Featured Videos »

More News »

Arizona shooting suspect, woman fought for gun: Police say an Arizona gunmen who killed six people and injured 14 others, including a congresswoman, could have claimed more victims had a woman not tried to seize his weapon.
Voting begins in Sudan referendum: People in southern Sudan lined up to vote Sunday in an independence referendum that is likely to create the world's newest nation, about five years after the end of a brutal civil war.
U.S. defence secretary visits China: U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates is meeting with his Chinese counterpart at the start of a long-awaited visit to Beijing that formally reopens military exchanges.

Mayerthorpe inquiry set to begin: A public inquiry will begin Monday into the shooting deaths of four Mounties who died more than five years ago on a northern Alberta farm.
Montrealers mark Haiti quake anniversary: Members of Montreal's Haitian community packed St. Joseph's Oratory for an emotional ceremony as the anniversary of the Haitian earthquake nears.
Chinese prison-made goods enter Canada: report: An Alberta company has been importing products made at a Chinese prison camp, the Washington, D.C.-based Laogai Research Foundation documents in a new report.

Female appointments dip under Tories: The Harper government has been appointing fewer women to Canada's more than 200 federal tribunals, boards, agencies and Crown corporations, figures from the Privy Council Office show.
LeBreton optimistic about Senate reform: In an interview with CBC Radio's The House, Conservative Senator Marjory LeBreton said she's optimistic that a House of Commons bill to limit appointed senators' terms to eight years can be passed during this session of Parliament.
Cabinet ministers stars of $500-a-head fundraiser: Friends of government House leader John Baird are advertising a $500-per-head fundraiser next month in which guests will be able to rub elbows with 'numerous Conservative Party of Canada Ministers.'

U.K. surge in swine flu could spread to Europe: European health officials are warning that the swine flu outbreak that appears to be spiking in Britain could soon spread to the Continent.
Dental drill noise blocked by device: People who feel anxious about trips to the dentist in part because of the jackhammer-like noise of drilling in their teeth may find relief in a new headphone device.
Circumcision prevents HPV spread: study: Circumcision can help prevent men from transmitting the virus that causes cervical cancer to their female partners, a Ugandan study suggests.

Peter Donaldson was 'finest actor's actor': Peter Donaldson, an acclaimed and prolific Canadian actor of the stage and screen, has died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Swiss filmmaker wants credit in Banksy doc: Another twist has emerged from reclusive British street artist Bansky's documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, with a Swiss director demanding he should also get a credit in the film.
Loss of publisher worries Sask. author: A Prince Albert, Sask., author who recently inked a deal with a troubled publishing company is wondering what will now happen with her book and to the future endeavours of other upcoming Canadian writers.

Climate change on inevitable course: study: A Canadian study predicts there will be havoc akin to a Hollywood disaster movie in the next 1,000 years no matter what humans do to try to prevent it.
Internet usage costs to rise: Surfing and downloading from the internet is about to get more expensive for many Canadians as internet companies Shaw and Primus have announced plans to impose new fees and caps on net usage.
WikiLeaks' Twitter account details sought: U.S. officials have issued a subpoena to demand details about WikiLeaks' Twitter account, according to court documents obtained Saturday.

Canada, U.S. show job gains: Positive data from Canada and the U.S. shows more jobs are being created, but it's likely not enough to make for meaningful improvements in the economy, some say.
Loonie gains on jobs report: The Canadian dollar gained half a cent Friday after the release of a strong employment report for December.
Hopes high for Porter to fly to Saint John: With Friday's announcement that WestJet will discontinue its seasonal service to Saint John, hope is building that Porter Airlines will expand its service to New Brunswick.

Premier Fitness leads in gym complaints: report: Ontario-based Premier Fitness, one of the country's largest private fitness chains, also came out as a leader when CBC-TV's Marketplace asked consumers about overcharging by gyms.
Internet usage costs to rise: Surfing and downloading from the internet is about to get more expensive for many Canadians as internet companies Shaw and Primus have announced plans to impose new fees and caps on net usage.
Bankruptcy watchdog issues debt warning: Canada's bankruptcy watchdog adds his voice to warnings that Canadians should watch their personal debt loads.

On a roll: Intrepid wheelchair user cruising on side of Connecticut highway draws stares
US man with warrants gives false name during traffic stop - of guy who was also wanted
US homeless man with smooth voice says he wanted 'nerve pill' amid media frenzy

Suspended Kostopoulos to sit 6 NHL games: The NHL on Sunday suspended Calgary Flames forward Tom Kostopoulos six games for his hit to the head of Detroit's Brad Stuart in a game Friday night that resulted in the defenceman breaking his jaw.
Packers run Eagles out of playoffs: Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, seldom-used rookie James Starks ran for 123 yards and the Green Bay Packers beat Michael Vick and the Philadelphia Eagles 21-16 in an NFC wild-card game Sunday.
Flacco, Ravens eliminate Chiefs: Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes and playoff-savvy Baltimore forced five turnovers to beat the youthful Kansas City Chiefs 30-7 in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.