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As you get ready to hit the road this long weekend you may want check your tire pressure before heading out. The Rubber Association of Canada has launched a national "Be Tire Smart" campaign to encourage you to check your tires often. Communications Manager Antonia Issa says just by check the pressure you can save a lot on fuel.

Checking tire pressure doesn't only save fuel. It can save you money as well.

Issa says they found that tires are a grudging purchase for Canadians and therefore, not many people take the precautions to check their tires

Not only will it save money and fuel, Issa says there environmental benefits as well.

For more information on the campaign and to learn more about tire safety visit: www.betiresmart.ca or www.rubberassociation.ca.

Do you go across the border to shop? A new report by the Bank of Montreal shows that cross-border shopping is hurting the Canadian economy more than originally believed, and it's expected to get worse. At a conservative estimate of 5 percent of total consumer spending, cross-border shopping accounts for more than 20 billion dollars a year. That's a dramatic effect on domestic retail sales, employment and government revenues, and it's expected to worsen when duty-free limits rise next month. The Bank of Canada blames the international price gap on multi-national distributors charging Canadian retailers more than those in the U.S. for the same brand item.

A sex education exhibit that went off without a hitch in Montreal and Regina is raising quite a fuss at the Canada Science and Tech Museum in Ottawa. "Sex: A Tell-All Exhibition" doesn't hold back in its graphic descriptions of the sex act, complete with audio and mood lighting. In keeping with the interactive theme of the museum, visitors can push buttons on the "Erecto-matic" to learn how a penis functions. Perhaps the most upsetting aspect of the exhibit for members of The Canadian Institute for Marriage and Family is the exploration of casual sex, anal sex, and same-sex couples. The Museum has responded to requests to yank the exhibit by raising the minimum age of entry from 12 to 16.

Ottawa Police are happy to report that missing teen Caitlin Walker is missing no longer. The 16-year-old West Carleton Student is now safe at home with her family in Fitzroy Harbour. On Wednesday, police stated that they did not suspect foul play in the teen's disappearance. No further information was provided on the case. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter.