ELMAR KLUKAS

Environment Canada ramps up its weather advisories as Hurricane Earl stays on course for the Maritimes.

Dustin Paxton must undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he awaits trial on charges of forcible confinement and assault in two separate cases, a Calgary judge says.

A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand's South Island, but no immediate tsunami alert has been issued, and no injuries have been reported.

Awso Peshdary, an Ottawa man detained on assault charges while under surveillance during an RCMP anti-terrorism investigation, has been granted bail.

U.S. stocks extended their multi-day rally Friday after an encouraging report on jobs lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.

Police allege a 24-year-old man had illicit sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl in Castlegar, B.C., and posted photos of her on her Facebook site.

A Quebec man in his 50s is in hospital with injuries to his hands and face after a package left on his doorstep exploded Friday morning.

A member of the suspended University of Waterloo football team has tested positive for human growth hormone, which the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport says is a first in North America.

People in the Orangeville, Ont., area who may have encountered someone with "unexplained blood" on their footwear or clothing earlier this week have been asked to call police as they continue to investigate the disappearance of a local nurse

The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement to revise rules that regulate long-term contracts as part of a global settlement, allowing Ilya Kovalchuk's contract with the New Jersey Devils to pass.

Women's fashion retailer Jacob has decided to bid adieu to the practice of retouching photos to alter the body shapes of models.

Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean presides over an Order of Canada investiture ceremony in Ottawa, bestowing the honour on four companions, 19 officers and 30 members.

A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed Friday outside Dubai, officials said, and there was no immediate word on casualties.

Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai's police chief said in comments that suggest a tough line in talks with the smartphone maker.

Baby carrot farmers are launching a campaign that pitches the little, orange, crunchy snacks as daring, fun and naughty - just like junk food.

Caught in a turning market, West Coast resort builders are slashing prices

Overseas buyer and seller

Parks, Humber River nearby

Mid-rise suite in the scenic Beaches

Added bonus in Bendale

Hot property with kitchen drama

Leaside reno catches buyers’ eyes

Hot street sparks multiple offers

Price cut for a cooling market

Search ends for buyers looking for a big reno project

Stacked condo the first-timer’s choice

Rare opening at a popular Parkdale project

A renovated charmer

New build in a desirable neighbourhood

Grimsby couple say they’re almost finished with historic restoration of Georgian-era mansion