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4 suicide attacks hit Afghanistan
At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after four suicide bombers struck Saturday in the southern city of Kandahar, the Afghan president's half-brother said.
[ War & Conflict ] Going over the top at Vimy Ridge
Veterans recall one of the most terrifying and triumphant moments in Canada's military history.
Speedskater Wotherspoon retires
Long-track speedskater Jeremy Wotherspoon announced his retirement Saturday, ending a remarkable career that is considered one of the best in the sport's history.
[ Sports ] The Arctic Winter Games kick off in 1970
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau launches the inaugural Arctic Winter Games.
Atlantic bluefin tuna ban considered
An international organization is contemplating an export ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna that Prince Edward Island fishermen say would have a disastrous impact on their livelihood.
Canada wins sledge hockey opener
It was a little closer than they might have liked, but the Canadian sledge hockey team won its opener at the Vancouver Paralympics on Saturday.
Edmonton shooting suspect a racist: co-workers
Co-workers say the alleged gunman in a fatal shooting at an Edmonton car dealership on Friday was recently suspended for making racial comments.
[ Science & Technology ] Polar Bears: On Thin Ice
It prowls the globe's frozen north, a massive white bruin that fears no predator. The polar bear is both a totemic symbol of Canada and an important part of the Arctic ecosystem. But as four decades of intensive study has shown, climate change is threatening polar bear populations. CBC Digital Archives presents a dozen clips about how these bears of the great white north have gone from trophy hunter's quarry to nuisance to protected species.