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B.C. officially opposes Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline B.C. officially opposes Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline

The B.C. government has officially expressed its opposition to a proposal for the Northern Gateway pipeline project, saying it fails to address the province's environmental concerns.

Posted:2:25 PM on Friday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208009
Rating: 20801
Poster: Zipperfish
On one bus, commuters unite to catch a thief; on another, driver detours to police station with perp, victim and witnesses in tow On one bus, commuters unite to catch a thief; on another, driver detours to police station with perp, victim and witnesses in tow

Earlier this month there was the video of city bus passengers working together to stop a thief in his tracks. Now there is a news report of a bus driver reacting to an attempted robbery on his vehicle by making the local police station the end of the line

Posted:1:09 PM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207826
Rating: 20783
Poster: ThisyThat
Canadians among world's most willing when it comes to turning off cellphones Canadians among world's most willing when it comes to turning off cellphones

A global survey suggests that two-thirds of cellphone users around the world can't bring themselves to turn off their devices, but Canadians are a little more willing to be unplugged.

Posted:9:57 AM on Friday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207818
Rating: 20782
Poster: ThisyThat
Watch Giant Asteroid Sail Past Earth Friday—Live – News Watch

Posted:10:44 AM on Friday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207822
Rating: 20782
Poster: DrCaleb
Ferret pops out of toilet in Ukraine apartment Ferret pops out of toilet in Ukraine apartment

Video: Two children discover a ferret in their bathroom after the furry creature managed to squeeze through pipes and pop out of the toilet. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

Posted:9:52 AM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207923
Rating: 20792
Poster: ThisyThat
Nigeria: Hezbollah armoury discovered in Kano city Nigeria: Hezbollah armoury discovered in Kano city

An armoury belonging to the Lebanese group Hezbollah has been discovered in northern Nigeria, the West African nation's army and spy agency say.

Posted:9:04 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207972
Rating: 20797
Poster: commanderkai
Grade 7 student  was reprimanded for tackling a knife wielding classmate Grade 7 student was reprimanded for tackling a knife wielding classmate

It takes courage and conviction to tackle someone threatening a classmate with a knife � but instead of a pat on the back, the Grade 7 student at Sir John A. Macdonald school was taught a harsh lesson in minding his own business.

Posted:6:36 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207813
Rating: 20782
Poster: Alta_redneck
4 killed in Ornge air ambulance crash in northern Ontario 4 killed in Ornge air ambulance crash in northern Ontario

Four people are dead after an Ornge air ambulance went down overnight on the James Bay Coast in northern Ontario

Posted:6:28 AM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207813
Rating: 20781
Poster: Regina
Israeli electric car pioneer Better Place shuts down Israeli electric car pioneer Better Place shuts down

Better Place, the pioneering Israeli maker of electric cars headed by former software whiz kid Shai Agassi, announced plans to liquidate Sunday after burning through almost a billion dollars and putting only 1,000 cars on the road.

Posted:4:22 AM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207977
Rating: 20798
Poster: stemmer
And it's not Bise Français: after centuries, ‘French Kiss' finally gets an official name in France

The one-word verb "galocher" - to kiss with tongues - is among new entries added to the "Petit Robert" 2014 French dictionary

Posted:1:33 PM on Thursday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207709
Rating: 20771
Poster: ThisyThat
Could this be Amelia Earhart's plane? Could this be Amelia Earhart's plane?

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart and her navigator vanished more than 75 years ago, but a new sonar image is giving American researchers hope that the mystery could soon be solved.

Posted:11:12 AM on Thursday
Topic: History
Hits: 207996
Rating: 20801
Poster: Regina
Denmark's 'naked lady' TV show causes furore Denmark's 'naked lady' TV show causes furore

The BBC's Emma Jane Kirby meets the team behind Denmark's controversial TV show where women strip naked in front of fully clothed men discussing their bodies.

Posted:7:48 AM on Thursday
Topic: Arts & Entertainment
Hits: 209224
Rating: 20922
Poster: martin14
Man drowns trying to throw wife's ashes into the ocean, leaves son an orphan Man drowns trying to throw wife's ashes into the ocean, leaves son an orphan

A 55 year old man and his 11 year old son were swept away by a wave as they attempted to dispose of the ashes of their recently deceased wife and mother in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The boy was rescued, but the man lost his life. The victim was identified

Posted:6:38 AM on Thursday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207948
Rating: 20795
Poster: ThisyThat
Rocky Mountain snowpack loss foreshadows water woes Rocky Mountain snowpack loss foreshadows water woes

Scientists say the shrinking snowpack in the Rocky Mountains will have serious repercussions for the water supply on both sides of the border.

Posted:1:10 AM on Thursday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207873
Rating: 20787
Poster: Hyack
Winnipeg school division making iPads mandatory in class Winnipeg school division making iPads mandatory in class

IPads will be a mandatory school supply for more than 1,000 students at a Winnipeg school division this coming school year.

Posted:12:55 AM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207930
Rating: 20793
Poster: Hyack
2 killed in northern Alberta helicopter crash 2 killed in northern Alberta helicopter crash

A pilot and an Alberta government biologist were killed and another biologist was injured after a helicopter crashed in northern Alberta on Wednesday morning.

Posted:11:59 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207730
Rating: 20773
Poster: Hyack
Seabrook's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Red Wings Seabrook's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Red Wings

Brent Seabrook sent a wrist shot past goalie Jimmy Howard's glove 3:35 into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night.

Posted:8:18 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207616
Rating: 20762
Poster: Hyack
Halifax boy, 14, charged with making child pornography Halifax boy, 14, charged with making child pornography

A 14-year-old Preston-area boy has been charged with making and distributing child pornography after a video was posted online, according to Halifax police.

Posted:8:15 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207740
Rating: 20775
Poster: Hyack
Danes Rethink a Welfare State Ample to a Fault Danes Rethink a Welfare State Ample to a Fault

Posted:4:19 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208037
Rating: 20804
Poster: DanSC
GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on genes GM salmon can breed with wild fish and pass on genes

The potential risks of genetically modified fish escaping into the wild are highlighted in a new study. Scientists from Canada have found that transgenic Atlantic salmon can cross-breed with a closely related species - the brown trout.

Posted:12:22 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208259
Rating: 20826
Poster: Hyack
Bird ancestor reshuffles fossil pack Bird ancestor reshuffles fossil pack

What may be the earliest creature yet discovered on the evolutionary line to birds has been unearthed from the famous fossil beds of Liaoning Province in China.

Posted:12:19 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207889
Rating: 20789
Poster: Hyack
Canada expels Eritrea envoy over expat fees claims Canada expels Eritrea envoy over expat fees claims

Canada orders Eritrea's envoy in Toronto to leave the country following claims he demanded contributions from expatriates to pay for Eritrea's military.

Posted:12:17 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207736
Rating: 20774
Poster: Hyack
Nepal celebrates 60th anniversary of Hillary-Norgay Everest conquest Nepal celebrates 60th anniversary of Hillary-Norgay Everest conquest

Nepal celebrated the 60th anniversary of the conquest of Mount Everest on Wednesday by honouring climbers who followed in the footsteps of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Posted:12:14 PM on Wednesday
Topic: History
Hits: 207792
Rating: 20779
Poster: Hyack
Police: U.S. driver drove drunk while having sex, crashed, hid behind cactus Police: U.S. driver drove drunk while having sex, crashed, hid behind cactus

A New Mexico man faces multiple charges after police say he was having sex with a woman while driving drunk and crashed, ejecting the woman from the vehicle.

Posted:12:11 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207847
Rating: 20785
Poster: Hyack
Massive DEW line cleanup in Arctic to finish this summer Massive DEW line cleanup in Arctic to finish this summer

Work will soon resume on cleaning up old buildings and radar equipment at the old Distant Early Warning sites across the Canadian Arctic. The work is expected to wrap up by this fall.

Posted:12:09 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 207695
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
Abortion rights activist Dr. Henry Morgentaler dies at 90 Abortion rights activist Dr. Henry Morgentaler dies at 90

Dr. Henry Morgentaler, who led the abortion movement in Canada, has died at age 90, more than four decades after breaking the law at the time and opening the country's first abortion clinic in Montreal.

Posted:12:07 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207769
Rating: 20777
Poster: Hyack
Omar Khadr moved to Edmonton jail after threats on life Omar Khadr moved to Edmonton jail after threats on life

Former Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr is moved to an Edmonton prison after months stuck in isolation at a penitentiary in Ontario where an inmate had threatened his life, The Canadian Press has learned.

Posted:12:03 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207755
Rating: 20776
Poster: Hyack
Rangers fire coach John Tortorella Rangers fire coach John Tortorella

The New York Rangers announced on Wednesday that John Tortorella has been fired as head coach, less than a week after the club was eliminated in five games by Boston in the playoffs.

Posted:12:02 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207827
Rating: 20783
Poster: Hyack
Moon telescope to offer new views of Earth and space Moon telescope to offer new views of Earth and space

A telescope that is set to launch to the moon in 2015 will allow the public to go on the internet and view the Earth from the lunar surface.

Posted:12:01 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207673
Rating: 20767
Poster: Hyack
Plants revived after 400 years in ice Plants revived after 400 years in ice

Plants that managed to re-grow after centuries buried under Arctic glaciers could prove useful for would-be pioneers hoping to explore life on other planets, research from a team of Canadian scientists has found.

Posted:12:00 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207753
Rating: 20776
Poster: Hyack
Liver cancer on the rise in Canada Liver cancer on the rise in Canada

Liver cancer incidence has tripled in Canadian men and doubled in women since the 1970s, the Canadian Cancer Society says.

Posted:11:58 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207839
Rating: 20784
Poster: Hyack
Attacking beavers a concern in Belarus after man killed Attacking beavers a concern in Belarus after man killed

A 60-year-old man killed recently in a beaver attack in Belarus is the most serious of a string of incidents, as the rodents have become increasingly aggressive when confronted by humans after wandering near homes, shops and schools.

Posted:11:57 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207796
Rating: 20780
Poster: Hyack
Tortured cat videos earn B.C. man 17-month sentence Tortured cat videos earn B.C. man 17-month sentence

A B.C. man who videotaped himself torturing cats and kittens has been sentenced to 17 months in jail for animal cruelty after police used a tattoo on his left hand to identity him.

Posted:11:56 AM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207972
Rating: 20797
Poster: Hyack
Baltimore derailment, explosion collapses buildings Baltimore derailment, explosion collapses buildings

A CSX cargo train crashed into a trash truck and derailed Tuesday in a Baltimore suburb and the explosion that followed rattled homes at least 800 metres away and collapsed nearby buildings, setting them on fire, officials and witnesses said.

Posted:4:09 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207870
Rating: 20787
Poster: commanderkai
Murdered mom lay in field for nearly 50 years as kids grew up thinking she'd abandoned them Murdered mom lay in field for nearly 50 years as kids grew up thinking she'd abandoned them

A poignant story from New South Wales, Australia: For 49 years, Francis Ryan and her younger brothers lived with the cruel emotional crush that their mother did not love them; that she had abandoned them in their infancy to pursue her own life. While they

Posted:3:39 PM on Tuesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207807
Rating: 20781
Poster: ThisyThat
Ontario transit proposal could cost each household $477 a year Ontario transit proposal could cost each household $477 a year

Ontario's transportation agency, Metrolinx, recommends new fees to raise $2 billion annually for public transit in the GTA and Hamilton area, and if adopted, they could amount to each household paying about $477 more in annual taxes.

Posted:3:38 PM on Monday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208158
Rating: 20816
Poster: commanderkai
Nuclear waste site on Lake Huron concerns Michigan, Sarnia Nuclear waste site on Lake Huron concerns Michigan, Sarnia

The mayor of Sarnia, Ont., is rallying opposition to Ontario Power Generation's plan to store nuclear waste underground on the shores of Lake Huron.

Posted:3:36 PM on Monday
Topic: Environmental
Hits: 208064
Rating: 20806
Poster: commanderkai
Man convicted of first-degree murder escapes from Quebec prison Man convicted of first-degree murder escapes from Quebec prison

Jean-Pierre Duclos, 56, fled around 2 p.m. today while being escorted from the Ste-Anne-des-Plaines federal penitentiary to the Verdun Hospital for an unspecified medical condition.

Posted:3:32 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207828
Rating: 20783
Poster: commanderkai
U.K. police arrest 10th suspect in killing of soldier U.K. police arrest 10th suspect in killing of soldier

British police arrested a 10th suspect Monday in connection with the vicious street killing of a soldier in London, an apparent Islamic extremist attack that has horrified the country and heightened racial tensions.

Posted:3:31 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207764
Rating: 20776
Poster: commanderkai
India troops hunt Maoist rebels after 24 killed in attack India troops hunt Maoist rebels after 24 killed in attack

Thousands of troops search through the densely forested stronghold of Maoist rebels in eastern India on Monday for those who ambushed a convoy of ruling party officials and supporters, killing 24, police say.

Posted:3:30 PM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207684
Rating: 20768
Poster: commanderkai
Who's to blame for juror no-shows: 'Sad generation' or broken system? Who's to blame for juror no-shows: 'Sad generation' or broken system?

There are conflicting views on how to improve a no-show rate for prospective jurors that averages about 20 per cent across Canada.

Posted:2:55 PM on Monday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 208065
Rating: 20807
Poster: Zipperfish
U.S. lawmakers torn over proposed Canada border-crossing fee U.S. lawmakers torn over proposed Canada border-crossing fee

A proposed study of a fee to enter the United States by land has prompted wide opposition from lawmakers from northern states.

Posted:1:45 PM on Monday
Topic: Uncle Sam
Hits: 207895
Rating: 20790
Poster: ThisyThat
Rob Ford Orders Hit on Video Tape Owner Rob Ford Orders Hit on Video Tape Owner

Posted:11:34 AM on Monday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 208223
Rating: 20822
Poster: OnTheIce
Vandals deface war memorials in London parks Vandals deface war memorials in London parks

War memorials in Hyde Park and Green Park are daubed with spray paint.

Posted:10:49 AM on Monday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 208217
Rating: 20822
Poster: martin14
Kevin Harvick wins crash marred Coca-Cola 600 Kevin Harvick wins crash marred Coca-Cola 600

Kasey Kahne led the most laps - 161 -- but his late-race gamble backfired as Kevin Harvick grabbed the lead with 11 laps to go and pulled away to 1.7-second win in the wild and strange Coca-Cola 600 Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Posted:10:34 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207803
Rating: 20780
Poster: Hyack
Sharks beat Kings 2-1 to force Game 7 Sharks beat Kings 2-1 to force Game 7

Buoyed by a loud crowd and another early power-play goal, the San Jose Sharks matched Los Angeles' three home wins with a third straight victory over the Kings at the Shark Tank.

Posted:10:27 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207604
Rating: 20760
Poster: Hyack
Nico Rosberg keeps cool to win crash-marred Monaco Grand Prix Nico Rosberg keeps cool to win crash-marred Monaco Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg kept his cool amid the chaos to win the crash-marred Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday and give Mercedes its first victory of the season, as well as emulate his father's victory from 30 years ago.

Posted:10:22 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207543
Rating: 20754
Poster: Hyack
Tony Kanaan wins his first Indianapolis 500 Tony Kanaan wins his first Indianapolis 500

Tony Kanaan has won the Indianapolis 500 for the first time. Kanaan drove past Ryan Hunter-Reay on a restart with three laps to go, then coasted across the finish line under yellow when defending race winner Dario Franchitti crashed far back in the field.

Posted:10:20 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207787
Rating: 20779
Poster: Hyack
Halifax Mooseheads beat Portland Winterhawks 6-4 to win Memorial Cup Halifax Mooseheads beat Portland Winterhawks 6-4 to win Memorial Cup

Nathan MacKinnon had three goals and two assists Sunday as the Halifax Mooseheads defeated the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 to win the MasterCard Memorial Cup.

Posted:10:19 PM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207547
Rating: 20755
Poster: Hyack
Animals escape from Alberta zoo Animals escape from Alberta zoo

RCMP are investigating after workers at a private zoo in Alberta say pen fences were deliberately damaged this weekend, allowing a number of exotic animals to escape.

Posted:4:52 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207905
Rating: 20791
Poster: Hyack
Vimy Ridge tour gives hope to Canadian veterans suffering from PTSD Vimy Ridge tour gives hope to Canadian veterans suffering from PTSD

A group of Canadian soldiers, struggling with post traumatic stress, paid a moving visit to Vimy Ridge on Sunday, in the hope the carnage from one of the country's most horrific battles will help bring comfort.

Posted:4:51 PM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 208000
Rating: 20800
Poster: Hyack
Museum picks up art by Canada's WWII prisoners Museum picks up art by Canada's WWII prisoners

The Royal Alberta Museum has acquired a vast collection of art made by prisoners of war interned in Canada during the Second World War.

Posted:4:46 PM on Sunday
Topic: History
Hits: 207654
Rating: 20765
Poster: Hyack
'Rocket fired' from southern Lebanon towards Israel 'Rocket fired' from southern Lebanon towards Israel

Israel's military says it is investigating reports that a rocket has been fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, although no launch was detected.

Posted:4:32 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207812
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Leader of B.C. ocean fertilization project fired Leader of B.C. ocean fertilization project fired

The California businessman behind a controversial ocean fertilization project off B.C.'s west coast has been fired, but the group behind the project says it still supports the concept.

Posted:3:14 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207597
Rating: 20760
Poster: Hyack
Puzzle of why penguins cannot fly 'solved' Puzzle of why penguins cannot fly 'solved'

Professor John Speakman, from the University of Aberdeen and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said: "Like many people, I've always been interested in penguins, and seeing them do these phenomenal marches across the ice, I've often thought: 'Why don't they

Posted:3:08 PM on Sunday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207808
Rating: 20781
Poster: Hyack
Paralyzed pig Chris P. Bacon gets a book deal Paralyzed pig Chris P. Bacon gets a book deal

Chris P. Bacon is some pig. The paralyzed piglet became a viral sensation last February, when a YouTube video of him in his homemade...

Posted:2:59 PM on Sunday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207718
Rating: 20772
Poster: ThisyThat
Mayor Rob Ford, brother blast 'bunch of maggots' in the media Mayor Rob Ford, brother blast 'bunch of maggots' in the media

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Coun. Doug Ford, were critical of the media during the early part of their weekly radio show, which came after a tumultuous few days in which both men denied separate drug-related allegations that had been raised ab

Posted:2:29 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207553
Rating: 20755
Poster: Hyack
Oversized load blamed for Washington bridge collapse Oversized load blamed for Washington bridge collapse

The Alberta trucker who struck a steel beam precipitating a bridge collapse in Washington State was hauling an oversized load that prevented him from crossing the Skagit River bridge safely, according to a U.S. transportation official.

Posted:2:25 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207532
Rating: 20753
Poster: Hyack
Man says he fought off cougar with skateboard in Banff Man says he fought off cougar with skateboard in Banff

A warning about a cougar near Banff, Alberta has been moved up to a closure of an area on the northeast end of the townsite.

Posted:2:15 PM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207512
Rating: 20751
Poster: Hyack
Washington state bridge collapse is wake-up call Washington state bridge collapse is wake-up call

The collapse of an interstate highway bridge in northern Washington state should be a wake-up call that prompts an expansive safety review, according to National Transportation Safety Board officials.

Posted:11:23 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207518
Rating: 20752
Poster: Hyack
CSIS knew of navy spy's activity, left RCMP in the dark CSIS knew of navy spy's activity, left RCMP in the dark

Posted:11:18 AM on Sunday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207923
Rating: 20792
Poster: Hyack
Don Cherry feels Hockey Canada 'will be sorry' for ban Don Cherry feels Hockey Canada 'will be sorry' for ban

Don Cherry explained on Saturday night why he disagreed with Hockey Canada's decision to ban hitting at the peewee-level.

Posted:11:11 AM on Sunday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207382
Rating: 20738
Poster: Hyack
Maple money myth persists for new polymer bills Maple money myth persists for new polymer bills

Some Canadians say the new polymer bank notes issued by the Bank of Canada have the scent of maple syrup.

Posted:10:42 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207588
Rating: 20759
Poster: Hyack
At least 2 dead, more than 200 rescued after massive flooding in Texas At least 2 dead, more than 200 rescued after massive flooding in Texas

Massive flooding from torrential rains in the San Antonio area of Texas left at least one person dead Saturday and sent emergency workers rushing in boats to rescue more than 200 residents stranded in cars and homes.

Posted:1:08 AM on Sunday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207453
Rating: 20745
Poster: Hyack
U.S. space chief updates on asteroid lasso mission U.S. space chief updates on asteroid lasso mission

Surrounded by engineers, NASA chief Charles Bolden inspected a prototype spacecraft engine that could power an audacious mission to lasso an asteroid and tow it closer to Earth for astronauts to explore.

Posted:10:30 PM on Saturday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207581
Rating: 20758
Poster: Hyack
Winterhawks down Knights in MasterCard Memorial Cup semifinal Winterhawks down Knights in MasterCard Memorial Cup semifinal

Ty Rattie scored the winner in the third period and Mac Carruth made 34 saves as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the London Knights 2-1 Friday night in the semifinal of the MasterCard Memorial Cup.

Posted:9:42 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207423
Rating: 20742
Poster: Hyack
28 killed in suspected rebel attack in India 28 killed in suspected rebel attack in India

About 200 suspected Maoist rebels set off a land mine and opened fire on a convoy of cars carrying local leaders and supporters of India's ruling Congress party in eastern India, killing at least 28 people, police said.

Posted:9:40 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207502
Rating: 20750
Poster: Hyack
Missouri highway buckles after train hits overpass Missouri highway buckles after train hits overpass

A highway overpass in Missouri collapsed early Saturday when rail cars slammed into one of the bridge's pillars after a cargo train collision, authorities said.

Posted:9:39 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207606
Rating: 20761
Poster: Hyack
Blackhawks fend off Red Wings to force Game 6 Blackhawks fend off Red Wings to force Game 6

Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw each had a timely power-play goal, and the Blackhawks avoided elimination with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in Game 5 of the second-round playoff series.

Posted:9:36 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207499
Rating: 20750
Poster: Hyack
Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5 Bruins eliminate Rangers with 3-1 win in Game 5

The Bruins put to rest any talk about another meltdown by eliminating the New York Rangers on Saturday at TD Garden with a 3-1 victory in Game 5 of the conference semifinals.

Posted:9:31 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207459
Rating: 20746
Poster: Hyack
French soldier in uniform stabbed near Paris French soldier in uniform stabbed near Paris

French authorities are investigating whether the stabbing of a soldier in a Paris suburb was a copycat attack after a soldier was killed in London on Wednesday.

Posted:5:20 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207851
Rating: 20785
Poster: Hyack
Female suicide bomber injures 18 in southern Russia Female suicide bomber injures 18 in southern Russia

A female suicide bomber blew herself up in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday injuring at least 18, including two children and five police officers, police said. The attacker was later identified as a widow of two Islamic radicals killed

Posted:5:16 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207628
Rating: 20763
Poster: Hyack
Famous Hamilton falcons welcome first chick of the year Famous Hamilton falcons welcome first chick of the year

Posted:4:17 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207561
Rating: 20756
Poster: Hyack
Black bear breaks into North Vancouver chicken coop Black bear breaks into North Vancouver chicken coop

Residents in a North Vancouver neighbourhood had a surprise visitor on Saturday, when a black bear broke into a backyard chicken coop.

Posted:4:15 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207567
Rating: 20757
Poster: Hyack
We're No. 2! How the world views Canada's influence We're No. 2! How the world views Canada's influence

Canada ranked second in a new BBC poll measuring how people view 25 countries around the world.

Posted:4:12 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207610
Rating: 20761
Poster: Hyack
3 more men arrested in brutal slaying of British soldier: Police 3 more men arrested in brutal slaying of British soldier: Police

British police investigating the savage killing of an off-duty soldier in London have arrested three more suspects.

Posted:4:11 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207381
Rating: 20738
Poster: Hyack
Hockey Canada board votes to ban bodychecking for peewee players Hockey Canada board votes to ban bodychecking for peewee players

Hockey Canada has voted to eliminate bodychecking for peewee-level players.

Posted:4:07 PM on Saturday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207776
Rating: 20778
Poster: Hyack
Myanmar state imposes 2-child limit on Muslim families; Buddhists exempt Myanmar state imposes 2-child limit on Muslim families; Buddhists exempt

Authorities in Myanmar's western Rakhine state have imposed a two-child limit for Muslim Rohingya families, a policy that does not apply to Buddhists in the area and comes amid accusations of ethnic cleansing in the aftermath of sectarian violence.

Posted:4:06 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207430
Rating: 20743
Poster: Hyack
Hugs, cheers as thousands return to run Boston Marathon's final mile Hugs, cheers as thousands return to run Boston Marathon's final mile

Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.

Posted:2:37 PM on Saturday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207615
Rating: 20762
Poster: Hyack
The World's Most Awkward Taxidermy The World's Most Awkward Taxidermy

In case you were worried you'd ever get a good night's sleep again, here are some stuffed animals that go way beyond wrong.

Posted:7:59 AM on Saturday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 209243
Rating: 20924
Poster: ThisyThat
Pakistan school bus gas blast kills 17 children Pakistan school bus gas blast kills 17 children

At least 17 children have been burned to death after a gas cylinder exploded on their school bus in Pakistan, police say.

Posted:11:36 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207579
Rating: 20758
Poster: Hyack
Superman comic 'found in wall' could fetch record price Superman comic 'found in wall' could fetch record price

A 1938 comic featuring the debut of Superman that was discovered in the wall of an abandoned home could set a new auction record, a dealer says.

Posted:10:22 PM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207695
Rating: 20770
Poster: Hyack
Atlantic Canada should prep for 'active' hurricane season: officials Atlantic Canada should prep for 'active' hurricane season: officials

The Canadian Hurricane Centre is backing U.S. predictions of an active season this year, telling residents in the Atlantic provinces to brace themselves for a handful of major hurricanes.

Posted:9:57 PM on Friday
Topic: Weather
Hits: 207653
Rating: 20765
Poster: Hyack
'I do not use crack cocaine,' Mayor Rob Ford says 'I do not use crack cocaine,' Mayor Rob Ford says

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford broke his silence Friday to say he does not use crack cocaine, a week after published reports alleged he was seen smoking from a glass pipe in a cellphone video.

Posted:9:54 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207612
Rating: 20761
Poster: Hyack
School workers in children's mouth-taping incident off the job School workers in children's mouth-taping incident off the job

The Halifax Regional School Board says two assistant instructors are no longer employed with the board following complaints that an after-school monitor taped shut the mouths of several Nova Scotia students last week as a punishment.

Posted:9:52 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207367
Rating: 20737
Poster: Hyack
Dog snared on baited hooks near Grouse Grind trail Dog snared on baited hooks near Grouse Grind trail

RCMP in North Vancouver have issued a warning after a dog was snared by a cruel trap set with baited hooks near the Grouse Grind Trail yesterday morning.

Posted:9:51 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207376
Rating: 20738
Poster: Hyack
UBC student took 'nose dive into water' after bridge collapse UBC student took 'nose dive into water' after bridge collapse

A UBC student says he's happy to be alive after the Skagit River Bridge collapsed beneath him on Thursday night.

Posted:9:46 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207451
Rating: 20745
Poster: Hyack
B.C. Lions sign quarterback Joey Elliott B.C. Lions sign quarterback Joey Elliott

The B.C. Lions on Friday announced the signing of free agent quarterback Joey Elliott, who spent the past three seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Posted:9:44 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207519
Rating: 20752
Poster: Hyack
Mooseheads' MacAulay overcomes tough year off the ice Mooseheads' MacAulay overcomes tough year off the ice

The Halifax Mooseheads are hoping to bring home the Memorial Cup on Sunday, but the long road to success has been filled with challenges for many of the hockey families, including Stephen MacAulay's.

Posted:9:41 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207459
Rating: 20746
Poster: Hyack
Family speaks out after mall refuses cart for autistic child Family speaks out after mall refuses cart for autistic child

Posted:9:39 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207465
Rating: 20747
Poster: Hyack
Senators' unlikely playoff run ends in Game 5 disappointment Senators' unlikely playoff run ends in Game 5 disappointment

The Ottawa Senators can't hang their heads after a 6-2 loss in Game 5 ended their improbable run to the second round of the NHL playoffs, but questions abound whether their 40-year-old captain will hang up his skates.

Posted:9:38 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207502
Rating: 20750
Poster: Hyack
Seal hunt off Newfoundland called best in years as protesters push for its end Seal hunt off Newfoundland called best in years as protesters push for its end

This year's commercial seal hunt off Newfoundland is being called a success despite relatively low yields, ongoing protest by animal welfare groups and international product bans.

Posted:2:27 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207458
Rating: 20746
Poster: Hyack
Swedish capital rocked by 5th night of riots Swedish capital rocked by 5th night of riots

Stockholm suburbs suffer a fifth straight night of unrest as rioters burn two schools and 15 cars, and try to damage a police station.

Posted:2:23 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207860
Rating: 20786
Poster: Hyack
King Richard III buried in 'untidy' grave King Richard III buried in 'untidy' grave

New information has surfaced in the odd tale of the British king buried in a car park. King Richard III's remains, which were discovered August under a parking lot in Leicester, England, were laid to rest in a grave researchers are now saying was badly pr

Posted:2:22 PM on Friday
Topic: History
Hits: 207734
Rating: 20773
Poster: Hyack
Venus, Jupiter and Mars to perform Dance of the Planets Venus, Jupiter and Mars to perform Dance of the Planets

During sunset on Saturday, three planets will form a bright cluster in the western sky known as the Dance of the Planets.

Posted:2:20 PM on Friday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207558
Rating: 20756
Poster: Hyack
Google Street View captures Galapagos Islands Google Street View captures Galapagos Islands

Few have explored the remote volcanic islands of the Galapagos archipelago, an otherworldly landscape inhabited by the world's largest tortoises and other fantastical creatures that inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

Posted:2:17 PM on Friday
Topic: Tech
Hits: 207481
Rating: 20748
Poster: Hyack
Selling caribou meat online may hasten herds' decline: biologist Selling caribou meat online may hasten herds' decline: biologist

Wildlife managers in Nunavut are worried the growing online market for caribou meat may put extra stress on some caribou populations.

Posted:2:16 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207454
Rating: 20745
Poster: Hyack
Rare albino lobster caught in Cape Breton Rare albino lobster caught in Cape Breton

Rocket's Lobster Pound in Cape Breton says a 77-year-old fisherman caught a white lobster this week in Lingan.

Posted:2:14 PM on Friday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207649
Rating: 20765
Poster: Hyack
Fredericton mom told to stop breastfeeding at public pool Fredericton mom told to stop breastfeeding at public pool

A Fredericton mother is speaking out after a lifeguard asked her to stop breastfeeding her daughter at the indoor public pool.

Posted:2:09 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207728
Rating: 20773
Poster: Hyack
28 students strip-searched at St-Jérôme high school

A school board in the Laurentians has launched an investigation after some Grade 10 students said they were strip-searched before writing a math exam.

Posted:2:03 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207716
Rating: 20772
Poster: Hyack
Doctor found guilty in sex assault on paralyzed teen Doctor found guilty in sex assault on paralyzed teen

A doctor who once worked at the Winnipeg Children's Hospital has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

Posted:2:01 PM on Friday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207443
Rating: 20744
Poster: Hyack
Inaugural Pride parade launched in B.C. Bible Belt Inaugural Pride parade launched in B.C. Bible Belt

Posted:1:59 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207468
Rating: 20747
Poster: Hyack
Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings Royal Bank pledges not to outsource jobs for cash savings

Royal Bank has promised it will never outsource a Canadian job to a foreign worker solely to save money.

Posted:1:56 PM on Friday
Topic: Business
Hits: 207432
Rating: 20743
Poster: Hyack
Nova Scotia high school creates all-hockey curriculum Nova Scotia high school creates all-hockey curriculum

A high school in Cole Harbour, N.S., hometown of Sidney Crosby, creates a curriculum where every subject, from physics to dance, centres on hockey.

Posted:1:52 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207456
Rating: 20746
Poster: Hyack
Washington police blame bridge collapse on Alberta trucker Washington police blame bridge collapse on Alberta trucker

Washington State police say an Alberta trucker was responsible for hitting a steel beam precipitating a bridge collapse on one of the busiest routes in the American northwest.

Posted:1:42 PM on Friday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207890
Rating: 20789
Poster: Robair
Controversy in Barcelona over Columbus statute wearing Barca jersey Controversy in Barcelona over Columbus statute wearing Barca jersey

The Mayor of Barcelona, ​​Xavier Trias, said today that he regretted the uproar caused by the City Council allowing Nike to dress the historic statue of Christopher Columbus in a Futbol Club Barcelona jersey.

Posted:12:21 PM on Friday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207400
Rating: 20740
Poster: ThisyThat
Federal Court won't remove MPs over election robocalls Federal Court won't remove MPs over election robocalls

The Federal Court didn't throw six MPs out of their seats over allegations of widespread vote suppression through automated robocalls in the 2011 federal election. But Judge Richard Mosley did find that fraud occurred, linked to the Conservative Party's d

Posted:8:00 AM on Friday
Topic: Political
Hits: 207813
Rating: 20781
Poster: DrCaleb
750 homes sliding away in Quesnel, B.C. 750 homes sliding away in Quesnel, B.C.

Officials in Quesnel, B.C., are trying to save 750 homes and an elementary school from shifting, as an ancient landslide causes land in the area to gradually slip every year.

Posted:8:35 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207605
Rating: 20761
Poster: Hyack
Flood watch underway in central B.C. Interior Flood watch underway in central B.C. Interior

Several communities in B.C.'s central Interior are watching for signs of flooding after days of heavy rain.

Posted:8:27 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207505
Rating: 20751
Poster: Hyack
I-5 Bridge collapses over the Skagit River I-5 Bridge collapses over the Skagit River

The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.

Posted:7:59 PM on Thursday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207782
Rating: 20778
Poster: Hyack
Vancouver man abandons Porsche on B.C. ferry Vancouver man abandons Porsche on B.C. ferry

A Vancouver man left his Porsche on a B.C. ferry last night, and the luxury vehicle is now in a police impound lot.

Posted:7:58 PM on Thursday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207611
Rating: 20761
Poster: Hyack
Quebec woman run over three times by her own car Quebec woman run over three times by her own car

A woman is recovering following a bizarre accident in which she was run over three times by her own car.

Posted:4:30 PM on Thursday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 207861
Rating: 20786
Poster: Hyack
Topless Women in Public Not Breaking the Law, Says NYPD Topless Women in Public Not Breaking the Law, Says NYPD

The NYPD has reminded its officers that women are constitutionally allowed to be bare breasted in public.

Posted:9:52 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207479
Rating: 20748
Poster: ThisyThat
Canada's weird liquor laws Canada's weird liquor laws

Responsibility for alcohol regulation lies with the provinces, which is why there are differences in the law from region to region.

Posted:3:59 AM on Thursday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207936
Rating: 20794
Poster: ThisyThat
British soldier beheaded on busy London street in terror attack British soldier beheaded on busy London street in terror attack

A British soldier has been butchered on a busy London street by two Islamist terrorists, one of whom proclaimed afterwards: “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.”

Posted:9:34 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Law & Order
Hits: 207535
Rating: 20754
Poster: Freakinoldguy
IDF chief issues stern warning to Assad over rapidly heating border IDF chief issues stern warning to Assad over rapidly heating border

Damascus will 'bear consequences' of further gunfire, says Gantz, after cross-border shooting; tensions 'several times more explosive than they were this morning,' says top Israeli analyst

Posted:8:02 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207421
Rating: 20742
Poster: commanderkai
Adrian Dix to stay on as B.C.'s NDP leader Adrian Dix to stay on as B.C.'s NDP leader

The leader of British Columbia's New Democrats plans to stay on as head of the Opposition while launching a sweeping review of his party's failed election campaign.

Posted:6:33 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Provincial Politics
Hits: 207719
Rating: 20772
Poster: Hyack
Quebec government polls public on 'problem' of religious accommodation Quebec government polls public on 'problem' of religious accommodation

The Quebec government is turning to public opinion as it seeks to set guidelines for minority rights. The cabinet minister responsible for drafting a so-called "Charter of Secularism" says the government will seek public input as it delays debate on the p

Posted:6:30 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207429
Rating: 20743
Poster: Hyack
Arctic bacteria discovered breeding at record –15 C

Bacteria that can live and multiply in High Arctic permafrost at temperatures well below the freezing point of water have been discovered by a Canadian-led team of researchers, offering clues about the types of organisms that might exist in similar extrem

Posted:6:17 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Science
Hits: 207639
Rating: 20764
Poster: Hyack
B.C. teen fights cougar, saves dog B.C. teen fights cougar, saves dog

A Belcarra, B.C. teenager and his beloved family dog are recovering tonight after surviving a vicious cougar attack on Tuesday night.

Posted:6:08 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc CDN
Hits: 207512
Rating: 20752
Poster: Hyack
Woman says she's too pretty for work Woman says she's too pretty for work

A London woman has made headlines after going public with her decision to quit her job because she's too attractive.

Posted:4:54 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Strange
Hits: 208043
Rating: 20804
Poster: Zipperfish
French company wants to build wind farm at Juno beach, asks Canadians' opinions French company wants to build wind farm at Juno beach, asks Canadians' opinions

A French commission is holding public consultations on a plan to build wind farms off the D-Day beaches of Normandy, and it wants to hear what Canadians think about it.

Posted:4:19 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207620
Rating: 20762
Poster: Hyack
Pressure increases on government to stick with F-35 or leave program Pressure increases on government to stick with F-35 or leave program

The Harper government may have "hit the reset button" on the purchase of F-35s, but planning for the stealth fighter continues -- and Canada is facing a series of deadlines that will increase pressure to stick with the program.

Posted:4:17 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Military
Hits: 207891
Rating: 20789
Poster: Hyack
1.3 million Montrealers face boil water advisory 1.3 million Montrealers face boil water advisory

Most Montrealers are being told they must boil their water before drinking it, a precaution after sediment was found in the water following renovations to a city reservoir.

Posted:4:16 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Health
Hits: 207514
Rating: 20751
Poster: Hyack
Peewee hockey bodychecking faces national ban Peewee hockey bodychecking faces national ban

Hundreds of delegates arrive in Charlottetown Wednesday for the Hockey Canada annual general meeting, where they will vote on whether bodychecking should be banned nationally in minor hockey.

Posted:4:13 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Sports
Hits: 207501
Rating: 20750
Poster: Hyack
Iran expanding nuclear program, says UN atomic agency Iran expanding nuclear program, says UN atomic agency

The UN atomic agency has detailed rapid Iranian progress in two programs that the West fears are geared toward making nuclear weapons, saying Tehran has upgraded its uranium enrichment facilities and advanced in building a plutonium-producing reactor.

Posted:4:12 PM on Wednesday
Topic: Misc World
Hits: 207440
Rating: 20744
Poster: Hyack


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