Jay Z easily led Grammy Award nominations announced Friday with nine, but left-of-centre rappers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kendrick Lamar were among a group of new stars who took many of the major nominations.
Sabtu, 07 Desember 2013
Toronto rapper Drake gets 4 Grammy nominations
More human bones unearthed during Ottawa road work
Workers who are fixing water mains along Queen Street in downtown Ottawa have found more bones as work continues to build the city's new light rail transit system.
Potentially damaging Jackpine oilsands mine expansion OK'd by Ottawa
Shell Canada's Jackpine oilsands mine expansion plan has received the go-ahead from Ottawa, despite the environment minister's view that it's "likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects."
Canada's truth commission learned from Mandela, says head
Aboriginal Canadians have shared in the struggles Nelson Mandela faced in his fight for racial equality, says the head of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Jumat, 06 Desember 2013
A healthy diet is too costly for many Canadians
A family on a healthy diet can expect to pay $2,000 more a year for food than one having less nutritious meals, say researchers who recommend that the cost gap be closed.
Canada adds 22,000 jobs in November
The Canadian economy added 22,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate held steady at 6.9 per cent for the third month in a row.
Kamis, 05 Desember 2013
Rob Ford tells U.S. sports radio show that wiretaps are 'outright lies'
In his first interview since the latest wave of drug- and gang-related allegations, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford held steady in his view that he has the support of Toronto voters, and denied using heroin or negotiating with drug dealers.
Tim Hortons boss accused of cheating workers out of OT
Two former employees of a Tim Hortons in small-town British Columbia say their employer took advantage of their status as temporary foreign workers to cheat them out of overtime pay, and to pressure them to keep quiet about it.
Rob Ford scandal: Why haven't charges been laid?
As the latest release of police wiretap information unveils more shocking insight into Rob Ford's behaviour, some are wondering why Toronto's mayor is not facing criminal charges.
Michael McNeil's family to say goodbye to Afghan vet
He was known to the world as Warrant Officer Michael Robert McNeil, but to his family he was just Little Mike. Loved ones will gather today in Truro, N.S., to say goodbye to the Afghanistan war veteran after his body was found at CFB Petawawa on Nov. 27.
Rabu, 04 Desember 2013
Jeffrey Baldwin's grandmother to testify at starvation death inquest
Elva Bottineau, the woman convicted of fatally starving her five-year-old grandson, is expected to testify in person today at a coroner's inquest into his death.
Selasa, 03 Desember 2013
Most MPs get poor grade for online presence in Samara report
Most MPs are missing out on opportunities to connect and engage with citizens online, according to new analysis from the non-partisan think tank Samara.
Senin, 02 Desember 2013
High Arctic space weather tracking grid expanded
New Brunswick researchers have returned from the high Arctic after installing gear that will allow them to explore high into the atmosphere.
Live chat with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today at noon ET
What do you think of the Ontario premier's first year on the job? Have your say. Call in to CBC Radio's Ontario Today at noon on Monday or join the online audio/text live chat here on this page. Dial 1-888-817-8995 for the call-in with Premier Kathleen Wynne and host Rita Celli.
Sabtu, 30 November 2013
New Brunswick crash kills 4 teens
Four teenagers are dead after a car crashed in Notre-Dame, N.B., shortly after midnight.
Champlain Bridge 'superbeam' installation causes delays
The Champlain Bridge was supposed to be closed overnight from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m., but its reopening has been delayed until noon.
Senator Patrick Brazeau: Bring on the RCMP charges
Suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau tells CBC Radio's The House that he will fight any charges laid by the RCMP and the he is currently looking for another job so he can support his family.
Jumat, 29 November 2013
Scott Jones attack inspires Don't be Afraid campaign
The story of a Nova Scotia man who was brutally stabbed last month has sparked an awareness campaign encouraging people to speak up against homophobia.
Kamis, 28 November 2013
Shipyard workers walk off job alleging bullying by management
About 300 shipyard workers in Halifax walk off the job, complaining of bullying from management.
Gatineau police bust drug ring involving motorcycle gangs
Police in Quebec and Ontario arrested 20 people early Thursday after carrying out 16 drug raids this morning in Gatineau, Que., and Ottawa as part of an operation involving four area forces.