new Man crashes car, climbs Dartmouth transmission tower

More than 4,000 Nova Scotia Power customers in Dartmouth were without power early Friday morning after a man climbed a transmission tower and had to be talked down by Halifax Regional Police. 6:20 AM ET

new Maritime Link rejection urged by consumer advocate

Nova Scotia's consumer advocate is asking the Utility and Review Board to reject the Maritime Link deal as currently proposed by Nova Scotia Power's parent company, Emera Inc. 6:51 AM ET

new Bats may be wiped out by deadly fungus: researchers

A Nova Scotia biologist says he and others in the scientific community are perplexed that the federal government has not declared bats an endangered species. 5:06 AM ET

video Nova Scotia high school creates all-hockey curriculum

A high school in Cole Harbour, N.S., hometown of Sidney Crosby, creates a curriculum where every subject, from physics to dance, centres on hockey. 5:22 AM ET video

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3 injured in Washington state bridge collapse May 24, 2013 5:46 AM ET — A Washington state bridge over a river collapsed Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats… 5:46 AM ET Video
Teen's death sparks call for social services information May 23, 2013 10:16 PM ET — The Alberta government wants to see changes on how provinces share information about children under the protection of social services. 10:16 PM ET Video
Christy Clark thanks Liberal MLAs in Vancouver May 23, 2013 9:55 PM ET — B.C. Premier Christy Clark thanked her newly elected and re-elected MLAs in Vancouver on Thursday, who gathered for the first time following… 9:55 PM ET Video

Calgary »

Alberta's Wildrose Party fined $90K for robocalls May 23, 2013 10:48 PM ET — The Wildrose Party has been fined $90,000 by the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission for violating automated phone call … 10:48 PM ET
Teen's death sparks call for social services information May 23, 2013 10:16 PM ET — The Alberta government wants to see changes on how provinces share information about children under the protection of social services. 10:16 PM ET Video
Southern Alberta braces for heavy rainfall, snow May 23, 2013 3:45 PM ET — With Calgary and many parts of southern Alberta expecting a lot of rain over the next few days, officials are telling people to take some pr… 3:45 PM ET Video

Edmonton »

Alberta's Wildrose Party fined $90K for robocalls May 23, 2013 10:48 PM ET — The Wildrose Party has been fined $90,000 by the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission for violating automated phone call … 10:48 PM ET
City manager asks council to add $30M to pothole budget May 23, 2013 11:09 PM ET — Transportation manager Bob Boutilier says more money is needed to do roadway maintenance and rehabilitation. 11:09 PM ET
Edmonton couple funds glimmer of hope on High Level Bridge May 23, 2013 11:48 PM ET — As CBC's Kim Trynacity reports, the camping to light up the High Level Bridge has just gained one pair of very passionate supporters. 11:48 PM ET Video

Saskatchewan »

Regina neighbourhood told to put trash in bags, not carts May 24, 2013 12:12 AM ET — Residents of a Regina neighbourhood have been told they must put their garbage in plastic bags and leave those in a back alley for manual pi… 12:12 AM ET
Tussle in a driveway the focus of off-duty police officer's assault trial May 24, 2013 12:10 AM ET — The trial of an 11-year-veteran of the Regina Police Service is underway. 12:10 AM ET
Senator Merchant remains mum on off-shore trust May 23, 2013 3:47 PM ET — While many senators are talking about the expense scandal this week, one senator from Saskatchewan has remained mum about a separate controv… 3:47 PM ET

Saskatoon »

Knights advance to Memorial Cup semifinal May 24, 2013 2:09 AM ET — Bo Horvat scored on a short-handed penalty shot in the first period and Jake Patterson made 32 saves Thursday as the London Knights defeated… 2:09 AM ET Video
Federal Court won't remove MPs over robocall allegations May 23, 2013 9:56 PM ET — The Federal Court says it won't throw six MPs out of their seats over allegations of widespread vote suppression through automated robocalls… 9:56 PM ET
Lockdowns over at Saskatoon schools, no gun found May 23, 2013 11:55 PM ET — A precautionary lockdown at Tommy Douglas Collegiate High School, Bethlehem Catholic School and the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, has ended. Pol… 11:55 PM ET

Manitoba »

Skyscraper developers ordered to pay $3 million in 2011 May 23, 2013 11:05 PM ET — Two executives with one of the Ontario developers involved in plans to build Winnipeg's tallest skyscraper were ordered to pay more than $3 … 11:05 PM ET Video
Survivors of day schools share stories of abuse, pain May 23, 2013 11:05 PM ET — Hundreds of people who say they suffered abuse at the hands of their teachers gathered at Winnipeg's Indian and Metis Friendship Centre Thur… 11:05 PM ET Video
Possible explosive device prompts large police presence May 23, 2013 11:05 PM ET — A contractor working on a home in 900 block of Dudley Avenue in Fort Rouge found what might have been a smoke bomb used in military training… 11:05 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Support for Thunder Bay 'ongoing,' Premier Wynne says May 23, 2013 2:07 PM ET — Kathleen Wynne will talk about employment opportunities for youth when she stops by YES employment services this morning. And she'll get a t… 2:07 PM ET Audio
Hwy 587 closed after washout May 23, 2013 4:00 PM ET — Repairs are underway as workers scramble to install a temporary culvert on Highway 587 after the road was washed out due to heavy rainfall. … 4:00 PM ET
Swollen river frustrates fish taggers May 23, 2013 1:59 PM ET — A co-operative rainbow trout tagging program on Portage Creek, near Sleeping Giant Park, has been put on hold due to high water. 1:59 PM ET

Sudbury »

Stop work order issued after metal plate shop fatality May 23, 2013 2:34 PM ET — A stop work order has been issued at High Strength Plates and Profiles Incorporated in Lively, near Sudbury. 2:34 PM ET
Manager of collapsed Ontario mall admits lying to tenants May 23, 2013 2:17 PM ET — The inquiry into the deadly collapse of the roof at Algo Centre mall in Elliot Lake, Ont., hears about altered documents and questionable re… 2:17 PM ET Audio
Hudak disappointed NDP supporting Liberal budget May 23, 2013 3:29 PM ET — The leader of the Progressive Conservatives says he's disappointed the NDP have decided to support the Liberal budget. 3:29 PM ET

Windsor »

Windsor police officer charged with stealing lotto tickets May 23, 2013 10:08 PM ET — A Windsor police officer has been formally charged after allegedly stealing lottery tickets and then trying to pass them off as his own. 10:08 PM ET
Human trafficking arrests made in Windsor May 23, 2013 10:07 PM ET — Police in Windsor, Ont., have laid human trafficking charges for the first time. 10:07 PM ET
Windsor Arena to be replaced by Catholic school May 23, 2013 3:13 PM ET — CBC News has learned Windsor Arena could be torn down to make way for a new Catholic high school. Mayor Eddie Francis will announce the deci… 3:13 PM ET

Kitchener-Waterloo »

15 teens on school hiking trip missing in Bruce Peninsual National Park May 24, 2013 6:49 AM ET — A group of local teenagers on a school hiking trip in Bruce Peninsual National Park are missing after they were separated from the main grou… 6:49 AM ET
Rob Ford fired chief of staff for telling mayor to 'get help' May 24, 2013 3:58 AM ET — CBC News has learned the details of what precipitated the firing of Mark Towhey as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff — and it was advi… 3:58 AM ET
2nd suspect in Tim Bosma murder case to plead not guilty May 23, 2013 4:43 PM ET — The lawyer for Mark Smich says the Oakville, Ont., resident will plead not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma, the Hami… 4:43 PM ET Video

Hamilton »

2nd suspect in Tim Bosma murder case to plead not guilty May 23, 2013 4:43 PM ET — The lawyer for Mark Smich says the Oakville, Ont., resident will plead not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma, the Hami… 4:43 PM ET Video
'You will see him again in heaven,' Sharlene Bosma tells daughter May 22, 2013 6:45 PM ET — Sharlene Bosma told more than 1,000 people at the public memorial service for her slain husband, Tim Bosma, about the love they shared. 6:45 PM ET Video
Prayer vigil being held for Hamilton man missing in Australia May 23, 2013 3:48 PM ET — Friends and family are urging the public to support the search for Prabhdeep Srawn, who has been missing in Australia's Snowy Mountains sinc… 3:48 PM ET

Toronto »

Rob Ford fired chief of staff for telling mayor to 'get help' May 24, 2013 3:58 AM ET — CBC News has learned the details of what precipitated the firing of Mark Towhey as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff — and it was advi… 3:58 AM ET
Alleged Ford crack video seller not responding to calls May 24, 2013 6:47 AM ET — The journalist who broke the story alleging Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was recorded on video smoking crack cocaine says he may never be able to … 6:47 AM ET
15 teens on school hiking trip missing in Bruce Peninsual National Park May 24, 2013 6:49 AM ET — A group of local teenagers on a school hiking trip in Bruce Peninsual National Park are missing after they were separated from the main grou… 6:49 AM ET

Ottawa »

Orleans man dies from stabbing injuries May 24, 2013 6:04 AM ET — An Ottawa man who was stabbed at his home in Orleans has died in hospital, according to his family. 6:04 AM ET
Hutt changed story, said he burned wife accidentally May 24, 2013 5:47 AM ET — A man accused of scalding his wife and leaving her to die changed his story about how his wife was burned during a police interrogation, an … 5:47 AM ET Video
Torch relay kicks off Ottawa Race Weekend May 24, 2013 6:31 AM ET — Torchbearers carried the flame to Ottawa all the way from Marathon, Ont., on Thursday to help officially kick off Ottawa Racve Weekend. 6:31 AM ET Video

Montreal »

Montreal lifts boil-water advisory May 24, 2013 1:47 AM ET — Mayor Michael Applebaum has given Montrealers the green light to drink their tap water, saying it's safe to drink. He says if it's still dis… 1:47 AM ET Video
PQ wants to force federally regulated firms to abide by French language charter May 23, 2013 11:53 PM ET — The Parti Québécois government says it plans to compel federally regulated companies to comply with Quebec's French Language Charter, by wit… 11:53 PM ET Video
Former premier among growing list of politicians offered cash in Laval May 23, 2013 8:13 PM ET — Radio-Canada's investigative program Enquête reports former PQ Premier Bernard Landry turned down a cash-stuffed envelope from a would-be do… 8:13 PM ET Video

New Brunswick »

New financial board will replace securities commission May 24, 2013 6:39 AM ET — The New Brunswick government is establishing an independent financial services regulatory agency, aimed at strengthening consumer protection… 6:39 AM ET
Trudeau raises environmental questions over pipeline May 23, 2013 3:38 PM ET — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says a proposed west-east pipeline project will not go forward unless it addresses key environmental concerns. 3:38 PM ET Video
Rothesay man charged with 2nd-degree murder May 23, 2013 6:17 PM ET — Adam Prest, 39, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his common-law wife Tanya Shand in Rothesay on Wednesday. 6:17 PM ET Video

Prince Edward Island »

Gambling addiction ads bring results May 24, 2013 5:57 AM ET — Health PEI sees results in March from a new advertising campaign to debunk some myths about gambling and inform people about its gambling ad… 5:57 AM ET
Greg Weston: Senate scandal may be Harper's worst hour May 24, 2013 5:04 AM ET — The widening Senate scandal that the prime minister flippantly tried to dismiss as a 'distraction' just days ago has instead become arguably… 5:04 AM ET
Mike Duffy says he wants to give Canadians 'the whole story' May 24, 2013 6:35 AM ET — Senator Mike Duffy says he wants a "full and open" inquiry so Canadians can get all the facts about the scandal that has rocked the Senate a… 6:35 AM ET Video

Nova Scotia »

Man crashes car, climbs Dartmouth transmission tower May 24, 2013 6:20 AM ET — More than 4,000 Nova Scotia Power customers in Dartmouth were without power early Friday morning after a man climbed a transmission tower an… 6:20 AM ET
Maritime Link rejection urged by consumer advocate May 24, 2013 6:51 AM ET — Nova Scotia's consumer advocate is asking the Utility and Review Board to reject the Maritime Link deal as currently proposed by Nova Scotia… 6:51 AM ET
Bats may be wiped out by deadly fungus: researchers May 24, 2013 5:06 AM ET — A Nova Scotia biologist says he and others in the scientific community are perplexed that the federal government has not declared bats an en… 5:06 AM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

N.L's two oral surgeons give resignation notices May 24, 2013 4:04 AM ET — The only two oral surgeons in Newfoundland and Labrador are withdrawing from MCP and resigning. 4:04 AM ET
No new reports of drifting ghost ship Lyubov Orlova May 24, 2013 6:08 AM ET — Four months after an empty Russian cruise ship snapped a tow line and drifted into the North Atlantic off Newfoundland her trail has gone co… 6:08 AM ET
Rezori | Why we need a spring lottery May 24, 2013 5:17 AM ET — Spring does not arrive quickly in Newfoundland and Labrador, so let's make up for things with a new ritual to suit the season, writes Azzo R… 5:17 AM ET

North »

Iqaluit cab driver not guilty in dispute with laundromat owner May 23, 2013 3:09 PM ET — An Iqaluit taxi driver has been found not guilty of five charges against him. 3:09 PM ET
Cree election not publicized enough, says youth chief May 23, 2013 10:41 PM ET — One James Bay Cree Youth Chief says the nominations for regional Cree leadership are low because of a lack of publicity. 10:41 PM ET Audio
Man charged in Pond Inlet sexual assault May 23, 2013 8:05 PM ET — A 21-year-old man has been charged in a case of sexual assault reported six months ago in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. 8:05 PM ET