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Sri Lanka's president has declared a state of emergency following the deadly Easter bombings, giving the military sweeping police powers to detain and arrest possible suspects. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
 
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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW
 
1
  Sri Lanka explosions
Sri Lankan officials say 40 suspects have been arrested in connection with Sunday's attacks -- including the driver of a van allegedly used by the suicide bombers -- as the death toll rose to 310.
 
2
  Grass fire
An area southwest of Biggar, Sask. has been evacuated following an 'out-of-control' grass fire, while other residents near the area are advised to be prepared to leave if necessary.
 
3
  New drug
The British Columbia Interior Health authority is warning street-drug users of a synthetic cannabinoid that has been linked to a so-called "zombie" outbreak in New York.
 
4
  Insurance rates
An Ontario couple saw their home and auto insurance premiums increase by hundreds of dollars because they were given a new postal code -- even though they didn't move.
 
5
  Bee population
The American Bumblebee is now considered critically endangered and could face possible extinction in Canada, according to a new study.
 
 
 
MUST-SEE VIDEO
 
 
While officials refuse to discuss specifics, the family of a 9-year-old girl who died by suicide is speaking out about the bullying she allegedly faced at a Calgary school.
 
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ONE MORE THING...
 
 
Are curlers sweeping the wrong way?
 
A former champion curler from Saskatchewan is running experiments aimed at developing an optimal technique for sweeping, which he says the sport is currently lacking.
 
 
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