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'I do not use crack cocaine,' Mayor Rob Ford says
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford broke his silence Friday to say he does not use crack cocaine, a week after published reports alleged he was seen smoking from a glass pipe in a cellphone video.

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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.
Theo Fleury ends Victor Walk for victims of sexual abuse on Parliament Hill
Former NHLer Theo Fleury has arrived on Parliament Hill, completing his a 10-day "Victor Walk" aimed at raising more awareness about childhood sex abuse and the need for healing.
School lockdowns need to be rethought, U.S. safety experts advise
When an intruder invades a school in Canada, the usual protocol is to move into lockdown mode, with teachers telling students to hide inside classrooms. But a pair of U.S. experts is suggesting that it might be time to rethink that approach, arguing that lockdowns might actually be turning students and school staff into "sitting ducks."
Two Conservative senators ordered Mike Duffy's audit sanitized
The order to sanitize an audit of Sen. Mike Duffy's expenses came from two key Conservatives on the Senate's internal economy committee: chair David Tkachuk and Carolyn Stewart Olsen, CTV News has learned.

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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