Fry enters Liberal leadership race

Liberal MP Hedy Fry has decided to enter the leadership race to replace Paul Martin as head of the federal party.

Hedy Fry is the third woman and the 11th candidate to join the race. (CBC)

B.C. to create child advocacy office

The British Columbia government has introduced legislation to establish a new, independent children's watchdog.

Webcam eagle egg broken in nest

The single remaining egg in an eagle's nest that has captivated millions of internet viewers around the world has collapsed without any sign of an eaglet.

Accept U.S. war deserters, 'Peace Mom' pleads

American anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan wants the Canadian government to grant sanctuary to U.S. military deserters.

Calgary woman who abandoned 2 children to be deported

A woman in Calgary who left her children alone to die in her apartment while she partied will be deported to her native Japan.

Tories introduce new anti-crime bills

Two new anti-crime bills that would impose mandatory minimum sentences and eliminate conditional sentencing for violent offenders will ensure that "serious crimes are met with significant consequences," Justice Minister Vic Toews said Thursday.

Third person charged in Medicine Hat triple slaying

Police arrested a third suspect Wednesday in connection with a triple homicide last month in Medicine Hat, Alta.

Aboriginal actor's complaint against police dismissed

Saskatchewan's police complaints investigator has dismissed a Toronto actor's accusation that he was a victim of racial profiling.

Gregory Odjig said police detained him because he's an aboriginal person. (CBC)

Senior tobacco exec won't go to jail in massive fraud case

A former tobacco company executive will not serve any jail time after pleading guilty to conspiring to smuggle cigarettes, and defrauding the Canadian government of more than $1 billion in taxes, CBC News has learned.

Stan Smith was sentenced to eight months of house arrest for his role in the conspiracy. (CBC)

Cellphone distraction cited in B.C. cyclist's death

Police say it appears a 17-year-old driver who hit and killed a cyclist in Chilliwack, B.C., this week was distracted by her cellphone.

Joyce Milgaard's lawyer apologizes after judge's scolding

Joyce Milgaard is sorry for complaining about unfairness at the inquiry into her son's wrongful murder conviction and won't do it again, her lawyer has told the annoyed judge chairing the commission.

Crime crackdown focus of 2 new Tory bills in Ottawa

The Conservative government is expected to table two bills in Ottawa on Thursday, designed to toughen Canada's justice system.

Justice Minister Vic Toews vows tougher crime measures will be included in two new bills.