NEWS IMAGE COLLAGE / for 04-2011

SANTA FE, N.M. - Thousands of pilgrims made their way to a small adobe church in the state of New Mexico during Easter weekend, believing that a soil associated with it will heal their pains and cleanse their sins.

Hockey fans in Chicago are feeling pretty good. So are their columnists, after the Blackhawks' latest comeback against the Vancouver Canucks.

For at least the second time this month, a Stanley Cup hockey game has forced a postponement of a political event in Canada.

A new approach to treating wounded veterans returning from Afghanistan makes use of a state-of-the-art virtual reality lab financed by the Canadian Forces and installed at the Ottawa Hospital.

NATO airstrikes targeted the centre of Moammar Gadhafi's seat of power early Monday, unleashing guided bombs that destroyed a multistorey library and office in his compound and badly damaged a reception hall for visiting dignitaries.

The United States won its third straight women's world hockey championship, beating Canada 3-2 in overtime in Monday's final.

Roadside bombs killed three NATO troops and a gunman shot dead a prominent local official in southern Afghanistan, where thousands of Afghan and international troops are bracing for an expected spring resurgence of Taliban attacks, officials said Sunday.

Lying on his family room floor with assault weapons trained on him, shouts of "pedophile!" and "pornographer!" stinging like his fresh cuts and bruises, the Buffalo homeowner didn't need long to figure out the reason for the early morning wake-up call fro

Japanese troops will on Monday fan out across the areas hardest hit by last month's earthquake and tsunami, searching for bodies on land and sea in a joint, two-day operation with police, coast guard and US military personnel.

Jaziri was a high-profile preacher at a Montreal mosque and has been accused of expressing extreme views before he was deported to Tunisia in 2007 over immigration concerns.

A refreshingly simple new idea has emerged in the complicated world of high energy physics. It proposes that the early universe was a one-dimensional line. Not an exploding sphere, not a chaotic ball of fire. Just a simple line of pure energy.

Regina police are investigating what could the first flood-related death of the year.

A new study finds that kids who spend the most time watching television or playing video games instead of exercising have narrower arteries in the back of their eyes -- an early indication that the kids are on the road to heart disease.

A 73-year-old British woman who was accidentally dropped into the Norwegian Sea as rescue workers took her off a cruise ship late last month has died, the hospital where she was treated said Saturday.

Its bloom is said to smell like a cross between rotting cheese and rotting flesh. But thousands of people are expected to hold their noses and line up anyway to watch as a spectacular Titan Arum flower blooms this weekend for the first time in its 17-year

Church pews in flood-affected communities across Manitoba and Saskatchewan could have fewer worshippers for Easter services on Sunday.

As soaring gas prices continue to put the squeeze on drivers, experts say little changes in motoring habits can translate into big savings at the pumps.

There was plenty to like about the Tampa Bay Lightning's assertive performance on Saturday afternoon.

It was an early end that was long overdue. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are on to the second round of the playoffs, and they advanced without needing the full seven games.

The Tory Leader stood quietly while members of his staff and a crowd of about 500 at a Coptic Christian centre clapped and cheered loudly to prevent a CBC reporter from quizzing him further

No, say the Vancouver Canucks, the Chicago Blackhawks haven't got into their heads after a pair of blowout wins.

A Victoria grandmother is so sick of people parking in disabled spaces that she's taking matters into her own hands.

Dozens of passengers scrambled to safety after a bus caught fire in the westbound lanes of one of Canada's busiest highways, disrupting Good Friday holiday traffic travelling between Montreal and Toronto.

Boston Bruins defenceman Andrew Ference is content with being fined $2,500 US by the NHL on Friday for an obscene gesture toward Montreal fans that he says was unintentional.

The Qur'an-burning Florida pastor who stoked deadly protests in Afghanistan has been jailed by a judge after saying he would defy a Michigan court and stage a demonstration outside the largest mosque in the United States.

To Canadian kids, Kinder Surprise eggs are a tasty chocolate treat with a fun little toy inside. But to Americans, they're contraband.

Security forces have killed scores of protesters in Syria after new mass demonstrations against President Bashar Assad's regime were held across the country Friday.

A handful of pilot projects have been launched locally in recent years to study PHEVs, particularly their performance in cold weather. In 2008/09, 10 Toyota Priuses were converted into PHEVs by staff at Red River College in partnership with the Province,

OTTAWA - In the first election where social media such as Twitter and Facebook have been important for candidates and media to get the message out to voters, people are being told to watch what they say on election day.

A global health fund believes millions of dollars worth of its donated malaria drugs have been stolen in recent years, vastly exceeding the levels of theft previously suspected, according to confidential documents obtained by The Associated Press.

More than 200 Albertans are being told they should be tested for HIV and Hepatitis C after a healthcare professional who had been working in Edmonton operating rooms contracted both viruses.

Molson Coors is recalling 1.18-litre bottles of Molson Dry in Quebec because the labels may show the beer is weaker than it actually is.

A quarter-century after the Chernobyl nuclear reactor explosion, a week of meetings assessing the effects of the world's worst nuclear accident has concluded without formal conclusions.

Canadians can begin casting their ballots through advance polls starting Friday, taking advantage of a voting option that has become increasingly popular -- and inclusive -- since its introduction more than 90 years ago.

The internet titan was found guilty of infringing a patent related to the Linux kernel and fined $5m

Canada's chief of defence staff and a top American commander visited Canadian Rangers and military personnel in the High Arctic during the sovereignty patrol Operation Nunalivut this year.

A Nazi-looted Gustav Klimt painting worth more than $27 million should be returned to the Canadian heir of its former owner, officials in Austria said Thursday.

The man charged with the first-degree murder of York University student Qian Liu had attended the school and recently worked for a NATO-affiliated think-tank.

Beer is still the drink of choice for many Canadians who consume alcoholic beverages, in volume and dollar value.

More than 1,000 people have been displaced across Canada's Prairie provinces by rising rivers threatening to spill over their banks.

DEHIBA, Tunisia - Libyan rebels took control of a post on the Tunisian border early Thursday and about 100 soldiers loyal to Moammar Gadhafi fled into Tunisia and surrendered, witnesses said.

The world was first introduced to Earth Day on Apr. 22, 1970, when an estimated 20 million Americans attended rallies around the country and helped clean up their local communities.

The Queen is celebrating her 85th birthday on Thursday, eight days before the wedding of her grandson, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.

Michael Ryder came back to haunt to his old team and put the Boston Bruins back on even terms in their playoff series with the rival Montreal Canadiens.

Duncan Keith had two goals and two assists as the Chicago Blackhawks quickly silenced an expectant crowd at Rogers Arena en route to a 5-0 drubbing of the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

A B.C. father who killed his three children has withdrawn his request for escorted leave from the psychiatric hospital where he is being detained, saying he didn't want to cause further pain to the children's mother.

A Calgary man has been found guilty of killing his two young children and trying to kill his estranged wife almost two years ago.

The Phoenix Coyotes may have played their last game in the desert Wednesday -- at least that's what hockey fans in Winnipeg hope.

NATO leaders were quick to dispel rumours Thursday that the military alliance is moving toward deploying ground forces to the conflict in Libya.

Three people died after a minivan driven by a 14-year-old girl crashed in northwest Saskatchewan.

Tuesday's downtown event was a success even though one political party failed to show up.

The first group of 50 Canadian troops involved in the training mission for Afghan forces should be on the ground shortly after Easter, the Ottawa Citizen has learned.

Vancouver?s annual 4/20 rally appears to be growing up. Both the size and setup of Wednesday?s marijuana event were bigger than in years past.Jodie Emery, wife of imprisoned pot activist Marc Emery, said the rally at the Vancouver Art Gallery was the most

A gorgeous stream that becomes so starved of water in summer that some stretches can't even float an inner tube has been named B.C.'s most endangered river for the second straight year.

Danny Cleary scored from a tough angle with just over 6 minutes left, and the Detroit Red Wings swept the Phoenix Coyotes out of the playoffs and possibly out of the desert with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.

Canadians share second place among the most contented people on the planet, according to a global survey that asked respondents to rate their own lives.

Fears have been reignited about the safety of energy saving light bulbs after a group of scientists warned that they contain cancer causing chemicals.

Hundreds of Albertans are being informed they need to undergo testing for HIV and Hepatitis C. This comes after a medical professional working in several Edmonton operating rooms tested positive for both.

Though the Arctic is often pictured as a vast white wasteland, scientists believe a thin layer of soot -- mostly invisible -- is causing it to absorb more heat. They want to find out if that's the main reason for the recent rapid warming of the Arctic, wh

The Canadian dollar closed at 104.9 cents US Wednesday, up 0.35 of a cent from the previous day, surging on a weak American dollar and rising oil prices.

Relatives flew over Gulf of Mexico waters Wednesday where 11 oil rig workers died a year ago, residents gathered in prayer vigils onshore and President Barack Obama vowed to hold BP and others accountable for "the painful losses that they've caused."

Workers and residents continue to battle against unprecedented floodwaters in Manitoba, while another community across the border in Saskatchewan has declared a state of emergency.

The F-35 Lightning II Full Mission Simulator (FMS) system includes a high-fidelity 360-degree visual display system and a reconfigurable cockpit that can simulate all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II

At least one person is dead after a dump truck lost its brakes and hit a car in New Westminster on Tuesday afternoon

The agency in charge of issuing disabled parking passes says that abuse of designated spaces is on the rise, and a CTV News investigation has captured a string of scofflaws in the act.

Vancouver city council is debating a bylaw on public protests that could set a precedent for how cities across North America deal with free speech.

The majority of Canadians believe those living in the North live in igloos and penguins may live in the Arctic, a new survey has found.

It just seems too strange to be true. But in the frozen wastes of Siberia two walkers claim to have found the body of an alien.

Fans of the Vancouver Canucks are crossing their fingers for a sweep when the team takes on Chicago tonight in game four of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The defending Stanley Cup champions could see their reign come to an end tonight, as the Chicago Blackhawks will try to avoid a sweep when they host the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals at United Center.

Arctic coastlines are on the retreat, especially in Canada, and their disappearance has significant implications for both the ecosystem and the economic and social life of the North, according to a group of international researchers.

Raul Castro was named first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party on Tuesday, with his aging brother Fidel not included in the leadership for the first time since the party's creation 46 years ago.

Gold prices pushed further into record territory Tuesday, briefly crossing the $1,500 US an ounce level.

The Blackhawks will be without defenceman Brent Seabrook as they face elimination against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET), but Chicago will have centre David Bolland back in the lineup.

The 46-year-old man was looking through trash bins for pop cans at an apartment complex near his home in Oshtemo, Michigan Thursday when he discovered a newborn baby.

Followers of the game of hockey are known to rattle off statistics on goals scored and penalty minutes, but a new study of NHL concussions introduces a more sobering set of figures and charts to fans on the consequences when their hockey heroes take hits

The Nova Scotia government wants people to stay out of caves and old mine works that might house bats to try and stop the spread of a disease that's lethal to the province's little brown bat population.

In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute chick car. Now Volkswagen is reinventing it again.

Researchers are stopping a study that tests a daily pill to prevent infection with the AIDS virus in thousands of African women because partial results show no signs that the drug is doing any good.

The Canadian dollar was lower Monday morning as oil prices declined and the American dollar strengthened against other currencies.

An alleged Taliban sleeper agent opened fire Monday inside the Defence Ministry, killing at least two soldiers before he was gunned down in the third deadly breach of security in Afghanistan in less than a week.

A pioneering technique using subatomic particles known as neutrons could give microscopic hints of extra dimensions or even dark matter, researchers say.

Suncor Energy has been handed a $275,000 environmental fine for failing to comply with its Water Act approval.

For the ninth year in a row, a group of Catholic women in New Brunswick is gearing up for an Easter week protest outside a Saint John, N.B., cathedral

People with homes and cottages along the lakes around Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask., east of Regina, are anticipating a surge of water to hit the area and cause a lot of damage.

Edmonton's Kevin Martin beat Sweden's Niklas Edin 6-3 in seven ends to clinch the GP Car and Home Players' Championship.

Provincial officials are seeing a record number of ice fishing huts being left behind on lakes in the province

For the first time since 1998, a Canadian has won the Vancouver Sun Run.

Bobsledder Dave MacEachern, one of P.E.I.'s great athletes, was among five Olympic heroes inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame on Saturday night in Moncton, N.B.

The manager of a Moncton zoo says the recent attack on stranded black bear cubs in New Brunswick needs to be investigated.

Stormy weather is causing power outages in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and disrupted traffic on the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island for most of Sunday afternoon.

Preliminary results show Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has taken a nearly insurmountable lead in the oil-rich nation's election.

British Columbia New Democrats have elected left-leaning MLA Adrian Dix as their new leader as the party attempts to set itself apart from the three-term Liberal government.

Security forces fired on anti-government protesters in Yemen's capital Sunday as hundreds of thousands of marchers packed cities around the country to denounce the president and remarks he made against women taking part in rallies demanding his ouster.

Three more NATO service members were killed in weekend attacks in Afghanistan, the military alliance said Sunday, making a total of eight killed on the deadliest day for foreign troops this year.

Mission RCMP were advised just before noon on Sunday that a man serving a life sentence for murder had escaped from the Ferndale Institution on Dewdney Trunk Road.

The Presidents Trophy-winning Vancouver Canucks took advantage of the Blackhawks continued lack of finish around the net and some questionable calls by referees Greg Kimmerly and Brad Watson to snatch a 3-2 victory and a comfortable 3-0 series lead on Sun

Device maker Novocure said Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its first-of-a-kind treatment that fights cancerous brain tumors using electrical energy fields.

Organizing the balloting in a war zone far from home brings with it some challenges Elections Canada does not normally face.

Rescue crews searched for survivors in wind-blasted landscapes Sunday in North Carolina, the state hardest hit by a storm system that spawned dozens of tornadoes from Oklahoma to Virginia and left at least 45 people dead.

The Vancouver Canucks are dishing out the hits, knocking the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards, off the puck and maybe out of the playoffs.

Hockey fans in Prince George, Quesnel, and Williams Lake found themselves suddenly cut off playoffs coverage Sunday morning, as Shaw internet, digital phone service, and digital television were being carried on the Telus line that was damaged.

The company behind Japan's crippled nuclear power plant on Sunday unveiled a plan to reign in the on-going crisis within the next six to nine months, while frustration and skepticism continue to mount among residents who have been evacuated from the area.

With a loonie worth more than a U.S. dollar, bargains abound for Canuck shoppers who hit the stores south of the border this coming Easter long weekend.

A northern California cat that survived being shot through the head with an arrow was recuperating from surgery on Tuesday, apparently little worse for the wear, authorities said.

Studies of the eyes of existing birds and reptiles with different daily activity patterns were compared with similar parts in dinosaur fossils.