Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 | 9:17 PM ET
- Gatineau, Que., issues boil water advisory
- The City of Gatineau, Que., is warning thousands of residents to boil their drinking water Tuesday. more »
- Rideau River pedestrian bridge studied
- The City of Ottawa has started an environmental assessment of a footbridge that would link the Overbook and Sandy Hill areas. more »
- Orléans hotel development hit by fire
- A hotel that was under construction in the Orléans area sustained damages of about $50,000 when it caught fire. more »
- No surprises in upcoming budget: Watson
- Ottawa's new city council will deliver its first budget on Wednesday, but mayor Jim Watson said city residents shouldn't expect any surprises. more »
- Wheelchair charity has van stolen
- An Ottawa charity that delivers and recycles wheelechairs and medical equipment said it is struggling to do its work since the theft of its cargo van. more »
- Hands-free texting risky, police say
- Smartphone applications that allow drivers to send and receive text messages while keeping their hands on the wheel may be legal, but police are concerned they will lead to more distracted drivers. more »
- Condo developer wants 35-storey tower on Preston
- A condominium developer is seeking to construct a 35-storey tower in the heart of Ottawa's Little Italy that, if completed, would be the tallest building in the city. more »
- Ont. freezing rain warning lifted
- Environment Canada has lifted the freezing rain warning for Ontario. more »
- Fallen officer 'the best dad': widow
- The widow of slain Toronto police officer Sgt. Ryan Russell says she is able to find comfort in the face of tragedy when she looks at her young son, in whom she sees so much of her husband. more »
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- Fallen officer 'the best dad': widow
- The widow of slain Toronto police officer Sgt. Ryan Russell says she is able to find comfort in the face of tragedy when she looks at her young son, in whom she sees so much of her husband.
- Harper: '50/50' chance of 2011 election
- There is a "50/50" chance Canadians will go to the polls this year, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says in the second part of an exclusive interview with the CBC's Peter Mansbridge airing Tuesday.
- JTF2 command 'encouraged' war crimes, soldier alleges
- A member of Canada's elite special forces unit says he felt his peers were being "encouraged" by the Canadian Forces chain of command to commit war crimes in Afghanistan, according to new documents obtained by CBC News.
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- Duvalier faces corruption, other charges
- Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier has been charged with corruption, theft and misappropriation of funds, Port-au-Prince's chief prosecutor said Tuesday.
- Canadian tourist accuses Mexican police of raping her
- In an exclusive interview with CBC News, a Canadian tourist alleges that Mexican police gang-raped her in jail after she and her fiancé were arrested while on vacation. (WARNING: Graphic content.)
- UN tribunal warns against Hariri speculation
- The United Nations tribunal investigating the assassination of a former Lebanese prime minister is warning against speculation about a sealed indictment.
Health »
- Health agency barred C. difficile treatment: MD
- A hospital physician from a major B.C. facility says several patients died in the last year from C. difficile — unnecessarily — after the health authority stopped her and her colleagues from giving an experimental, simple and highly effective treatment.
- Phthalates to be limited in children's toys
- The federal government says it will place new restrictions on the use of six phthalates in children's toys and some child-care products.
- 8% of fans at sports games over alcohol limit: study
- Drunken sports fans shy away from having their blood alcohol measured, but a small U.S. study hints that a "significant number" of people attending professional sports games may have high alcohol levels that could increase their chances of being involved in traffic accidents or crime.
Arts & Entertainment »
- TV veteran Regis Philbin to retire
- Regis Philbin, a familiar face on U.S. talk shows and game shows for decades, has announced his retirement from his longtime morning show, Live with Regis and Kelly.
- Music impresario Don Kirshner dies at 76
- Don Kirshner, dubbed the 'man with the golden ear' for his talent at sussing out hit songs and musical stars, has died at the age of 76.
- Hot Docs turns focus on 2 Toronto directors
- Toronto cinematographer and director Terence Macartney-Filgate, known for the Candid Eye series for the NFB, will receive an outstanding achievement award at the 2011 Hot Docs Festival.
Technology & Science »
- Hands-free texting risky, police say
- Smartphone applications that allow drivers to send and receive text messages while keeping their hands on the wheel may be legal, but police are concerned they will lead to more distracted drivers.
- Malware threatens on multiple fronts 25 years after first virus
- Twenty-five years after the release of the first mainstream computer virus, known as Brain, the cyber-security industry is facing a dizzying array of threats on many fronts.
- Facebook to tweak contact data sharing
- Facebook has temporarily disabled a feature allowing app developers to access some users' mobile phone numbers and addresses if given users' permission.
Money »
- Apple earnings exceed expectations
- Apple Inc. reports first-quarter earnings of $6.43 US a share on revenue of $26.74 billion.
- Comcast takeover of NBC approved
- The U.S. Justice Department Tuesday told Comcast, the country's largest cable company, it can buy the majority stake in NBC Universal if it fulfils conditions intended to prevent it from stifling competitors.
- Carney keeps rate at 1%
- The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark overnight lending rate steady at one per cent in its latest policy decision Tuesday.
Consumer Life »
- Phthalates to be limited in children's toys
- The federal government says it will place new restrictions on the use of six phthalates in children's toys and some child-care products.
- Fairweather sues for Target name in Canada
- Fairweather Ltd. has filed a $250-million Federal Court lawsuit against American discount retailer Target, which recently announced Canadian expansion plans.
- Hotel owners fined for rejecting gay couple
- A Christian couple were fined for refusing to allow a gay couple the use of a double room at their hotel in southern England, capping a case that has drawn national attention and which the judge himself described as very difficult.
Sports »
- Habs' Pacioretty taken to hospital
- Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty was taken to hospital after being injured in the first period of his team's game against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Pacioretty was parked in front of the Sabres net when he was struck on his right side by teammate James Wisniewski's shot from the blue-line.
- Jays, Bautista headed to arbitration
- Even on a one-year contract, the Toronto Blue Jays and Jose Bautista are struggling to find common ground on a fair market value for baseball's home run king. The two sides are nearly $3 million US apart after exchanging salary arbitration figures Tuesday afternoon.
- Wozniacki, Henin advance: Australian Open
- Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the third round of the Australian Open with an emphatic win 6-1, 6-0 win over American Vania King on Wednesday as her first major atop the rankings continued to gather momentum.
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