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Deadly Ontario crash caused by van driver's error Feb 8, 2012 4:59 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… 4:59 PM ET Video
Canada census shows people moving west Feb 8, 2012 4:55 PM ET — The latest census figures show Canada's population at 33.5 million, with more people continuing to migrate to the West. 4:55 PM ET Video
RCMP hunt 'dangerous' gunman after Alberta shootout Feb 8, 2012 4:29 PM ET — RCMP are searching for a man they describe as armed and dangerous and have confirmed that a second man was found dead inside a home near Kil… 4:29 PM ET Video

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Santorum's hat trick stirs up Republican race Feb 8, 2012 4:26 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… 4:26 PM ET
Harper's 'strategic partner' China yields investment deal Feb 8, 2012 2:49 PM ET — Prime Minister Stephen Harper and his ministers have signed a series of agreements in Beijing on investment, education, research, energy and… 2:49 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

Sports »

NHL to make 'major announcement' in Michigan Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM ET — The NHL says it will make a "major announcement" in Detroit on Thursday, amid speculation that next year's Winter Classic game could be held… 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 4:57 PM ET — Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship after publicly challenging the Football Associati… 4:57 PM ET Video

Hockey »

Wharnsby: PEI remains a big part of Joel Ward today Feb 8, 2012 4:18 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… 4:18 PM ET
NHL to make 'major announcement' in Michigan Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM ET — The NHL says it will make a "major announcement" in Detroit on Thursday, amid speculation that next year's Winter Classic game could be held… 12:23 PM ET Video
Jets look to build with big road games Feb 8, 2012 4:45 PM ET — It's only a small road trip as road trips go, but the Winnipeg Jets know how important the upcoming games in Washington and Pittsburgh are i… 4:45 PM ET

Politics »

Mask ban bill back up for debate by MPs Feb 8, 2012 4:48 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, which is … 4:48 PM ET
Old Age Security sustainable, says budget watchdog Feb 8, 2012 4:18 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 … 4:18 PM ET
Russia's Syria veto at UN to 'protect' Putin, opponent says Feb 8, 2012 4:10 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 … 4:10 PM ET

Business »

OSC probe links Goldcorp chair, insider trading Feb 8, 2012 12:47 PM ET — The Ontario Securities Commission has launched an insider trading probe involving a former employee of venerable Canadian investment bank GM… 12:47 PM ET
Greek leaders meet to discuss cutbacks to avoid default Feb 8, 2012 3:48 PM ET — Greece's coalition leaders met Wednesday for crucial austerity talks with the country's prime minister, to review a draft deal on steep cutb… 3:48 PM ET
Old Age Security sustainable, says budget watchdog Feb 8, 2012 4:18 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 … 4:18 PM ET

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 4:34 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… 4:34 PM ET
Generic breast cancer prevention drug overlooked Feb 7, 2012 8:34 PM ET — Relatively few postmenopausal women at high risk for breast cancer are taking a generic drug proven to reduce the disease's occurrence. 8:34 PM ET Video

Arts & Entertainment »

Art-world sensation The Clock unveiled in Ottawa Feb 8, 2012 3:52 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… 3:52 PM ET
Canadian box office grew in 2010 with 3D Feb 8, 2012 1:29 PM ET — Operating revenues at Canadian cinemas climbed in 2010, a year that saw the advent of a new wave of 3D technology with films such as Avatar … 1:29 PM ET
Lucian Freud retrospective puts nudes on show Feb 8, 2012 1:03 PM ET — Seven decades of Lucian Freud's paintings, including his famously fleshy and unforgiving nudes, are on show at Britain's National Portrait G… 1:03 PM ET

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
Whale poop reveals ships cause stress Feb 8, 2012 3:50 PM ET — A decrease in ship traffic in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks lowered the levels of stress hormones in the feces of endangered No… 3:50 PM ET

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