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TSB calls for offshore choppers that can run without oil for 30 minutes
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The pilots of Cougar Flight 491 didn't realize a gearbox failure was about to turn catastrophic — or that every split-second assumption they based on training and unclear emergency procedures was fatally flawed. Kirpan banned at Que. national assembly
The Parti Québécois tabled its motion Wednesday — requesting the government prevent Sikhs from carrying their ceremonial daggers into the national assembly building — and the legislature voted unanimously in favour.
2nd man dead in plane collision east of Vancouver
One person is dead after two planes collided in mid-air near Mission, B.C. The planes reportedly clipped wings during the collision last Wednesday afternoon. Van hits school bus in Quebec, killing 4 people
A van that police say was driving on the wrong side of the road collided head-on with a school bus north of Montreal, killing four people Wednesday.
Plans to tear down Pattullo Bridge on hold
SURREY - The Pattullo Bridge might get fixed up instead of torn down. Plans to knock down and rebuild the bridge are on hold. Celebrating Chinese New Year
VANCOUVER - Many dignitaries and politicians took part in the festivities at this year's Chinese New Year parade in downtown Vancouver. More new cars being seized at the border
With the Canadian dollar up, so is cross-border shopping — and so is the number of people not being truthful about the value of big-ticket items, especially cars. Vancouver cyclist raising money for Canuck Place
ST. JOHN'S, NFLD. - A local bike rider is training for a big cross-country ride to raise money for Canuck Place in Abbotsford.
Former Edmonton politician nominated for Nobel Peace PrizeMisc CDN | 206814 hits | 8:07 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A lifelong devotion to global disarmament culminated Friday in a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Doug Roche, a former senator and member of Parliament from Edmonton. Great Lakes nuclear shipments OK'd
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is granting Bruce Power permission to ship 16 decommissioned nuclear steam generators through the Great Lakes and across the Atlantic Ocean to Sweden for recycling. B.C. ferry fares could skyrocket
Ferry fares may be heading for a big increase unless the provincial government provides BC Ferries with a bigger subsidy. Masked passenger says he was trained by smugglers
VANCOUVER - A young Asian man who snuck into Canada disguised as an old man says he was coached by smugglers before leaving China. Man who killed sled dogs asked SPCA for help on two separate occasions
The 38-year-old employee of Outdoor Adventures who killed 100 sled dogs in Whistler approached the BC SPCA on two separate occasions asking for its help in finding adoptive homes for some of the company’s dogs. Internet metering decision delayed by CRTC
VANCOUVER - It will be a couple more months before we'll know if we'll have to pay for Internet service based on how much we use it. Restrictions on air travel will be relaxed a bit
VANCOUVER - Transport Canada has decided to ease some carry on rules to reduce some hassles at the airport. A ban on cyclists listening to mp3 players while riding?
VANCOUVER - Lawmakers in Australia, New York, Oregon, and California are considering it; one Vancouver City Councillor is also in favour of banning cyclists from listening to mp3 players while riding. People skeptical Vancouver is close to ending homelessness
VANCOUVER - The City of Vancouver may be patting itself on the back over its plan to end homelessness, but it doesn't seem like everyone sees things the same way. Storm causes multiple highway pileups in Montreal, at least 29 sent to hospital
MONTREAL - A winter storm churned across Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday, leaving massive highway pileups in its wake and sending at least 29 people to hospital. Offshore rescue services 'grossly' short
Parliamentarians were told Tuesday that Canada's ability to search the Atlantic area is severely inadequate for emergency calls that happen to come at night. Charitable fund will pay for bereaved family visits to Kandahar
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - Memorial visits to Kandahar by the families of Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan will continue, but they'll be financed by non-public funds, the Defence Department said Wednesday. Threats related to slaughtered dogs being investigated
WHISTLER - Threats have been made over the mass killing of 100 sled dogs in Whistler. Mounties are investigating comments made online and in private emails. Man trying to visit sick sister says he was beatenMisc CDN | 207064 hits | 7:53 AM on Tuesday | posted by Alta_redneck
CALGARY � Alberta Health Services has apologized to a man who was severely beaten by security guards at Alberta Children�s Hospital last month. Autopsy confirms murder of Tyeshia Jones
An autopsy has confirmed that the death of Vancouver Island teenager Tyeshia Jones is a homicide. Arctic mapping camp abandoned amid ice worry
The Canadian government is abandoning plans for a remote scientific camp on the Arctic Ocean ice this year, citing dangerously thin ice conditions. Canadian flight from Cairo reaches Frankfurt
The first Canadian flight out of Egypt has arrived in Frankfurt, Germany, after a six-hour delay caused when airport officials demanded $2,000 US in cash from each passenger. Test your driving skills online
VANCOUVER - You can now find out how good of a driver you are without ever putting your key in the ignition. Report: Canadians to bribe guards before flying home
CAIRO, EGYPT - We're getting reports out of Cairo that security guards are demanding Canadians pay them bribes before they'll let them fly home. Whistler employee told to shoot 70 sled dogs in post-Olympic cull
At least 100 healthy sled dogs have been destroyed in Whistler – victims of a post-Olympic slowdown in demand for sled dog tours. Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit BC
VANCOUVER - A British tabloid is reporting Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit Canada this summer. Single dad killed on the jobMisc CDN | 209167 hits | 7:39 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A northern Alberta family is rallying around five orphaned boys who lost their father Friday, asking Albertans to contribute to a trust fund set up to help ease financial difficulties. Snowshoer rescued after 30-metre plungeMisc CDN | 208835 hits | 7:37 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A 50-year-old woman is lucky to be alive after taking a 30-metre plunge while snowshoeing on the North Shore. Quebec man lands in B.C. on walk around the worldMisc CDN | 208974 hits | 7:26 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Quebec man who has spent the past decade walking around the world to raise awareness about children facing violence and conflict has arrived in Canada to begin the final leg of his journey. Feds chartering flights for Canadians in EgyptMisc CDN | 208683 hits | 12:52 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Ottawa is sending chartered aircraft to Cairo and other parts of Egypt to fly out Canadians who have been unable to leave the North African country. Avalanche near Canmore in Alberta
CANMORE, AB - One man is severely injured after an avalanche in the backcountry near Canmore, Alberta. Vancouver cops kick it up with the homeless in soccer friendlies
VANCOUVER — Vancouver cops and the homeless put their best foot forward with a couple of friendly soccer matches Friday afternoon, with the gendarmes coming out on top in both lively encounters. Local couple plan to marry at Rogers Arena
VANCOUVER - You thought the proposal was big? Just wait for the wedding. News1130 got an update from a Vancouver man who wants to tie the knot at Rogers Arena, with 20,000 of his closest friends. Butterfly-inspired invention could stump counterfeitersMisc CDN | 208617 hits | 6:25 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Canadian invention that was inspired by butterflies could help clip the wings of clever counterfeiters. Backlash grows over Internet billing decision
A consumer backlash is growing against the recent decision by Canada's telecom regulator to allow ‘usage-based' billing in place of unlimited Internet services. National Gallery acquires rare vase for $660K
The Ptarmigan Vase, a rare artifact inspired by First Nations and British Columbian imagery, has been acquired by the National Gallery of Canada. Nunavut heritage sites face climate threat
Nunavut archaeological sites threatened by climate change may be saved thanks to new high-tech equipment, says the territory's director of culture and heritage. Regina mail put on ice over snow
Some Regina posties are refusing to deliver mail to certain residents until they start shovelling snow that is building up.Back to Canada News
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