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Deadly Ontario crash caused by van driver's error

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 licensed to carry his passengers, police say. 5:10 PM ET video

RCMP hunt 'dangerous' gunman after Alberta shootout

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 Killam, Alta., on Wednesday — a day after a shootout injured two officers. 5:13 PM ET video

Canada census shows people moving west

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

Canadian airlines race to launch 'all-in' fares

Air Canada and Porter Airlines have begun advertising all-inclusive airfares that include taxes, fees and surcharges months before Ottawa drafts legislation making the practice mandatory. 2:09 PM ET

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British Columbia »

Kelowna cyclist missing after plunge through ice Feb 8, 2012 5:08 PM ET — Emergency responders are looking for a man who fell through the ice while cycling on a lake north of Kelowna, B.C. 5:08 PM ET
B.C. population outpaces national growth rate Feb 8, 2012 4:26 PM ET — B.C.'s population is growing faster than the national average, with the cities of Surrey, Port Moody, Kelowna and Langford leading the way, … 4:26 PM ET Audio
B.C. to overhaul justice system Feb 8, 2012 4:50 PM ET — The B.C. government is embarking on a major restructuring of the province's justice system, Premier Christy Clark announced on Wednesday mor… 4:50 PM ET

Calgary »

Charges laid in 2011 home invasion homicide Feb 8, 2012 4:06 PM ET — Two people have been charged in connection to a home invasion homicide last year on Marcombe Drive N.E. 4:06 PM ET
Shariff's Calgary-West nomination cancelled Feb 8, 2012 3:57 PM ET — Shiraz Shariff has been stripped of the Progressive Conservative party nomination for the riding of Calgary-West. 3:57 PM ET
Dustin Paxton trial raises questions about torture Feb 8, 2012 2:42 PM ET — Dustin Paxton's victim was beaten, starved and mutilated, and there's an effort underway to have people like Paxton be charged with a more s… 2:42 PM ET Video

Edmonton »

RCMP hunt 'dangerous' gunman after Alberta shootout Feb 8, 2012 5:13 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… 5:13 PM ET Video
Fort McMurray fire started on apartment balcony Feb 8, 2012 12:04 PM ET — An apartment fire in Fort McMurray this week started on the second-floor balcony on the north wing, say investigators. 12:04 PM ET
RCMP seek 6 for information on Slave Lake fire Feb 8, 2012 5:19 PM ET — RCMP in Alberta want to talk to six people they believe could help them solve the Slave Lake arson case. 5:19 PM ET

Saskatchewan »

Saskatchewan sees 6.7% census growth Feb 8, 2012 9:26 AM ET — Population growth in the province hit 6.7 per cent over the last five years, compared with a negative growth rate of 1.1 per cent between 20… 9:26 AM ET
589 sign up for MS trials Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM ET — There are now 589 multiple sclerosis patients in Saskatchewan who have applied to be part of a United States clinical trial in neck vein sur… 9:40 AM ET
Truck driver charged in train-semi crash Feb 8, 2012 2:36 PM ET — A truck driver has been charged after a semi hauling a flammable liquid was struck by a train Wednesday morning. 2:36 PM ET

Manitoba »

Lack of smoke detectors a factor in Winnipeg fire deaths Feb 8, 2012 4:22 PM ET — The Winnipeg house where five family members died in a fire last month had a working smoke detector, but it was on the wrong floor, fire off… 4:22 PM ET
Manitoba appoints flood review panel Feb 8, 2012 3:18 PM ET — Manitoba is putting together a task force to review how the province handled last year's historic flood. 3:18 PM ET
Steinbach passes Thompson as Manitoba's 3rd biggest city Feb 8, 2012 4:27 PM ET — Steinbach's population has grown by more than 22 per cent in the past five years, far pushing it past Thompson as Manitoba's third largest c… 4:27 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Census shows drop in Thunder Bay population Feb 8, 2012 2:40 PM ET — New census data shows the population of the metropolitan area of Thunder Bay fell below the national growth rate over the last five years, d… 2:40 PM ET
Union campaigns to help Zellers workers Feb 8, 2012 10:40 AM ET — The union representing workers at several Zellers stores is campaigning against Target's hiring policy. 10:40 AM ET
Residents urge Thunder Bay council to make cuts Feb 8, 2012 10:07 AM ET — City councillors in Thunder Bay heard what the public thought of the 2012 budget last night. And with the input of residents like Joanne Ric… 10:07 AM ET Audio

Sudbury »

Northeastern Ont. population dips slightly Feb 8, 2012 3:19 PM ET — The new census numbers released today show Northeastern Ontario is a little less populated than it was five years ago. 3:19 PM ET
Northerners anxious to travel new winter road Feb 8, 2012 12:22 PM ET — The James Bay Coast may be a little less isolated by the end of the winter. Work is underway on an ice road that would connect Moose Factory… 12:22 PM ET
Waiting list growing for inexpensive, used stoves Feb 8, 2012 1:16 PM ET — The Habitat for Humanity's ReStore in Sudbury is asking the community to donate used but operational stoves. 1:16 PM ET Audio

Windsor »

Mayor Eddie Francis reacts to Windsor falling population Feb 8, 2012 3:13 PM ET — New census data shows the population of the metropolitan area of Windsor fell below the national growth rate over the last five years. 3:13 PM ET
Garbage bag limit could come to Windsor-Essex Feb 8, 2012 9:51 AM ET — In an effort to increase waste diversion, residents in Windsor-Essex could one day face a three-bag limit on the number of garbage bags they… 9:51 AM ET
School board surplus to offset cafeteria shortfalls Feb 8, 2012 3:15 PM ET — Public high schools receiving less money from cafeteria sales are going to get some financial help from the Greater Essex Country District S… 3:15 PM ET

Toronto »

Ford-Stintz showdown underway over transit future Feb 8, 2012 4:45 PM ET — Mayor Rob Ford has failed to delay a vote on a proposal from TTC chair Karen Stintz that could derail his plan to keep the Eglinton Crosstow… 4:45 PM ET Video
Woman hit by bus, rushed to hospital Feb 8, 2012 5:11 PM ET — A woman in her 30s has been struck by a bus near Weston Road and Finch Avenue. 5:11 PM ET
Deadly Ontario crash caused by van driver's error Feb 8, 2012 5:10 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… 5:10 PM ET Video

Ottawa »

Lansdowne should be car-free, Chernushenko says Feb 8, 2012 4:25 PM ET — Ottawa councillor David Chernushenko said he opposes the inclusion of three roads open to cars that are included in the latest plans of a re… 4:25 PM ET
Ottawa-Gatineau population outpaced national growth Feb 8, 2012 2:00 PM ET — New census data shows the population of the metropolitan area of Ottawa-Gatineau outpaced the national growth rate over the last five years. 2:00 PM ET
Art-world sensation The Clock unveiled in Ottawa Feb 8, 2012 4:18 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… 4:18 PM ET

Montreal »

Probe ordered into police mole media leak Feb 8, 2012 5:00 PM ET — Quebec Public Minister Robert Dutil asks authorities to investigate leak in the Ian Davidson case. 5:00 PM ET
MP says her baby was kicked out of House Feb 8, 2012 4:57 PM ET — Quebec NDP MP Sana Hassainia says she was told to remove her baby from the House of Commons Tuesday after she needed to bring him with her f… 4:57 PM ET Video
Westmount gas leak causes power outage Feb 8, 2012 5:21 PM ET — Nearly 4,000 households affected by the Wednesday outage. 5:21 PM ET

New Brunswick »

New Brunswick's population jumps in census Feb 8, 2012 5:04 PM ET — New Brunswick's population grew by 2.9 per cent between 2006 and 2011, bucking a decades-long trend of a declining population, according to … 5:04 PM ET
Maritimers hope for Westjet regional service Feb 8, 2012 4:56 PM ET — Maritimers may soon have more travel options as WestJet announced Wednesday it's launching a low-fare regional airline. 4:56 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

Prince Edward Island »

P.E.I. population growth highest in Atlantic Canada Feb 8, 2012 2:25 PM ET — The main factor explaining the increase in P.E.I. is immigration, according to an official with Statistics Canada. 2:25 PM ET
$90K in drugs seized from Charlottetown motel Feb 8, 2012 3:44 PM ET — A Charlottetown man and a Quebec man have been arrested involving a "significant drug bust" according to Charlottetown police. 3:44 PM ET
P.E.I. NDP Leader James Rodd resigns Feb 8, 2012 5:09 PM ET — James Rodd, leader of P.E.I.'s NDP, is resigning his position. He made the announcement at a news conference Wednesday morning. 5:09 PM ET Video

Nova Scotia »

Halifax grows, Cape Breton shrinks Feb 8, 2012 3:19 PM ET — Census numbers show Halifax's population continues to grow while most rural areas in the province lose residents. 3:19 PM ET
Hopes high as Metro Transit, union meet Feb 8, 2012 10:10 AM ET — The two sides in the Halifax transit strike are meeting Wednesday, raising hopes that a deal can be reached and bus and ferry service will r… 10:10 AM ET
Halifax soccer coach facing sex charges Feb 8, 2012 2:42 PM ET — A Halifax-area soccer coach has been charged with several sex-related offences involving a minor, CBC News has learned. 2:42 PM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Military defends Labrador search response for boy Feb 8, 2012 4:50 PM ET — The Canadian Forces followed established procedures in the search for a missing 14-year-old Labrador boy, though a top military official say… 4:50 PM ET Video
Teachers' union backs air-freshener colleague Feb 8, 2012 5:27 PM ET — The teacher who sprayed Febreze over a student in Twillingate is getting support from her colleagues across the province. 5:27 PM ET Audio
C.B.S. has more residents than Mount Pearl, says census Feb 8, 2012 12:42 PM ET — Conception Bay South has surpassed Mount Pearl as the second largest community in Newfoundland and Labrador according to the 2011 Canadian c… 12:42 PM ET

North »

Arctic warfare computer game to be released Feb 8, 2012 5:11 PM ET — A new computer game about Arctic warfare will be released this spring. The game pits countries against each other in a sea battle over resou… 5:11 PM ET
Man found dead in Fort Smith identified Feb 8, 2012 4:51 PM ET — A family member has confirmed the man found dead near the Fort Smith arena Tuesday was 52-year-old Raymond Beaulieu. 4:51 PM ET
3 killed, 2 injured in shooting in northwestern Greenland Feb 8, 2012 3:10 PM ET — Danish police in Greenland say three people have been killed and two seriously injured in a shooting incident. 3:10 PM ET