1. Foreign hackers attack Canadian government
An unprecedented cyberattack on the Canadian government also targeted Defence Research and Development Canada, making it the third key department compromised by hackers, CBC News has learned.
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2. Obama proposes travel tax for Canadians
The budget U.S. President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on Monday proposes to slap a $5.50 fee on every visitor from Canada who travels to the U.S. by air or by sea.
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3. Citizen's arrest bill announced by Harper
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced legislation Thursday intended to expand legal protection for people making citizen's arrests or trying to defend themselves or their property against a criminal act.
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4. Bahrain military seizes control of capital
Tanks and armoured vehicles roll into Bahrain's capital Thursday after riot police clashed with anti-government demonstrators camped out in Manama's main square.
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5. Tory crime bill passes with Bloc support
The Bloc Québécois has helped the Conservatives pass a contentious crime bill that would eliminate early parole eligibility for non-violent offenders.
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