CBC World News, Mar 14, 2012

Canadian home prices cooling CBC.ca "March through June is prime time in the real estate and mortgage markets," Robert McLister, editor of Canadian Mortgage Trends told CBC News in an email. McLister said headline-making interest rates are encouraging some to buy early, but those numbers ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

CBC's Canada's Smartest Person a learning experience for contestants Toronto Star Now, a television special is using it to identify the smartest person in Canada — and it's not going to be the person with the highest IQ or the best grades. Promoted as a “groundbreaking and entertaining competition,” Canada's Smartest Person isn't ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

CBC's new music-streaming service stirs battle over royalties Vancouver Sun “We're looking at that right now . . . the key is whether CBC is paying their fair share.” SOCAN handles royalties for more than 100000 music “publishers” inCanada, including the CBC. Spurgeon said the agency plans to review Tariff 22, which sets the ... See all stories on this topic »

Luminato to set Laura Secord's story to music CBC.ca The War of 1812, the war between Canada and the US marking its bicentenary this year, will be one of the major themes of Luminato and is reflected in the festival's literary and music programming. Laura's Cow is a family opera telling the story of ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

3 Canadians accuse US border guards of 'molestation' CBC.ca based lawyer told CBC News. 'Very degrading and humiliating' Leslie Ingratta of Windsor told CBC News she was heading into Detroit for a shopping trip in January 2011 when she was taken aside for further questioning by US border guards. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Canadian caterer upset over salmonella outbreak CBC.ca The owner of the Canadian company told CBC News Wednesday she is devastated by the news and called the outbreak a "mystery". Lunch Lady founder Ruthie Burd called the news \Lunch Lady founder Ruthie Burd called the news "painful" when she was told her ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Don Cherry's spat with Brian Burke shows blurry line media walks Yahoo! Sports By Ed Willes 4 hours, 6 minutes ago The journalistic standards of the CBC'sDon Cherry (left) and Ron MacLean came under fire at an NHL governors' meeting. — Getty Images files Four minutes into the Whitecaps' season opener at — well, we're not sure ... See all stories on this topic »

Will Jim Flaherty cut as deeply as Paul Martin? CBC.ca But probably the more important element here has been theinternational view of the Canadian economy, which was dramatically different in 1995 compared to today. Debt servicing then and now In 1995, Martin faced a federal government debt of over $500 ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Gerry Dee on Canada's Smartest Person: 'There's something to be said for ... National Post By Alex Strachan Toronto comedian Gerry Dee — self-described “dummy,” former teacher, creator and star of the CBC Monday-night comedy, Mr. D, and host of this weekend's smarty-pants contest, Canada's Smartest Person — has his own definition of “smart ... See all stories on this topic » National Post

Video: Four Canadian Women Claim Sexual Molestation by U.S. Border Officers Opposing Views Everyday over 163, 000 people cross from Canada into the US without incident, but according to CBC News (video below), four Canadian women are accusing US female border guards of "sexual molestation" that allegedly occurred at the Ambassador Bridge and ... See all stories on this topic »

Voter fraud allegations dog east Toronto riding CBC.ca "They came with a Future Shop bill,” she told CBC News. “They came in with aCanadian Tire bill. They were coming in without proper identification." Gallyot alleges that despite lacking the required ID, voters were still allowed to cast their ballots. See all stories on this topic »

CBC royalties under review as music site sparks debate Canada.com "We're looking at that right now . . . the key is whether CBC is paying their fair share." SOCAN handles royalties for more than 100000 music "publishers" inCanada, including the CBC. Spurgeon said the agency plans to review Tariff 22, which sets the ... See all stories on this topic »

Viterra shares rise on takeover speculation CBC.ca Shares in Regina-based Viterra continued to climb Tuesday amid speculation more than one bidder may have Canada's biggest grain handler in their takeover sights. Its stock closed up 28 cents, or two per cent, at $14.73 on the Toronto Stock Exchange. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

PEI boxing great, Wilf McCluskey, dies CBC.ca (CBC) Wilf McCluskey only fought seven times in the ring, but his place is boxing history has nothing to do with his fists. The Charlottetown resident, who was one of Canada's best-known boxing authorities, died Tuesday at the age of 82. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

OLG removes slots from 3 raceways CBC.ca The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation chair confirmed withCBC News that Windsor Raceway will, indeed, lose its slot machines. Godfrey said 240 people will be out of work. The 750 slot machines will be removed April 30. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Wildfire rages near Maple Creek CBC.ca The wild fire is burning north of the Trans-Canada Highway and led to the evacuation of at least two farmyards. Late Tuesday night, local fire chief Keith Stork told CBC News the western edge of the fire was under control and crews were able to stop ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Alberta man says ex-wife drowned sons in tub for revenge CBC.ca (CBC) McConnell was testifying in the second-degree murder trial of Allyson McConnell, who has pleaded not guilty in the deaths two years ago of 10-month-old Jayden and two-year-old Connor. Curtis McConnell found their bodies in a bathtub full of water ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Fraud charges dropped against Montreal men CBC.ca CBC The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary apprehended the men after receiving a tip from police in Western Canada. The men had faced numerous charges, including fraud and offering to sell identity documents to another person. Khoury also faced a charge... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Airport commissionaires protest over contract dispute CBC.ca (CBC) The Halifax Stanfield International Airport was the site of another Nova Scotia contract dispute as commissionaires gathered to send the message to their employer that they want to be back at the bargaining table. The Public Service Alliance of ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

From sore knees to a race in the Rockies Canada.com By Ben Kaplan, Postmedia News March 14, 2012 Niobe Thompson is the Gemini-winning director of The Perfect Runner, a new CBC documentary that traces Thompson's search for the ultimate running form from Siberia to Ethiopia to the gruelling Canadian Death ... See all stories on this topic »

Harris endorses Mulcair for NDP leadership CBC.ca (CBC) "Tom Mulcair stands out as the one who has the experience and skills necessary to defeat Stephen Harper in the next federal election and help us form the first NDP government," said Harris, MP for St. John's East. Mulcair, the MP for Outremont,... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Ottawa mother gets review of money seizure CBC.ca Canada's public safety minister has instructed the Canada Border Services Agency to review why more than $12000 was seized from a woman at the Ottawa airport and not returned, CBC News has learned. The news comes in response to a CBC Ottawa special ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Calgary student robotics team wins best national rookie award CBC.ca Alex Rodrigues and his team will be headed to an internationalFIRST Robotics Competition in St. Louis next month. (CBC) Some Calgary high school students are preparing for the biggest tournament of their lives. It will take defensive and strategic ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Why the rules have changed for the media The Province Hockey Night in Canada is also a vital part of the CBC landscape and, without it, the Corp. would take a huge hit. In the world of politics, the Conflict of Interest Office would have a field day with this one. In sports, it's almost accepted as part ... See all stories on this topic »

'Earthquake swarm' shakes New Brunswick village CBC.ca Residents in a small southwestern New Brunswick community may continue to feel minor earthquakes for several more days or even weeks, according to a Natural Resources Canada seismologist. McAdam has been hit with four small earthquakes since Saturday ... See all stories on this topic »

BC raw log exports double as local mills go without CBC.ca Last month, NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald described the quantity of raw logs being exported as so vast, they would stretch from the BC coast to Thunder Bay, Ont. if stacked one after another. With files from the CBC's Jeff Davies © The Canadian ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Crossing the border intimidating, expert says CBC.ca A leading researcher on Canadian-US border policy admits that crossing the border is intimidating to many casual travellers and it's killing tourism and day trips. "It's the only time when they run into a law enforcement officer asking them pointed ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Industrial Rail layoffs may hurt Via Rail CBC.ca Those trains are being repaired to serve the Quebec City-Windsor corridor and are “the backbone of Via's intercity fleet” there, said David Jeanes, president of Transport Action Canada. “They can only be spared for renovation a few at a time,” he said. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Aglukkaq calls out Sandoz on drug shortage CBC.ca This lack of transparency is unacceptable," Aglukkaq said in the letter, obtained by CBC News. Aglukkaq says Canadians deserve better Aglukkaq further wrote that she questions the company's judgment "in failing to secure your supply chain prior to ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Dangling metal on Husky tower secured CBC.ca (Bal Brach/CBC) Crews removed a piece of metal that was dangling off one of the two Husky Energy towers in downtown Calgary Wednesday morning. 100-kilometre per hour winds blew a sign off the 40-story building on Tuesday afternoon, prompting officials ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Stobbe denies physical confrontation with wife CBC.ca (CBC) The Crown has argued that Stobbe attacked Rowbotham with the hatchet, then carried her body to a sedan in the garage, drove to Selkirk — 15 kilometres from the family home — then bicycled home to report her missing. Stobbe has maintained that ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Saint John police have suspect in hospital death CBC.ca (CBC) Saint John police have a suspect in the suspicious death of a young psychiatric patient at the Saint John Regional Hospital last month, the chief has confirmed. But the male suspect is not in custody, Saint John Police Chief Bill Reid told CBC ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Slippery conditions force school closures CBC.ca While Environment Canada has ended its freezing rain warnings across New Brunswick, Kalin Mitchell, a CBC meteorologist, said freezing drizzle is being reported from Fredericton through to Moncton. Mitchell said the slippery conditions will likely ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Todd Hirsch on Canada's economic decline CBC.ca This extended interview is a web exclusive from Type A. An edited version of this interview airs on CBC Radio One Monday, March 12 at 2:00 pm and Friday, March 16 at 8:00 pm (half an hour later in Newfoundland and parts of Labrador). See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Robocalls: Opposition parties question Conservatives' resolve to give ... Toronto Star Kenyon Wallace Toronto Star Related RMG telemarketer fired over aggressive Conservative fundraising pitches New allegations of voting irregularities come to light in Toronto: CBC ElectionsCanada expands probe into fraudulent messages in 2011 vote ... See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Toronto casino could put Windsor jobs, tourism in jeopardy CBC.ca (CBC News) The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation said changes are coming to Windsor within the next five years. The OLG's Rod Phillips said Windsor as a region has been underperforming but would not specifically speak about which — or whether ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Vancouver home ownership out of middle-class reach CBC.ca But as reporter Lisa Johnson tell us in the second of our CBCNews series in partnership with The Tyee, "Priced Out", sky high prices mean that for many young parents, the reality of home ownership has become nothing but a dream. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Canadians Accuse U.S. Border Guards Of 'Molestation' Huffington Post Canada based lawyer told CBC News. Leslie Ingratta of Windsor told CBC News she was heading into Detroit for a shopping trip in January 2011 when she was taken aside for further questioning by US border guards. The female guards ordered her into a back room ... See all stories on this topic »

Industrial Rail lays off 85 people CBC.ca (IRS) Industrial Rail Services Inc. in Moncton has laid off 85 employees, CBC News has learned. The layoffs come after engineers found a problem with the frame of cars the company had been contracted to rebuild for VIA Rail. See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

CBC's music problem | Canada | News | Ottawa Sun Michael Wood, music industry analyst, reacts to CBC's socialist music business ways. ... afghan soldier · Canadian military trainers press on amid Afghan security concerns · 0 · Leona Aglukkaq · Minister takes heat for drug shortages ... Top Home stories

Enhanced pat-downs: Four women sue US ... - American Vision News By Joel McDurmon Enhanced pat-downs: Four women sue US border guards for sexual assault. by Joel McDurmon on Mar 14, 2012. CBC News reports,. Three Canadianwomen filed lawsuits Tuesday alleging “sexual molestation” by U.S. female border guards ... American Vision News

Search ends for Canadian missing off Florida cruise ship - World ... The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a Canadian woman reported missing from a Florida cruise ship. www.cbc.ca/news/world/.../florida-cruise-canada-woman.html

Save the CBC and Canadian identity - News - By Skippy Hale ... It introduces and highlights Canadian talent. CBC television dramas are picked up by countries around the world. The news is Canadian and free of American... www.emcarnprior.ca/.../Save+the+CBC+and+Canadian+identit...

Canada blasts Syria's blocking of Red Cross aid - World - CBC News Canada's foreign affairs minister has condemned what he calls the depravity of the latest offensive by security forces in Syria, which is keeping the Red Cross... digg.com/.../canada_blasts_syria_s_blocking_of_red_cross_ai...

CBC's music problem | Canada | News | Ottawa Sun Topics. CBC Money Drain · Sun News. Michael Wood, music industry analyst, reacts to CBC's socialist music business ways. www.ottawasun.com/2012/03/13/cbcs-music-problem

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