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Canadian soldier dies in Kandahar: A Canadian soldier died Saturday when an improvised explosive device went off while he was on foot patrol in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Storm grounds Air Canada's London flights: Heavy snow and freezing temperatures in Europe forced Air Canada to cancel or delay several flights to London on Saturday after the closure of Heathrow Airport.
Mexico prison staff suspected in mass escape: An intensive manhunt along Mexico's northern border has failed to turn up any of the more than 140 prisoners who escaped from a federal prison.

Police video of B.C. man's shooting released: Police in Seattle, Wash., have released video footage from a deadly encounter last August when an officer shot a man originally from Vancouver Island.
Slain tot's grandparents welcome new bail law: A couple whose son and grandson were murdered are celebrating a new law that empowers Canadian courts to refuse bail when a suspect's child may be in danger. Their year-old grandson was killed by his mother in Newfoundland while she was out on bail awaiting an extradition decision.
Craigslist pulls prostitution ads in Canada: Craigslist appears to have pulled prostitution advertisements from its Canadian websites after months of pressure from federal and provincial politicians.

No time to 'screw around' with an election: PM: Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he will not try to trigger an election next year, saying the government needs to stay focused on the economy.
Tory silence on Cuban human rights riles U.S.: U.S. diplomats criticized a visit last year to Cuba by a Harper cabinet minister for not publicly chastising the government for its human rights record, according to documents published by WikiLeaks.
2010 federal deficit hits $21.5B: The federal government posted a deficit of $4.1 billion in October, pushing the total deficit for 2010 so far to $21.5 billion, the Department of Finance says.

Energy drinks with alcohol risky: study: A study at Dalhousie University finds that students who mix alcohol with energy drinks nearly double the alcohol they consume.
Post drug shortages, health critic says: Canadian drug shortages should be listed publicly, just as they are in the U.S., the Liberal health critic says.
Child brain tumour DNA decoded: Childhood brain tumours have fewer genetic mutations than similar tumours in adults, a new genetic mapping study shows.

New Coronation Street set being constructed: The set of the long-running British soap, Coronation Street, is being rebuilt and will be bigger than its current one, which has been used since 1982.
Capt. Beefheart Don Van Vliet dies: Musician and artist Don Van Vliet, who performed complex experimental rock under the name Captain Beefheart, has died at age 69.
McCartney plays small gig in London club: Paul McCartney has played one of his smallest gigs ever, performing to a crowd of 300 at a landmark club in London to save it from closure.

Lunar eclipse, winter solstice to coincide: This year's winter solstice on Tuesday will fall on the same day as a full lunar eclipse for the first time in 456 years.
More parents ban internet as punishment: study: Parents are now restricting their kids' internet access in much the same way as they limit television viewing as a form of punishment, according to a study.
Child brain tumour DNA decoded: Childhood brain tumours have fewer genetic mutations than similar tumours in adults, a new genetic mapping study shows.

Conrad Black loses U.S. appeal bid: Montreal-born media baron Conrad Black has lost the latest round of his bid to appeal his convictions for fraud and obstruction of justice in the United States.
N.L.'s offer too low for Hibernia stake: Flaherty: Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is suggesting Newfoundland and Labrador has lowballed its offer for Ottawa's equity stake in the Hibernia offshore oil development.
GM recalls crossover vehicles: General Motors is recalling more than 13,000 crossover vehicles in Canada to fix seatbelts but Canadian Honda owners have been spared another recall by that company.

Cash payments encouraged in card fee spat: Some Canadian retailers will be hanging out signs in 2011 encouraging consumers to pay cash or debit for their purchases, instead of using credit cards.
Household spending makes 1st decline: Household spending in Canada dropped slightly in 2009, the first decline since Statistics Canada began tracking it in 1997.
GM recalls crossover vehicles: General Motors is recalling more than 13,000 crossover vehicles in Canada to fix seatbelts but Canadian Honda owners have been spared another recall by that company.

Stephen Harper delivers Christmas gift to Toronto children's hospital
No good deed goes unpunished: US man unsuspecting getaway driver for 70-year-old robber
Donors replace torched Christmas tree torched during copper theft in US park

Martin, Howard advance to semis at National: Olympic champion Kevin Martin and veteran Glenn Howard advanced with quarter-final victories on Saturday at the Swiss Chalet National, as are Wayne Middaugh and Jeff Stoughton.
Luongo solid as Canucks knock off Leafs: Christian Ehrhoff scored a late goal in his return to the Vancouver lineup and Roberto Luongo made 27 saves as the Canucks extended their seven-year winning streak over the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 4-1 victory Saturday night.
Time for NHL to talk Europe: Fehr: Throwing caution to the wind, the NHL Players' Association's new executive director told Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean the possibility exists to delve further into the European market and create a "transatlantic rivalry."