Energy-saving programs lose funding

Department of Finance officials are confirming that a whole new list of environmental programs are losing their funding as a result of this week's federal budget.

U.S. most wanted fugitive spotted in British Columbia

One of the most wanted fugitives in the United States has been spotted in British Columbia.

Suspects detained after police officer killed in Windsor

Two people have been taken into custody after a police officer was shot and killed on Friday outside a convenience store in Windsor, Ont.

After a police officer was slain in Windsor, Ont., two people were taken in custody. (CBC)

Sponsorship player Brault sentenced to 30 months

Advertising executive Jean Brault - one of the key players in the federal sponsorship scandal - was sentenced to 30 months in jail on Friday for defrauding the federal government.

High court rules hosts not liable if guests drive drunk

Canadians are not responsible for making sure their house guests don't drive away drunk, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Friday.

Zoe Childs, who was 18 at the time of the accident, was left a paraplegic. (CBC)

New deal gives Quebec greater role on international stage

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Quebec Premier Jean Charest announced an agreement on Friday that gives the province a greater role at the United Nations agency UNESCO.

'This accord is beneficial to Quebec and this accord is beneficial to Canada,' Stephen Harper said at the Quebec National Assembly. (CBC)

Hopefuls for Tim Hortons Kandahar outlet get survival training

Forget the best way to brew the freshest coffee — the first batch of trainees hoping to work at a Tim Hortons outlet in Afghanistan are learning about how to handle a potential nuclear or biological attack.

Party hosts not responsible for guests who drive drunk, high court rules

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously on Friday that hosts cannot be held legally liable for letting their guests drive home drunk.

Zoe Childs was left paralyzed and her boyfriend was killed when their car was struck by one driven by Desmond Desormeaux. (CBC)

Top court to rule on party hosts' responsibility

Canadians are not responsible for making sure their house guests don't drive away drunk, the Supreme Court of Canada said on Friday.

Zoe Childs was left paralyzed and her boyfriend was killed when their car was struck by one driven by Desmond Desormeaux. (CBC)

Cigarette smuggling on the rise, Mounties say

Cigarette smuggling through the Akwesasne Mohawk reserve near Cornwall, Ont., has exploded in recent years, the RCMP says, and at least one politician blames rising tobacco taxes.

Officer joins call for public inquiry into police practices

A veteran Toronto police officer says he supports a call by defence lawyers for a public inquiry into the Toronto police force because the force is rife with systemic corruption.