FLQ wanted air time, not revolution
Almost 40 years after the October Crisis of 1970, a pair of Radio-Canada documentaries has revealed new details about events surrounding the kidnappings of former British trade commissioner James Cross and ex-Quebec labour minister Pierre Laporte. cbc.ca |
Imam slams MacKay over speech cancellation
The head of the Canadian Islamic Congress says he's hurt and insulted that his speech at National Defence Headquarters has been cancelled by Defence Minister Peter MacKay over accusations the congress holds extremist views. cbc.ca |
Beating victim felt like 'an animal'
A Vancouver newspaper delivery man testified Tuesday he was threatened with a Taser by off-duty police officers if he didn't comply with their orders. cbc.ca |
Ottawa police find no weapons in school lockdown
Ottawa police locked down a high school in the city's west end Thursday afternoon. cbc.ca |
Misplaced tarp leaves Calgary man poisoned
A young Calgary man nearly died on Sunday after roofers accidentally blocked a furnace vent on his home with a tarp. cbc.ca |