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Montreal bans wearing masks at protests May 18, 2012 2:11 PM ET — Montreal city councillors have approved a bylaw that bans the wearing of masks at public protests, effective tomorrow. 2:11 PM ET
Toronto police chief seeks OK to charge G20 officers May 18, 2012 2:12 PM ET — Toronto police Chief Bill Blair says he will ask today for permission to discipline more than 20 of his officers, including two senior offic… 2:12 PM ET
Man in restroom uses stun gun on Halifax lounge worker May 18, 2012 2:07 PM ET — A night on the town had a shocking ending early this morning when a man allegedly used a stun gun on a Halifax bar worker after he was caugh… 2:07 PM ET

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Obama hosts Harper and other leaders at G8 summit May 18, 2012 2:09 PM ET — U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Canada's prime minister and five other world leaders today to a bucolic presidential retreat as he kick… 2:09 PM ET Video
Karlheinz Schreiber prison release upheld May 18, 2012 1:43 PM ET — The release of German-Canadian former arms lobbyist Karlheinz Schreiber on bail from a Munich prison has been confirmed by a German court, a… 1:43 PM ET
Romney vows quick approval of Keystone XL pipeline May 18, 2012 9:58 AM ET — Mitt Romney is vowing to approve TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline on his first day on the job if elected president of the United States in… 9:58 AM ET

Sports »

Canadian-owned horse goes for 2nd jewel in Triple Crown May 18, 2012 1:16 PM ET — Canadian-owned I'll Have Another is not the favourite for Saturday's big race at Pimlico, but he could be the 12th horse since the last Trip… 1:16 PM ET
Canada's Dylan Armstrong starts shot put title defence May 18, 2012 10:36 AM ET — Canada's Dylan Armstrong begins his quest to defend his Diamond League shot put title on Saturday in Shanghai, where the meet will also feat… 10:36 AM ET
Scott Russell: The giants of Volleyworld May 18, 2012 12:03 PM ET — In the newest installment of his Olympic preview series, Sports Weekend's Scott Russell walks among the giants of a massive volleyball meet … 12:03 PM ET

Hockey »

Stoll makes most of second long playoff ride May 18, 2012 6:50 AM ET — The Los Angeles Kings have received contributions from their entire playoff roster and it was Jarret Stoll's time to shine in a 2-1 victory … 6:50 AM ET
Devils defence rises to occasion May 18, 2012 6:59 AM ET — The New Jersey Devils are seven wins from hoisting the Stanley Cup and still not pinching themselves because their defencemen have permissio… 6:59 AM ET
Which 40-year-old would you rather see win Cup? May 18, 2012 7:03 AM ET — Hockey Night in Canada Playoff Pulse wants to know what you think! Which 40-year-old would you rather see win the Cup? 7:03 AM ET

Politics »

Toronto riding's election result tossed by judge May 18, 2012 2:19 PM ET — Conservative MP Ted Opitz's federal election win last year in Etobicoke Centre has been declared null and void following a court challenge b… 2:19 PM ET Video
Supreme Court spot to open up in August May 18, 2012 2:09 PM ET — A vacancy is opening up on the Supreme Court bench in August due to the retirement of Justice Marie Deschamps, who was appointed in 2002. 2:09 PM ET
Obama hosts Harper and other leaders at G8 summit May 18, 2012 2:09 PM ET — U.S. President Barack Obama welcomes Canada's prime minister and five other world leaders today to a bucolic presidential retreat as he kick… 2:09 PM ET Video

Business »

Facebook shares seesaw around $41 May 18, 2012 2:00 PM ET — Facebook CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg took the company public on Friday but the stock price briefly flirted with crossing below its IPO p… 2:00 PM ET
Europe's debt crisis could last 2 years, minister says May 18, 2012 12:02 PM ET — The euro fell to a four-month low against the U.S. dollar Friday after Germany's finance minister said the market turmoil over Europe's debt… 12:02 PM ET
Romney vows quick approval of Keystone XL pipeline May 18, 2012 9:58 AM ET — Mitt Romney is vowing to approve TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline on his first day on the job if elected president of the United States in… 9:58 AM ET

Health »

Hepatitis C blood tests suggested for baby boomers May 18, 2012 2:19 PM ET — All baby boomers should get tested for hepatitis C, U.S. health officials recommend. 2:19 PM ET
Healthy foods can cost less May 18, 2012 10:17 AM ET — Most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt, U.S. agriculture department study says. 10:17 AM ET
Ontario sets up panel to tackle childhood obesity May 18, 2012 2:11 PM ET — The Ontario government is setting up an expert panel to tackle childhood obesity. 2:11 PM ET

Arts & Entertainment »

German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau dies May 18, 2012 1:11 PM ET — German lyrical singer Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, who was among the top baritones of the 20th century and known for his interpretation of lied… 1:11 PM ET
Adele, Lana Del Rey win Ivor Novello songwriting awards May 18, 2012 1:05 PM ET — Adele and Lana Del Rey are among the many female artists who took home top prizes at the 57th annual Ivor Novello songwriting and composing … 1:05 PM ET
Golden-voiced Ted Williams shares highs and lows May 18, 2012 1:11 PM ET — The world watched Ted Williams skyrocket to fame, but the "man with the golden voice" soon crashed back to earth. Williams tells CBC News ho… 1:11 PM ET Video

Technology & Science »

Partial solar eclipse in Canada on Sunday May 18, 2012 9:48 AM ET — Canadians will be able to view a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, though the viewing gets better the further west in the country you are. 9:48 AM ET
SpaceX to launch 1st private rocket to space station May 18, 2012 10:42 AM ET — For the first time, a private company will launch a rocket to the International Space Station, sending it on a grocery run this weekend that… 10:42 AM ET Video
Perfect lamb chop is Aussie scientists' goal May 18, 2012 2:07 PM ET — Researchers in Western Australia are using medical technology to work out which rams and ewes will breed the best lambs for eating. 2:07 PM ET

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