NEWS IMAGE COLLAGE / for 05-2009

Canada and its allies are expected to face renewed pressure by the Obama administration, keen to show progress in Afghanistan, to maintain or add additional troops to the NATO-led military mission

The beaver is starting to push back against the bear in the debate over who controls the top of the world.

Only decades before the factories of the industrial revolution sullied Europe's skies with smog in the 19th Century, coastal Great Britain teemed with marine wildlife like dolphins, orcas and blue whales, according to a new study.

For the second time in recent days, a Canadian warship has intervened to protect ships in the Gulf of Aden from pirates

The Pittsburgh Penguins weathered an aggressive start by the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 3 by a score of 6-2 and take a 3-0 series lead on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

Canada and the U.S. are expected to expand an agreement next week that allows law enforcement officers to pursue suspects into each other's national waters anywhere along their border.

It turns out Canada's infamous historical "Mad Trapper" -- who murdered a police officer in 1932, sparking a manhunt through the Northwest Territories that ended with his death -- may not be a Canadian.

Controversial MP meets Liberal rules to defend Brampton-Springdale

SEOUL, South Korea -- Embroiled in a deepening corruption scandal, former president Roh Moo-hyun leapt from a cliff to his death Saturday in a shocking end to a rags-to-riches career that took him from rural poverty to Seoul's presidential Blue House. He

In the latter stages of the series against Philadelphia and the early part of the Washington encounter, people began to wonder, "where is Evgeni Malkin?"

As date nears for 5-cent charge on plastic sacks, some shop owners are confused, others defiant

Rope used to pull cat out in 3-hour rescue operation

There's no rest for the outgoing late-night TV host as he heads for a Casino Rama gig four days after his sendoff

Daughters learn options too late to help mom

The City of Port Coquitlam, B.C., is considering a bylaw that will fine residents who attract bears with unprotected garbage.

The Chicago Blackhawks climbed back into their Western Conference final series with a 4-3 win in overtime against the visiting Detroit Red Wings in Game 3 on Friday.

The relative contribution of the oil sands to global climate change is often overblown. People talk about this as being the make-or-break for climate change. It's not," Michael Levi, of the CFR, told CTV Power Play's Tom Clark on Friday.

Exercise Maple Flag XLII (MF 42), run by Canada's Air Force, is one of the largest joint training exercises in the world. The exercise is taking place in Cold Lake, Alberta, from May 18 to June 12, 2009.

Many communities in the B.C. Interior are at significant risk of potentially catastrophic forest fires this summer, because critical prevention work promised by the government has not been done

WASHINGTON - American soldiers have more than military might and training on their side in the war in Afghanistan: Some have pink underwear......Sorry, no pics....

MONTREAL - Lawyers for Desire Munyaneza say they will appeal a Quebec judge's verdict finding their client guilty of seven charges stemming from war crimes committed during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

CANBERRA, Australia -- The Tasmanian devil, a snarling fox-sized marsupial made notorious by its Looney Tunes cartoon namesake Taz, was listed in Australia as an endangered species Friday because of a contagious cancer that has wiped out most of the wild

The Detroit Red Wings would be the first to admit that they haven't played a full 60-minute game yet in their NHL Western Conference final

A Canadian warship intervened on Friday to protect two ships under attack by pirates off the coast of Somalia in the latest action in the troubled waters near the Horn of Africa.

General Motors Canada and the Canadian Auto Workers union have reached a new deal on labour concessions

Toronto police say they will "leave no stone unturned" in their hunt for the gunman who shot a five-year-old girl on Thursday night.

Tara McDonald complains about police who accused her of the crime and says she wants daughter's 'killers dead'

Ruby Dhalla has suffered a blow to her credibility since three foreign workers alleged they were mistreated while working at the Liberal MP's house, according to a new Angus Reid/Toronto Star poll.

The future of horse racing southern Alberta is up in the air - again. The United Horsemen of Alberta says there's not enough money to finish the track in Balzac. In fact, the project is about $80 million short.

Sidney Crosby may be considered the driving force behind the Pittsburgh Penguins, but Evgeni Malkin constantly impresses with his creativity.

The Canadian government will contribute up to $15 million, Alberta up to $10 million and Calgary will pay $5 million, it was announced Thursday at a news conference at Canada Olympic Park.

an 81-year-old Filipina woman claims she has been used in the affair, causing her to become sick, stressed and a pariah in her community. Aurora Villanueva's name was attached to a purported statement this month from the Brampton Filipino Seniors Club.

Film will tell the story of the slain civil rights leader

Thirteen payroll clerks who work on the 13th floor of an office building were doing the happy dance Thursday to celebrate their apparent win of a $50-million Lotto 6-49 jackpot.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty unveiled a slew of new regulations for the credit card industry on Thursday, including a minimum 21-day interest-free period on all new transactions. But despite expectations that the Conservatives might impose some sort o

The Defence Department wants to trim its order for new battlefield helicopters as it struggles to keep the $4.7-billion program within budget, The Canadian Press has learned.

WASHINGTON - U.S. government scientists believe they have some good news about the endangered right whale, whose population in the Atlantic Ocean is struggling to come back.

In what could be a hint at the eventual Hart Trophy winner for NHL MVP, Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has been named Sporting News' Player of the Year

At the International Space Station, it was one small sip for man and a giant gulp of recycled urine for mankind.

The storied Nepalese warriors who have served Britain's military for nearly two centuries were given the automatic right Thursday to settle in Britain, gaining a hard-won victory after years of lawsuits and lobbying.

Canada, looking to make a shift from current policy, is in negotiations to have Kenyan authorities prosecute pirates apprehended by the Canadian navy, Defence Minister Peter MacKay said Thursday.

A fuel truck that could contain up to 10,000 of litres of diesel has finally been raised from the waters of Robson Bight Ecological Reserve off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island, according to a B.C. environmental group.

A middle-aged man testified yesterday that when he was 12 years old an OPP officer fondled him and performed fellatio on him, then warned him not to tell anyone because no one would believe a kid over a cop.

Industry research warns of bacteria in reusables

Virologist asks after hard stance on SARS versus leniency on swine flu

Safe still sells when it comes to American Idol. Given a choice between soft rock balladeer Kris Allen and glam rock powerhouse Adam Lambert, with his "guyliner" and black painted fingernails, America went for Allen last night.

The next five years could see a long `shift to thrift,' an economist predicts

They call them the butterfly children. Afflicted with a rare genetic disorder, the children with this painful condition have skin so delicate, so sensitive, that even the slightest touch can damage it.

Simplified monthly bills and lower interest rates are two of the new credit card regulations expected to be introduced by the federal government on Thursday.

Separate lawsuits charge that Transcast CEO Dean Topolinski and two associates concocted a scheme for the takeover of a struggling southwestern Ontario parts supplier that caused auto industry havoc.

B.C. New Democrat Leader Carole James says she isn't a quitter and can take the party to an election win in 2013.

In a revelation eerily reminiscent of Canada's residential schools nightmare, Irish investigators have revealed that thousands of boys and girls were beaten and raped in Catholic-run institutions over a 60-year period.

Fishy horror remake adds adult interest

VANCOUVER -- Police will be allowed to fingerprint people who haven't even been charged under changes proposed to the Criminal Code today by the Conservative government.

This would be cool if they can make it work

Yahoo Inc. is pruning Web links from its Internet search results as it strives to provide more immediate gratification and lure traffic away from the market leader, Google Inc

MONTREAL - Canadians are gathering more of their news from the websites of mainstream media organizations in a shift away from newspaper print editions and radio, a new poll suggests.

Vancouver residents and businesses would benefit if the city made the data it collects open and accessible to everyone wherever possible, a city councillor says.

JERUSALEM -- Archaeologists digging on Jerusalem's Mount of Olives have discovered a nearly 3,000-year-old jar handle bearing ancient Hebrew script, a find significantly older than most inscribed artifacts unearthed in the ancient city, an archaeologist s

Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have a stunning nature trail to explore in Alberta that runs from Canmore to Lake Louise

TEHRAN, Iran -- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran test-fired a new advanced missile Wednesday with a range of about 1,930 kilometres, far enough to strike Israel and southeastern Europe.

WOODSTOCK, Ont. - The family of Tori Stafford was anxiously awaiting details Wednesday on the eight-year-old girl's disappearance after police announced they had two suspects in custody.

Dark and swift, flocks of cormorants soar above Lake Ontario before hundreds of them finally dip down to the diamond-flecked water. It's a stirring sight on a bright spring day.

'Border with Canada pretty porous' when the secretary of state was the senator from New York Regardless, all citizens will require a passport or equivalent to cross the border as of June 1

Does processed orange juice really taste freshly squeezed, as advertised? To find out, we tested O.J. in four forms

The Canadian Forces' decision to sell a rare Second World War Spitfire to a private foundation in Gatineau for $1 has upset a group of volunteers who worked thousands of hours rebuilding the plane, funded by tax dollars and donations.

Potential petroleum riches are at stake in Canada's race against a UN deadline to claim ownership of Arctic seabeds

A group of alleged B.C. gangsters accused of plotting to kill leaders of a rival gang in a bloody drug turf war won't get a preliminary hearing, a spokesman for the Crown says.

MELBOURNE, Australia - A doctor in rural Australia used a household drill to bore a hole into the skull of a boy with a severe head injury, saving his life.

The Canada-U.S. border has been a problematic one, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday, which is why both countries are working together to "harden" the international boundary.

Scientists on Tuesday unveiled fossilized remains of one of the oldest and most complete skeletons of an early primate, a finding they say could further our understanding of what our own ancestors might have looked like

West Coast mariners could soon be sailing on the Salish Sea if a proposal by a Washington state marine biologist goes ahead.

VANCOUVER, B.C. - A new Fisheries unit formed to save marine mammals is boasting one of its first successes after rescuing an exhausted and distressed humpback whale in Knight Inlet on the central B.C. coast.

A costly mistake has the Chicago Blackhawks facing a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference final.

Canada's auditor general wants to lift the lid on expense claims and other spending by MPs and Senators.

Nine-year-old mourns loss of 'best dad anyone could ever have'

VANCOUVER, B.C. - Vancouver sex trade workers need to know their rights when dealing with cameras and reporters and will be offered media training leading up to the 2010 Olympic Games, an advocacy group said.

Canada has lifted a travel advisory for Mexico because swine flu is starting to wane for the season, the country's chief public health officer said Monday.

Alicia Istanbul woke up one recent Wednesday to find herself locked out of the Facebook account she had opened in 2007, after the social networking site suddenly deemed it fake

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the fraud conviction of former media mogul Conrad Black, who is serving a 6.5-year prison term.

Canada's medical community could be faced with another shortage of diagnostic isotopes after a further shutdown of the nuclear reactor at Chalk River, Ont.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he is ready to resume peace talks with the Palestinians

The Canadian frigate HMCS Winnipeg likely deterred a Somali pirate attack against the Maltese cargo ship MV Sea Pride in the Gulf of Aden on the weekend, NATO said Monday.

A treacherous Victoria Day long weekend in British Columbia has left eight people dead.

Homicide investigators are trying to determine whether a hit-and-run accident that took place minutes after a fatal shooting Saturday night in Surrey, B.C., had anything to do with Metro Vancouver's latest gun violence.

The Carolina Hurricanes kept Sidney Crosby off the scoresheet for most of the game, but the Pittsburgh Penguins won anyway.

A helicopter flight carrying Newfoundland offshore oil workers departed Monday morning for the first time since a chopper crash killed 17 people two months ago.

The Ontario liquor board has fired at least 10 workers in the last year for scooping up Air Miles meant for customers.

OTTAWA - Governor General Michaelle Jean will begin the process of summoning the world to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics when she picks up the flame in Greece this October.

Hockey Canada's annual general meeting concluded in Vancouver yesterday with two recommendations for the game's future.

A six-year-old boy has died after falling into Lynn Creek in North Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday afternoon

A black bear mauled a 15-year-old Sunday at a remote campsite in the Swans Hills backcountry, about 160 kilometres northwest of Edmonton.

An 83-year-old pilot who disappeared Wednesday while flying in the mountainous Kootenay region of southeastern B.C. has been found dead following a four-day search.

Daniel Cleary continued his strong post-season by scoring twice to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the NHL's Western Conference final

Alberta's oilsands developments are coming under the scrutiny of church leaders from across the country.

Scientists have long warned that the Maldives, an archipelago nation of nearly 1,200 islands in the Indian Ocean, will be wiped out by rising sea levels in the coming decades

The rubies lie so thick on the ground that workers trample them underfoot.

The Mounties presented an easy-going horse that used to be named Terror as a gift to the Queen during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in Berkshire on Saturday night.

The matchup seemed inevitable. Now, the Wings and Blackhawks continue their storied rivalry when they take to the ice for Game 1 Sunday afternoon (3 p.m. ET) at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

One man was killed and another injured in a shooting Saturday night near Surrey, B.C., that police say looks like a targeted hit.

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Talks continued Sunday following an all-night session as General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers union continued to try to strike a deal to meet government-instructed cost reductions.

The co-author of a new study detailing a string of recent dinosaur discoveries in Alberta -- hundreds of kilometres north of the province's famous southern bonebeds -- says the findings point to a reptile-rich ecosystem almost certain to yield a host of s

Thousands of mud boggers, quadders and dirt bikers kicked off the long weekend at a notorious Kananaskis campground under the close gaze of authorities poised to clamp down on the partying that's dogged the area in past years

The Canucks made two bold moves this season, one a non-move and one a grasping-at-straws: Mike Gillis didn't fire Alain Vigneault, and Vigneault split up Ryan Kesler and Alex Burrows.

A coveted military badge that was to have been presented to troops who saw combat in Afghanistan won't be issued after all, the Canadian Forces has decided.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska's Kodiak Island is being slammed by a swarm of earthquakes - one with a magnitude of at least 5.9.

The Tamil Tigers are willing to lay down their weapons after losing a major government offensive along Sri Lanka's northeast coast, a rebel spokesman said Sunday.

The provincial government has once again instituted a policy of banning alcohol in Saskatchewan parks during the Victoria Day long weekend.

Laval police say they handcuffed a woman for not holding an escalator handrail because she refused to heed their warnings. The incident -- and the resulting fine -- has sparked criticism of the officers for being too aggressive.

Police in the Fraser Valley are adding extra patrols over the Victoria Day long weekend to curb unruly campers

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Spacewalking astronauts gave the Hubble Space Telescope a better view of the cosmos by installing a new high-tech instrument today. Then they pulled off their toughest job yet: fixing a broken camera.

Talks between General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers continued Saturday after a midnight deadline passed without an agreement on cost concessions.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Canada's armed forces are looking for young aboriginals who want to build on the long history of their ancestors in helping to defend Canada.

A controversial decision to send Labrador's only military search and rescue squadron to Alberta for six weeks of training has been rescinded.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told officials with Phoenix Coyotes in early April that the NHL would consider moving the team to Winnipeg but not Hamilton, court filings show.

After his regular night shift with the team operating the Sperwer tactical unmanned air vehicle, Warrant Officer Ryan Seguin finds himself with a party of volunteers from the Joint Task Force Afghanistan Air Wing into his second shift