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Wednesday February 08, 2012
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
- Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam predict early spring; Punxsutawney Phil calls for more winter. Which ground hog is right?
- Up here? How about six months more winter, never mind six weeks
- 48%
- The Canadian ground hogs; Wiarton Willie and Shubenacadie Sam are the best prognosticators. Spring is on the way for Northern Manitoba
- 32%
- My money is on the American, Pennsylvania’s Punxsutawney Phil. Winter isn't going anywhere soon
- 20%
- Total Votes: 91
Videos
Commonwealth has been effective: Harper
Stephen Harper says progress has been made at the Commonwealth summit in Australia. He also raised concerns about human rights issues in Sri Lanka, indicating he would boycott the next meeting if these weren't addressed.
Harper promotes Canada-China relations
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has kicked off his tour of China by promoting Canadian tourism at an event in Beijing. Harper said he hopes thousands will visit his hometown for the Calgary Stampede's 100th year.
Video of police interrogation of Dustin Paxton
Video of the police interrogation of Dustin Paxton has been released. Paxton was convicted Monday of aggravated assault and sexual assault on a former friend and roommate.
Tories defend use of intel from torture
Ottawa has told Canada's spy agency it can use information obtained by torture if public safety is at risk. Public Safety Minister Vic Toews is standing by the decision, despite concern voiced by the opposition in parliament.
Eleven dead in Ontario crash
Ontario police are investigating a horrific crash between a flatbed truck and a large passenger van that killed 11 people. OPP Insp. Steve Porter says the people in the truck are believed to be migrant workers.
Lightfoot & others receive Diamond Jubilee medals
Sixty Canadians were awarded the Diamond Jubilee medal Monday to commemorate the day Queen Elizabeth became sovereign. Gordon Lightfoot was among the recipients and says the royals were a big part of his childhood.
Waterloo stays positive despite RIM's woes
Waterloo isn't letting gloomy predictions about Research in Motion get it down. Business and community leaders say the mood in RIM's Ontario hometown is upbeat -- thanks to the hundreds of other tech companies in the region.
Business Forecast: Traders to focus on corporate Canada
Investors will look to earnings reports from some of Canada's biggest resource companies during a light week for economic data.
Imams declare honour killings 'un-Islamic'
Canadian and U.S. imams have issued a moral ruling denouncing honour killings as "un-Islamic" in the wake of the Shafia murder trial. Imam Syed Soharwardy says the fatwa aims to clarify any confusion over the teachings of the Qur'an.
Teen crash survivor fighting for football return
The lone survivor of a traffic crash that killed four of his high school teammates is recovering in leaps and bounds. Despite suffering severe head injuries, Zach Judd is determined to return to the football field.
Shoddy prep blamed for concrete collapse
Poor preparation is blamed for the collapse of a large concrete slab on a Montreal expressway last July. Quebec Transport Minister Pierre Moreau says those responsible will have to live with the consequences.
Adorable polar bear cub charms crowd
A three-month-old polar bear cub waddled into the spotlight at the Toronto Zoo Friday. After the cub was rejected by its mother, zoo staff rescued and reared the now energetic animal.
Sixty arrested in child porn bust
Police from across Ontario have rounded up 60 suspects in a massive child pornography sweep, billed as one of the largest in the province's history. Police say they've laid 213 charges and plan to lay more.
Kenney slammed over citizenship ceremony
Opposition members are criticizing Immigration Minister Jason Kenney over some of his bureaucrats posing as new Canadian citizens on a Sun News Network broadcast last October.
Difficult for Canadians to "like" Facebook IPO
Facebook's initial public offering has the world abuzz to the tune of billions of dollars, but Canadians are unlikely to get a piece. Canadian Press reporter Sunny Freeman explains why.
Furry forecaster foretells fine future
Canada's best-known furry forecaster is calling for an early spring. Ontario's Wiarton Willie failed to see his shadow in the annual Groundhog Day ritual Thursday morning.
Gordie Howe dealing with dementia
Dementia is beginning to affect hockey legend Gordie Howe, who at 83, is still in high demand. His son says he still plans to travel the country this year to raise funds for dementia research.
Bureaucrats pose as "new" Canadians
A citizenship reaffirmation ceremony broadcast on the Sun News network last October featured six federal bureaucrats posing as new Canadians. The event was requested by the immigration minister's office.
Harper distances himself from senator's comments
The PM is distancing himself from the now-retracted comments of a Tory senator who said every convicted killer should be given a rope to hang themselves in their cell. Sen. Boisvenu's daughter was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 2002.
Can the courts and social media mix?
Canada's top judge is questioning if fairness and accuracy will become casualties of social media. Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says the justice system must get a firm grip on its relationship with social media.
Harper, Rae trade barbs
Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae laced into the Tories during Question Period, blasting their plan to reform the pension system. Prime Minister Harper says the government will protect social programs.
Budget big issue for returning parliament
Parliament returned Monday with the federal budget and pensions high on the agenda. NDP MP Peter Julian has already criticized the government, saying they aren't taking a responsible approach to public policy.
Toews on Shafia verdict
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says Canadian law was applied in a fair and even-handed manner in the Shafia murder trial. Toews told reporters Monday that the case does not reflect badly on Muslims.
NDP MP defends idea of teaming up with the Liberals
NDP leadership hopeful Nathan Cullen is facing criticism from other candidates over his proposal to join forces with the Liberals in the next election. The eight candidates vying to lead the party held a debate in Halifax Sunday.
All three found guilty in Shafia trial
A jury has found three members of a Montreal family guilty of first-degree murder in the so-called "honour killings" of three daughters and a co-wife. Crown lawyer Gerard Laarhuis says the verdict is a reflection of Canadian values.
GG shows off his hockey skills
Governor General David Johnston laced up his hockey skates and hit the ice at Ottawa's Rideau Hall Saturday. Johnston, an experienced player, was participating in an event leading up to Sunday's NHL all-star game.
Business Forecast: Focus on employment data, earnings
Investors are expected to focus on a slew of top economic data this week, including the U.S. non-farm payrolls report for January. Earnings reports are also expected from heavyweights in Canada's energy sector.
GG shows off his hockey skills
Governor General David Johnston laced up his hockey skates and hit the ice on the Rideau Canal Saturday. Johnston, an experienced player, was participating in an event leading up to Sunday's NHL all-star game.
Inside the Shafia case
The fate of Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and their son, accused of killing four female family members in a so-called honour killing, is in the hands of a jury. The victims were found in a car submerged in a canal in 2009.
RCMP apologizes to families of Pickton's victims
The RCMP has apologized for not doing more to find serial killer Robert Pickton. The apology comes after months of testimony at a public inquiry into how police handled the missing women investigation in the 1990s.
