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Why job growth in U.S. is outpacing Canada

Job numbers suggest Canada's economy has stalled while its American counterpart is gaining momentum.

Harper confirms changes to Old Age Security possible

The Conservative government is considering increasing the age of eligibility for Canada's Old Age Security system, Prime Minister Stephen Harper confirmed Friday.

Rogers promises to end internet throttling

Rogers has promised to stop "throttling" internet traffic on its network by the end of this year, in response to an investigation by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.

Skier killed in B.C. avalanche

A man has been killed in an avalanche that hit a large group of skiers Friday morning in southeastern British Columbia.

10 misleading food product labels in Canada

A CBC Marketplace investigation reveals the Top 10 lousy labels in the grocery store, products which make supposed health claims that aren't always supported by the medical and nutritional evidence.

Accused Gadhafi plotter met with SNC-Lavalin exec

One of the people accused in an alleged plot to smuggle members of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi's family to Mexico was with an SNC-Lavalin executive when police took her into custody, CBC News has learned.

Shafia father to appeal murder convictions

Father's notice of appeal argues the trial judge erred in admitting evidence from an honour killings expert.

Concordia captain's stunt blamed for cruise wreck

A Fifth Estate report pieces together the details of the Costa Concordia disaster, with exclusive footage of passengers' chaotic evacuation and a reconstruction of the captain's risky manoeuvre, which took the cruise ship off course and ran it aground off the coast of Italy.

Alberta, Canada launch joint oilsands monitoring system

Monthly water testing is part of a new $50 million 'world class' federal-provincial environmental monitoring plan for the Alberta oilsands.

Paxton pleads not guilty to hitting guard

Dustin Paxton entered not guilty pleas Friday to four charges, including assaulting a jail guard.

Anonymous hacks police websites worldwide

Hackers have taken over the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the collective called Anonymous, including in Boston and in Salt Lake City, where police say personal information of confidential informants and tipsters was accessed.

Electro-Motive plant shut by U.S. owner

The company that owns the locked-out Electro-Motive plant in London, Ont., has decided to close the plant permanently.