Today
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In the news today:
'Suicide contagion' and a missing goat, racing rescue crews, widespread abuse, lazy commutes, wind turbine proposals and an evasive mayor.
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New research finds evidence of 'suicide contagion' among Canadian teens
Teenagers who had a classmate die by suicide are significantly more likely to think about or attempt suicide themselves over the following two years, according to a new study. -
Rob Ford avoids media eager to ask about alleged video
In the glare of an intense media spotlight, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has yet to address the media regarding reports that he was recorded on video allegedly smoking crack cocaine. -
Minnesota teen who inspired millions with song, dies from bone cancer
Zack Sobiech, the 18-year-old who inspired millions with a song about his battle with cancer, died Monday after several years fighting the disease.
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Fewer kids commuting by foot, bike, report finds
Are we driving our kids to unhealthy habits? That's what a new report asks readers, as it details how Canadian schoolchildren are more likely to be driven to and from school and to after-school activities than they were in generations past. -
Hadfield hopes space mission spurs support for CSA
On the heels of a five-month stay aboard the International Space Station, captivating audiences worldwide with tweets and photos from orbit, astronaut Chris Hadfield says he hopes his highly-publicized mission will spur continued support for the Canadian Space Agency. -
PM's former legal adviser arranged deal for Wright to give Duffy $90K
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's former special counsel and legal adviser worked on the legal deal between Nigel Wright and Sen. Mike Duffy's lawyer that called for Wright to help Duffy pay off $90,000 in invalid expense claims, CTV News has learned.
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Harper: 'I'm not happy, I'm very upset' about Senate controversy
Anyone who wants to use public office for their own benefit should find a new line of work, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Tuesday -- for the first time addressing a deepening scandal related to Sen. Mike Duffy's repayment of improperly filed expenses. -
'Speculation' surrounding Bosma murder suspect unfair: lawyer
The lawyer representing the man accused of killing Tim Bosma says media reports and police statements could threaten his client's right to a fair trial. -
Senators caught misusing taxpayers' dollars 'should be fired': Demers
Conservative Sen. Jacques Demers says if any senators are caught abusing taxpayers' dollars, they should do more than step down from caucus: "They should not be a senator."
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New tablet could treat grass pollen allergies, not just symptoms
A new kind of allergy pill could do more than just mask the unpleasant symptoms of grass pollen allergies -- it could help treat the actual allergy. -
Embarrassed singer taking anthem-botching in stride
A week ago, not many Canadians had heard of singer Alexis Normand. Today, she's rather famous, but perhaps not in the way she had hoped. Normand is the French-Canadian singer who's earned a degree of infamy for botching the American national anthem before Saturday's Memorial Cup hockey game in Saskatoon. -
Rob Ford avoids media eager to ask about alleged video
In the glare of an intense media spotlight, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has yet to address the media regarding reports that he was recorded on video allegedly smoking crack cocaine.
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Oklahoma twister upgraded to EF-5, most destructive possible
A U.S. weather agency confirmed on Tuesday that the tornado that swept through an Oklahoma City suburb, killing 24 people, was an EF-5 twister, the fiercest and most destructive possible. -
Lawyer: No background check performed on Michael Jackson's doctor; care not monitored
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician. -
As immigration bill nears committee vote, supporters seek delay in debate over gay spouses
WASHINGTON - Far-reaching U.S. immigration legislation neared a final committee vote on Tuesday as the White House and Democratic supporters sought to delay a showdown over the rights of gay spouses until a debate in the full Senate.
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Jury sent to begin deliberating whether to give Jodi Arias life in prison or death sentence
PHOENIX - A jury has been sent to begin deliberating Jodi Arias' fate, deciding whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or execution. -
Bolivia lashes out at Sean Penn for proposing boycott of Dakar Rally over detained American
LA PAZ, Bolivia - Bolivia's culture minister calls it actor-activist Sean Penn's "worst performance" ever. He isn't talking about a movie. -
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris evacuated after suicide inside the landmark church
PARIS - Some 1,500 visitors were cleared out of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris after a man put a letter on the altar of the 850-year-old monument Tuesday, pulled out a gun and shot himself in the head.
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Colangelo out as Raptors GM, staying on as president
Bryan Colangelo's time as general manager of the Toronto Raptors is over. However, he will remain as the team's president, reporting directly to new Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment CEO Tim Leiweke. Colangelo won't have the final say on basketball-related decisions anymore though. That job will belong to the team's new general manager, whom Leiweke is hoping to have in place in the next 30 days. -
Sens' Neil to play in Game 4 after taking hit from Orpik
Ottawa Senators forward Chris Neil won't be missing a beat as he will be in the lineup on Wednesday when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Neil headed to the dressing room in Game 3 and didn't return after a hit from Pittsburgh's Brooks Orpik. -
Avalanche remain quiet as Roy speculation continues
Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to reports, the Hall of Fame goaltender could possibly be in line to become the next coach.
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Canadiens' Emelin out six months after ACL, MCL surgery
The Montreal Candiens announced on Twitter that Alexei Emelin underwent reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL and MCL his left knee on Tuesday. Emelin's recovery is estimated to take about six months. -
Street outside Montreal ballpark re-named Rue Gary Carter
A stretch of road in front of the stadium where he began his Hall of Fame career has been renamed in honour of former Montreal Expos catcher Gary Carter. Signs indicating Rue Gary-Carter were already in place on Tuesday as municipal officials announced the renaming of Faillon Street West outside of what used to be Jarry Park after the most popular player in the history of the defunct National League baseball club. -
Murray pulls out of French Open with back injury
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the French Open after seeking medical advice on his back injury. The second-ranked Briton was forced to pull out of the Italian Open during his second-round match against Marcel Granollers of Spain last Wednesday because of a lower back complaint.
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Microsoft reveals Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment console, last of 3 major systems unveiled
REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft thinks it has the one. -
Ebook sales plateauing: BookNet Canada report
TORONTO - Kobo and Kindle have grown to become familiar brands in Canada but ebook sales now appear to plateauing, suggests a report by the industry organization BookNet Canada. -
Yahoo buys blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion in boldest move yet under CEO Mayer
SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo's CEO is making a $1.1 billion bet on the online blogging forum Tumblr as Marissa Mayer tries to make a former Internet icon cool again.
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Tech roundup for the week of May 17
It's been another big week in the technology business, with Google, BlackBerry, and a Canadian indie success story grabbing headlines. -
Jason Bateman confident there's lots more 'Arrested Development' to come
TORONTO - It didn't take much convincing for the "Arrested Development" cast to get behind creator Mitch Hurwitz's unconventional plan to revive the beloved comedy. -
Interview: Netflix CEO on future of TV, 'Arrested Development,' BlackBerry
TORONTO - Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is standing in line at a bustling Toronto coffee shop, summing up a speech he's set to deliver later in the day on the future of television, when he spies an example of his vision that's so perfect it almost seems planted by his PR team.
