Harper’s ‘crystal clear’ explanations changing by the day: Chris Hall

The prime minister doesn't need to give voice to his exasperation with the Senate expense scandal as he heads to Calgary for a two-day policy convention. Stephen Harper pantomimes his frustration almost every time he rises in the...

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When did Halloween become so gory?

One of the inherent thrills of Halloween, besides amassing an armful of sugary treats, is indulging your inner ghoul. But experts say that costumes, neighbourhood displays and Halloween marketing in general have evolved from the love of a good-natured...

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Rob Ford's friend search warrant documents released

Updated Documents include photos of Toronto mayor meeting with Alexander 'Sandro' Lisi CBC News Posted: Oct 31, 2013 7:07 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 31, 2013 10:45 AM ET About 300 pages of information used by police to obtain a search...

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Private ATMs vulnerable to money-laundering

A CBC/Radio-Canada investigation has uncovered methods organized crime may be using to launder money through privately owned automated tellers, or ATMs. There are almost 38,000 of the ATMs, also known as "white label" cash machines because they are...

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Digitally reconstructed dinosaur takes historic walk

One of the largest dinosaurs ever known to man has been digitally reconstructed by experts from the University of Manchester in England, work that has allowed it to take its first steps in 94 million years. The team scanned a 40-metre-long...

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CBC celebrates 100 days to Sochi Olympics

Live CBC Sports unveils broadcast plans CBC Sports Posted: Oct 29, 2013 10:51 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 30, 2013 10:44 AM ET On Wednesday, CBC Sports marks 100 days until the start of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia....

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Police target single predator in UBC sex assaults manhunt

A total of six sexual assaults that have taken place on the University of British Columbia campus over the past several months appear to be connected, police say. Lower Mainland District RCMP spokesman Sgt. Peter Thiessen announced the number of...

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Harper lashes back over Senate scandal questions

Growing visibly more angry with every allegation coming from a senator that he appointed, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said during question period on Tuesday that Mike Duffy has shown no remorse for claiming ineligible expenses and should be removed...

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In Canadian politics, 30 is no longer 'young'

At age 30, David Joanasie is the youngest person to be elected to the Nunavut legislature, but by the current standards in the House of Commons and some of the country's provincial legislatures, the newly elected MLA who won a seat Monday night...

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Russia denies spying on G20 leaders with teddy bears, other gifts

Russia has denied reports that its intelligence services spied on hundreds of foreign delegates at a Group of 20 summit in St. Petersburg in September using gifts such as teddy bears, diaries and free USB keys. Quoting a report from the European Council's...

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Sears Canada to close flagship Toronto store, 4 others

Sears Canada is closing five of its department stores, including its flagship location in Toronto's Eaton Centre, as part of a $400-million deal. Sears plans to sell the leases of those five stores to mall operator Cadillac Fairview, in what would be...

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The faux outrage of America's bugged allies: Neil Macdonald

Try to follow the logic here. In the spring, former CIA contractor Edward Snowden tells the world about the true extent of America's electronic surveillance: it's just about total. Everyone's communications, everywhere, are collected and, at the very...

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Canada far behind U.S. on making pipeline safety data public

After a long day tending his expansive canola farm near Swan Lake, in central Manitoba, Dan Hacault turns on his computer to try to find out more about what's buried below his cash crops — eight pipelines. The veteran farmer says he spends hours...

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5 new questions after Mike Duffy's Senate bombshell

As the Senate continued to mull over motions to suspend Senators Mike Duffy, Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin over the expense controversy, Duffy unloaded another series of bombshell revelations Monday afternoon.  He claimed...

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Get Marc Emery home from U.S. prison, say 3 MPs

Live B.C.'s Prince of Pot eligible for early release from U.S. prison in 251 days CBC News Posted: Oct 29, 2013 7:26 AM PT Last Updated: Oct 29, 2013 7:37 AM PT External Links (Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible...

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Budget watchdog sees surplus by 2015 despite slow growth

New The Canadian Press Posted: Oct 28, 2013 10:01 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 28, 2013 10:29 AM ET External Links (Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external links.) The parliamentary...

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The Barack Obama big spender myth: Neil Macdonald

I'm generally against using any word invented during my lifetime. But "meme" actually does seem to best describe the ill-informed discussion here about Barack Obama and spending. A meme, according to Webster, is "an idea that spreads from person to...

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Drivers fined for parking when not parked

A company that says it's the world's largest privately-owned parking firm is again under fire from drivers, who complain they were slapped with unjustified $110 fines. "If they are doing this over and over — they are probably making quite the profit,"...

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Pipeline safety incident rate doubled in past decade

Pipelines regulated by the federal government — which include some of the longest lines in the country — have experienced a swell in the number of safety-related incidents over the past decade, documents obtained by CBC News suggest. In recent months,...

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Bomb-making material confirmed in luggage at Montreal airport

The carry-on bag of a 71-year-old man detained at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport contained components for making an explosive device, though it did not contain actual explosive material, police say. "He had numerous parts of an explosive...

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