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Saturday February 04, 2012
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
- Do you think movie theatres should be allowed to sell alcohol?
- Yes
- 25%
- No
- 75%
Videos
Commonwealth has been effective: Harper
Stephen Harper says progress has been made at the Commonwealth summit in Australia. He also raised concerns about human rights issues in Sri Lanka, indicating he would boycott the next meeting if these weren't addressed.
Teen crash survivor fighting for football return
The lone survivor of a traffic crash that killed four of his high school teammates is recovering in leaps and bounds. Despite suffering severe head injuries, Zach Judd is determined to return to the football field.
Shoddy prep blamed for concrete collapse
Poor preparation is blamed for the collapse of a large concrete slab on a Montreal expressway last July. Quebec Transport Minister Pierre Moreau says those responsible will have to live with the consequences.
Adorable polar bear cub charms crowd
A three-month-old polar bear cub waddled into the spotlight at the Toronto Zoo Friday. After the cub was rejected by its mother, zoo staff rescued and reared the now energetic animal.
Sixty arrested in child porn bust
Police from across Ontario have rounded up 60 suspects in a massive child pornography sweep, billed as one of the largest in the province's history. Police say they've laid 213 charges and plan to lay more.
Kenney slammed over citizenship ceremony
Opposition members are criticizing Immigration Minister Jason Kenney over some of his bureaucrats posing as new Canadian citizens on a Sun News Network broadcast last October.
Difficult for Canadians to "like" Facebook IPO
Facebook's initial public offering has the world abuzz to the tune of billions of dollars, but Canadians are unlikely to get a piece. Canadian Press reporter Sunny Freeman explains why.
Furry forecaster foretells fine future
Canada's best-known furry forecaster is calling for an early spring. Ontario's Wiarton Willie failed to see his shadow in the annual Groundhog Day ritual Thursday morning.
Gordie Howe dealing with dementia
Dementia is beginning to affect hockey legend Gordie Howe, who at 83, is still in high demand. His son says he still plans to travel the country this year to raise funds for dementia research.
Bureaucrats pose as "new" Canadians
A citizenship reaffirmation ceremony broadcast on the Sun News network last October featured six federal bureaucrats posing as new Canadians. The event was requested by the immigration minister's office.
Harper distances himself from senator's comments
The PM is distancing himself from the now-retracted comments of a Tory senator who said every convicted killer should be given a rope to hang themselves in their cell. Sen. Boisvenu's daughter was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 2002.
Can the courts and social media mix?
Canada's top judge is questioning if fairness and accuracy will become casualties of social media. Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says the justice system must get a firm grip on its relationship with social media.
Harper, Rae trade barbs
Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae laced into the Tories during Question Period, blasting their plan to reform the pension system. Prime Minister Harper says the government will protect social programs.
Budget big issue for returning parliament
Parliament returned Monday with the federal budget and pensions high on the agenda. NDP MP Peter Julian has already criticized the government, saying they aren't taking a responsible approach to public policy.
Toews on Shafia verdict
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says Canadian law was applied in a fair and even-handed manner in the Shafia murder trial. Toews told reporters Monday that the case does not reflect badly on Muslims.
NDP MP defends idea of teaming up with the Liberals
NDP leadership hopeful Nathan Cullen is facing criticism from other candidates over his proposal to join forces with the Liberals in the next election. The eight candidates vying to lead the party held a debate in Halifax Sunday.
All three found guilty in Shafia trial
A jury has found three members of a Montreal family guilty of first-degree murder in the so-called "honour killings" of three daughters and a co-wife. Crown lawyer Gerard Laarhuis says the verdict is a reflection of Canadian values.
GG shows off his hockey skills
Governor General David Johnston laced up his hockey skates and hit the ice at Ottawa's Rideau Hall Saturday. Johnston, an experienced player, was participating in an event leading up to Sunday's NHL all-star game.
Business Forecast: Focus on employment data, earnings
Investors are expected to focus on a slew of top economic data this week, including the U.S. non-farm payrolls report for January. Earnings reports are also expected from heavyweights in Canada's energy sector.
GG shows off his hockey skills
Governor General David Johnston laced up his hockey skates and hit the ice on the Rideau Canal Saturday. Johnston, an experienced player, was participating in an event leading up to Sunday's NHL all-star game.
Inside the Shafia case
The fate of Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and their son, accused of killing four female family members in a so-called honour killing, is in the hands of a jury. The victims were found in a car submerged in a canal in 2009.
RCMP apologizes to families of Pickton's victims
The RCMP has apologized for not doing more to find serial killer Robert Pickton. The apology comes after months of testimony at a public inquiry into how police handled the missing women investigation in the 1990s.
Canadian athletes count down to 2012 Olympics
Some Canadian athletes share their thoughts on the London Olympics with the 2012 Games now only six months away.
Lone plane crash survivor speaks
The lone survivor of a northern Ontario plane crash has spoken of his ordeal. Brian Shead says he doesn't know why his life was spared when others were not.
Immigration & pension reforms imminent: Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has told the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that Ottawa is going to transform immigration and pension policies.
Security threat stalls Shafia trial
A bomb scare delayed the Shafia murder trial in Kingston, Ontario Thursday. Kingston police say there will be enhanced security for the remainder of the trial.
Harper touts Canada's economic strength
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is touting the Canadian economy's strength in Davos, Switzerland. At a morning roundtable at the World Economic Forum, Harper said Canada is recovering well from the global recession.
Edmonton MP says he had one beer
Edmonton MP Peter Goldring says he had one beer the night he was picked up by police for suspected drunk driving and he plans to plead not guilty. He appeared in court on a charge of failing to blow on a breathalyzer.
Attawapiskat chief hopes for closer ties with Feds
The chief of the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation says she wants a better relationship with the federal aboriginal affairs minister. Chief Theresa Spence says she would like to sit down with John Duncan to talk, rather than debate.
Capitalist systems constantly changing: Manley
Government leaders at the World Economic Forum are showing few signs of heeding a call to challenge the status quo of capitalism. John Manley of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives says it's already constantly evolving.
