill next week to establish fixed federal election dates every four years except in cases where the government is defeated in a House of Commons vote or is otherwise "prevented from governing."