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New drug allegations for family of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: report
There are new drug allegations today involving members of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's family, including his brother city councillor Doug Ford.

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Montreal's boil water advisory lifted, mayor says
More than 1 million Montreal residents can finally drink water from their taps -- the city's mayor says a boil-water advisory has been lifted.
Victor Walk: Theo Fleury calls for healing after 'life-changing' trek
After a 10-day walk from Toronto to Ottawa, former NHLer Theo Fleury says he has talked with the government about the need for tougher laws against child sex abuse, but doubts much will change.
Duffy says he won't leave Senate, calls for 'open inquiry' into expense scandal
Sen. Mike Duffy said Thursday he'll be "happy to co-operate" with anyone investigating the expense scandal that forced him to leave the Conservative caucus, but he won't quit the Senate.
Second suspect charged in Tim Bosma death to plead not guilty
A second man who's been charged in the death of Tim Bosma intends to plead not guilty, his lawyer says. Mark Smich, 25, appeared in Hamilton court on Thursday morning where he was formally charged with first-degree murder in Bosma's death.
N.S. woman diagnosed with cancer the same day she gives birth
What should have been the happiest day of Amanda Simpson's life quickly turned into a frightening one after the birth of her son led to the unexpected diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford fires his chief of staff
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff Mark Towhey was fired Thursday and escorted out of city hall by security guards.
Mother of N.S. confinement victim wants son's abuser 'to suffer' after guilty plea
A Nova Scotia mother says she wanted her son's abuser "to suffer" after she watched him plead guilty Thursday to kidnapping, confining and sexually assaulting her 16-year-old son last year.
B.C. teen rescues puppy from vicious cougar attack
Conservation authorities in British Columbia are warning some residents to keep their pets on leashes after a cougar attack left a puppy with dozens of puncture wounds and more than 100 stiches.

Special Reports

Trustable tap water: the best & worst countries

Trustable tap water: the best & worst countries

So you like to drink water eh? Well, you won't be drinking anything if you take a swig from the wrong country's tap. Luckily, you'll have this guide to help you out before you do.

Tornado tears through Oklahoma

Entire neighbourhoods and two schools were flattened, killing dozens across the U.S. Midwest.

9 unbelievable American headlines

From cocaine-contaminated lakes, to an argument over an apostrophe, these American headlines from last week will leave your head spinning. If you really don't believe them, just click the bolded headline to view the original story.

Politicians with pints

Can you spot the lightweights?

Prince Harry's colourful visit to the U.S.

Harry hangs out with soldiers, politicians and even finds time for a round of ball toss during his one-week visit to America. He's expected to wrap up the trip on May 15.

Opinion

Sorry, Germany beats out Canada in global contest

Sorry, Germany beats out Canada in global contest

Germany ranks #1 as the world's most well-regarded country bumping Canada to #2. We wuz robbed!

Should we pay the person who claims to have the Rob Ford crack video?

Paying for news can be a slippery slope. But when the story has such a profound implication for a city, maybe we need to bend the rules.

Genes are nobody’s business but our own

Allowing private sector to patent our genes is harmful to society. Courts and governments need to outlaw this practice.

When it comes to liquor sales, governments have gone past their limit

Governments should regulate alcohol, but let the private sector handle everything else.

Beware political candidates with baggage

An Alberta politician with debt problems is highlighting the hazards political parties face when they fail to properly screen candidates.

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