new Rob Ford: Councillors, media want answers on crack issue

Newspaper editorials and commentators are expressing frustration over Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's silence on allegations he was captured on video smoking what appears to be crack cocaine. 7:03 AM ET

new Via terror plot suspects due in court today

Two suspects charged in an alleged plot to bomb a Via Rail train are scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Thursday morning. 7:12 AM ET

updated 2nd suspect in Tim Bosma case now in court for murder charge

A second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma, a Hamilton husband and father who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his pickup truck, has arrived in court to face a charge of first-degree murder. 8:40 AM ET video

updated Body found in lake near Queen's Quay

Police are investigating a suspicious death after a grisly discovery on the Lake Ontario waterfront yesterday. 8:03 AM ET

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750 homes sliding away in Quesnel, B.C. May 23, 2013 8:56 AM ET — Officials in Quesnel, B.C., are trying to save 750 homes and an elementary school from shifting, as an ancient landslide causes land in the … 8:56 AM ET
B.C. teen's heroics save pet dog in 'terrifying' cougar attack May 23, 2013 7:56 AM ET — A teenager who says he heard a horrible "scream" from his beloved black labrador outside the family home in Belcarra, B.C., looked out his w… 7:56 AM ET Video
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

Calgary »

Alberta's pest list includes 60 critters May 23, 2013 8:24 AM ET — Many Calgarians are finding that squirrels, birds and other critters are starting to find homes in their backyards as summer approaches, but… 8:24 AM ET
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

Edmonton »

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
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

Saskatchewan »

Saskatchewan gets D on health report card May 23, 2013 8:53 AM ET — Saskatchewan is getting poor marks for overall health, a report from the Conference Board of Canada says. 8:53 AM ET
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

Saskatoon »

Saskatoon fire at 417 Ave Q South suspicious May 23, 2013 8:32 AM ET — Saskatoon fire fighters are on the scene of a house fire this morning at 417 Avenue Q South. 8:32 AM ET
Saskatchewan gets D on health report card May 23, 2013 8:53 AM ET — Saskatchewan is getting poor marks for overall health, a report from the Conference Board of Canada says. 8:53 AM 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

Manitoba »

Senior gets wrong meds, ends up on life support May 23, 2013 7:10 AM ET — Alphonsine Winzoski ended up on life support after she was given the wrong medication for an asthma attack at Concordia Hospital. 7:10 AM ET
Winnipeg’s gay community welcomes easing of blood ban May 23, 2013 7:14 AM ET — Manitoba's gay and bisexual community is applauding a move by Canadian Blood Services to ease restrictions who want to donate blood. But Jon… 7:14 AM ET
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

Thunder Bay »

First Nation 'will not accept' disrespect of sacred grounds May 23, 2013 8:27 AM ET — The chief of Fort William First Nation says the community is upset by an act of destruction on Mount McKay in Thunder Bay. 8:27 AM ET
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

Sudbury »

Collapsed mall manager admits 'lying' to tenants May 23, 2013 6:41 AM ET — The Elliot Lake Inquiry has heard about altered documents and questionable repairs to the Algo Centre mall roof in the years leading up to t… 6:41 AM ET Audio
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

Windsor »

Windsor Arena to be replaced by Catholic school May 23, 2013 7:24 AM 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… 7:24 AM ET
Premier Wynne 'committed' to harness racing May 23, 2013 8:18 AM ET — Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says she's committed to making sure there is a sustainable horse racing industry in the Windsor area. 8:18 AM ET Video
Windsor fire reviewing industrial inspection policies May 23, 2013 8:39 AM ET — The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating the massive industrial fire that broke out Tuesday at Sprucewood Industries in west Windsor. 8:39 AM ET Video

Kitchener-Waterloo »

2nd suspect in Tim Bosma case now in court for murder charge May 23, 2013 8:40 AM ET — A second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma, a Hamilton husband and father who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his p… 8:40 AM ET Video
Kitchener council approves Strasburg Road extension May 23, 2013 8:52 AM ET — All but one member of Kitchener council have voted in favour of an alternate route for the southern extension of Strasburg Road. The alterna… 8:52 AM ET
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

Hamilton »

2nd suspect in Tim Bosma case now in court for murder charge May 23, 2013 8:40 AM ET — A second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma, a Hamilton husband and father who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his p… 8:40 AM 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
Coyotes at Eramosa Karst Conservation Area May 23, 2013 8:56 AM ET — Dog walkers are asked to stay out of the area and keep dogs on leash in the conversation park at all times. 8:56 AM ET

Toronto »

Rob Ford: Councillors, media want answers on crack issue May 23, 2013 8:05 AM ET — Newspaper editorials and commentators are expressing frustration over Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's silence on allegations he was captured on vid… 8:05 AM ET
Via terror plot suspects due in court today May 23, 2013 7:12 AM ET — Two suspects charged in an alleged plot to bomb a Via Rail train are scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Thursday morning. 7:12 AM ET
2nd suspect in Tim Bosma case now in court for murder charge May 23, 2013 8:40 AM ET — A second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma, a Hamilton husband and father who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his p… 8:40 AM ET Video

Ottawa »

Senators' Alfredsson on defeating Penguins: 'Probably not' May 23, 2013 6:07 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… 6:07 AM ET Video
Needed: New approaches to defuse 'suicide contagion' among teens May 23, 2013 8:10 AM ET — Mental health experts say we need to find new ways to refer to and discuss suicide, particularly now that a large medical study has confirme… 8:10 AM ET
2nd suspect in Tim Bosma case now in court for murder charge May 23, 2013 8:40 AM ET — A second man arrested in the death of Tim Bosma, a Hamilton husband and father who disappeared after taking two men on a test drive of his p… 8:40 AM ET Video

Montreal »

1.3 million Montrealers face boil water advisory May 23, 2013 9:06 AM ET — Most Montrealers are being told they must boil their water before drinking it, a precaution after sediment was found in the water following … 9:06 AM ET Video
Court freezes assets in widening SNC-Lavalin probe May 23, 2013 7:31 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… 7:31 AM ET
Via terror plot suspects due in court today May 23, 2013 7:12 AM ET — Two suspects charged in an alleged plot to bomb a Via Rail train are scheduled to appear in a Toronto court Thursday morning. 7:12 AM ET

New Brunswick »

Fitch faces new questions over trust fund use May 23, 2013 8:46 AM ET — The Alward government is continuing to face questions over its decision to siphon $4 million from the Environmental Trust Fund to pay for fl… 8:46 AM ET Video
Man arrested for selling fake bus passes on Kijiji May 23, 2013 8:08 AM ET — Saint John Police are warning about fraud on the online classified site Kijiji regarding the sale of city bus passes. 8:08 AM ET
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 Video

Prince Edward Island »

Alcohol banned from campground for festival May 23, 2013 7:28 AM ET — Alcohol will not be allowed at the P.E.I. National Park campground at Cavendish during the Cavendish Beach Music Festival the first weekend… 7:28 AM ET
Gay blood donation policy called improvement May 23, 2013 7:44 AM ET — The group that represents gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people on P.E.I. says a new policy on blood donations for gay men is a good… 7:44 AM ET
Holman Grand to reopen May 23, 2013 6:04 AM ET — Homburg International has purchased the Holman Grand Hotel in downtown Charlottetown and announced it will reopen immediately. 6:04 AM ET

Nova Scotia »

Man in chained-teen case pleads guilty to some charges May 23, 2013 8:46 AM ET — A man accused of chaining up a teenager and sexually assaulting him last fall at a home in rural Nova Scotia has pleaded guilty to some of t… 8:46 AM ET
Halifax Mooseheads clinch berth in Memorial Cup final May 23, 2013 7:53 AM ET — The Halifax Mooseheads have clinched a berth directly into Sunday's final at the Memorial Cup tournament, courtesy of the Portland Winterhaw… 7:53 AM ET
Deep Panuke gas production 'on track' for June May 23, 2013 8:22 AM ET — The Dutch company hired to build, commission and operate the Deep Panuke offshore natural gas production facility says the project is "on tr… 8:22 AM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Career criminal alleges police harassment May 23, 2013 8:32 AM ET — A St. John's man with a long criminal record says he is being harassed by police, which he says is interfering with his efforts to turn his … 8:32 AM ET
Tories, MHA bear brunt of Bell Island ferry frustrations May 23, 2013 6:40 AM ET — The MHA who represents Bell Island says the ferry service is in a "crisis," although residents tell a forum they've known that for years. 6:40 AM ET
Workers stage blockade at La Scie crab plant May 23, 2013 7:13 AM ET — A shipment of crab remains stuck on Newfoundland's Baie Verte Peninsula, as plant workers refuse to let the seafood leave for processing. 7:13 AM ET

North »

Cab driver tried to run him over, says Iqaluit man May 23, 2013 8:47 AM ET — An Iqaluit landry service owner said a cab driver tried to hit him with his vehicle after an argument earlier this year. 8:47 AM ET
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
Needed: New approaches to defuse 'suicide contagion' among teens May 23, 2013 8:10 AM ET — Mental health experts say we need to find new ways to refer to and discuss suicide, particularly now that a large medical study has confirme… 8:10 AM ET