recap Senators' Alfredsson on defeating Penguins: 'Probably not'

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored four times in the third period and six unanswered goals in all to blow out the Ottawa Senators 7-3 and take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semi-final series. 2:07 AM ET video

RCMP responds to female Mountie's sex abuse lawsuit

The RCMP has responded to a lawsuit filed by a former Musical Ride member alleging sexual abuse, saying it addressed the claims at the time and is disappointed they have come up again. 7:49 PM ET video

Apparent clerical error leads to council debate

A clerical error regarding a proposed north-south laneway along the eastern edge of the O-Train tracks snowballed into a feud between Ottawa city councillors. 9:24 PM ET

Two-year-old girl drowns in Russell, Ont., pool

A two-year-old girl drowned Monday in a pool at her home in the village of Russell, according to Ontario Provincial Police. 6:13 PM ET

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Canucks fire coach Alain Vigneault May 23, 2013 1:57 AM ET — The Vancouver Canucks fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Wednesday, less than two years after he guided the club to the seventh game of the… 1:57 AM ET Video
Adrian Dix to stay on as B.C. NDP leader despite election loss May 23, 2013 1:03 AM ET — Embattled B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix says he will stay on as head of the party despite last week's surprise election defeat. 1:03 AM ET VideoAudio
Wait time and primary care reforms stalled May 23, 2013 1:20 AM ET — Shortening wait times for hip and knee replacements, increasing electronic health records and starting a national pharmacare strategy are st… 1:20 AM ET

Calgary »

Calgary teen found dead had been in provincial care May 22, 2013 8:34 PM ET — CBC News has confirmed that a teen who was found dead in his parents' northwest Calgary home had once been in the care of social services in… 8:34 PM ET Video
Busy parking spots in Calgary may soon cost more May 22, 2013 6:30 PM ET — A council committee has accepted a plan to base inner-city parking rates on how popular parking is on any given street. 6:30 PM ET Video
Animals rescued from shelter in SPCA probe May 22, 2013 11:01 AM ET — As the Alberta SPCA investigates an animal rescue operation west of Calgary, other shelters are stepping in to care for its displaced animal… 11:01 AM ET Video

Edmonton »

Lindale fire doubles in size within hours May 22, 2013 11:15 PM ET — A fire which was discovered west of Lindale, Alta. around 3 p.m. Wednesday more than doubled in size over a couple of hours. 11:15 PM ET
Smudge, the Hotel Macdonald's friendliest greeter May 22, 2013 10:57 PM ET — Edmonton's Hotel Macdonald has taken an unusual step to help stressed-out travelers feel at home -- a 'canine ambassador' who welcomes guest… 10:57 PM ET
Hostage taking at Edmonton courthouse sends prisoner to hospital May 22, 2013 11:43 PM ET — A female inmate allegedly used the lens of her eyeglasses to take another female prisoner hostage in the cells area of the Edmonton courthou… 11:43 PM ET Video

Saskatchewan »

Delayed sentencing of chief frustrates some May 22, 2013 10:08 PM ET — A court-ordered delay in the sentencing of the chief of the Pheasant Rump Nakota Nation in southeast Saskatchewan has some people expressing… 10:08 PM ET
Wallin refuses to answer questions about repaying expenses May 22, 2013 4:14 PM ET — Speaking as an independent Saskatchewan senator for the first time, Pamela Wallin is not answering any questions about whether or not she ha… 4:14 PM ET
Gordon Barnhart critical of Senate expense claims he saw as clerk May 23, 2013 12:20 AM ET — A former clerk of the Senate, Gordon Barnhart, gives a harsh assessment of how senators handled expense claims based on what he experienced. 12:20 AM ET Video

Saskatoon »

Winterhawks down Blades to clinch Memorial Cup semifinal berth May 23, 2013 1:41 AM ET — The Portland Winterhawks scored three times in the third period Wednesday to defeat the Blades 4-2 in the final round-robin game at the Mast… 1:41 AM ET Video
Gordon Barnhart critical of Senate expense claims he saw as clerk May 23, 2013 12:20 AM ET — A former clerk of the Senate, Gordon Barnhart, gives a harsh assessment of how senators handled expense claims based on what he experienced. 12:20 AM ET Video
Wallin refuses to answer questions about repaying expenses May 22, 2013 4:14 PM ET — Speaking as an independent Saskatchewan senator for the first time, Pamela Wallin is not answering any questions about whether or not she ha… 4:14 PM ET

Manitoba »

Discarded chairs, sofas, push risk of arson up May 22, 2013 9:11 PM ET — Some residents say piles of garbage in the city's back lanes are a fire hazard. 9:11 PM ET Video
Kids of MANFF officials paid for mileage, overtime May 22, 2013 6:55 PM ET — The agency in charge of disbursing federal money to 2011 flood evacuees paid thousands of dollars in overtime and mileage expenses –in some … 6:55 PM ET Video
2 killed in semi crash on Trans-Canada May 22, 2013 6:09 PM ET — RCMP are investigating after a semi and a vehicle collided on the Trans-Canada Highway just west of Portage la Prairie Wednesday afternoon. 6:09 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Inspectors check flooded homes at Fort William First Nation May 22, 2013 4:46 PM ET — Fort William First Nation near Thunder Bay remained in a state of emergency on Wednesday as inspectors assessed the safety of flood-damaged … 4:46 PM ET
Maintenance workers' strike may halt elevators May 22, 2013 2:55 PM ET — If a maintenance workers' strike continues, the agency regulating elevator safety in Ontario says it may need to shut down elevators for saf… 2:55 PM ET
Downpour sets back last year's flooding repairs May 22, 2013 10:49 AM ET — A Thunder Bay restoration company that was just about done with the repair work from last year's flood has been hindered by the long-weekend… 10:49 AM ET

Sudbury »

Man killed at Sudbury metal plate shop May 22, 2013 12:08 PM ET — Greater Sudbury Police, the Ministry of Labour and the Coroner's Office are investigating a death at a business in Lively after a metal plat… 12:08 PM ET
Rising water levels keeps Wawa residents on alert May 22, 2013 2:49 PM ET — People in Wawa are keeping a close eye on the skies today now that a flood warning is in effect for the Michipicoten River watershed. 2:49 PM ET Audio
Avoid tragedy with working CO detector: fire official May 22, 2013 9:30 AM ET — As more Sudbury area residents head out to recreational properties this time of year, the Greater Sudbury Fire Services says failing to have… 9:30 AM ET Audio

Windsor »

Windsor fire reviewing industrial inspection policies May 22, 2013 1:52 PM ET — The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating the massive industrial fire that broke out Tuesday at Sprucewood Industries in west Windsor. 1:52 PM ET
2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying May 22, 2013 7:50 PM ET — The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Ont., Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilto… 7:50 PM ET
Windsor-Tecumseh by-election to be after budget passes May 22, 2013 1:46 PM ET — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne will set a date for a by-election in the riding of Windsor-Tecumseh once the budget officially passes. 1:46 PM ET

Kitchener-Waterloo »

Grand River Hospital cuts child psychiatry outpatient service May 23, 2013 12:22 AM ET — Grand River Hospital says it is cutting outpatient child and teen psychiatry outpatient hours due to the "unexpected departure" of four psyc… 12:22 AM ET
2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying May 22, 2013 7:50 PM ET — The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Ont., Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilto… 7:50 PM ET
'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

Hamilton »

2nd suspect named in Tim Bosma slaying May 22, 2013 7:50 PM ET — The second suspect arrested in the Tim Bosma slaying has been identified as Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville, Ont., Supt. Dan Kinsella of Hamilto… 7:50 PM ET
'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
Only 1 set of human remains found at Millard farm, police say May 21, 2013 9:17 PM ET — Hamilton police have confirmed that they are dealing with only a single set of human remains at the Waterloo region farm of Dellen Millard. 9:17 PM ET

Toronto »

Mayor Ford stays silent while his brother defends him May 22, 2013 10:56 PM ET — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford continues to stonewall the media over allegations that he was recorded on video smoking what appears to be crack coca… 10:56 PM ET Video
Rob Ford fired as Don Bosco Eagles football coach May 22, 2013 7:52 PM ET — The Toronto Catholic District School board announced Wednesday that it was turfing Mayor Rob Ford from his position as head coach of the Don… 7:52 PM ET Audio
Contents of purse stolen from woman who died in Toronto subway May 22, 2013 7:52 PM ET — Toronto police are searching for a suspected thief who stole the contents from the purse of a woman who jumped to her death in a subway stat… 7:52 PM ET

Ottawa »

Senators' Alfredsson on defeating Penguins: 'Probably not' May 23, 2013 2:07 AM ET — The Pittsburgh Penguins scored four times in the third period and six unanswered goals in all to blow out the Ottawa Senators 7-3 and take a… 2:07 AM ET Video
RCMP responds to female Mountie's sex abuse lawsuit May 23, 2013 1:42 AM ET — The RCMP has responded to a lawsuit filed by a former Musical Ride member alleging sexual abuse, saying it addressed the claims at the time … 1:42 AM ET Video
Apparent clerical error leads to council debate May 22, 2013 9:24 PM ET — A clerical error regarding a proposed north-south laneway along the eastern edge of the O-Train tracks snowballed into a feud between Ottawa… 9:24 PM ET

Montreal »

1.3 million Montrealers face boil water advisory May 22, 2013 7:56 PM ET — Most Montrealers are being told they must boil their water before drinking it, a precaution after sediment was found in the water following … 7:56 PM ET
Court freezes assets in widening SNC-Lavalin probe May 23, 2013 5:03 AM ET — The RCMP are moving to freeze millions of dollars in bank accounts and real estate holdings in Montreal and Florida in their expanding probe… 5:03 AM ET
Quebec Charter of Values could breed intolerance, warn Liberals May 22, 2013 9:24 PM ET — Quebec's citizenship minister today said the province is long overdue in dealing with the issue of accommodations to religious communities. 9:24 PM ET Video

New Brunswick »

Rothesay woman killed in domestic homicide May 22, 2013 5:55 PM ET — The Rothesay Regional Police say a 39-year-old man will be charged in relation to a domestic homicide that happened on Wednesday. 5:55 PM ET
Glut of Tory bills meant to stifle debate, Liberals allege May 22, 2013 5:35 PM ET — The Alward government has launched a legislative blitz on Wednesday, with cabinet ministers introducing 16 bills four weeks before MLAs hope… 5:35 PM ET Video
Paramedics unable to revive Chinese student, inquest hears May 22, 2013 6:24 PM ET — The two paramedics who responded to the near-drowning of a 17-year-old Chinese student at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre in Saint John in 2… 6:24 PM ET

Prince Edward Island »

Mike Duffy's primary home not P.E.I., unedited Senate report says May 23, 2013 1:04 AM ET — A copy of the original report by an internal Senate committee on Senator Mike Duffy's expense claims, obtained by CBC News, makes it clear t… 1:04 AM ET Video
Motorcyclist killed in Marshfield collision May 22, 2013 9:32 PM ET — RCMP say a 53-year-old man died when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle just before 5 p.m. on Wednesday 9:32 PM ET
35 laid off at UPEI May 22, 2013 3:06 PM ET — Layoff notices were delivered Wednesday to 35 employees at the University of Prince Edward Island as part of the school's efforts to elimina… 3:06 PM ET Video

Nova Scotia »

Guilty pleas expected today in chained-teen case May 23, 2013 4:55 AM ET — A man accused of chaining up a teen and sexually assaulting him last fall is expected to enter guilty pleas in a Bridgewater, N.S., courtroo… 4:55 AM ET
Halifax Mooseheads clinch berth in Memorial Cup final May 23, 2013 5:26 AM ET — Wednesday night's win by the Portland Winterhawks means the Halifax Mooseheads have clinched a berth directly into Sunday's final at the Mem… 5:26 AM ET
Allegation that students' mouths were taped shut probed by police May 22, 2013 8:35 PM ET — The Halifax Regional School Board says a second assistant instructor has been sent home on paid leave following complaints that an after-sch… 8:35 PM ET VideoAudio

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Willing + Wanted: Young people in the workplace May 23, 2013 4:01 AM ET — The biggest spike in wages and activity in Newfoundland and Labrador's workforce is among the young. Beth Macdonell interviews some of them.… 4:01 AM ET
Arts centre cuts upset drama teacher May 23, 2013 5:26 AM ET — A drama teacher in western Labrador is wondering how the Arts and Culture Centre will function amid staffing reductions. 5:26 AM ET
Controlling hospital infections a continuing concern May 22, 2013 5:50 PM ET — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is refusing to release what it calls a draft report on hospital-acquired infections — a report that… 5:50 PM ET Video

North »

Body of missing Fort Resolution, N.W.T., woman found May 22, 2013 8:44 PM ET — The family of Melissa Payne has confirmed her body was found Wednesday. 8:44 PM ET
Arena fire may force Fort Smith to build outdoor rinks May 22, 2013 10:34 PM ET — The Town of Fort Smith, N.W.T., is looking at ways to provide ice surfaces for community sports next winter while the arena is closed. 10:34 PM ET
Yukoners knit wooly mammoth a new coat May 22, 2013 10:35 PM ET — Life-size sculptures of ice age mammals at Whitehorse's Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre are now wearing colourful coats thanks to Yarn Bo… 10:35 PM ET Video