Alberta's beef industry: 10 years after mad cow crisis

Alberta's beef industry is still in decline, with Canadians eating less of the meat and fewer producers raising cattle 10 years after BSE, or mad cow disease, savaged the industry. 6:04 PM ET audio

Campers pack up after long weekend

Victoria Day marks the end of the first major camping weekend of the season and campsites were busy despite a gloomy forecast for southern Alberta. 6:43 PM ET

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A teenage girl without a licence pulled over for speeding on a highway near Calgary is facing several charges. 6:44 PM ET

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Residents of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's constituency of Calgary Southwest are weighing in on Nigel Wright's departure. 3:35 PM ET video

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British Columbia »

B.C. man feared kidnapped in Mexico May 20, 2013 8:37 PM ET — Family members of a 22-year-old B.C. man missing in Mexico are concerned he may have been kidnapped. 8:37 PM ET
Vancouver link to Hadfield's space guitar May 20, 2013 6:07 PM ET — A Vancouver company says it will re-start production of a guitar that was used by Chris Hadfield in space, prompting thousands of dollars in… 6:07 PM ET Video
Nanaimo Facebook group takes aim at thieves May 20, 2013 3:31 PM ET — Residents fed up with petty crime in Nanaimo have turned to social media to try to prevents theft. 3:31 PM ET

Calgary »

Alberta's beef industry: 10 years after mad cow crisis May 20, 2013 6:04 PM ET — Alberta's beef industry is still in decline, with Canadians eating less of the meat and fewer producers raising cattle 10 years after BSE, o… 6:04 PM ET Audio
Campers pack up after long weekend May 20, 2013 6:43 PM ET — Victoria Day marks the end of the first major camping weekend of the season and campsites were busy despite a gloomy forecast for southern A… 6:43 PM ET
Unlicensed teen ticketed for high-speed drive May 20, 2013 6:44 PM ET — A teenage girl without a licence pulled over for speeding on a highway near Calgary is facing several charges. 6:44 PM ET

Edmonton »

Stunt victim was about to be married, attend U of A May 20, 2013 7:26 PM ET — A 20-year-old woman killed when a stunt went awry at an Edmonton parking lot Saturday has been identified as Melinda Green. 7:26 PM ET
Edmonton driver, 62, charged in boy's patio death May 20, 2013 10:41 PM ET — A 62-year-old Edmonton man is facing numerous impaired driving-related charges after a two-year-old boy was killed when a SUV crashed throug… 10:41 PM ET
Unlicensed teen ticketed for high-speed drive May 20, 2013 6:44 PM ET — A teenage girl without a licence pulled over for speeding on a highway near Calgary is facing several charges. 6:44 PM ET

Saskatchewan »

Saskatoon couple hailed as heroes for saving woman's life May 21, 2013 4:04 AM ET — Saskatoon police are calling a local couple heroes after they prevented a distraught woman from jumping into the South Saskatchewan River. 4:04 AM ET
Athlete hopes to race her way to Paralympics Games May 21, 2013 1:45 AM ET — A Saskatchewan athlete with an eye on the 2016 Paralympics is closer to her goal after recently qualifying for the Canada Games. 1:45 AM ET Video
10 years since mad cow linked to Saskatchewan farm May 20, 2013 1:14 PM ET — For many working in the Canadian agricultural industry, May 20 marks 10 years since a Saskatchewan family farm near Baldwinton was deemed to… 1:14 PM ET Audio

Saskatoon »

Saskatoon couple hailed as heroes for saving woman's life May 21, 2013 4:04 AM ET — Saskatoon police are calling a local couple heroes after they prevented a distraught woman from jumping into the South Saskatchewan River. 4:04 AM ET
Athlete hopes to race her way to Paralympics Games May 21, 2013 1:45 AM ET — A Saskatchewan athlete with an eye on the 2016 Paralympics is closer to her goal after recently qualifying for the Canada Games. 1:45 AM ET Video
10 years since mad cow linked to Saskatchewan farm May 20, 2013 1:14 PM ET — For many working in the Canadian agricultural industry, May 20 marks 10 years since a Saskatchewan family farm near Baldwinton was deemed to… 1:14 PM ET Audio

Manitoba »

Elijah Harper's daughter overwhelmed by condolences May 20, 2013 11:07 PM ET — Elijah Harper's daughter, Holly, said she was touched by the outpouring of sympathy and condolences for her father, as hundreds of Manitoban… 11:07 PM ET Video
Former Manitoba sheriffs face more charges in Winnipeg May 20, 2013 8:59 PM ET — Richard Gordon and Jackie Burgoyne have been charged with three more counts of sexual assault after police said two more alleged victims cam… 8:59 PM ET
Drivers argument ends with gunfire in Winnipeg's Exchange District May 20, 2013 8:40 PM ET — A 22-year-old man is in custody after a car crash and gun fire in Winnipeg's Exchange District early Monday morning. 8:40 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Flooding forces evacuations at Fort William First Nation May 20, 2013 9:57 PM ET — Evacuations were underway Monday night at Fort William First Nation after the community declared a state of emergency earlier in the day as … 9:57 PM ET
Flood warning for Thunder Bay and area, roads washed out May 20, 2013 1:39 PM ET — Thunder Bay and surrounding communities are now under a flood warning that will remain in effect until Tuesday. 1:39 PM ET
7 provincial parks closed due to Ontario MNR budget cuts May 20, 2013 11:11 AM ET — Budget cuts forced seven Ontario provincial parks to remain closed this Victoria Day weekend. Three were closed due to inclement weather. 11:11 AM ET Audio

Sudbury »

Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer May 20, 2013 7:31 AM ET — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health-care workers, particularly those in long-term care, to get their s… 7:31 AM ET
Petition looks to rename Victoria Day May 19, 2013 10:18 PM ET — A group that includes some prominent Canadian actors, writers and politicians is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change the name… 10:18 PM ET
Meet Ray Novak, the PM's new chief of staff May 19, 2013 2:56 PM ET — Prime Minister Stephen Harper's new chief of staff is Ray Novak, 35. Here's a quick look at his background. 2:56 PM ET

Windsor »

Windsor-Essex students at national gay-straight alliance summit May 20, 2013 2:13 PM ET — More than 25 members of gay-straight alliances in Windsor-Essex were in Toronto this weekend for OUTShine, Canada's first national GSA summi… 2:13 PM ET
Flu shot for health workers urged by Ont. medical officer May 20, 2013 7:31 AM ET — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is renewing her push for health-care workers, particularly those in long-term care, to get their s… 7:31 AM ET
Petition looks to rename Victoria Day May 19, 2013 10:18 PM ET — A group that includes some prominent Canadian actors, writers and politicians is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change the name… 10:18 PM ET

Kitchener-Waterloo »

Unknown remains found on Dellen Millard's farm May 19, 2013 10:00 PM ET — Police searching the farm of Dellen Millard, the 27-year-old charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Ancaster, Ont., man Tim B… 10:00 PM ET
Police seize $100K in drugs in grow-op bust May 20, 2013 7:11 PM ET — Waterloo Region Police Service seized around $100,000 worth of drugs and property in Kitchener, Friday. 7:11 PM ET
NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy May 20, 2013 10:57 PM ET — The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to S… 10:57 PM ET Video

Hamilton »

Unknown remains found on Dellen Millard's farm May 19, 2013 10:00 PM ET — Police searching the farm of Dellen Millard, the 27-year-old charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Ancaster, Ont., man Tim B… 10:00 PM ET
Hamilton music office set to battle for arts funding May 20, 2013 8:56 AM ET — Hamilton's new music office should help put the city on the map as an arts hotbed and differentiate it from Toronto in a battle for new prov… 8:56 AM ET
7 provincial parks closed due to Ontario MNR budget cuts May 20, 2013 11:11 AM ET — Budget cuts forced seven Ontario provincial parks to remain closed this Victoria Day weekend. Three were closed due to inclement weather. 11:11 AM ET Audio

Toronto »

Will alleged Rob Ford video overshadow Toronto casino debate? May 20, 2013 10:57 PM ET — A debate about a proposed downtown casino is supposed to take centre stage at Toronto City Hall on Tuesday, but it seems a safe bet that a s… 10:57 PM ET Video
Unknown remains found on Dellen Millard's farm May 19, 2013 10:00 PM ET — Police searching the farm of Dellen Millard, the 27-year-old charged with first-degree murder after the remains of Ancaster, Ont., man Tim B… 10:00 PM ET
Man shot dead at barbecue near Ossington and Dundas May 20, 2013 7:22 PM ET — A 67-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting a man with a rifle at a family barbecue in downtown Tor… 7:22 PM ET Video

Ottawa »

Driver dead after Regional Road 174 rollover May 20, 2013 4:11 PM ET — A 56-year-old man died after his vehicle rolled into a ditch and ended upside down in a ravine south of Regional Road 174 in Cumberland. 4:11 PM ET
NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy May 20, 2013 10:57 PM ET — The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to S… 10:57 PM ET Video
Senators get back in series with double OT winner May 20, 2013 2:07 PM ET — Ottawa Senators winger Colin Greening scored the game winner more than seven minutes into the second overtime period to give the Senators a … 2:07 PM ET Video

Montreal »

Montreal politicians debate city council size — again May 20, 2013 5:39 PM ET — A proposal put forward by Coalition Avenir Québec leader François Legault to reduce the number of city councillors as a way of dealing with … 5:39 PM ET
4-year-old girl attacked by dog in l'Assomption May 20, 2013 5:40 PM ET — A 4-year-old girl is in stable condition at Ste-Justine hospital after being attacked by a dog Monday morning. 5:40 PM ET
Patrick Roy to be named Avalanche head coach: report May 21, 2013 1:26 AM ET — Patrick Roy is reportedly on the verge of being the next head coach of the Colorado Avalanche, according to a report on the Denver Post's we… 1:26 AM ET Video

New Brunswick »

N.B. community mourns lobster fishermen's deaths May 20, 2013 1:58 PM ET — The death of three New Brunswick fishermen has cast a pall over the communities where they lived and worked. 1:58 PM ET
Poisonous algae germinating N.B. lakes, say researchers May 20, 2013 3:43 PM ET — A group that works to protect New Brunswick's lakes says blue-green algae is a growing problem. 3:43 PM ET
Human rights complaint filed on behalf of Ashley Smith May 20, 2013 10:40 AM ET — An advocate for female prisoners says Ashley Smith's human rights were violated. 10:40 AM ET

Prince Edward Island »

NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy May 20, 2013 10:57 PM ET — The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to S… 10:57 PM ET Video
Conservative MP remains tight-lipped on Duffy scandal May 20, 2013 3:43 PM ET — Revenue Minister and P.E.I. Conservative MP Gail Shea isn't offering an opinion on whether Senator Mike Duffy should resign in light of the … 3:43 PM ET
RBC Cup adds $2M to Summerside’s coffers May 20, 2013 4:27 PM ET — Organizers of the Junior A National Hockey Championships in Summerside, P.E.I. are tallying up the economic impact of the week-long tourname… 4:27 PM ET Audio

Nova Scotia »

Police respond to fatal crash in Cole Harbour May 20, 2013 5:04 PM ET — Halifax police are investigating a fatal head-on crash in Cole Harbour, N.S. 5:04 PM ET
Halifax man rescued after 24 hours stranded in the woods May 20, 2013 4:04 PM ET — A Halifax man can thank police, a concerned friend and his dog for saving him after a dramatic rescue near Musquodoboit Harbour on Monday. 4:04 PM ET
Victoria Day name-change petition stokes controversy May 20, 2013 6:48 PM ET — A new petition to change Victoria Day to "Victoria and First Peoples' Day" has many Canadians thinking about what this day really means to u… 6:48 PM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Power | Checking in or checking out? May 21, 2013 3:55 AM ET — The art and skills of body contact need to be taught earlier, rather than later, to young hockey players, writes columnist Don Power. 3:55 AM ET
Duffy scandal has smeared entire Senate, Baker says May 21, 2013 1:53 AM ET — A Liberal Senator from central Newfoundland wants all expense claims from all MPs and Senators to be open to public scrutiny. 1:53 AM ET
Central Newfoundland digs out from freak snowfall May 20, 2013 9:54 AM ET — The Victoria Day long weekend this year has meant shovels, icy roads and a record-breaking snowfall for many residents of central Newfoundla… 9:54 AM ET

North »

Long-awaited mental health centre opens in Iqaluit May 20, 2013 4:57 PM ET — The Government of Nunavut opened the Akausisarvik Mental Health Treatment Centre on Friday. 4:57 PM ET
NDP wants RCMP inquiry into $90K payment to Duffy May 20, 2013 10:57 PM ET — The NDP has asked the RCMP to launch an investigation into the $90,000 payment from the prime minister's former top aide, Nigel Wright, to S… 10:57 PM ET Video
Bell Mobility to appeal ruling in 911 lawsuit May 18, 2013 3:44 PM ET — Bell Mobility says the company plans to appeal a Northwest Territories Supreme Court ruling that says the company is liable for charging 911… 3:44 PM ET