Afghan documents debate heats up
Opposition MPs are calling on the House Speaker to rule that the government violated parliamentary privilege in refusing to hand over uncensored documents on the transfer of Afghan detainees.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:01:41 EDT
Montreal shootings may be revenge killings
A brazen fatal shooting in an Old Montreal clothing store Thursday afternoon could be a response to the recent slaying of the son of the reputed head of the Montreal mafia, police sources said.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:22:35 EDT
Contraception an option in maternal health plan: PM
The Conservative government is now saying birth control is an option in its international maternal-health initiative after it appeared the Tories would exclude contraception in any of its programs.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:56:04 EDT
UN rejects Atlantic bluefin tuna ban
A U.S.-backed proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, prized in sushi, has been rejected by a UN wildlife meeting.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:41:50 EDT
McKeever, Forest, Woolstencroft win gold
The gold medals keep coming for Canada's Paralympic team. Canada has doubled its gold medal tally by winning three in Whistler, B.C., Thursday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:47:27 EDT
Sask. man seeks $25K MS therapy in India
A Saskatchewan man with multiple sclerosis is among thousands in Canada eager to try a promising, but unproven surgical treatment, but he needs to raise $25,000 so he can go to India for the procedure.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:49:11 EDT
Ontario street racing rules upheld
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that found the street-racing section of the province's Highway Traffic Act was unconstitutional.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:23:36 EDT
Sweetened drinks may aggravate liver disease
The daily consumption of high-fructose corn syrup might aggravate liver damage in people who suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a U.S. study suggests.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:13:03 EDT
Tougher convict repatriation, Tories propose
The Conservative government has reintroduced legislation that could make it more difficult to repatriate Canadians who have been convicted of crimes in other countries.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:35:53 EDT
Madoff beaten up in prison: report
Bernie Madoff was physically assaulted by another inmate in December, reports suggest.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:38:13 EDT
Basement clutter blamed in fire death
Basement clutter and faulty wiring are blamed in the death of an elderly Vancouver man in a house fire Thursday morning.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:17:55 EDT
Hospital thieves 'predators': security chief
Toronto police are searching for two thieves who stole jewelry from the hospital bedside of an elderly dying woman.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:24:38 EDT
Relaunch Mideast talks, Clinton urges
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Israelis and Palestinians to relaunch peace talks in the hopes of achieving a two-state solution.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:28:04 EDT
Greek PM calls for firm EU rescue plan
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou calls for a firmer bailout plan from the European Union in order to ease market pressure on his country and lower its borrowing rates.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:08:40 EDT
Tories widen poll lead over Liberals
A new poll suggests the Conservatives have widened their lead over the Liberals even as fewer Canadians believe the government is headed in the right direction.
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:09:10 EDT