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Canada's banks received $114B 'bailout,' study asserts | CTV News Canada's banks received $114B 'bailout,' study asserts | CTV News

Canadian banks received up to $114 billion in government financial support at the height of the global financial crisis, a recent study reports.

Posted:4:50 PM on Monday
Topic: Economics
Hits: 182018
Rating: 18202
Poster: Robair
Titanic II: Australian billionaire says replica ship will set sail in 2016 Titanic II: Australian billionaire says replica ship will set sail in 2016

An Australian billionaire on Monday said he will create a high-tech replica of the Titanic using a Chinese shipbuilder, and that its maiden voyage in late 2016 will be from England to New York, just like the original.

Posted:6:01 AM on Monday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181656
Rating: 18166
Poster: Regina
Dentist Anna Mackowiak pulled out ALL boyfriend Marek Olszewski 's teeth after he dumped her  | Mail Online Dentist Anna Mackowiak pulled out ALL boyfriend Marek Olszewski 's teeth after he dumped her | Mail Online

Anna Mackowiak is facing jail after taking her revenge on Marek Olszewski (not pictured), 45, when he turned up at her surgery in Wroclaw, Poland, with toothache just after breaking up with her.

Posted:9:57 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 182131
Rating: 18213
Poster: snookums
Northern Ireland police find huge unexploded bomb Northern Ireland police find huge unexploded bomb

An abandoned van with 600 pounds of explosives was found in Northern Ireland, near the border with the Republic of Ireland, police said.

Posted:8:58 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181827
Rating: 18183
Poster: DanSC
Dalai Lama praises Harper in Ottawa speech Dalai Lama praises Harper in Ottawa speech

In a speech in Ottawa Saturday, the Dalai Lama praised Prime Minister Stephen Harper for balancing Tibetan human rights with Chinese trade.

Posted:6:11 PM on Saturday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181994
Rating: 18198
Poster: Curtman
Youth movement on Team Canada Youth movement on Team Canada

Posted:7:41 AM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181767
Rating: 18177
Poster: Alta_redneck
Woman kills man by squeezing his testicles over parking dispute | China News 24 Woman kills man by squeezing his testicles over parking dispute | China News 24

A female scooter rider killed a man by squeezing his testicles over a parking dispute, in Haikou City, Hainan Province, China.

Posted:7:14 AM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 182091
Rating: 18209
Poster: snookums
At 92, Movie Bootlegger Is Soldiers' Hero At 92, Movie Bootlegger Is Soldiers' Hero

Hyman Strachman found a fulfilling hobby after his wife died: sending hundreds of thousands of illicitly copied Hollywood hits to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Posted:1:39 PM on Friday
Topic: Military
Hits: 182279
Rating: 18228
Poster: Curtman
Our Village is as good as it gets Our Village is as good as it gets

The Canadian Institute of Planners announced Thursday Osborne Village had been voted the Best Neighbourhood in Canada in its annual Great Places contest.

Posted:1:07 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181739
Rating: 18174
Poster: Curtman
Samsung surges to be world's top cellphone maker Samsung surges to be world's top cellphone maker

A surge in Galaxy smartphone sales fueled earnings at Samsung Electronics to a record high in the first quarter, outshining handset rivals such as Nokia Corp.

Posted:1:02 PM on Friday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181823
Rating: 18182
Poster: Curtman
TSA screeners at LAX arrested on narcotics trafficking charges TSA screeners at LAX arrested on narcotics trafficking charges

Two current and two former TSA employees have been arrested in an alleged drug and bribery scheme by screeners who allowed large shipments of narcotics to pass through security at Los Angeles International Airport in exchange for cash, federal prosecutors

Posted:12:48 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181832
Rating: 18183
Poster: DrCaleb
Harper's brand hits ‘new low' amid robo-call, F-35 scandals: poll

Posted:7:27 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181847
Rating: 18185
Poster: SteveK
Nova Scotia to regulate hidden cellphone fees Nova Scotia to regulate hidden cellphone fees

Law will see cancellation fees capped at $50, clearer advertising on contract costs and information on sudden fee jumps

Posted:6:43 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 181688
Rating: 18169
Poster: Regina
NHL-size arena gets go ahead north of Toronto NHL-size arena gets go ahead north of Toronto

Principals behind the arena say its survival does not depend on landing a second NHL franchise

Posted:6:38 AM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181558
Rating: 18156
Poster: Regina
27 injured as blasts rock Ukrainian city; opposition fingers government 27 injured as blasts rock Ukrainian city; opposition fingers government

Authorities say they received letters from unknown assailants demanding money in exchange for not causing any more blasts

Posted:6:37 AM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181493
Rating: 18149
Poster: Regina
Bob Barker Won't be Given Opportunity to Kill Lucy the Elephany Bob Barker Won't be Given Opportunity to Kill Lucy the Elephany

Posted:12:52 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 182043
Rating: 18204
Poster: Toner
Devils dispatch Panthers from playoffs in 2OT Devils dispatch Panthers from playoffs in 2OT

Adam Henrique scored his second goal of the game at 3:47 of the second overtime, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 7 early Friday to advance to second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Posted:10:04 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181757
Rating: 18176
Poster: Hyack
450 million-year-old fossil stumps experts 450 million-year-old fossil stumps experts

Experts are trying to figure out what a fossil dubbed "Godzillus" used to be.

Posted:7:40 PM on Thursday
Topic: Science
Hits: 181646
Rating: 18165
Poster: Hyack
Montreal student protest march declared illegal Montreal student protest march declared illegal

Montreal police declared a march by protesting students illegal, less than an hour after the demonstration has begun.

Posted:7:29 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181580
Rating: 18158
Poster: Hyack
Wild salmon numbers in decline along Atlantic coast Wild salmon numbers in decline along Atlantic coast

The number of wild Atlantic salmon in rivers along the Atlantic coast is in sharp decline, and may be deemed an endangered species in the region.

Posted:7:21 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181968
Rating: 18197
Poster: Hyack
Antarctic ice melting from below due to warming ocean Antarctic ice melting from below due to warming ocean

Antarctica's massive ice shelves are shrinking because they are being eaten away from below by warm water, a new study finds. That suggests future sea levels could rise faster than many scientists have been predicting.

Posted:7:19 PM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181820
Rating: 18182
Poster: Hyack
More 'grolar' bears spotted in N.W.T. More 'grolar' bears spotted in N.W.T.

The 'grolar' bear - a mix between a grizzly and a polar bear - has been spotted once again near Ulukhaktok, N.W.T.

Posted:7:15 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181756
Rating: 18176
Poster: Hyack
Lighter toonies and loonies create $40M headache Lighter toonies and loonies create $40M headache

Lighter loonies and toonies are creating problems for those who use coin-operated machines, including municipalities which must upgrade their equipment to accept the new coins.

Posted:7:14 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181823
Rating: 18182
Poster: Hyack
Flooding hits B.C. southern Interior communities Flooding hits B.C. southern Interior communities

Rising water levels have flooded several communities in the southern interior of B.C., including areas of Kimberley, West Kelowna and Tulameen -- where the entire community has been put on evacuation alert.

Posted:7:04 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181788
Rating: 18179
Poster: Hyack
Rangers eliminate Senators in Game 7 Rangers eliminate Senators in Game 7

Rangers defencemen Marc Staal and Dan Girardi scored 4:18 apart in the second period, Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves and top-seeded New York eliminated the pesky eighth-seeded Ottawa Senators from the playoffs with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 on Thursday nigh

Posted:7:03 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181479
Rating: 18148
Poster: Hyack
Canadians pay more in taxes than basic necessities: Report Canadians pay more in taxes than basic necessities: Report

Taxes are taking a bigger chunk out of Canadians' budgets than basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter, a new report from the Fraser Institute says.

Posted:11:20 AM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181828
Rating: 18183
Poster: DrCaleb
Fighting terror with music: Thousands defy Norway mass killer Breivik in song Fighting terror with music: Thousands defy Norway mass killer Breivik in song

Thousands gathered in Norway to sing a children's song that gunman Anders Behring Breivik claimed is being used to brainwash young Norwegians

Posted:7:58 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181585
Rating: 18158
Poster: snookums
Backbench Tory poised to trigger abortion debate in Parliament Backbench Tory poised to trigger abortion debate in Parliament

Ontario MP will ask MPs to revisit definition of human being on Thursday

Posted:3:39 AM on Thursday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181612
Rating: 18161
Poster: SteveK
'Thumbs-up' from man on life-support revives family's hope 'Thumbs-up' from man on life-support revives family's hope

The lawyer of a family fighting to keep a man on life-support says a new diagnosis vindicates what they've been saying all along, that Hassan Rasouli is conscious and aware.

Posted:8:43 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181617
Rating: 18162
Poster: Strutz
Holocaust fraud probe leads to charge against Toronto woman Holocaust fraud probe leads to charge against Toronto woman

A woman living in Toronto has been charged in the U.S. with taking part in a scheme to steal from a Holocaust survivors' fund that may have been looted for more than $60 million.

Posted:8:40 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181519
Rating: 18153
Poster: Strutz
Talks break off between Quebec government, students Talks break off between Quebec government, students

For three days, there was the faintest sign of potential that Quebec's student unrest might find an imminent and peaceful resolution. Any such hope was dashed Wednesday as talks broke off between the provincial government and Quebec's main student groups.

Posted:8:14 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181522
Rating: 18152
Poster: Strutz
Capitals eliminate Bruins in overtime Capitals eliminate Bruins in overtime

The defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.

Posted:8:05 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181757
Rating: 18178
Poster: Hyack
Connecticut abolishes the death penalty Connecticut abolishes the death penalty

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy signs the repeal of the death penalty into law, making the state the 17th in the US to end capital punishment.

Posted:3:05 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181838
Rating: 18184
Poster: xerxes
What quirky Canadian twin city pairings can you come up with? What quirky Canadian twin city pairings can you come up with?

For the city of Dull, Scotland, the choice of which town across the globe it should pair with was an easy one - Boring, Ore. The two communities are now preparing to link up formally as sister communities

Posted:2:00 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Funny
Hits: 182185
Rating: 18219
Poster: Strutz
False abuse accusations against teachers 'on the rise' False abuse accusations against teachers 'on the rise'

Teachers across Canada are having their reputations destroyed as more and more are being falsely accused of abusing their students or acting inappropriately with them, experts say.

Posted:1:56 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181706
Rating: 18171
Poster: Strutz
5 facts on tanning and skin cancer 5 facts on tanning and skin cancer

As melanoma cases are on the rise among young people, Canadian dermatologists are With melanoma cases on the rise among young people, Canadian dermatologists are advising people to slap on sunscreen after shedding winter layers.

Posted:1:54 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181650
Rating: 18165
Poster: Strutz
Refugee health benefits scaled back by Tories Refugee health benefits scaled back by Tories

The federal government is scaling back health coverage for refugee claimaints and by June it will stop paying for dentistry, vision care and pharmaceuticals.

Posted:1:51 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181662
Rating: 18166
Poster: Strutz
Mulcair says no to keeping special forces in Afghanistan Mulcair says no to keeping special forces in Afghanistan

Opposition Leader Tom Mulcair says there should be no more extensions to Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan.

Posted:12:15 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 181600
Rating: 18160
Poster: Strutz
Student, 12, brought gun to school, police allege Student, 12, brought gun to school, police allege

CTV Toronto - A 12-year-old Toronto boy has been charged after bringing a loaded handgun to school, police confirmed on Wednesday.

Posted:12:14 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181671
Rating: 18167
Poster: Strutz
Would you try a cheeseburger-stuffed pizza? Would you try a cheeseburger-stuffed pizza?
Posted:9:42 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 181992
Rating: 18199
Poster: Strutz
Mass sick day encouraged for May 1 Mass sick day encouraged for May 1

Two Toronto groups are beseeching Canadian workers to call in sick en masse next Tuesday, on May Day, as a protest against the attacks of the one per cent.

Posted:9:41 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181991
Rating: 18199
Poster: Strutz
Parachute Club drummer Billy Bryans dies at 63 Parachute Club drummer Billy Bryans dies at 63

Born in Montreal, he was considered a pioneer of world music in Canada

Posted:6:51 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181754
Rating: 18175
Poster: Regina
Mexican 'illegals' leaving U.S. in droves, study finds Mexican 'illegals' leaving U.S. in droves, study finds

Posted:6:51 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181709
Rating: 18171
Poster: Regina
Non-Tory voters targeted in robo-call scandal, pollster finds Non-Tory voters targeted in robo-call scandal, pollster finds

Numbers point to a deliberate voter suppression program in seven ridings, Ekos says

Posted:5:46 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181617
Rating: 18162
Poster: SteveK
Missing women deemed 'just hookers,' B.C. inquiry told Missing women deemed 'just hookers,' B.C. inquiry told

Two former civilian employees with the Vancouver police department have testified detectives refused to investigate missing persons complaints involving street workers or homeless people.

Posted:9:02 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 182033
Rating: 18204
Poster: Hyack
Phoenix Desert Dogs eliminate Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6 Phoenix Desert Dogs eliminate Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6

CHICAGO -- It was like watching kids firing pucks at a brick wall for practice, only the wall's name is Mike Smith and he plays goalie for the Phoenix Coyotes.

Posted:8:48 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181661
Rating: 18166
Poster: Hyack
California to vote on abolishing death penalty California to vote on abolishing death penalty

Voters in California will be asked if they want to abolish the death penalty this November, after a proposal gathered more than 500,000 signatures.

Posted:8:43 PM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181808
Rating: 18181
Poster: xerxes
Rangers hold off Senators to force Game 7 Rangers hold off Senators to force Game 7

Derek Stepan and Brad Richards combined for five points as the Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 to force Game 7 in New York.

Posted:8:28 PM on Monday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181877
Rating: 18188
Poster: Hyack
Rain and snow hit parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick Rain and snow hit parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick

Posted:6:22 PM on Monday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 181778
Rating: 18178
Poster: Hyack
Every plant in the world to be catalogued online Every plant in the world to be catalogued online

Four of the world's leading botanical institutions are starting a catalogue of every plant on the globe, with plans to make the inventory of at least 400,000 species available for free online by 2020.

Posted:6:20 PM on Monday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181639
Rating: 18165
Poster: Hyack
Arctic Ocean leaking methane, scientists say Arctic Ocean leaking methane, scientists say

Cracks in Arctic sea ice are leaking alarming levels of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide, according to NASA scientists.

Posted:6:16 PM on Monday
Topic: Science
Hits: 181829
Rating: 18183
Poster: Hyack
Arctic Ocean may open to regular shipping by 2017 Arctic Ocean may open to regular shipping by 2017

A Canadian scientist claims the Arctic Ocean will be open for regular commercial shipping within the next five to 10 years, but changing ice conditions could bring new hazards to ships.

Posted:6:13 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181434
Rating: 18143
Poster: Hyack
N. Korea threatens to reduce South's gov't 'to ashes' N. Korea threatens to reduce South's gov't 'to ashes'

North Korea's military warned Monday of imminent "special actions" that would reduce South Korea's conservative government to ashes within minutes, sharply escalating the rhetoric against its southern rival.

Posted:4:14 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181527
Rating: 18153
Poster: Hyack
Scientists spot all-white orca whale in wild Scientists spot all-white orca whale in wild

Russian scientists said Monday they have been the first to spot what they believe is the world's only all-white full-grown male orca whale, in the chilly waters off Russia's Far East coast.

Posted:4:12 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 182073
Rating: 18208
Poster: Hyack
Bruce Hyer quits NDP caucus to sit as an Independent Bruce Hyer quits NDP caucus to sit as an Independent

Northern Ontario MP Bruce Hyer quit the NDP caucus today, saying he can better represent his constituents as an Independent MP.

Posted:4:01 PM on Monday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181799
Rating: 18181
Poster: ShepherdsDog
Dutch government falls in budget crisis Dutch government falls in budget crisis

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte tenders his government's resignation to Queen Beatrix amid a row over European budget rules, paving the way for early polls.

Posted:3:36 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 182004
Rating: 18200
Poster: xerxes
Ontario Liberals agree to NDP's surtax on high incomes Ontario Liberals agree to NDP's surtax on high incomes

Premier Dalton McGuinty has agreed to a key NDP budget demand for a surtax on incomes over $500,000.

Posted:12:46 PM on Monday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 181740
Rating: 18174
Poster: OnTheIce
Canucks eliminated in Game 5 OT Canucks eliminated in Game 5 OT

Posted:8:06 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181928
Rating: 18193
Poster: Hyack
Bruins dodge elimination in OT, force Game 7 Bruins dodge elimination in OT, force Game 7

The Boston Bruins' hopes of defending their Stanley Cup championship remain alive, thanks to Tyler Seguin's overtime goal at 3:17 against Washington in Game 6 of the NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final.

Posted:4:16 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181676
Rating: 18168
Poster: Hyack
Flyers eliminate Penguins in Game 6 Flyers eliminate Penguins in Game 6

Claude Giroux wrapped up a dominant series with his sixth goal, Ilya Bryzgalov had his first outstanding effort in net and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Sunday to win their Eastern Conference opening-round series in six games

Posted:12:26 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181942
Rating: 18195
Poster: Hyack
Emperor penguins counted from space Emperor penguins counted from space

Satellite imagery has been used to estimate the population of an animal species for the first time, in a survey that discovered surprising new information about the emperor penguin population of Antarctica.

Posted:9:08 PM on Saturday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181725
Rating: 18174
Poster: Hyack
Mining company to raise fish underground Mining company to raise fish underground

Posted:9:06 PM on Saturday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 182322
Rating: 18232
Poster: Hyack
Blues eliminate Sharks in Game 5, advance to West semis Blues eliminate Sharks in Game 5, advance to West semis

Jamie Langenbrunner and David Perron scored in a45-second span in the third period, and St. Louis Blues woke up in time to put away the San Jose Sharks 3-1 and wrap up the first-round series in five games Saturday night.

Posted:8:46 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181536
Rating: 18154
Poster: Hyack
Senators shut out Rangers to take 3-2 lead Senators shut out Rangers to take 3-2 lead

Craig Anderson stopped 41 shots, Jason Spezza scored twice and the Ottawa Senators pushed the top-seeded New York Rangers to the brink of elimination with a 2-0 victory.

Posted:7:16 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181812
Rating: 18181
Poster: Hyack
Major snowstorms expected in Central Canada Major snowstorms expected in Central Canada

Posted:6:46 PM on Saturday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 182094
Rating: 18209
Poster: Hyack
RCMP arrest suspect in slayings of two B.C. women RCMP arrest suspect in slayings of two B.C. women

A 24-year-old Duncan, B.C. man has been charged with the murders of two Vancouver Island women, RCMP said Saturday.

Posted:5:03 PM on Saturday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181635
Rating: 18164
Poster: Hyack
Amber Alert issued for 8-year-old Toronto boy Amber Alert issued for 8-year-old Toronto boy

CTV Toronto - Toronto police have issued an Amber Alert for eight-year-old Joshua Low, who they believe has been abducted.

Posted:5:01 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181532
Rating: 18153
Poster: Hyack
Asia's reefs being destroyed by fishermen with explosives Asia's reefs being destroyed by fishermen with explosives

Coral gardens that were among Asia's most spectacular, teeming with colorful sea life just a few months ago, have been transformed into desolate grey moonscapes by illegal fishermen who use explosives or cyanide to kill or stun their prey.

Posted:4:36 PM on Saturday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181717
Rating: 18172
Poster: Hyack
MP to prepare 'Windsor hum' report MP to prepare 'Windsor hum' report

Conservative MP Bob Dechert concludes a fact-finding mission to solve the mystery of the so-called Windsor hum, a persistent low frequency noise that has trigged hundreds of complaints.

Posted:4:32 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181728
Rating: 18173
Poster: Hyack
Amsterdam train collision injures dozens Amsterdam train collision injures dozens

Two busy passenger trains collided head-on near an Amsterdam park today, injuring scores of people including more than 50 seriously, a police spokesman said.

Posted:4:29 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181629
Rating: 18163
Poster: Hyack
Capitals maul Bruins, lead series 3-2 Capitals maul Bruins, lead series 3-2

Troy Brouwer's power-play goal with 87 seconds left in regulation paved the way for a 4-3 Washington Capitals win over Boston and 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven NHL Eastern Conference quarter-final.

Posted:4:27 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181620
Rating: 18162
Poster: Hyack
Raffi Torres suspended 25 games by NHL for Hossa hit Raffi Torres suspended 25 games by NHL for Hossa hit

Raffi Torres has been suspended 25 games by the NHL for his high hit to the head of Marian Hossa earlier this week.

Posted:4:24 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181461
Rating: 18146
Poster: Hyack
Fake flood evacuees in Manitoba about to lose benefits Fake flood evacuees in Manitoba about to lose benefits

The federal government is preparing to cut off Lake St. Martin First Nation members in Manitoba who have been fraudulently claiming flood evacuation benefits.

Posted:10:40 PM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181843
Rating: 18184
Poster: ShepherdsDog
Nashville eliminates Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 Nashville eliminates Detroit Red Wings in Game 5

The Nashville Predators slew the symbolic dragon represented by the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night -- and a son of Detroit delivered the decisive blow.

Posted:7:47 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181597
Rating: 18160
Poster: Hyack
Penguins soar over Philadelphia to force Game 6 Penguins soar over Philadelphia to force Game 6

The Pittsburgh Penguins avoided Stanley Cup playoff elimination for a second consecutive game on Friday night, overcoming a one-goal deficit with a pair of second-period goals for a 3-2 win over Philadelphia.

Posted:7:45 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181498
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
10 provocative quotes about legalization for global pot day 10 provocative quotes about legalization for global pot day

While the week began with Stephen Harper's commitment to continue battling drugs through enforcement, it ends with 4/20, a public celebration of marijuana use that takes place every April 20 and has become a de facto political statement in favour of drug

Posted:2:44 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181663
Rating: 18166
Poster: Curtman
Decision to skip Pride reminds Toronto of Mayor Ford's worst traits Decision to skip Pride reminds Toronto of Mayor Ford's worst traits

For modern mayors, attendance is part of the job and absence is an embarrassment.

Posted:6:22 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181639
Rating: 18164
Poster: OnTheIce
Urban sprawl blamed for Squamish cougar encounters Urban sprawl blamed for Squamish cougar encounters

Some residents of Squamish, B.C. are blaming urban sprawl for pushing wild animals out of their natural habitat and into human communities after a recent cougar sighting.

Posted:12:32 AM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 181986
Rating: 18199
Poster: Hyack
NDP nabs Liberal seats in two B.C. byelections NDP nabs Liberal seats in two B.C. byelections

The NDP have swept up seats formerly considered Liberal strongholds in byelections held in the Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope ridings on Thursday.

Posted:12:31 AM on Friday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 181795
Rating: 18180
Poster: Hyack
India launches test missile able to hit Beijing India launches test missile able to hit Beijing

India said today it had launched a successful test-firing of a new missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads to major Chinese cities.

Posted:12:23 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181426
Rating: 18143
Poster: Hyack
Mexican volcano hurls hot rock into sky Mexican volcano hurls hot rock into sky

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano has hurled super-heated rock fragments a kilometre into the air and officials warn more and bigger outbursts are likely.

Posted:12:19 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181513
Rating: 18151
Poster: Hyack
Students must sing O Canada, school board rules Students must sing O Canada, school board rules

Students in the Toronto Catholic District School Board will now be required to sing O Canada out loud instead of standing in silence while a pre-recorded version of the national anthem plays.

Posted:12:19 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181824
Rating: 18182
Poster: Hyack
Huge international drug bust nets 43 tonnes of hash | CTV News Huge international drug bust nets 43 tonnes of hash | CTV News

A massive quantity of hashish worth at least $860 million destined for the Port of Montreal was seized by authorities in Pakistan and Europe after a two-year investigation that involved the RCMP.

Posted:8:51 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181755
Rating: 18176
Poster: Curtman
Semin, Holtby lift Capitals over Bruins Semin, Holtby lift Capitals over Bruins

Playoff rookie Braden Holtby followed up a shaky outing with a superb one by making 44 saves Thursday night, and Alexander Semin scored the go-ahead goal, leading the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins.

Posted:8:26 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181502
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
Unlicensed motorcyclist identified as 300 km/h rider Unlicensed motorcyclist identified as 300 km/h rider

Police on Vancouver Island say they have tracked down an unlicensed and uninsured motorcyclist who posted a YouTube video of a terrifying high-speed run along a busy section of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Posted:6:25 PM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181584
Rating: 18158
Poster: Hyack
Vancouver's certainly uncertain goalie future Vancouver's certainly uncertain goalie future

It would appear that the Vancouver Canucks will go forward in net with Cory Schneider next season, but trying to move Roberto Luongo would make for a fascinating offseason.

Posted:6:24 PM on Thursday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181609
Rating: 18161
Poster: Hyack
Starbucks to stop using food colouring made from bugs Starbucks to stop using food colouring made from bugs

Starbucks Corp. says it will stop using a red dye in its drinks that is derived from crushed bugs.

Posted:3:08 PM on Thursday
Topic: Lifestyle
Hits: 181940
Rating: 18194
Poster: Strutz
The Band's Levon Helm dies of throat cancer The Band's Levon Helm dies of throat cancer

Levon Helm, the singing drummer that gave The Band its Southern swagger, died on Thursday from throat cancer. He was 71.

Posted:3:06 PM on Thursday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181855
Rating: 18186
Poster: Strutz
Reports say Men at Work's Greg Ham found dead Reports say Men at Work's Greg Ham found dead

Greg Ham, a musician with the iconic Australian band Men at Work, was found dead in his Melbourne home on Thursday, Australian reports said.

Posted:12:17 PM on Thursday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181822
Rating: 18182
Poster: Strutz
India test-launches missile able to reach China India test-launches missile able to reach China

India launched a powerful new missile Thursday capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to China's capital city, yet there was barely a whisper worldwide mere days after North Korea was harshly criticized for its failed rocket launch.

Posted:8:58 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181502
Rating: 18150
Poster: Strutz
Canadians open to food irradiation, survey finds Canadians open to food irradiation, survey finds

A new survey shows Canadians might be willing to eat food with small doses of radiation to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Posted:8:55 AM on Thursday
Topic: Health
Hits: 181678
Rating: 18168
Poster: Strutz
Feds to announce closure of Kingston Penitentiary Feds to announce closure of Kingston Penitentiary

The Canadian government is set to announce the closing of the maximum-security Kingston penitentiary on Thursday, after more than a century-and-a-half of operation.

Posted:8:53 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 182034
Rating: 18203
Poster: Strutz
Canada considers immigrant stream for entrepreneurs Canada considers immigrant stream for entrepreneurs

Canada is looking at opening a special immigration stream for entrepreneurs with good startup ideas, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney said today.

Posted:3:04 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181706
Rating: 18171
Poster: Strutz
Breivik wants death penalty or acquittal for massacre Breivik wants death penalty or acquittal for massacre

Norway's prison terms are "pathetic," confessed mass killer Anders Behring Breivik declared Wednesday in court, claiming the death penalty or a full acquittal were the "only logical outcomes" for his massacre of 77 people.

Posted:2:52 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181662
Rating: 18166
Poster: Strutz
Secret Service looking into Nugent's anti-Obama rant Secret Service looking into Nugent's anti-Obama rant

The U.S. Secret Service is investigating faded '70s rock star Ted Nugent for his recent insistence he'll be "dead or in jail" in a year's time if President Barack Obama is re-elected in November.

Posted:2:47 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Political
Hits: 181499
Rating: 18150
Poster: Strutz
Television personality Dick Clark dead at 82 Television personality Dick Clark dead at 82

Television icon Dick Clark, the host of "American Bandstand" who went on to ring in the New Year with millions of television viewers for nearly four decades, has died. He was 82.

Posted:2:38 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 181695
Rating: 18170
Poster: Strutz
Revolutionary jet engine has no moving parts Revolutionary jet engine has no moving parts

A Regina-based aerospace company is working on a new jet engine that has no moving parts.

Posted:9:53 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 182029
Rating: 18203
Poster: Robair
Spitfires buried in Burma during war to be returned to UK Spitfires buried in Burma during war to be returned to UK
Posted:6:06 PM on Tuesday
Topic: History
Hits: 182692
Rating: 18270
Poster: Toner
Police in Georgia handcuff 6-year-old girl for tantrum Police in Georgia handcuff 6-year-old girl for tantrum

Police in Georgia handcuffed a kindergartner after the girl threw a tantrum, and the police chief defended the action.

Posted:5:00 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181615
Rating: 18162
Poster: Hyack
Violent NHL playoffs have fans, pundits crying foul Violent NHL playoffs have fans, pundits crying foul

It's only the first round of the NHL playoffs, but fans and pundits are already deeply divided over a dramatic uptick in on-ice violence that many put at the feet of one man: league disciplinary czar Brendan Shanahan.

Posted:4:58 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181552
Rating: 18155
Poster: Hyack
Canucks' Daniel Sedin returns to practice, still questionable Canucks' Daniel Sedin returns to practice, still questionable

Daniel Sedin has returned to practice with the Vancouver Canucks, but whether he'll play in Game 4 of their playoff series with the Los Angeles Kings hasn't been decided.

Posted:4:56 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181464
Rating: 18146
Poster: Hyack
Top RCMP officer: Process for firing Mounties is ‘madness'

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens is calling for changes to the RCMP Act that make it possible to hire and fire like other employers

Posted:10:19 AM on Tuesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181533
Rating: 18153
Poster: Regina
Historic site to begin transformation 130 years after demolition Historic site to begin transformation 130 years after demolition

The design for Upper Fort Garry Heritage Park and Interpretive Centre will tell its story through overlapping layers of contemporary sculptural and graphic imagery, expressed through sophisticated technologies that will create a unique urban gathering pla

Posted:8:25 AM on Monday
Topic: History
Hits: 181747
Rating: 18175
Poster: Curtman
Commemorative Ceremony for HMCS Esquimalt to be Held in Esquimalt -- TODAY Commemorative Ceremony for HMCS Esquimalt to be Held in Esquimalt -- TODAY
Posted:8:22 AM on Monday
Topic: History
Hits: 181818
Rating: 18182
Poster: martin14
Flyers score 8 more to put Pens on the brink Flyers score 8 more to put Pens on the brink

The Pittsburgh Penguins, a popular pick of many hockey observers to win the Stanley Cup, are one game away from being swept out of the first round of the playoffs after an 8-4 loss on Sunday afternoon to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Posted:5:35 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181642
Rating: 18164
Poster: Hyack
Rangers' Hagelin suspended 3 games for Alfredsson hit Rangers' Hagelin suspended 3 games for Alfredsson hit

Ottawa said on Sunday that captain Daniel Alfredsson is feeling OK after enduring a headshot against the New York Rangers, but his status for Game 3 on Monday is not yet known.

Posted:5:17 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181418
Rating: 18142
Poster: Hyack
Afghan capital besieged by daylong attacks Afghan capital besieged by daylong attacks

Taliban militants have launched a series of co-ordinated attacks across Kabul, targeting at least three neighbourhoods in the capital that are home to Afghan government buildings, Western embassies and NATO bases.

Posted:3:59 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181674
Rating: 18167
Poster: Hyack
Lighting a rocket is easy; the tough part is controlling it Lighting a rocket is easy; the tough part is controlling it

It really is rocket science, and it really is hard. North Korea proved that again.

Posted:3:40 PM on Sunday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 181464
Rating: 18146
Poster: Hyack
In 1912, post offices lined up to be named 'Titanic' In 1912, post offices lined up to be named 'Titanic'

A curious thing happened at the headquarters of Canada's postal system in 1912 following the sinking of the Titanic. Dozens of requests poured into Ottawa from postmasters across the country asking for permission to change the names of their post offices

Posted:3:39 PM on Sunday
Topic: History
Hits: 181626
Rating: 18163
Poster: Hyack
Young Quebec drivers face zero-tolerance DUI policy Young Quebec drivers face zero-tolerance DUI policy

Young drivers in Quebec will face new restrictions on drinking and driving beginning today.

Posted:3:37 PM on Sunday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 181704
Rating: 18170
Poster: Hyack
$8.1M to boost search and rescue response in Canada $8.1M to boost search and rescue response in Canada

The federal government says it will spend $8.1 million in an effort to strengthen search and rescue response across Canada.

Posted:3:35 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181501
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
Pamela Anderson among California tax scofflaws Pamela Anderson among California tax scofflaws

Pamela Anderson and Lionel Richie are just two of the hundreds of names California tax authorities say collectively owe the state nearly $233 million in outstanding taxes.

Posted:3:32 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181550
Rating: 18155
Poster: Hyack
Fickle Canucks fans too let down to cheer: psychologist Fickle Canucks fans too let down to cheer: psychologist

While some hockey fans are already jumping off the Canucks' bandwagon after Friday's disheartening defeat, a psychologist suggests this move is a self-defence mechanism after last year's disappointment.

Posted:3:17 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181461
Rating: 18146
Poster: Hyack
Visitors flock to Iqaluit for spring festival Visitors flock to Iqaluit for spring festival

Hockey, igloo-building, snowmobile races and music kept festivalgoers busy as Iqaluit's Toonik Tyme festival kicked off in the Nunavut capital.

Posted:3:10 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181505
Rating: 18151
Poster: Hyack
5 of Canada's biggest military deals 5 of Canada's biggest military deals

A look at some of the biggest Canadian military purchases of the past decade.

Posted:2:51 PM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 181814
Rating: 18181
Poster: Hyack
Titanic human remains likely in sea bed: U.S. scientist Titanic human remains likely in sea bed: U.S. scientist

Human remains may be embedded in the mud of the North Atlantic where the New York-bound Titanic came to rest when it sank 100 years ago, contends a federal U.S. scientist.

Posted:2:46 PM on Sunday
Topic: History
Hits: 181634
Rating: 18163
Poster: Hyack
Winnipeg archbishop adopted by First Nations Winnipeg archbishop adopted by First Nations

Aborignal elders in Winnipeg have symbolically adopted a Roman Catholic archbishop, in a powerful gesture of reconciliation following the residential schools experience.

Posted:2:45 PM on Sunday
Topic: Religion
Hits: 182075
Rating: 18208
Poster: Hyack
U.S. tornadoes leave thousands in dark, 5 dead U.S. tornadoes leave thousands in dark, 5 dead

More than 100 tornadoes were reported across the Midwest and Plains states, leaving at least five dead, including three children, in Oklahoma and hundreds of thousands of families without electricity.

Posted:2:35 PM on Sunday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 181718
Rating: 18172
Poster: Hyack
Canada Post files suit over postal codes in database Canada Post files suit over postal codes in database

Canada Post is not trying to claim copyright over individual postal codes. Instead, it claims GeoCoder is infringing on its overall database, which contains information about roughly 890,000 codes.

Posted:7:48 AM on Sunday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 181564
Rating: 18156
Poster: Curtman
North Korea's new leader makes first public speech North Korea's new leader makes first public speech

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un spoke publicly for the first time Sunday, just two days after a failed rocket launch, praising his father Kim Jong-il's military first policy during celebrations marking the 100th birthday of the nation's late founder.

Posted:8:54 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 181587
Rating: 18159
Poster: Hyack
Secret Service prostitution scandal widens Secret Service prostitution scandal widens

Eleven Secret Service agents and five members of the U.S. military, tasked with arranging security for President Barack Obama ahead of his trip to Colombia, have been pulled from duty amid an investigation into their conduct there.

Posted:8:53 PM on Saturday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 181504
Rating: 18150
Poster: Hyack
Mayors vote to scrap TransLink expansion plans Mayors vote to scrap TransLink expansion plans

Lower Mainland mayors have voted to cancel TransLink's expansion plans rather than raise property taxes.

Posted:8:47 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181424
Rating: 18142
Poster: Hyack
Senators earn gutsy OT win in New York Senators earn gutsy OT win in New York

Chris Neil scored 77 seconds into overtime as the Ottawa Senators fought back for a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 2 on Saturday.

Posted:7:41 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181495
Rating: 18151
Poster: Hyack
Canada wins gold at the World Women's Hockey Championship with a 5-4 overtime win over the U.S. Canada wins gold at the World Women's Hockey Championship with a 5-4 overtime win over the U.S.

BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Caroline Ouellette scored her second goal of the game 1:50 into overtime as Canada won the women's world hockey championship with a 5-4 victory over the U.S. on Saturday.

Posted:7:14 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 181367
Rating: 18137
Poster: Hyack
Titanic memorial cruise arrives at wreck site Titanic memorial cruise arrives at wreck site

Passengers aboard the Titanic memorial cruise ship Azamara Journey are now at the site of the marine disaster that unfolded in the North Atlantic 100 years ago and will lay a wreath where the legendary vessel sank.

Posted:4:34 PM on Saturday
Topic: History
Hits: 182062
Rating: 18206
Poster: Hyack
Halifax to remember the Titanic with Night of Bells ceremony Halifax to remember the Titanic with Night of Bells ceremony

It was 100 years ago tonight that the R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg and later sank about 700 kilometres from the port of Halifax.

Posted:4:29 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 181348
Rating: 18136
Poster: Hyack


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