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Liberal robocalls in Guelph let Tories go on offensive Mar 12, 2012 3:55 PM ET — Liberal MP Frank Valeriote should apologize, Conservative MPs say, after admitting he approved anti-Conservative robocalls that didn't ident… 3:55 PM ET
High winds hammer Vancouver Island and South Coast Mar 12, 2012 3:12 PM ET — High winds have hammered Vancouver Island and the rest of the South Coast of B.C., knocking out power to thousands and forcing the cancellat… 3:12 PM ET Audio
Alberta mom's state of mind at crux of murder trial Mar 12, 2012 4:04 PM ET — The murder trial of an Alberta woman accused of drowning her young sons has begun, two years after the two were found dead by their father i… 4:04 PM ET

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U.S. troops brace for Afghan backlash after slayings Mar 12, 2012 2:16 PM ET — Vows of revenge by the Taliban against U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan have raised anxieties for Western personnel in the region in the wake … 2:16 PM ET Video
U.S., Russia split over Syrian killings at UN talks Mar 12, 2012 3:35 PM ET — The United States and Russia clashed over Syria at the UN Monday after Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the divided Security Council to s… 3:35 PM ET Video
Quebec Hells Angel caught in Panama wanted in 22 killings Mar 12, 2012 9:49 AM ET — A member of Quebec's Hells Angels who is wanted in Canada in the killings of 22 people as well as for drug trafficking has been arrested in … 9:49 AM ET

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NHL GMs confident about rule change proposals Mar 12, 2012 2:52 PM ET — NHL general managers emerged from their first day of meetings optimistic they would have at least one rule change to make. 2:52 PM ET Video
Wilkinson: Why I almost quit swimming, and why I didn't Mar 12, 2012 12:47 PM ET — Julia Wilkinson's lifelong dream was to swim in the Olympics. But after she reached her goal in Beijing, she struggled to deal with the ensu… 12:47 PM ET
Canadiens aim for 3rd straight road win vs. Sabres Mar 12, 2012 9:04 AM ET — The Montreal Canadiens look to continue their road streak Monday night when they visit the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. 9:04 AM ET

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Canadiens aim for 3rd straight road win vs. Sabres Mar 12, 2012 9:04 AM ET — The Montreal Canadiens look to continue their road streak Monday night when they visit the Buffalo Sabres at First Niagara Center. 9:04 AM ET
Struggling Sharks look for revenge in Edmonton Mar 12, 2012 10:05 AM ET — The San Jose Sharks, the NHL's only winless team in March, try to break out of their funk and avenge last week's home loss to the Edmonton O… 10:05 AM ET
NHL GMs confident about rule change proposals Mar 12, 2012 2:52 PM ET — NHL general managers emerged from their first day of meetings optimistic they would have at least one rule change to make. 2:52 PM ET Video

Politics »

Liberal robocalls in Guelph let Tories go on offensive Mar 12, 2012 3:55 PM ET — Liberal MP Frank Valeriote should apologize, Conservative MPs say, after admitting he approved anti-Conservative robocalls that didn't ident… 3:55 PM ET
Tories' crime bill gets another chance to pass tonight Mar 12, 2012 3:29 PM ET — The government thought its crime bill would pass last Wednesday, but the NDP has been able to delay a final vote until Monday night. 3:29 PM ET Video
MPs vote tonight on giving Elections Canada more power Mar 12, 2012 1:28 PM ET — An NDP motion to give Elections Canada more investigative power will go to a vote in the House of Commons tonight, and is expected to pass w… 1:28 PM ET

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Ottawa moves to block Air Canada work stoppage Mar 12, 2012 3:51 PM ET — The federal government introduced back-to-work legislation today to ensure there is no work stoppage at Air Canada. 3:51 PM ET
Canada trade mission to Russia planned for June Mar 12, 2012 12:06 PM ET — International Trade Minister Ed Fast is planning a mission to Russia in June, his office confirms. 12:06 PM ET
Apple may face antitrust probe Mar 12, 2012 11:11 AM ET — As the world's most valuable company sets out to define and dominate the markets it created with the iPhone and iPad, Apple is likely to fac… 11:11 AM ET

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Heroin treatment more cost-effective than methadone Mar 12, 2012 3:39 PM ET — Prescribing heroin instead of methadone is more effective and less costly in treating drug addiction relapses, a new analysis suggests. 3:39 PM ET Video
Cancer Society calls drug shortages 'unacceptable' Mar 12, 2012 11:10 AM ET — The Canadian Cancer Society is demanding that federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq do more to address the urgent issue of drug shortages i… 11:10 AM ET
Quebec smokers, tobacco firms face off in $27B lawsuit Mar 12, 2012 1:47 PM ET — A group of Quebec smokers is squaring off with Canada's three largest cigarette companies in a landmark class action worth up to $27 billion… 1:47 PM ET VideoAudio

Arts & Entertainment »

Leonardo da Vinci work may be hidden behind mural Mar 12, 2012 2:07 PM ET — Researchers in Italy say they may have found traces of a Leonardo da Vinci work hidden under a fresco at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. 2:07 PM ET
Stephen Hawking films cameo for TV's The Big Bang Theory Mar 12, 2012 12:31 PM ET — Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking is adding an appearance on TV's The Big Bang Theory to his list of pop culture cameos. 12:31 PM ET
Cyndi Lauper returns to Japan a year after earthquake Mar 12, 2012 1:40 PM ET — Cyndi Lauper is admired in Japan for not running away after 2011's devastating earthquake and tsunami. Now, the singer is back to show the J… 1:40 PM ET

Technology & Science »

Venus and Jupiter in 'close encounter' Mar 12, 2012 2:48 PM ET — Astronomy enthusiasts are gearing up for a dazzling planetary conjunction this week during which Jupiter and Venus will appear to be side by… 2:48 PM ET
NASA faces 'intelligent design' lawsuit from scientist Mar 12, 2012 2:07 PM ET — Opening statements are expected Monday in a lawsuit from a scientist who alleges NASA fired him as a "team lead" on the Cassini mission expl… 2:07 PM ET
Airline crews cite mobile device use as top peeve Mar 12, 2012 12:50 PM ET — Airline passengers' refusal to switch off electronic devices before takeoff is reportedly now the biggest cause of onboard disputes, U.S. ca… 12:50 PM ET

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