updated Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires chief of staff

A week after bombshell allegations that Toronto Mayor Rob ford was videotaped smoking crack, the mayor's chief of staff was fired and Ford is continuing to stonewall reporters. 7:11 PM ET video

new Giorgio Mammoliti faces questions over $5,000-a-table event

Toronto councillor Giorgio Mammoliti is facing new allegations after CBC News learned he was involved in a $5,000-a-table fundraiser in Woodbridge last night. 7:01 PM ET video

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Texting during movie lands complainant in trouble

A Toronto woman found herself in trouble with the police after repeatedly asking a man in a cinema to turn off his cellphone 4:41 PM ET video

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preview Blue Jays host Orioles in bid to catch up in AL East

The Toronto Blue Jays, winners in five of their last six home games, host yet another division rival in the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a four-game series beginning Thursday night. 9:24 AM ET

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Christy Clark thanks Liberal MLAs in Vancouver May 23, 2013 4:51 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… 4:51 PM ET Video
Pick-up truck runs over mother, children in tent May 23, 2013 7:22 PM ET — A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly backing her pick-up truck over a mother and two children who were sleeping in a tent at … 7:22 PM ET
Johnsons Landing homes must be abandoned, says report May 23, 2013 6:29 PM ET — A new geotechnical report on the Johnsons Landing landslide has concluded as many as 18 properties could be hit by another slide and residen… 6:29 PM ET Audio

Calgary »

Calgary school board staff's $15K New Zealand trip questioned May 23, 2013 6:28 PM ET — Calgary's public school board says a $15,000 trip to attend a conference on thinking in New Zealand for its chief superintendant Naomi Johns… 6:28 PM ET
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
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

Edmonton »

Violent Edmonton arsonist sentenced to 15 years May 23, 2013 6:36 PM ET — An Edmonton man pleaded guilty to hitting a woman with toilet tank lid, setting her apartment on fire and dragging a second woman behind his… 6:36 PM ET
Supporters protest bail in boy's patio death May 23, 2013 3:57 PM ET — About 60 people protested outside the Edmonton courthouse where a bail hearing was held Thursday for the man accused of killing a two-year-o… 3:57 PM ET
Lindale residents preparing for 2nd night away from home May 23, 2013 7:14 PM ET — Wildfires in Brazeau and Strathcona counties are holding, but many residents in Lindale will likely not be permitted to return home today. 7:14 PM ET

Saskatchewan »

High-risk sex offender living in Regina halfway house May 23, 2013 6:39 PM ET — Police in Regina have issued a notice that a 47-year-old sex-offender, who is considered a high risk to re-offend, is living in the city's H… 6:39 PM ET
Province mulls creation of prize-fighting commission May 23, 2013 5:49 PM ET — The provincial government may get into the fighting ring as officials consider the pros and cons of establishing a combative sports commissi… 5:49 PM 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 »

Province mulls creation of prize-fighting commission May 23, 2013 5:49 PM ET — The provincial government may get into the fighting ring as officials consider the pros and cons of establishing a combative sports commissi… 5:49 PM 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
Blades' Dalton Thrower suspended for rest of Memorial Cup May 23, 2013 4:51 PM ET — The Canadian Hockey League has suspended Saskatoon Blades defenceman Dalton Thrower for the rest of the Memorial Cup tournament for his chec… 4:51 PM ET

Manitoba »

Possible explosive device prompts large police presence May 23, 2013 7:17 PM ET — A contractor working on a home in 900 block of Dudley Avenue in Fort Rouge found a "suspicious device" Thursday afternoon, prompting a large… 7:17 PM ET
Winnipeg senior gets wrong meds, ends up on life support May 23, 2013 9:24 AM ET — Alphonsine Winzoski ended up on life support after she was given the wrong medication for an asthma attack at Concordia Hospital. 9:24 AM ET
City moves to take over, possibly demolish St. Charles Hotel May 23, 2013 7:18 PM ET — The City of Winnipeg is moving to take over the St. Charles Hotel in the Exchange District. 7:18 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 5:27 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. 5:27 PM ET
Human trafficking arrests made in Windsor May 23, 2013 6:57 PM ET — Police in Windsor, Ont., have laid human trafficking charges for the first time. 6:57 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 »

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
Kitchener council approves Strasburg Road extension May 23, 2013 3:22 PM 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… 3:22 PM ET
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires chief of staff May 23, 2013 7:11 PM ET — A week after bombshell allegations that Toronto Mayor Rob ford was videotaped smoking crack, the mayor's chief of staff was fired and Ford i… 7:11 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 »

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires chief of staff May 23, 2013 7:11 PM ET — A week after bombshell allegations that Toronto Mayor Rob ford was videotaped smoking crack, the mayor's chief of staff was fired and Ford i… 7:11 PM ET Video
Giorgio Mammoliti faces questions over $5,000-a-table event May 23, 2013 7:01 PM ET — Toronto councillor Giorgio Mammoliti is facing new allegations after CBC News learned he was involved in a $5,000-a-table fundraiser in Wood… 7:01 PM ET Video
Texting during movie lands complainant in trouble May 23, 2013 4:41 PM ET — A Toronto woman found herself in trouble with the police after repeatedly asking a man in a cinema to turn off his cellphone 4:41 PM ET Video

Ottawa »

Hutt changed story, said he flung hot water at wife accidentally May 23, 2013 5:05 PM 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 … 5:05 PM ET
Former premier among growing list of politicians offered cash in Laval May 23, 2013 7:20 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… 7:20 PM ET
Theo Fleury completes Victor Walk May 23, 2013 5:07 PM ET — Former NHL star walked for 10 days, from Toronto to Ottawa, in support of children who have been sexually abused in Canada. 5:07 PM ET Video

Montreal »

Montreal boil-water advisory to end no earlier than 10 p.m. May 23, 2013 5:13 PM ET — 1.3 million Montrealers will have to keep boiling their water until at least 10:00 p.m., by which time the water service should have analyze… 5:13 PM ET VideoAudio
Former premier among growing list of politicians offered cash in Laval May 23, 2013 7:20 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… 7:20 PM ET
Patrick Roy named head coach of Avalanche May 23, 2013 6:25 PM ET — The Colorado Avalanche made it official Thursday, naming Patrick Roy their new head coach and vice president of hockey operations. 6:25 PM ET

New Brunswick »

New Brunswick fishermen's funerals draw hundreds May 23, 2013 6:16 PM ET — More than 300 people packed the small Catholic church in Brantville on Thursday for the funeral of one of the fishermen killed in Tabusintac… 6:16 PM ET Video
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 »

How was the Mike Duffy report 'whitewashed?' May 23, 2013 6:06 PM ET — Opposition parties pushed the government on Thursday to answer questions about the "whitewashed" Duffy report while the RCMP is also seeking… 6:06 PM ET Video
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be busy May 23, 2013 4:33 PM ET — The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting is busier than average Atlantic hurricane season with up to 20 named … 4:33 PM ET
'Mistaken' Duffy asked Senate committee how much he owed May 23, 2013 1:50 PM ET — Letters between Senator Mike Duffy and Senator David Tkachuk, head of the committee looking into his expenses, reveal that Duffy was at time… 1:50 PM ET

Nova Scotia »

Student survey shows 'concerning' mental health numbers May 23, 2013 5:36 PM ET — A new survey says Nova Scotia students in four selected grades who attend junior and senior high schools were most likely to try alcohol ove… 5:36 PM ET Video
Chained-teen's mom wants man who pleaded guilty 'to suffer' May 23, 2013 2:11 PM ET — The mother of a teen who was chained up and sexually assaulted at a Nova Scotia home said after David James Leblanc pleaded guilty to some c… 2:11 PM ET VideoAudio
Beer, wine should be sold in grocery stores: Tories May 23, 2013 5:44 PM ET — Nova Scotia's Finance Minister says she has no plans to change the province's liquor laws after the Progressive Conservatives called for the… 5:44 PM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Mount Cashel abuse survivors win financial settlement May 23, 2013 5:56 PM ET — Men who were abused by Christian Brothers at the Mount Cashel Orphanage and several schools in St. John's have reached a settlement with the… 5:56 PM ET
Canada Post campaigns against 'no flyers' mailbox signs May 23, 2013 5:56 PM ET — Canada Post has been mailing more than 900,000 letters across the country to people to try to convince them to remove "no flyer" signs from … 5:56 PM ET
Corner Brook cat house coming down May 23, 2013 5:55 PM ET — The city of Corner Brook has reached an agreement with the owner of a derelict house that was once home to nearly 200 cats to demolish the b… 5:55 PM ET

North »

Man charged in Pond Inlet sexual assault May 23, 2013 6:55 PM ET — A 21-year-old man has been charged in a case of sexual assault reported six months ago in Pond Inlet, Nunavut. 6:55 PM ET
Boats collide, killing 77-year-old woman May 23, 2013 5:09 PM ET — A 77-year-old woman is dead after two boats collided outside Trout Lake, N.W.T., Wednesday afternoon. 5:09 PM ET
Charges laid in worker's fall at N.W.T. hydro site May 23, 2013 5:51 PM ET — The Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission has laid 14 charges related to the fall of an employee at the Northwest Territories Power Co… 5:51 PM ET