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Deadly Ontario crash caused by van driver's error Feb 8, 2012 7:44 PM ET — The driver of a van involved in a crash that killed 11 people in southwestern Ontario on Monday failed to obey a stop sign and was not licen… 7:44 PM ET Video
RCMP shooting suspect a 'quiet' photographer Feb 8, 2012 8:50 PM ET — A professional photographer descibed by acquaintances and neighbours as quiet and non-violent is now the focus of an Alberta RCMP search in … 8:50 PM ET Video
Toronto mayor's transit vision thwarted by council Feb 8, 2012 8:13 PM ET — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford suffers a major defeat as council rejects his vision for the city's transit future in favour of a plan brought forwar… 8:13 PM ET

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Santorum's hat trick stirs up Republican race Feb 8, 2012 5:28 PM ET — U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has shaken up what was largely thought to be a settled race by scoring three wins over Mi… 5:28 PM ET Video
Harper's 'strategic partner' China yields investment deal Feb 8, 2012 5:27 PM ET — Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his ministers have signed a series of agreements in Beijing on investment, education, research, energy and… 5:27 PM ET Video
10 Canada-China deals: one big one and a 'blizzard' Feb 8, 2012 2:16 PM ET — Here are a few details of the major investment deal coming soon between Canada and China, as well as the "small blizzard of incremental agre… 2:16 PM ET

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Leafs expected in Winter Classic, according to source Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM ET — A person familiar with the NHL's plan says the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. 12:23 PM ET Video
Wharnsby: PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today Feb 8, 2012 4:59 PM ET — Joel Ward went back to Prince Edward Island for a reunion with some old University of PEI Panther teammates last summer. This time, he was e… 4:59 PM ET
Capello quits as England's soccer coach Feb 8, 2012 5:28 PM ET — Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Associati… 5:28 PM ET Video

Hockey »

Wharnsby: PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today Feb 8, 2012 4:59 PM ET — Joel Ward went back to Prince Edward Island for a reunion with some old University of PEI Panther teammates last summer. This time, he was e… 4:59 PM ET
Leafs expected in Winter Classic, according to source Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM ET — A person familiar with the NHL's plan says the Detroit Red Wings will play the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 Winter Classic. 12:23 PM ET Video
Canucks' Henrik Sedin skips practice with ankle injury Feb 8, 2012 8:31 PM ET — Vancouver Canucks captain Henrik Sedin missed practice Wednesday one day after suffering a right ankle injury. 8:31 PM ET

Politics »

Mask ban bill debated by MPs Feb 8, 2012 8:02 PM ET — Alberta MP Blake Richards says he is confident about his bill that would make it illegal to wear a mask or disguise during a riot. The bill … 8:02 PM ET
Old Age Security sustainable, says budget watchdog Feb 8, 2012 7:21 PM ET — Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page says the cost of elderly benefit programs are affordable in the long term and won't affect Canada's … 7:21 PM ET Video
Russia's Syria veto at UN to 'protect' Putin, opponent says Feb 8, 2012 6:31 PM ET — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin fears he'll be the next strongman to fall if Russia allows the UN to take action around the world, one of the … 6:31 PM ET Video

Business »

Greek coalition considers harsh new cuts Feb 8, 2012 5:36 PM ET — After three days of delays, Greek coalition leaders were locked in crucial debt talks Wednesday with the prime minister to review a draft de… 5:36 PM ET
RBC, TD end 2.99% mortgage deals early Feb 8, 2012 5:20 PM ET — Canada's two biggest banks have discontinued their record-low mortgage offers early, after briefly offering rates of below three per cent. 5:20 PM ET
WestJet employees approve regional airline Feb 8, 2012 7:40 PM ET — WestJet employees have voted overwhelmingly to endorse the company's plans to launch a regional subsidiary starting in 2013. 7:40 PM ET Video

Health »

Bilingual kids gain benefits in literacy skills Feb 8, 2012 3:28 PM ET — Bilingual children score higher on some cognitive tests than children who speak only English, a new Toronto study has found. 3:28 PM ET
Depressed children targeted by bullies Feb 8, 2012 7:03 PM ET — Children who cry easily and show other signs of depression are more likely to be bullied, but researchers suggest the depression may not nec… 7:03 PM ET
HIV disclosure to sex partners mulled by top court Feb 8, 2012 1:06 PM ET — The country's top court is hearing the case of two HIV-positive people who did not disclose their medical condition to their sexual partners… 1:06 PM ET Video

Arts & Entertainment »

Art-world sensation The Clock unveiled in Ottawa Feb 8, 2012 7:44 PM ET — On Thursday, the Ottawa-based National Gallery of Canada will unveil The Clock to the public, a film montage by U.S. artist Christian Marcla… 7:44 PM ET Video
Arctic warfare computer game to be released Feb 8, 2012 7:04 PM ET — A new computer game about Arctic warfare will be released this spring. The game pits countries against each other in a sea battle over resou… 7:04 PM ET
Huffington Post launches distinct Quebec edition Feb 8, 2012 6:17 PM ET — Le Huffington Post Quebec "to be all about the things that matter to Quebecers" says founder. 6:17 PM ET Video

Technology & Science »

Shark attack deaths worldwide at 20-year high Feb 8, 2012 3:00 PM ET — The number of shark attack deaths is at a 20-year high worldwide, killing one in four people who are injured this way, according to a new re… 3:00 PM ET
Russia reaches lake buried deep in Antarctic Feb 8, 2012 1:26 PM ET — After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden unde… 1:26 PM ET
Arctic warfare computer game to be released Feb 8, 2012 7:04 PM ET — A new computer game about Arctic warfare will be released this spring. The game pits countries against each other in a sea battle over resou… 7:04 PM ET

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