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Former Tory spokesman quits Sun TVA proposed right-wing, all-news TV network says it's "full steam ahead" despite the sudden resignation of its high-profile and politically connected frontman.
Driver using personal GPS before Megabus crashThe driver of a Toronto-bound bus was using a personal GPS when he drove the double-decker vehicle into a low railway bridge in central New York, a crash that resulted in the death of four passengers.
Cancer survival rates on the rise: StatsCanCanadians are living longer after a diagnosis of cancer, a new report from Statistics Canada suggests, with the survival rates for most types of cancer up since the 1990s -- sometimes by a big margin.
The �alert hangar� at 3 Wing Bagoville, Que., was recently designated a National Historic Site of Canada. The National Historic Site program, which commemorates places, persons and events in Canadian history, is part of Parks Canada�s mandate.
'Rare' suit of Roman armour unearthedIn an 'extremely rare' find, British researchers believe they have uncovered an entire suit of Roman armour. Cardiff University archaeologists have been excavating a Roman fortress in Caerleon, South Wales when they made the "extremely rare" and "really s
Battle of Britain pilots mark 70th anniversary of battleLONDON � Owen Burns remembers the cold, the howling wind, and the silk underwear he wore to protect him from the bitter cold. Ken Wilkinson recalls the solitude of combat, Nigel Rose the perverse disappointment of coming back from a mission unscathed.
Archaeologists unearth 2,800-year-old burial chamberCAIRO, Egypt � Egypt's antiquities chief says archaeologists have unearthed a 2,800-year-old burial chamber that boasts brightly painted astrological scenes at a site believed to house the tombs of ancient Egyptian nobles.
Microsft unveils IE9 web browserMicrosoft unveiled the "beta" test version of Internet Explorer 9 on Wednesday, a web browser that taps into the powerful processors in newer computers to make websites load and run faster.
Mideast clashes erupt as peace talks endA mortar attack by Palestinian militants and airstrikes by Israel formed the grim backdrop as Mideast leaders ended their latest round of peace talks in Jerusalem Wednesday, still divided on major issues.
Tories defend $9B jet purchaseConservative ministers launched a defence of plans to spend upwards of $9 billion on stealth fighter jets, arguing that the purchase will bring Canada security and jobs.
NHL stays out of Quebec City arena politicsThe NHL would be happy to return to Quebec City if a new arena can be built, but it won't enter the political debate to help make it happen, commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday.
Northwest Passage tanker freed from sandbarA fuel tanker carrying 9.5 million litres of diesel in the Northwest Passage was finally dislodged early Wednesday from a sandbar it had been stuck on for the past two weeks.
Credit card fraud hits 20% of CanadiansAn Ipsos Reid survey has found that 20 per cent of Canadians have found unauthorized charges on their credit cards as a result of accepting an offer online or on the phone.
It's all about prevention at CFS AlertSprains. Cuts. Bruises. Not exactly life threatening health situations in everyday life but in unforgiving environments such as the high Arctic, these same situations may lead to some very extreme consequences.
Eric Tillman named new general manager of floundering EskimosEDMONTON -- The Edmonton Eskimos are willing to court controversy to turn the floundering franchise around. But desperate times call for desperate measures, it seems. The 2-8 Eskimos reached out Tuesday to hire Eric Tillman, a three-time Grey Cup winner b
Hold the referendum now: HST criticsCritics of the Harmonized Sales Tax say there's no reason to hold the referendum on scrapping the tax until next fall when it could be over and done with this year.
Ominous text messages sent before fatal accidentA young woman killed in a car accident sent concerned text messages to friends shortly before the fatal collision, a Newfoundland court was told before sentencing the driver to nearly two years in prison on Tuesday.
Cabinet ministers defend fighter jetsFour cabinet ministers are flying to the defence of the decision to spend $9 billion on fighter jets, in an attempt to counter the whipping three others are likely to receive over the deal at a parliamentary committee.
Record number of U.S. airstrikes hit PakistanISLAMABAD, Pakistan � Drone aircraft unleashed two missile attacks in a lawless tribal region on the Afghan border Tuesday, making September the most intense period of U.S. strikes in Pakistan since they began in 2004, intelligence officials said.
Police: Eiffel Tower evacuated over bomb alertParis' Eiffel Tower and its immediate surroundings underneath were evacuated Tuesday evening after an anonymous caller phoned in a bomb threat, the French capital's police headquarters said.
Battle over future of Fokker D.VII divides Knowlton, QueThere's an air war in the town of Knowlton in Quebec's Eastern Townships involving a First World War German fighter.
The biplane is the star attraction of a local museum. Some people want to sell it and make the museum rich, while others want to keep i
Outrage after twice-accused drunk driver walksThe families of two young women whose car was hit by an accused drunk driver on Vancouver Island in 2007 are outraged after charges against the man were thrown out because of RCMP mistakes and excessive court delays.
Chicken head found in order of wingsAn Ottawa woman says she bought some take-out wings recently from a Toronto eatery and was horrified when she instead received an order of Shake �n� Beak.
Obama writes children's bookPresident Barack Obama has written a book for children that focuses on inspirational leaders from American history.
NRA involved in gun registry debateThe National Rifle Association, a powerful lobbying group in the United States that advocates fewer gun controls, has been actively involved in trying to abolish Canada's long-gun registry for more than a decade, CBC News has learned.
Hurricane Julia forms in AtlanticHurricane Julia has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, making it the fifth hurricane of the season in the region, forecasters said Tuesday.
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