Saturday May 18, 2013




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Quebec and Ontario residents 'all shaken up' by earthquake A 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled residents across Quebec and Ontario, with the epicentre 17 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Quebec. A 4.2-magnitude aftershock was also recorded.




We both went down in flames: Hadfield on Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs fans are still recovering from the team's crushing playoffs elimination, and astronaut Chris Hadfield is no different. Hadfield says he was wearing a Leafs shirt under his space suit when he landed back on Earth.




Rob Ford calls crack cocaine allegations 'ridiculous' Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is dismissing allegations he appears in a video smoking crack cocaine. Ford didn't answer when asked if the video is fake.




Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's house swamped by media Toronto's mayor was greeted by a throng of reporters and photographers as he exited his home Friday morning. Published reports allege Rob Ford was filmed smoking crack cocaine.




Mike Duffy quits Tory caucus Embattled Senator Mike Duffy has quit the Conservative caucus but will continue to sit in the upper chamber as an independent. He stepped down amid a controversy over housing claims.




Double amputee completes trek for charity Spencer West, who lost both his legs as a child due to illness, journeyed on his hands and in a wheelchair from Edmonton to Calgary to raise funds and awareness for the need for clean drinking water around the globe.




Protesters greet Montreal mayoral candidate Longtime Liberal MP Denis Coderre has officially announced his intention to run for mayor of Montreal. Demonstrators booed and banged pots and pans as Coderre vowed to stop corruption at city hall.




Get to know Toronto Zoo's pandas Two giant pandas on loan from China are settling in at the Toronto Zoo. A zoo spokesperson says the male and female pandas have very different personalities.




The Wayne Gretzky of Wayne Gretzky collectors Hockey sticks, jerseys, helmets, skates -- Shawn Chaulk has amassed a hoard of items used by the Great One himself. Get a glimpse of Chaulk's massive Wayne Gretzky collection. Companion video to The Canadian Press story with SlugLine-tag HKN-Gretzky-Auction.




The Wayne Gretzky of Wayne Gretzky collectors Hockey sticks, jerseys, helmets, skates -- Shawn Chaulk has amassed a hoard of items used by the Great One himself. Get a glimpse of Chaulk's massive Wayne Gretzky collection.




Christy Clark: I'll find a way into the legislature B.C. Liberal Leader Christy Clark says she has no regrets about not campaigning more heavily in her own riding. The B.C. premier lost her seat in Tuesday's provincial election, but her party won a surprise majority.




Wife of killed Ontario man says she is broken The wife of Hamilton man Tim Bosma, who was killed after taking a test drive with two men, says a part of her is now gone. Sharlene Bosma says she is trying to keep it together for the sake of her two-year-old daughter.




Lawyer for accused in Hamilton slaying says truth will emerge The lawyer for the man accused of killing Tim Bosma says his client maintains his innocence. Dellen Millard of Toronto is charged with first-degree murder after the Hamilton father's remains were found burned.




BlackBerry parties with Alicia Keys At BlackBerry's annual conference in Florida this year, attendees celebrated with a huge party at Universal Studios. Canadian Press reporter David Friend offers a glimpse into Tuesday night's festivities.




B.C. Premier Christy Clark's victory speech B.C. Premier Christy Clark says opinion polls don't chose governments -- the voters do. In her victory speech after the Liberal's surprise election win, Clark said her party will honour what voters have bestowed on them.




B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix concedes NDP Leader Adrian Dix says the election result shows there's never a dull moment in B.C. politics. Dix says he's disappointed but unbowed by his party's loss to the Liberals.




Harper denies EI changes are unfair to Atlantic Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended employment insurance reforms in P.E.I. Tuesday, against claims by Atlantic Canada's premiers they will harm the region's seasonal workers.




Murder charges to be laid in missing Ontario man case Hamilton police have confirmed Toronto man Dellen Millard will be charged with first-degree murder in the death of Tim Bosma, who went missing after going for a test drive with two men in a truck he posted for sale online.




Christy Clark feeling confident on B.C. election day B.C. Premier Christy Clark says she's optimistic her campaign reached voters, and is confident the Liberals will remain in power. Clark spent the morning serving coffee in a Vancouver bakery.




Christy Clark feeling confident on B.C. election day B.C. Premier Christy Clark says she's optimistic her campaign reached voters, and is confident the Liberals will remain in power. Clark spent the morning serving coffee in a Vancouver bakery.




BlackBerry CEO excited to roll out BBM to rival devices BlackBerry's popular messenger service will soon be available for Android and iOS devices. CEO Thorsten Heins calls the move a "statement of confidence."




Kids have their say in mock B.C. election Grade 7 students at a Vancouver elementary school are among thousands across B.C. casting their vote in a mock provincial election. The kids explain what issues influence their decision.




Kids have their say in mock B.C. election Grade 7 students at a Vancouver elementary school are among thousands across B.C. casting their vote in a mock provincial election. The kids explain what issues influence their decision.




Astronauts reflect on Chris Hadfield's mission Spectators at the Canadian Space Agency cheered as superstar astronaut Chris Hadfield touched down in Kazakhstan Monday night. Former astronaut Bob Thirsk says Hadfield reminded people how important space exploration is.




Astronauts reflect on Chris Hadfield's mission Spectators at the Canadian Space Agency cheered as superstar astronaut Chris Hadfield touched down in Kazakhstan Monday night. Former astronaut Bob Thirsk says Hadfield reminded people how important space exploration is.




Crew member found guilty in B.C. ferry sinking trial The navigating officer in charge of the Queen of the North passenger ferry which sunk in 2006 has been convicted of criminal negligence causing death. Karl Lilgert will be sentenced June 21.




Canada deports man convicted of 1960s terrorist attack A 70-year-old man convicted of a terrorist attack in the 1960s has been flown to Lebanon after fighting deportation for 26 years. Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says anyone convicted of a terrorist offence is a security risk.




What to expect from BlackBerry Live this year Alicia Keys, a lower-priced phone and some celebration -- Canadian Press reporter David Friend looks at what the annual BlackBerry Live conference in Orlando might bring this year.




Business Forecast: Traders look to U.S. economic recovery Investors this week will be looking for signs the U.S. economy is on the road to recovery. A number of economic reports are due this week, including retail sales and business inventories.




Police dog donates blood Maverick the German Shepherd is one of three police dogs who donated to a canine blood bank in Edmonton Friday. The blood bank says there is a chronic shortage of donated canine blood in Alberta.








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