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Ohio man wanted in wife's death arrested in Quebec

A 29-year-old man wanted in the death of his wife in Toledo, Ohio is in custody in Quebec, CBC News has learned. 11:43 AM ET video

Dodgy data might hinder border entry-exit pact

Canadian officials worry that the poor quality of information routinely collected from airline passengers could hamper a key feature of the perimeter security deal with the United States. 10:15 AM ET

School in B.C. polygamous community closes

A school in Bountiful, B.C., with links to jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has abruptly closed its doors, with most of its students now relying on home-schooling. 11:43 AM ET

Fixing U.S. economy key to helping Canada, ambassador says

The single most important thing the U.S. can do for Canada is to get its economic house in order, says David Jacobson, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, in an interview airing on CBC Radio's The House. 12:20 PM ET audio

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Burnaby care home privatization worries residents Nov 4, 2012 8:48 PM ET — A group of veterans and their families are concerned about the quality of care at a Burnaby, B.C., care home that is laying off its unionize… 8:48 PM ET Video
Giraffe dies at Greater Vancouver Zoo Nov 4, 2012 8:56 PM ET — A 12-year-old giraffe was found dead inside its barn at the Greater Vancouver Zoo Sunday morning. 8:56 PM ET
BC Hydro, K'omoks announce deal on Island power project Nov 4, 2012 9:11 PM ET — BC Hydro has reached a benefit agreement with the K'omoks First Nation for its $1.2-billion upgrade of a generating station on Vancouver Isl… 9:11 PM ET

Calgary »

New problems found at XL Foods plant, says CFIA Nov 4, 2012 8:53 PM ET — Canada's food-safety watchdog has found new problems at XL Foods' meat processing plant in Brooks, Alta., after the company at the centre of… 8:53 PM ET
Would-be shoplifter takes security guard on police chase Nov 5, 2012 12:36 AM ET — A man is facing numerous charges after police were led on a wild chase in the northeast late Sunday afternoon. 12:36 AM ET
Red Deer Red Cross workers to help New York storm victims Nov 5, 2012 12:36 AM ET — A couple of Canadian Red Cross volunteers from Red Deer are heading to New York to help with recovery efforts. 12:36 AM ET

Edmonton »

Alberta oil workers score $25M lotto win Nov 4, 2012 9:39 PM ET — A group of oil workers in northern Alberta is celebrating their $25-million lottery win this weekend. 9:39 PM ET
New problems found at XL Foods plant, says CFIA Nov 4, 2012 8:53 PM ET — Canada's food-safety watchdog has found new problems at XL Foods' meat processing plant in Brooks, Alta., after the company at the centre of… 8:53 PM ET
China-Nexen deal pivotal for Harper agenda Nov 4, 2012 9:31 PM ET — If Prime Minister Stephen Harper selected legacy items to be hallmarks of his first seven years in office, diversifying Canada's trade and i… 9:31 PM ET

Saskatchewan »

Suspicious item found at Saskatoon bus depot Nov 4, 2012 7:55 PM ET — A downtown Saskatoon bus depot was temporarily closed on Sunday, after a suspicious item was found there earlier in the day. 7:55 PM ET
Regina roads dangerous due to freezing rain Nov 4, 2012 1:40 PM ET — Road conditions in the Regina area have been treacherous Sunday morning, due to freezing rain that has made many road surfaces very slippery… 1:40 PM ET
New problems found at XL Foods plant, says CFIA Nov 4, 2012 8:53 PM ET — Canada's food-safety watchdog has found new problems at XL Foods' meat processing plant in Brooks, Alta., after the company at the centre of… 8:53 PM ET

Manitoba »

Winnipeg woman's $1M house infested with mice Nov 5, 2012 12:43 AM ET — A Winnipeg woman says she was shocked to find the $1-million house she recently bought has a mouse infestation so severe, she now has to rip… 12:43 AM ET
Manitoba finalizing helmet law for young cyclists Nov 4, 2012 7:54 PM ET — Manitoba's bicycle helmet law will take effect within a few months, and first-time offenders will be able to avoid paying a fine by taking a… 7:54 PM ET
Brandon political advocate Errol Black dies Nov 4, 2012 5:00 PM ET — People in Brandon, Man., are mourning the death today of Errol Black, who had just been honoured for his years of political advocacy. He was… 5:00 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Glen Murray 1st to run for Ontario Liberal leadership Nov 4, 2012 6:09 PM ET — Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, a former mayor of Winnipeg, has formally announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liber… 6:09 PM ET Video
NHL, NHPA looking to meet again Tuesday in New York Nov 5, 2012 12:24 AM ET — After deputy commissioner Bill Daly held a marathon session with NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr that stretched into the early hours of Sun… 12:24 AM ET Video
McGuinty says he prorogued to avoid opposition 'shenanigans' Nov 3, 2012 7:16 AM ET — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty denies that he resigned to duck questions about the possible billion-dollar cost of cancelling two gas plant… 7:16 AM ET

Sudbury »

Glen Murray 1st to run for Ontario Liberal leadership Nov 4, 2012 6:09 PM ET — Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, a former mayor of Winnipeg, has formally announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liber… 6:09 PM ET Video
NHL, NHPA looking to meet again Tuesday in New York Nov 5, 2012 12:24 AM ET — After deputy commissioner Bill Daly held a marathon session with NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr that stretched into the early hours of Sun… 12:24 AM ET Video
McGuinty says he prorogued to avoid opposition 'shenanigans' Nov 3, 2012 7:16 AM ET — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty denies that he resigned to duck questions about the possible billion-dollar cost of cancelling two gas plant… 7:16 AM ET

Windsor »

Ohio man wanted in wife's death arrested in Quebec Nov 4, 2012 11:43 AM ET — A 29-year-old man wanted in the death of his wife in Toledo, Ohio is in custody in Quebec, CBC News has learned. 11:43 AM ET Video
Glen Murray 1st to run for Ontario Liberal leadership Nov 4, 2012 6:09 PM ET — Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, a former mayor of Winnipeg, has formally announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liber… 6:09 PM ET Video
Dodgy data might hinder border entry-exit pact Nov 4, 2012 10:15 AM ET — Canadian officials worry that the poor quality of information routinely collected from airline passengers could hamper a key feature of the … 10:15 AM ET

Hamilton »

New Yorkers run to Hamilton for Road2Hope Marathon Nov 4, 2012 4:30 PM ET — After the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy shuttered the New York City Marathon, some runners bolted to Hamilton to run in the Road2Hop… 4:30 PM ET
Group petitions for Lincoln Alexander statue at Hamilton City Hall Nov 4, 2012 10:25 AM ET — The North Wall Riders Association is petitioning the city to erect a statue of the late Lincoln Alexander at Hamilton City Hall. 10:25 AM ET
Bouncer assaults man at downtown Hamilton pub, police say Nov 4, 2012 1:26 PM ET — A bouncer assaulted a man at Slainte Irish pub early Sunday, police say. 1:26 PM ET

Toronto »

Protest condemns Harper government immigration policies Nov 4, 2012 6:38 PM ET — Protesters took over an intersection in downtown Toronto late Sunday to decry the Harper government's immigration policies. 6:38 PM ET
Glen Murray 1st to run for Ontario Liberal leadership Nov 4, 2012 6:09 PM ET — Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, a former mayor of Winnipeg, has formally announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liber… 6:09 PM ET Video
Raptors defeat Timberwolves for 1st win of season Nov 4, 2012 10:24 PM ET — Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan each scored 22 points, Alan Anderson had 18 and the Toronto Raptors earned their first victory of the season Su… 10:24 PM ET

Ottawa »

Over the Rainbow down to 3 finalists Nov 4, 2012 4:06 PM ET — Three young Ontario women are competing for the role of their lives as CBC's Over the Rainbow begins its final competition Sunday evening. 4:06 PM ET Video
Glen Murray 1st to run for Ontario Liberal leadership Nov 4, 2012 6:09 PM ET — Toronto Centre MPP Glen Murray, a former mayor of Winnipeg, has formally announced his intention to seek the leadership of the Ontario Liber… 6:09 PM ET Video
Woman sent to hospital after 2-car crash Nov 4, 2012 2:45 PM ET — Firefighters had to tear the roof off a Cadillac to remove the passenger of the car after a two-vehicle crash, which sent the woman to hospi… 2:45 PM ET

Montreal »

Montreal mayor to resume duties after brief hiatus Nov 4, 2012 3:34 PM ET — Mayor GΓ©rald Tremblay will be back at work Monday after taking several days off, says a city spokesperson. 3:34 PM ET
Nationalists, sovereigntists face off at Montreal rally Nov 4, 2012 3:53 PM ET — A confrontation erupted in downtown Montreal between an anglophone rights group and a group of Quebec sovereigntists. 3:53 PM ET Video
Mulcair delays plans for a provincial NDP in Quebec Nov 4, 2012 10:40 PM ET — The leader of the NDP says his first priority is to beat Stephen Harper's Tories in 2015 10:40 PM ET

New Brunswick »

2 arrested for Saint John home invasion Nov 4, 2012 5:35 PM ET — Two men have been arrested after a Saint John home invasion that resulted in a death 5:35 PM ET
Man climbs skyscraper with bionic leg Nov 5, 2012 12:48 AM ET — The metal on Zac Vawter bionic leg gleamed as he climbed 103 floors of Chicago's iconic Willis Tower, becoming the first person ever to comp… 12:48 AM ET Video
Unpaid Ambulance N.B. bills jump 60% Nov 4, 2012 2:17 PM ET — Thousands of New Brunswickers have been taking an unfulfilled Conservative election promise into their own hands and not paying their ambula… 2:17 PM ET

Prince Edward Island »

12 summer homes hit in vandalism spree Nov 4, 2012 5:18 PM ET — Police are investigating a vandalism spree at a P.E.I. trailer park this weekend. 5:18 PM ET Video
Lobster molting early in warm P.E.I. weather Nov 4, 2012 5:32 PM ET — P.E.I.'s lobsters are starting the molting process earlier than usual because of the warm weather, fishermen say. 5:32 PM ET
Crane survives vote, remains PC party leader Nov 4, 2012 4:26 PM ET — P.E.I.'s Progressive Conservative Party has voted to keep Olive Crane as party leader, rejecting a motion for a leadership review, at the an… 4:26 PM ET Video

Nova Scotia »

Hoax bomb threat clears homeless shelter Nov 4, 2012 5:26 PM ET — A shelter for homeless men in Halifax was temporarily evacuated today after someone called a bomb threat. 5:26 PM ET
Kids smash pumpkins for urban farm Nov 4, 2012 3:18 PM ET — Children in Halifax got a chance to smash pumpkins for a good cause Sunday. 3:18 PM ET Video
Man dies in Barrington crash Nov 4, 2012 5:22 PM ET — A 20-year-old man died and another was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash in southwestern Nova Scotia Saturday. 5:22 PM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

Traffic fatality on island's northeast coast Nov 4, 2012 4:28 PM ET — A 19 year-old woman from Middle Arm, on the Baie Verte Peninsula, has died as the result of an automobile accident Saturday night. 4:28 PM ET
Bobby Robins, Niklas Svedberg lead Bruins over IceCaps Nov 4, 2012 6:46 PM ET — Bobby Robins had a goal and an assist and Niklas Svedberg made 18 saves Sunday as the Providence Bruins blanked the St. John's IceCaps 3-0 i… 6:46 PM ET
Major fire near hospital in Labrador City Nov 4, 2012 4:26 PM ET — Fire has destroyed a large apartment complex being built next to the hospital β€” which has now been evacuated. 4:26 PM ET

North »

Actor Adam Beach to promote the N.W.T. Nov 4, 2012 1:25 PM ET — Actor Adam Beach will be the new face of tourism in the Northwest Territories. 1:25 PM ET
Alaska storms could be linked to loss of Arctic sea ice Nov 4, 2012 1:24 PM ET — The strong storms which struck south-central Alaska repeatedly in September could be directly related to the loss of sea ice in the Arctic. 1:24 PM ET
Yukon tables new landlord and tenant act Nov 3, 2012 5:29 PM ET — The Yukon government's new landlord and tenant bill would allow for just one rent increase per year, although that increase will not be capp… 5:29 PM ET Video