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New Spy agencies 'drowning in data' and unable to follow leads: security expert

Mass trolling of internet data — as done by Canada's electronic spy agency in a project dubbed Levitation — can impede cyber spies in the hunt for extremists more than it helps, some security experts argue. More 5:23 AM ET read comments video
- Exclusive CSE tracks millions of downloads daily: Snowden documents Jan 28 video
- Feature How Canada's spy agency hunts extremists through file-sharing sites Jan 28
- Canada's Snowden files: CBC's stories on the revelations
- Project Levitation and your privacy: Politicians call for cybersurveillance oversight Jan 28 video
New Canada-EU summit reception costs keep rising - to $162K

The government has revealed new figures for a reception last fall for visiting European officials and business representatives to celebrate the conclusion of talks on a Canada-EU free-trade deal - figures that show the bill growing by about $40,000 to $162,863. More 5:00 AM ET read comments
- Government spent $121K on Canada-EU summit reception Nov 07 video
- Exclusive Stephen Harper gives pricey free ride home to European leaders Sep 29 video
Analysis Falling loonie part of a new race to the bottom

Economists will tell you a falling currency is good for exports. But even as the loonie heads below 80 cents US, it won't work if everyone else does the same thing. More 5:27 AM ET read comments
- Loonie drops below 80 cents US Jan 28 video
- Canadian dollar could fall to 75 cents on weak oil prices, experts say Jan 27
New Woman who lost both legs after being attacked finally finds home

Marlene Bird, who has had trouble finding appropriate housing in Prince Albert, Sask., since losing both her legs after a violent attack last summer, has finally found a home. More 5:27 AM ET read comments
- Marlene Bird fears loss of independence following horrific assault Jul 17
- March in Saskatoon supports Marlene Bird as she returns to Saskatchewan Jul 09

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Canadian dollar under 80 cents US for 1st time since 2009 Jan 28 read comments video
Stephen Harper holds 1st meeting with AFN national Chief Perry Bellegarde Jan 28 read comments
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201 dogs seized in one of the worst cases of animal neglect in Alberta Jan 28 read comments
Harper misled MPs on combat role in Iraq, NDP charges Jan 28 read comments video
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