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Bishop Lahey gets time served for child porn

Raymond Lahey, the disgraced Roman Catholic bishop who admitted he was addicted to looking at child pornography, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail but released for time served. 2:57 PM ET video

Michele Bachmann quits Republican race

Michele Bachmann has announced that she is ending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge President Barack Obama after her terrible showing in the Iowa caucuses. 3:43 PM ET video

updated Hobbema reserve votes on eviction bylaw

Banishing gang members from the Samson Cree First Nation is the last resort for the troubled community at Hobbema, Alta., a band councillor says. 2:06 PM ET

L.A. arson suspect also under investigation in Germany

German officials say a former Vancouver resident suspected in a string of arson attacks in L.A. is also under investigation in his homeland for a house fire. 11:49 AM ET

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3 Renfrew teens dead after Hwy 17 crash
3 Renfrew teens dead after Hwy 17 crash
Three Renfrew, Ont.-area teens are dead and fourth is in hospital after a collision on Highway 17 near Hagar, Ont., on Tuesday evening. more »
Ontario couple's $50M lottery win to be reviewed Video
A couple from Hawkesbury, Ont., who have the winning ticket for the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot must wait before claiming the prize because of their past ownership of a convenience store that sold lottery tickets. more »
Bank robbery suspect sought by police
Ottawa Police are investigating a bank robbery on Preston Street that happened Tuesday afternoon. more »
Bishop Lahey gets time served for child porn Video
Raymond Lahey, the disgraced Roman Catholic bishop who admitted he was addicted to looking at child pornography, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail but released for time served. more »
Quebec police search for missing Gatineau man
Police in western Quebec are looking for a 32-year-old Gatineau man with mental health issues who has been missing for a week. more »

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'Lost world' of new Antarctic species found
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No easy way to dissolve mouse in Mountain Dew
Pepsi Co.'s claim that a mouse trapped in a can of Mountain Dew would eventually dissolve doesn't hold water with Canadian food experts. more »
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Michele Bachmann quits Republican race
Michele Bachmann quits Republican race Video
Michele Bachmann has announced that she is ending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge President Barack Obama after her terrible showing in the Iowa caucuses. Video more »
L.A. arson suspect also under investigation in Germany
German officials say a former Vancouver resident suspected in a string of arson attacks in L.A. is also under investigation in his homeland for a house fire. more »
B.C. man's killing in Mexico robbery probed by authorities Video
Canadian consular officials are working closely with authorities in Mexico following the death of a B.C. man during an apparent robbery attempt early Tuesday at a holiday home in the Pacific coast town of Melaque. more »
5 top cyber threats for 2012
As cybercriminals improve their toolkits and malware, they're moving away from hacking personal computers to mobile devices, as well as plotting other more sophisticated attacks, according to a report on the top cyber threats for 2012. more »
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CBC correspondents and producers bring you the latest, telling bits from the nomination battles and the U.S. presidential race of 2012. more »
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Bishop Lahey gets time served for child porn
Bishop Lahey gets time served for child porn Video
Raymond Lahey, the disgraced Roman Catholic bishop who admitted he was addicted to looking at child pornography, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail but released for time served. Video more »
Ontario highway crashes claim 7 teens Audio
Seven teenagers were killed in highway crashes on Tuesday, a tragic start to the new year on northern highways. more »
Ontario couple's $50M lottery win to be reviewed Video
A couple from Hawkesbury, Ont., who have the winning ticket for the $50 million Lotto Max jackpot must wait before claiming the prize because of their past ownership of a convenience store that sold lottery tickets. more »
Gatineau mosque attack called hate crime Video
An unsolved attack on a Gatineau, Que., mosque is being called a hate crime by a national Muslim organization, after cars were smashed earlier this week. more »
AUDIO: Why CEOs make so much more than the average Canadian VideoAudio
Tax exemptions and "crony capitalism" are to blame, CBC Radio columnist Michael Hlinka says after a study finds that the average salary of the highest paid chief executives in this country is 189 times more than what the average working Canadian earns. more »
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Michele Bachmann quits Republican race Jan 4, 2012 3:43 PM ET — Michele Bachmann has announced that she is ending her bid for the Republican presidential nomination to challenge President Barack Obama aft… 3:43 PM ET Video
Pardon applications expected to tumble Jan 3, 2012 9:09 PM ET — The number of bona fide applicants for a criminal pardon in Canada is expected to plunge by almost half under stricter new rules. 9:09 PM ET
Second last asbestos mine goes bankrupt Jan 4, 2012 1:53 PM ET — One of Canada's last two remaining asbestos mines has declared bankruptcy. 1:53 PM ET

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Defined benefit pension plans had bleak 2011 Jan 4, 2012 2:05 PM ET — Canadian pension plans took a turn for the worse in 2011, a report from a major consulting firm says. 2:05 PM ET
Nunavut’s 1st diamond mine could re-open Jan 4, 2012 1:38 PM ET — Nunavut's first diamond mine might soon be back in business for the first time since it closed in 2008. 1:38 PM ET
Second last asbestos mine goes bankrupt Jan 4, 2012 1:53 PM ET — One of Canada's last two remaining asbestos mines has declared bankruptcy. 1:53 PM ET

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Curing cancer: a reality check Jan 4, 2012 10:17 AM ET — Are we winning the war against cancer, the top killer of Canadians? A reality check. 10:17 AM ET Video
Swine flu virus may be spreading between people Jan 4, 2012 3:40 PM ET — A new strain of the swine flu virus called A(H3N2) may now be spreading through person-to-person contact, the Public Health Agency of Canada… 3:40 PM ET
Cancer incidence, deaths falling in U.S. Jan 4, 2012 1:57 PM ET — Overall cancer incidence and death rates fell between 2004 and 2008, according to a new U.S. report. 1:57 PM ET

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Sarah Polley to adapt Alias Grace for the screen Jan 4, 2012 3:23 PM ET — Canadian director Sarah Polley is adapting Margaret Atwood's historical novel Alias Grace for the big screen. 3:23 PM ET
Mary Poppins, Spider-Man set box office records Jan 4, 2012 3:16 PM ET — A touring production of Mary Poppins has set a one-week box-office record in Toronto, while Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has pul… 3:16 PM ET
Canadian wins U.K. Costa Book Award for children Jan 4, 2012 3:11 PM ET — A Canadian-born writer has won Britain's Costa Book Award for children's literature for her debut novel, Blood Red Road. 3:11 PM ET

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Smartphones could save lives after natural disasters Jan 4, 2012 1:48 PM ET — A team of British computer scientists has developed software that could save lives and streamline aid following natural disasters by helping… 1:48 PM ET
'Lost world' of new Antarctic species found Jan 3, 2012 7:02 PM ET — British scientists have discovered a "lost world" of new species of yeti crab, starfish, barnacles, sea anemones — and potentially an octopu… 7:02 PM ET Video
Top 10 apps for health, fitness and nutrition Jan 4, 2012 1:40 PM ET — There are apps to track how many calories you've burned, measure your blood pressure and plan meals. 1:40 PM ET

Community »

Do you prefer your superheroes in print or on the big screen?Jan 04, 2012 13:47 PM ET — The superhuman battle between DC Comics and Marvel Comics has taken another turn with news Wednesday that the former had outsold the latter in comic books in 2011. Do you prefer your superheroes in print or on the big screen? 13:47 PM ET
Who will win the Republican presidential nomination?Jan 04, 2012 13:23 PM ET — Republican candidates in the race for U.S. president are taking their fight to New Hampshire for that state's primary on Jan. 10. Mitt Romney won a squeaker in Iowa. Who do you think will ultimately win the GOP nomination? 13:23 PM ET
Community reaction to CEO salariesJan 04, 2012 13:10 PM ET — Tuesday's news that Canada's highest paid CEOs make nearly 200 times the salary of the average Canadian caused quite a stir among CBC community members. 13:10 PM ET

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High-flying Jets descend on Montreal Jan 4, 2012 9:19 AM ET — The Winnipeg Jets embark on a four-game road trip beginning Wednesday night in Montreal, where the host Canadiens remain mired in a slump th… 9:19 AM ET
NFL Power Rankings: Packers still favourites Jan 4, 2012 11:59 AM ET — The Green Bay Packers remain the pick to repeat as Super Bowl champions, but how do the other 31 teams stack up after the completion of the … 11:59 AM ET
McGriff, Raines worthy of baseball Hall of Fame Jan 4, 2012 11:36 AM ET — CBC Sports baseball contributor Kevin Glew explains why he would pick a former Toronto Blue Jay and two Montreal Expos for induction into th… 11:36 AM ET

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Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out indefinitely Jan 3, 2012 7:26 PM ET — Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, the NHL's leading rookie scorer, is out indefinitely after a left shoulder injury prevented him … 7:26 PM ET
Backstrom on the mend after taking Bourque elbow Jan 4, 2012 3:33 PM ET — The Washington Capitals will keep a close eye on Nicklas Backstrom for the next few days after the centre took an elbow to the head during a… 3:33 PM ET
Panthers sign veteran Madden Jan 4, 2012 1:45 PM ET — The Florida Panthers have signed veteran centre John Madden to a one-year contract, the team' general manager Dale Tallon announced Wednesda… 1:45 PM ET