Puppy's paw mishap leads to new family, bright future
An injured dog who was left with few options now has a promising future, thanks to a Montreal couple. Last week, CBC covered the story of Jacques the dog — an 11-month-old puppy whose front paw was...
View ArticleMan killed in snow removal mishap
A man in his mid-20s is dead amid snow removal efforts in Mississauga. Peel Regional EMS were called to Viscount Road at about 6:50 p.m. Friday with word that a person was trapped under some snow...
View ArticleSnow in Vancouver over long weekend: What you need to know
The City of Vancouver's snow removal crews are already out spreading salt and sand on major bus routes and roads near schools and hospitals in anticipation of a dump of snow that could arrive over the...
View ArticleRussian Police Choir's 'Get Lucky' Cover Has Already Won The Sochi Olympics...
The Sochi Winter Olympics have only just begun and a bizarre twist on a Daft Punk hit has already won gold in our minds. The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs choir, decked out in full military...
View ArticleCrack Pipe Vending Machines Aim To Curb Spread Of Disease In Vancouver
Two brightly decorated vending machines are the first in Canada to dispense crack pipes as part of a campaign to reduce the spread of disease among drug users in Vancouver. Run by the non-profit...
View ArticleValentine's Day Ideas: The Perfect B.C. Date
Considering Victoria was recently named the most romantic city in Canada, it's no secret that British Columbia is a place for lovers. Between the gorgeous views, the serene hikes, the wineries, and the...
View ArticleMichael Graydon, ex-B.C. Lottery boss, hired by Paragon
Opponents of the proposed new casino resort next to BC Place Stadium are howling about the new job for the former CEO of the B.C. Lottery Corporation. Michael Graydon, who resigned suddenly last week,...
View ArticleMan dies in snow removal truck accident near Pearson Airport
The Ontario Ministry of Labour is investigating after a young man died in a tragic accident at Pearson International Airport Friday night. The man in his 20s became trapped after a cargo box slid off a...
View ArticleJustine Dufour-Lapointe Wins Gold, Chloe Dufour-Lapointe Wins Silver In...
KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia -- Justine Dufour-Lapointe of Montreal has won Canada's first gold medal of the Sochi Olympics -- and her sister Chloe is on the podium beside her. Justine finished first with...
View ArticleSochi Olympics 2014: Skeleton Helmets, A Look At The Best Out There
Of all the sports in the Olympic Winter Games, it's possible skeleton is the most terrifying. Put yourself on a sled, slide down an icy track with stomach-churning turns and do it HEAD-FIRST. So it...
View ArticleMessage in a bottle from Quebec found in France 16 years later
A French newspaper is reporting that a man in Brittany found a message in a bottle originating from Quebec. Lucien Sanquer found the plastic water bottle with a typed note and a small paper Canadian...
View ArticleTony Clement, Treasury Board President, Proposes Changes To Public Servants'...
HALIFAX - Treasury Board Minister Tony Clement says changes he has in mind for changing sick leave policy for public servants would tackle shortcomings with the outdated current setup such as...
View ArticleKarim Meskine memorial in New Westminster today
A memorial for 19-year-old Karim Meskine, who was beaten to death with a baseball bat just blocks from the 22nd Street Skytrain station, is being held this afternoon in New Westminster. Meskine spent...
View Article'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Movie Running Scenes Caught On Video
If you haven't had your fill of Jamie Dornan (AKA Christian Grey in the "Fifty Shades Of Grey" movie) running around Vancouver, you're in luck: there's a video! Posted just over a week ago by Christine...
View ArticleActivists scale Mount Kaaïkop to raise funds for environmental defence
A group of activists snowshoed up Mount Kaaïkop Saturday afternoon in an effort to raise money and awareness for the defence of the Quebec mountain against logging. Members of the Coalition For the...
View ArticleMom Detained In Cuba Made It Home For 3-Year-Old's Funeral
A Toronto woman who had been detained in Cuba following an accident that claimed the life of her three-year-old son was released and able to attend his funeral today. Justine Davis and her...
View ArticleMark McMorris Bronze Medal Cheered By Whistler Teammates
Canada Snowboard team members and Mark McMorris fans were up early in Whistler Saturday morning to watch their teammate take bronze and win Canada's first medal of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. It...
View ArticleNews Reports On NSA Leaks Sometimes Reveal Too Much
News organizations publishing leaked National Security Agency documents have inadvertently disclosed the names of at least six intelligence workers and other government secrets they never intended to...
View ArticleStephen Harper Marks Chinese New Year By Announcing China Trade Boost
TORONTO - Prime Minister Stephen Harper has marked the start of Chinese New Year by saying his government is putting a big emphasis on boosting trade ties with the Asian economic powerhouse.Harper...
View Article2014 Winter Olympics: Canada Has A Stellar First Day
SOCHI, Russia - Two skiing sisters and a snowboard star fighting a broken rib gave Canada's Olympians the strong start they desired in Sochi. Canada earned a medal of every colour Saturday on the...
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