Hostage-taking at Regina school ends safely, former student arrested
Hostage-taking at Regina school ends safely, former student arrested
A 16-year-old male was taken into custody after police converged on Luther College High School in Regina, where a former student held a pastor at gunpoint in front of a terrified assembly of students who had gathered for chapel service. Video more »
Last Regina prison escapee caught by police
The last of six escapees who broke out of a Regina prison last month has been captured, RCMP said Tuesday night. more »
Tories would end house arrest sentences for serious crimes: Harper
Stephen Harper continued his party's focus on anti-crime proposals Tuesday, saying a re-elected Conservative government would amend the Criminal Code to ensure serious, indictable crimes are not eligible for conditional house arrest sentences. more »
Raw sewage dumped into St. Lawrence near Montreal
A major airplane engine manufacturer dumped raw sewage in the St. Lawrence River off Montreal's south shore for several years with the government's knowledge, according to a CBC/Radio-Canada investigation. more »
Oasis cancels another 3 shows because of Toronto fracas
Oasis has been forced to cancel an additional three shows because of an attack on guitarist Noel Gallagher at the Toronto Virgin festival. more »
Tories use RCMP to block media from talking to candidate Cadman
The Conservatives called on the RCMP Tuesday night to block reporters from speaking with B.C. candidate Dona Cadman, in a scene reminiscent of the last election when they stashed a local candidate into a restaurant kitchen. more »
Senior dies after drinking cleaning fluid at nursing home
Capital Health is investigating the death of an Edmonton nursing home resident who died after suffering burns from drinking industrial dishwashing liquid. more »
B.C.'s ethanol standards for gasoline a mistake: scientists
B.C. is taking the wrong approach by mandating that gasoline sold in the province contain 5 per cent ethanol by 2010, according to some scientific experts. more »
Man dead 'for some time' in Winnipeg ER before staff alerted: officials
Health officials say a man who died in the waiting area of a major Winnipeg hospital's emergency department may have been dead "for some time" before medical staff was alerted — 34 hours after he arrived. more »
Crashed balloon had unapproved modifications, probe finds
The pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in flames in August 2007 says the balloon was operating within standard practices despite the Transportation Safety Board's report of several unapproved modifications. more »
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British Columbia »

NDP candidate stripped naked in front of us, women allege
An NDP candidate in British Columbia announced his resignation Tuesday morning following reports that he took off his clothes in front of a group of teenagers at a retreat 12 years ago.
Cardiac arrest survival rates vary widely by geography, study finds
There is a huge variation in survival rates among people who receive emergency treatment after suffering a cardiac arrest — and the overall prognosis is poor at best, a study of 10 Canadian and U.S. regions has found.
B.C. murder suspect hated minorities: officer
Nathan Fry, accused of five counts of first-degree murder in one of the worst crimes in Vancouver's history, said he hated visible minorities, an RCMP officer testified on Tuesday.
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Edmonton »

Senior dies after drinking cleaning fluid at nursing home
Capital Health is investigating the death of an Edmonton nursing home resident who died after suffering burns from drinking industrial dishwashing liquid.
Police chiefs in Calgary and Edmonton ask for more officers
The chiefs of police from Alberta's two biggest cities asked the province for at least 800 more police officers on Tuesday.
Prominent Alberta Tory backs Independent over Conservative candidate
A prominent Alberta Tory is publicly supporting the Independent candidate who is running against the Conservatives in the federal riding of Edmonton-Sherwood Park.
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Calgary »

Security video reveals home invasion suspects
Four suspects who shot a man in the back with a shotgun in a home invasion calmly walked in and out of a downtown building, according to security video obtained by CBC News.
Police chiefs in Calgary and Edmonton ask for more officers
The chiefs of police from Alberta's two biggest cities asked the province for at least 800 more police officers on Tuesday.
Flames fall to Panthers in pre-season
Jay Bouwmeester had the winning goal as the Florida Panthers beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 in pre-season play on Tuesday.
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Saskatchewan »

Last Regina prison escapee caught by police
The last of six escapees who broke out of a Regina prison last month has been captured, RCMP said Tuesday night.
Hostage-taking at Regina school ends safely, former student arrested Video
A 16-year-old male was taken into custody after police converged on Luther College High School in Regina, where a former student held a pastor at gunpoint in front of a terrified assembly of students who had gathered for chapel service.
Milgaard inquiry findings to be released Friday
The findings of an inquiry into the wrongful conviction of David Milgaard will be released Friday.
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North »

Arviat man charged with manslaughter in woman's death
RCMP in the Nunavut hamlet of Arviat have charged a man in connection with the death of a woman early Monday.
Tuktoyaktuk recovering from day-long power outage
Daily life is getting back to normal Tuesday in Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T., which was without power for up to 27 hours in some parts of the community.
Yukon opens up hunting season to control bison numbers
Wildlife managers in the Yukon hope that having more hunters going after bison this winter will curb the herd's continuing growth.
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Manitoba »

Man dead 'for some time' in Winnipeg ER before staff alerted: officials
Health officials say a man who died in the waiting area of a major Winnipeg hospital's emergency department may have been dead "for some time" before medical staff was alerted — 34 hours after he arrived.
Green party addresses farm policy in Winnipeg
About 200 boisterous supporters greeted Elizabeth May on Tuesday as the Green party leader rolled into Winnipeg for a short stop on her whistle-stop tour across the country.
Winnipeg homeowner wins 3-year insurance battle Video
A Winnipeg family is relieved at being able to close the door on a three-year battle with an insurance broker over a flooded basement that cost $35,000 to repair.
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Toronto »

Metrolinx proposes spending $50B to ease gridlock in GTA Video
A multi-billion dollar plan on how to expand, increase, improve and streamline public transportation throughout the GTA has been released.
Cities need more power to thrive: mayors
Cities need better "fiscal tools" to continue their role as Canada's economic engines or the country will suffer, big-city mayors told campaigning party leaders Tuesday.
Fire destroys Annex home Video
A three-alarm fire has destroyed a heritage home under renovation in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood.
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Ottawa »

Neighbours surprised by massive Ottawa Valley grow-op bust
People living near an eastern Ontario marijuana grow operation billed as Canada's largest ever had no idea there was such a crop amid the corn.
Teen charged in fatal West Quebec shooting
An 18-year-old man has been charged with negligence causing death after a shooting that killed a 71-year-old man on his West Quebec farm Sunday evening.
Cardiac arrest survival rates vary widely by geography, study finds
There is a huge variation in survival rates among people who receive emergency treatment after suffering a cardiac arrest — and the overall prognosis is poor at best, a study of 10 Canadian and U.S. regions has found.
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Montreal »

Layton and Duceppe protest culture cuts in Montreal Video
NDP Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe joined the audience at a Tuesday night concert in Montreal organized by artists protesting $45 million in cuts to culture funding announced by the Conservative government last August.
Raw sewage dumped into St. Lawrence near Montreal
A major airplane engine manufacturer dumped raw sewage in the St. Lawrence River off Montreal's south shore for several years with the government's knowledge, according to a CBC/Radio-Canada investigation.
Cities need more power to thrive: mayors
Cities need better "fiscal tools" to continue their role as Canada's economic engines or the country will suffer, big-city mayors told campaigning party leaders Tuesday.
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New Brunswick »

Arbitrator's decision could be right even if flawed: appeal judges
One of three retired judges hearing the Beaverbrook art dispute appeal hinted Tuesday that the Beaverbrook Art Gallery could still win its case, even if there were flaws in the arbitrator's decision.
Man arrested in case of bogus chimney sweep
Moncton police arrested a man suspected of being a thief who posed as a chimney sweep after a chase through city streets on Tuesday afternoon.
N.B. needs standardized rules, regulations for pathologists: expert
A top official with the New Brunswick Cancer Network is calling for standard practices and procedures in the province when it comes to overseeing the work of pathologists.
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Prince Edward Island »

Summerside cuts motel's water over room tax
The City of Summerside has cut off the water to a local motel because the owner refused to pay a new room levy.
Tourism Charlottetown CEO resigns
Kim Green, CEO of Tourism Charlottetown and the face of the city's major festivals, announced Tuesday she is leaving the organization.
New employer fund won't help NOFG pensions
Workers from Charlottetown's now-closed hog plant, caught up in an inadequately funded pension plan, have discovered a new plan to boost the fund will do them no good.
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Nova Scotia »

Sally Ann struggles with greedy stealing from needy
Vandals and thieves continue to leave the Salvation Army with a messy and costly cleanup.
Amherst police defend Taser use in medical emergency
The deputy chief of the Amherst police force is defending a decision to use a stun gun on a man suffering from diabetic shock, even though paramedics said not to.
Grandson of slain native rights activist pleads guilty
The grandson of Nora Bernard has admitted he killed the native rights activist.
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Newfoundland & Labrador »

House arrest advised for ex-councillor on sex charges VideoAudio
Crown and defence lawyers have recommended that a former central Newfoundland municipal politician who has confessed to sexual assault be given house arrest.
Overturned canoe found after duck hunter reported missing
Police on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula were searching Tuesday for a duck hunter who was reported missing.
Cough up coins for Wheelway service, city tells province Audio
The City of St. John's has given the Newfoundland and Labrador government three weeks to commit money for a city-financed paratransit system that advocates say is simply not being used properly.
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