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. video audio
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UBC student took 'nose dive into water' after bridge collapse
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.
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British Columbia »
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UBC student took 'nose dive into water' after bridge collapse May 25, 2013 1:07 AM ET — A UBC student says he's happy to be alive after the Skagit River Bridge collapsed beneath him on Thursday night.
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- Dog snared on baited hooks near Grouse Grind trail May 25, 2013 12:59 AM ET — 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 yeste… 12:59 AM ET
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Railway conduit planned to ship oilsands bitumen May 24, 2013 11:51 PM ET — With massive pipeline projects mired in controversy, the need to move crude oil to market could mean a big new boost to Canada's rail sector…
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Calgary »
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1 person dead, another in hospital after violent N.E. attack May 24, 2013 8:58 PM ET — Calgary police say one person is dead and another has been taken to hospital after a violent attack this evening in the community of Hunting…
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Heavy rainfall in southern Alberta prompts water advisories May 24, 2013 6:56 PM ET — Southern Alberta residents are keeping an eye on the rivers as heavy rainfall continues to soak the western portion of the province.
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Ex-Stampeder Joffrey Reynolds faces jail, deportation May 24, 2013 7:08 PM ET — A former Canadian Football League all-star will be deported to the U.S. after he serves 90 days in jail for assaulting his one-time girlfrie…
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Edmonton »
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Alleged drunk driver goes free after cop skips court May 25, 2013 12:09 AM ET — An Edmonton woman who reported a drunk driver last November is angry he was acquitted this week after the arresting officer failed to show u…
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- Man accused of killing child in patio crash granted bail May 24, 2013 9:15 PM ET — Emotions ran high in a packed Edmonton courthouse Friday as Richard Suter, accused of causing a crash into a restaurant patio that killed a … 9:15 PM ET
- Southside church duped by accused con man, sold in forced sale May 24, 2013 7:01 PM ET — A bad business deal between an evangelical pastor and an accused con man has cost the church's congregation its church, school and daycare. 7:01 PM ET
Saskatchewan »
- Wallin may be forced to repay thousands in travel expenses May 24, 2013 9:08 PM ET — Pamela Wallin, the Senator from Saskatchewan, was back in the news this week, refusing to tell CBC News if she had repaid any travel expense… 9:08 PM ET
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Saskatchewan premier restates call to abolish Senate May 24, 2013 7:57 PM ET — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says people in his party, himself included, want to take another look at abolishing the senate.
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- Regina mayor takes steps towards expansion May 24, 2013 11:41 PM ET — The City of Regina wants to get bigger and that could means extending it's borders to include a neighbouring rural municipality. 11:41 PM ET
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- Wallin may be forced to repay thousands in travel expenses May 24, 2013 9:08 PM ET — Pamela Wallin, the Senator from Saskatchewan, was back in the news this week, refusing to tell CBC News if she had repaid any travel expense… 9:08 PM ET
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Saskatchewan premier restates call to abolish Senate May 24, 2013 7:57 PM ET — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says people in his party, himself included, want to take another look at abolishing the senate.
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- Brit's picks: Top things to do in Sask. this weekend May 24, 2013 4:08 PM ET — Arts Reporter Britainy Robinson helps plan your weekend with her picks. 4:08 PM ET
Manitoba »
- Winnipeg police raid houses on Home Street May 24, 2013 11:15 PM ET — Winnipeg police took a number of people into custody on Friday evening, as part of a raid of two houses in the city's West End. 11:15 PM ET
- B.C. Lions sign quarterback Joey Elliott May 24, 2013 7:47 PM ET — The B.C. Lions on Friday announced the signing of free agent quarterback Joey Elliott, who spent the past three seasons with the Winnipeg Bl… 7:47 PM ET
- Doors Open Winnipeg offers access to architectural gems May 24, 2013 9:46 PM ET — The 10th annual Doors Open Winnipeg, an initiative of Heritage Winnipeg, opens the doors of more than 80 buildings and sites around the city… 9:46 PM ET
Thunder Bay »
- Facebook found my guitar May 24, 2013 3:20 PM ET — A Thunder Bay musician is celebrating the return of her stolen guitar, after a community effort to get it back. 3:20 PM ET
- Elevator workers picket courthouse construction May 24, 2013 12:31 PM ET — Picketing elevator maintenance workers greeted crews heading in to work at the new courthouse in Thunder Bay on Friday morning. 12:31 PM ET
- Drones could help fight forest fires May 24, 2013 10:33 AM ET — Unmanned planes could soon be helping fight forest fires in the northwest if a Lakehead University professor's research pans out. 10:33 AM ET
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First Nations hit hard by 'suicide contagion' May 24, 2013 3:36 PM ET — A Sudbury clinical psychologist says young people are more likely to consider suicide if they know of someone their age who has taken their …
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Concrete fell months before Elliot Lake mall collapse May 24, 2013 5:14 PM ET — Testimony at the inquiry looking into the fatal roof collapse at the mall in Elliot Lake has raised questions about whether some at city hal…
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Boaters not getting message about life jackets: OPP May 24, 2013 11:06 AM ET — Boaters are still not getting the message about life jackets says OPP Inspector Mark Andrews.
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- Windsor Fire can't meet Fire Marshal's recommendations May 24, 2013 4:57 PM ET — Windsor Fire and Rescue says it cannot meet the recommended annual inspections of industrial buildings, set by the Office of the Ontario Fir… 4:57 PM ET
- Great Lakes researchers get $7 million May 24, 2013 2:12 PM ET — A group of researchers University of Windsor has received nearly $7 million to find ways to improve and preserve the health of the Great La… 2:12 PM ET
- Assault rifle added to Windsor police arsenal May 24, 2013 1:34 PM ET — The C8 patrol carbine rifle is beginning to replace the 12-gauge shotgun currently being used by the Windsor Police Service. 1:34 PM ET
Kitchener-Waterloo »
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies using crack cocaine May 24, 2013 7:54 PM ET — The mayor of Canada's largest city told a packed news conference that he doesn't use crack cocaine and isn't a crack addict.
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- Police seek Kitchener robbery suspect May 24, 2013 8:03 PM ET — Waterloo Regional Police are searching for a male suspect in connection with a robbery and stabbing in Kitchener. 8:03 PM ET
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- Search crews in Australia finding signs of missing Hamilton man May 24, 2013 3:48 PM ET — A Hamilton man who is lost in a mountainous region of Australia may be leaving behind clues for search crews to find, his family says. 3:48 PM ET
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New blood restrictions still discriminate against gay men, advocates say May 24, 2013 12:49 PM ET — Health Canada has loosened decades-old restrictions on gay men giving blood — but it's still not nearly enough, Hamilton advocates say.
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2nd suspect in Tim Bosma murder case to plead not guilty May 23, 2013 4:43 PM ET — The lawyer for Mark Smich says the Oakville, Ont., resident will plead not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma, the Hami…
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford denies using crack cocaine May 24, 2013 9:40 PM ET — The mayor of Canada's largest city told a packed news conference that he doesn't use crack cocaine and isn't a crack addict.
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Toronto councillors say Ford scandal not over May 24, 2013 8:01 PM ET — One Toronto city councillor says he doesn't believe Rob Ford and that the mayor should resign. And a top Ford supporter says he doubts the …
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Big-time lobbyists attended pricey Mammoliti bash May 24, 2013 8:28 PM ET — Two of the most powerful lobbyists at city hall attended a $5,000-a-table fundraising soirée involving Coun. Giorgio Mammoliti, CBC News has…
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Ottawa »
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Senators' unlikely playoff run ends in Game 5 disappointment May 24, 2013 11:57 PM ET — 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, bu…
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- Ottawa residents use green bins more, landfills less May 24, 2013 7:48 PM ET — Ottawa residents compost and recycle more, according to the city's figures. 7:48 PM ET
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Montreal »
- 28 students strip-searched at St-Jérôme high school May 24, 2013 3:59 PM ET — One female student told the TVA network that at one point she was asked to remove her bra. 3:59 PM ET
- NDP MP Tyrone Benskin 'truly sorry' for not paying taxes May 24, 2013 6:53 PM ET — NDP MP Tyrone Benskin has apologized for not paying his taxes and promises to pay back everything he owes, but has lost his deputy critic du… 6:53 PM ET
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Dachshunds strut their stuff as UN bosses May 24, 2013 8:07 PM ET — CBC Montreal checked out a dress rehearsal Thursday for Dachshund UN, a Festival TransAmériques show featuring dozens of dogs impersonating …
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New Brunswick »
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Joe Oliver challenges Trudeau's west-east pipeline 'tone' May 24, 2013 12:18 PM ET — Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver is accusing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau of trying to be on both sides of the west-east pipel…
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Fredericton mom told to stop breastfeeding at public pool May 24, 2013 12:19 PM ET — A Fredericton mother is speaking out after a lifeguard asked her to stop breastfeeding her daughter at the indoor public pool.
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- MS liberation therapy fund should end, Parrott says May 24, 2013 6:03 PM ET — Independent MLA and retired surgeon Jim Parrott is calling on the provincial government to stop spending taxpayers' money on a controversial… 6:03 PM ET
Prince Edward Island »
- People in Charlottetown aim to cut water use May 24, 2013 8:50 PM ET — A recent survey shows a high percentage of Charlottetown residents are committed to water conservation efforts in their own homes. 8:50 PM ET
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Ghiz disappointed by Senate expense scandal May 24, 2013 1:48 PM ET — P.E.I. Premier Robert Ghiz says he is disappointed about the controversy surrounding Mike Duffy's Senate expenses.
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- Big hurricane season expected this year May 24, 2013 4:44 PM ET — Canadian forecasters are warning warmer-than-average ocean waters and the lack of an El Nino warming of the central Pacific Ocean will contr… 4:44 PM ET
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Mooseheads' MacAulay overcomes tough year off the ice May 24, 2013 9:02 PM ET — 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…
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Federal ministers swipe at Trudeau during N.S. visit May 24, 2013 9:01 PM ET — Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau continued his swing through the Maritimes, drawing a large crowd of cheering fans to a Halifax mall Fr…
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- Family speaks out after mall refuses cart for autistic child May 24, 2013 7:29 PM ET — The Lavallee's say there aren't enough resources in public places for families with special needs. 7:29 PM ET
Newfoundland & Labrador »
- Cochrane: Where Ottawa should look for Senate scandal remedies May 25, 2013 3:55 AM ET — The political crime spree that was Newfoundland and Labrador's spending scandal offers important lessons for Parliament, writes David Cochra… 3:55 AM ET
- Arrests made in Torbay bank robbery May 24, 2013 9:09 PM ET — Police have arrested a man and a woman in connection with a bank robbery in Torbay Friday afternoon. 9:09 PM ET
- Diamonds in the dump May 25, 2013 5:48 AM ET — A woman from Grand Falls-Windsor found herself staring at 55 bags of garbage this week — hoping to single out the bag that contained jewelry… 5:48 AM ET
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- Arsonist died in Iqaluit townhouse fire, say RCMP May 24, 2013 5:45 PM ET — RCMP say a fire that killed two people at the Creekside Village in Iqaluit in 2012 was arson. 5:45 PM ET
- Selling caribou meat online may hasten herds' decline: biologist May 24, 2013 1:55 PM ET — Wildlife managers in Nunavut are worried the growing online market for caribou meat may put extra stress on some caribou populations. 1:55 PM ET
- Inuvik taxi fares go up $1 today May 24, 2013 5:21 PM ET — Taxi fares went up $1 in Inuvik today, bringing the flat rate to $6. 5:21 PM ET