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N.B. braces for stormy weather
Severe weather warnings are in effect for parts of New Brunswick as remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole make their way to the northwest of the province.
Nun dies in Sherbrooke flooding
Torrential rain over the past two days has caused major flooding across Quebec's Eastern Townships, killing at least one person.
Quebec on flood watch after rains
Heavy rains in Quebec have put authorities on high alert for river flooding that may have already led to one possible drowning in the Lanaudière region.
Train derails near Parry Sound
Eight rail cars containing liquefied propane gas left the tracks near Parry Sound on Friday morning, disrupting the popular cross-country train service between Toronto and Vancouver.
GG David Johnston sworn in
Gov. Gen. David Johnston and his wife, Sharon, moved into their new residence at Rideau Hall after an installation ceremony for the 28th Governor General on Parliament Hill on Friday.
Aboriginal children to get laptops
The Belinda Stronach Foundation is giving up to 5,000 laptops loaded with specialized software to children in aboriginal communities across Canada.
Gov. Gen. Jean gets 21-gun salute
An emotional Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean was given a 21-gun salute Wednesday during her final appearance before the Canadian Forces as their commander in chief.
Offshore bank account probe nets Canadians
More than 1,700 private offshore bank accounts belonging to Canadians turned up on a list of secret accounts in Switzerland, a joint CBC News/Globe and Mail investigation into possible tax evasion has found.
Woman 'ready' for home invaders
After being victimized by a third home invasion or burglary within a couple of months, a North End woman is keeping a handgun close by in case trouble bursts in again.
Landmines almost loaded on commercial jet
The RCMP and Canadian Forces are probing how a crate filled with inert military-grade landmines destined to UN troops almost ended up on an El Al Airlines passenger flight at Pearson International Airport on Monday.
Illegal stun guns easy to get in Canada
Canadians wanting to obtain illegal electronic stun guns can find them easily online and from domestic sellers, including some in the Montreal area, according to a CBC News investigation.
B.C. declares flood zones disaster areas
The B.C. government has declared communities on northern Vancouver Island and the Central Coast disaster areas, so residents and businesses will be able to claim thousands of dollars in compensation to repair flood damage.
Canuck dad fumes after son not considered Canadian
When Paul Compton was born in Scotland, his parents rushed to register him as a "Canadian born abroad." They were finishing university and were eager to cross the Atlantic to raise their son as a true Canuck.
'Tremendous progress' being made in N.L.: Williams
Emergency service workers have made "tremendous progress" rebuilding broken roads and bridges in the aftermath of hurricane Igor, but there's still a lot of work to do, says Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams.
Newfoundland town has no gasoline
The mayor of Lawn, N.L., says his Burin Peninsula community is "completely out" of gasoline, leaving many people worried about how they will cope with medical emergencies in the Hurricane Igor-ravaged town.
Thousands of police honour fallen colleagues
Members of Canada's tight policing family marched up to Parliament Hill in the thousands Sunday, standing behind the grieving relatives of seven officers who had died in the line of duty over the past year.
Help on way for homeless veterans
As many as 100 veterans are believed to be living on the streets of Toronto, but now there is help for those who have so proudly served our country.
Medal of Bravery honouree speaks about rescue
Three years after he helped strangers caught in a fiery crash on the Trans-Canada Highway, one of the nine heroes being honoured with a Medal of Bravery says he feels a mix of emotions.
Boy holds sale to buy gravestone for dad
Hundreds of people flocked to a yard sale in Kingston, Ont., on Saturday after hearing a nine-year-old boy wanted to raise money to buy a headstone for his dead father.
Two young girls paralyzed during move
LONDON, Ont. - Just last month, Paula Chartrand was looking forward to moving to Sarnia from Sudbury with her two girls to start a new job and a new life as the school year began.
Military begins Igor deployment
Military relief is arriving in Newfoundland and the lights are coming back on in the wake of Hurricane Igor. Canadian Forces soldiers have arrived to begin relief work in areas devastated by last Tuesday's devastating storm.
Dangling owl rescued from trees
CALGARY - On a wing and a prayer, the feathered focus of a high-flying rescue operation is recovering following a twisted adventure in northwest Calgary.
Funeral held for man missing 35 years
A funeral was held Friday for a man whose skeletal remains were discovered at the bottom of a well in southwestern Ontario 35 years after he disappeared.
Alberta plane crash kills 3
Three people have been killed in a small plane crash about 130 kilometres northwest of Calgary, the RCMP said Friday afternoon.
First fall storm wallops West Coast
Environment Canada is warning the first big storm of the fall season is already bearing down on the West Coast, bringing with it high winds and heavy rain.
Jewish Congress defends Ottawa cartoonist
The Canadian Jewish Congress has come to the defence of a cartoonist accused by another Jewish group of anti-Semitism for drawing Parliament Hill's Peace Tower with a Star of David.
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