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Birthday penguin turns 30West Edmonton Mall Marine Life workers threw the birthday bash of a lifetime Saturday for their beloved African penguin Mulder.
Petition grows to rename Delta park after slain teenMore than 400 people have signed an online petition to rename the Delta, B.C., park where 15-year-old Laura Szendrei was brutally attacked last month in her name. The petition urges people across Canada who have heard Szendrei's story to sign in support
Road access restored to Igor-hit N.L. townsRoad access has been restored to all Newfoundland communities that were cut off because of damage caused by Hurricane Igor, the department of Transportation and Works said Saturday.
2 Prince George women missing: policeTwo women have vanished off the streets of Prince George, B.C., over the past two months and the RCMP are asking for the public's helping in finding them.
Imam slams MacKay over speech cancellationThe head of the Canadian Islamic Congress says he's hurt and insulted that Defence Minister Peter MacKay has cancelled his speech at the National Defence Headquarters over accusations that the Islamic organization holds extremist views.
Vans to be crash tested: N.B. motherA woman whose son was killed in a 2008 crash in New Brunswick says she has persuaded the federal transport minister to subject 15-passenger vans to crash-worthiness tests.
N.B. braces for stormy weatherSevere 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 floodingTorrential 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 rainsHeavy rains in Quebec have put authorities on high alert for river flooding that may have already led to one possible drowning in the Lanaudi�re region.
Train derails near Parry SoundEight 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 inGov. 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 laptopsThe 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 saluteAn emotional Gov. Gen. Micha�lle 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 CanadiansMore 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 invadersAfter 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 jetThe 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 CanadaCanadians 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 areasThe 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 CanadianWhen 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.: WilliamsEmergency 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 gasolineThe 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 colleaguesMembers 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 veteransAs 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 rescueThree 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 dadHundreds 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 moveLONDON, 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.
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