Last updated: Saturday, September 14, 2013 | 7:13 AM ET
- Allegations mice bit patient's face prompt suspensions
- A union says three workers have been suspended at a long-term care home in Alberta where allegations were made that mice bit a disabled patient's face. more »
- Vancouver officer charged with assaulting cyclist
- A Vancouver police officer has been charged with assaulting a cyclist after video of the punch was posted on the internet. more »
- Eli Lilly files $500M NAFTA suit against Canada over drug patents
- Eli Lilly is accusing Canada of violating its obligations to foreign investors under the North American Free Trade Agreement by allowing its courts to invalidate patents for two of its drugs. more »
- Pesticide linked to bee deaths to get tighter regulation
- The federal government is trying to quell growing worries about pesticide dust killing millions of bees by introducing changes for crop farmers, but some beekeepers call it a "Band-Aid" solution. more »
- Maria Mourani, expelled Bloc MP, quits the party
- Maria Mourani, who was kicked out of the Bloc Québécois caucus over her opposition to the Parti Québécois' proposed charter of Quebec values, says she has decided to quit the party. more »
- Peer review of CT scans, mammograms set for pilot projects
- Hospitals in some parts of Canada are launching pilot projects that will provide more oversight in the review of CT scans and mammograms. more »
- Carly Rae Jepsen's hacker gets 4-month conditional sentence
- A B.C. man who hacked into the online accounts of pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and stole photos and videos has been given a four-month conditional sentence in Abbotsford, B.C. more »
- Balloonist stranded in Newfoundland rescued by CBC
- Jonathan Trappe, a balloonist who had been attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean but was forced to land in a remote area on Newfoundland's west coast, was picked up on Friday afternoon by a helicopter that had been chartered by CBC to conduct an aerial survey of the area. more »
- Calgary derailment protesters gather after 'CP Fail'
- About 60 people stood outside Alyth Yard in Calgary to protest what they see as a failure of Canadian Pacific Railways after a train derailment Wednesday night. more »
Headlines across Canada
British Columbia »
- Stephen Harper in B.C. for pipeline push video
- Prime Minister Stephen Harper landed in Kelowna, B.C., this morning for a meeting with his B.C. caucus, with the expectation much of the talk would be about oil and pipelines.
- Port Coquitlam hit-and-run video released video
- Police have released a surveillance video which may show the driver of a truck that struck and killed a 16-year-old girl while she was in a marked crosswalk in Port Coquitlam, B.C.
- Carly Rae Jepsen's hacker gets 4-month conditional sentence video
- A B.C. man who hacked into the online accounts of pop star Carly Rae Jepsen and stole photos and videos has been given a four-month conditional sentence in Abbotsford, B.C.
Windsor »
- Modern homes burn 8 times faster than 50 years ago audio
- Firefighters say today's homes, furnished with modern technology and oil-based products, burn faster and present dangers never seen before.
- 3 Things to do in Windsor-Essex this weekend audio
- Whether you're a nature lover,music fan or wine connoisseur, there's something for you this weekend in Windsor-Essex.
- Ban smoking at conservation areas, health unit says
- The Windsor Essex County Health Unit wants a total ban on smoking in local conservation areas.
Prince Edward Island »
- Child pornography charges laid against 2 men
- Two P.E.I. men face child pornography charges following two separate investigations, RCMP say.
- Island Beef brand working, farmers say
- Island-grown food appeals to Canadians and Americans, buyers say
- video Wild goose chase for CBC reporter video
- Intrepid CBC reporter Brian Higgins wasn't winging it when he set out on assignment to track down an injured goose in Wellington, P.E.I.
Calgary »
- Calgary derailment protesters gather after 'CP Fail' video
- About 60 people stood outside Alyth Yard in Calgary to protest what they see as a failure of Canadian Pacific Railways after a train derailment Wednesday night.
- Medicine Hat man sentenced to life in toddler's death
- A Medicine Hat man has been sent to prison for life with no chance of parole for 18 years in the death of a toddler.
- Beakerhead, YYComedy, War Horse: Weekend events video audio
- Beakerhead continues in Calgary, War Horse is on at the Jube and the YYComedy festival enters its second year. Here are your arts and entertainment picks for the weekend.
Toronto »
- What's on this weekend in Toronto
- The Toronto International Film Festival wraps up this weekend. And if you've been in a theatre for much of the past 10 days, it's time to come out in the daylight. Here is a list of lots to do in the city this weekend.
- Ikea monkey won't be returned to owner video
- An Ontario judge rules that the Ikea monkey will not be returned to its owner, Yasmin Nakhuda, and will remain in an animal sanctuary.
- Brampton widow says hospital lost husband's watch, wallet video
- A Brampton woman mourning the sudden death of her husband wants to know what happened to his belongings, but she says the hospital where he was admitted isn't offering any answers.
Nova Scotia »
- N.S. couple claims advisor pocketed life savings
- A Nova Scotia couple is suing their former investment advisor for allegedly defrauding them out of most of their life savings.
- video Rehtaeh Parson's mother on Dr. Phil video
- The mother of Rehtaeh Parsons appeared on the Dr. Phil show Friday to share the story of how her Nova Scotia daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted and then tormented online before she took her own life.
- 'Bullying' over pro-rape chant questioned by SMU faculty head
- The president of the faculty association at Saint Mary's University says he's aware of a single report of harassment by a professor towards a student over the pro-rape chant during frosh week.
Edmonton »
- Mother charged with leaving baby son outside Goodwill
- On Wednesday, police allege a 33-year-old mom left her seven-month-old baby boy in a minivan outside a Goodwill charity store at 137 Avenue and Manning Drive, as temperatures hovered in the mid-20s.
- Edmonton mom found not criminally responsible for drowning son
- A psychiatrist believes an Edmonton woman felt like a failure as a mother and saw drowning her seven-year-old son as an act of kindness.
- Leduc man allegedly tries to kill girlfriend by setting her on fire
- RCMP in Leduc have charged Tyrell Lee, 23, with attempted murder after he allegedly set his girlfriend on fire.
Ottawa »
- Family upset after police officer shoots injured deer
- A family who came across an injured deer in western Quebec say area police shouldn't have shot and killed it.
- updated Man shot twice outside of Somerset Street bar video
- A man was shot early Friday morning outside of the Vibe Bistro & Lounge, and the Ottawa police guns and gangs unit is investigating.
- Pamela Wallin repays $100K in expenses, blames Senate 'lynch mob' video
- Senator Pamela Wallin says she has repaid $100,600.98 in expenses as demanded by a Senate committee, but maintains she was not treated fairly by auditors who found her expenses were ineligible.
Newfoundland & Labrador »
- Balloonist stranded in Newfoundland rescued by CBC video
- Jonathan Trappe, a balloonist who had been attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean but was forced to land in a remote area on Newfoundland's west coast, was picked up on Friday afternoon by a helicopter that had been chartered by CBC to conduct an aerial survey of the area.
- Maritime link still not guaranteed, critic says video
- An independent energy advisor says that there is a strong possibility that Nova Scotia utility Emera could still back out of the Maritime Link deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Cougar should have disclosed near-crash, judge says
- The judge who headed an inquiry into safety issues in the Newfoundland and Labrador offshore oil industry says the Cougar Helicopters and the Canada Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board should have been more forthcoming about the near crash of an offshore oil helicopter.
Saskatchewan »
- Regina housing advocates call for action video
- Several Regina housing advocates say the city is not doing enough to address a shortage of low income housing.
- Winner selected in CBC's aboriginal entrepreneur competition audio
- The winner of CBC Saskatchewan's Boom Box competition for aboriginal entrepreneurs is Meadow Lake's Jana Ross.
- Pamela Wallin repays $100K in expenses, blames Senate 'lynch mob' video
- Senator Pamela Wallin says she has repaid $100,600.98 in expenses as demanded by a Senate committee, but maintains she was not treated fairly by auditors who found her expenses were ineligible.
Montreal »
- Dorval teen pleads guilty to fatally shooting brother
- The Dorval teenager charged with the shooting death of his 16-year-old brother has pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing death using a firearm, armed robbery and shoplifting.
- Montrealers should shame distracted drivers, says injured cyclist
- Black was riding on his bike in the Lajeunesse Street north of Highway 40 in the bike lane when a car travelling alongside him made a hard right turn, cutting him off.
- Lac-Mégantic disaster possibly started by broken piston
- A broken piston may be to blame for the locomotive fire that set off a chain of events leading to the rail disaster in Lac-Mégantic, Que., an investigation by the railroad company suggests.
North »
- Trial hears of arrest after Yukon police chase
- A jury trial in Whitehorse has now heard how a high speed police chase came to an end with the suspects being arrested at gunpoint.
- Liard First Nation withdraws support from women's society
- Yukon's Liard First Nation has withdrawn support for the Liard Aboriginal Women's Society.
- Tlicho voters go to the polls on Monday
- Running against current Grand Chief Eddie Erasmus are George Mackenzie, a former Grand Chief; and James Wah-Shee, a former Northwest Territories MLA.
Manitoba »
- Bill 18 passes in Manitoba legislature
- Bill 18, the Manitoba government's controversial anti-bullying legislation, has been passed into law.
- 5 things to do in or around Winnipeg this weekend
- There are at least five great things that will compete for your attention this weekend. Choose wisely, my friends.
- Brandon students enrol in OneMatch to support ex-student video
- Students at Brandon University signed up with Canada's stem cell and bone marrow registry on Friday, showing their support for a former student and athlete battling cancer.
New Brunswick »
- TransCanada pipeline needs provincial scrutiny, activist says video
- A New Brunswick environmentalist is calling for TransCanada Corp.'s proposed west-east pipeline to undergo a provincial environmental impact assessment.
- Cop posing as construction worker nabs unsafe drivers
- A Saint John police officer posing as a construction worker helped nab several unsafe drivers in the act on Thursday, handing out 30 fines in just two hours.
- Mariner to create 60 IT jobs with $750K in payroll rebate
- The provincial government is investing up to $750,000 toward an expansion project at Mariner Partners Inc., creating 60 new information and communications technology jobs over three years.
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