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Video Winnipeg woman from Maclean's article doesn't want to be racism's cover girl

After appearing on the cover of a Maclean's issue that called Winnipeg the most racist city in Canada, Rosanna Deerchild, the host of the CBC Radio show Unreserved, says the city is far from the place described in the news magazine. More 10:40 PM ET read comments video

• Winnipeggers react to Maclean's claim that the city is racist
• Maclean's claim that Winnipeg is Canada's most racist city upsets mayor

U.S. court documents reveal turbulent past of Halifax man accused in chemical scare

Court documents filed in the U.S. shed light on the complicated past of Christopher Burton Phillips, a Halifax man accused of threatening police and possessing dangerous chemicals. More 8:46 PM ET

• Christopher Phillips, ex-bio weapons specialist, back in Nova Scotia Jan 22 video audio
• Christopher Phillips: What we know about the man arrested in Ottawa Jan 21

'Earthquake swarm' near Texas fracking sites has residents rattled

Even Texans, whose state has made its living from drilling for oil, are begining to worry that fracking may be causing earthquakes, Keith Boag reports. More 5:40 PM ET read comments video

• Watch Earthquake drills 0:35
• Fracking linked to Alberta earthquakes, study indicates Nov 13
• Fracking-induced earthquakes less hazardous than natural ones, study says Aug 19

'Everybody is panicking': Target Canada employees feel left in the dark

When Target invaded Canada and started hiring thousands of new staff, workers flocked to the beloved American retail giant, eager to be part of something fresh. But some say their journey is now closing on a very sour note, saying Target has missed the mark on employee compensation and communication. More 10:16 AM ET read comments

• Target's package for ex-CEO matches package for all 17,600 Canadian workers Jan 22
• Target Canada's liquidation will begin in 2-3 weeks Jan 20