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Conservative MP wants to know when life begins - 57 minutes ago

A Conservative MP wants a special committee to look at when life begins, citing a Canadian law that he says limits it to birth.

'Right to spank' law called public health threat - 44 minutes ago

The Criminal Code's justification for physical punishment of children such as spanking should be removed, Canadian researchers say.

Deaf couple turned away from Statistics Canada survey - 1 hour ago

A Fredericton woman wants an apology from Statistics Canada for the way it treated her profoundly deaf parents after they asked for an interpreter's help with a survey.

Harper China delegation includes oil, banking executives - 2 hours ago

Canadian oil and business executives are well-represented in the delegation travelling to China with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, since oil exports are expected to be high on the government's agenda.

Famed Montreal deli Schwartz's rumoured sold - 1 hour ago

Rumours that one of Montreal's most recognizable landmarks may be changing hands heated up after several reports emerged that the sale of Schwartz's Deli was imminent or already on the plate.

Human smuggling attempt busted at Vancouver airport - 2 hours ago

A French citizen will appear in Richmond provincial court Tuesday to face charges of human smuggling.

Teen hockey player dies after collapse in Ottawa area rink - 5 hours ago

A 15-year-old boy died early Monday in hospital, hours after collapsing off the ice during a hockey game in the Ottawa area.

BMO breached their privacy, customers say - 49 minutes ago

Two customers say the Bank of Montreal violated their privacy and trust by allowing sensitive financial information to get into the wrong hands, then failing to address their complaints.

Canadians receive Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal - 3 hours ago

Gov. Gen. David Johnston has presented the first 60 Diamond Jubilee medals to Canadians at a Rideau Hall ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne.

Listeriosis victims receive reduced compensation - 4 hours ago

People affected by the 2008 listeriosis crisis are finally getting their compensation - but the amount on cheques that start arriving this week will be less than expected.

CAW threatens Electro-Motive plant occupation - 1 hour ago

The Canadian Auto Workers union is threatening to occupy the Electro-Motive plant in London, Ont., if parent company Caterpillar doesn't offer the out-of-work employees a severance package it deems reasonable.

Canadian airlines have record January - 3 hours ago

Canadian airlines say they saw record passenger load factors last month, which is usually a slow period for business travellers.

BBC News - Technology

Ofcom wants Openreach price cut - 7 hours ago
Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines

Acta protests spread over Europe - 5 hours ago
Dozens of protests are planned across Europe in opposition to the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.

Transplant jaw made by 3D printer - 5 hours ago
An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.

Web firms remove India material - 9 hours ago
Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack - 2 days 20 hours ago
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Apple overturns Motorola's ban - 3 days 3 hours ago
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.

MPs fear far-right terror threat - 17 hours ago
MPs call on internet service providers to make greater efforts to remove violent extremist material.

Olympus calls shareholder meeting - 16 hours ago
Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.

Hackers fool bank security system - 4 days 3 hours ago
Criminal hackers have found ways around new security devices used for online banking, the BBC has learned.

Megaupload bail appeal rejected - 3 days 8 hours ago
Kim Dotcom's bail appeal is rejected by a New Zealand Court, as US campaigners hint at legal action to prevent files being deleted.

Google asked to pause rule change - 3 days 5 hours ago
An EU data protection group writes to Google to ask them to suspend changes to their privacy policy.

Blogger removal now 'per country' - 4 days 3 hours ago
Blogger, Google's blog platform, switches domains to make "per country" content removal possible.

Microsoft launches Kinect for PCs - 5 days 1 hour ago
A more costly version of Microsoft's record-breaking Kinect motion and voice sensor is now available for use on Windows.

UK download speed gains 'uneven' - 4 days 19 hours ago
Ofcom reports a lopsided rise in the UK's broadband download speeds, noting that many subscribers could do better without paying much more.

BT cuts costs to increase profits - 3 days 12 hours ago
Telecoms group BT reports a sharp rise in profits, thanks largely to a jump in the number of broadband users.

S Korea activist held over tweet - 4 days 6 hours ago
Amnesty International demands the release of a man held by South Korean authorities after re-tweeting a North Korean "propaganda" message.

Facebook unveils plans to float - 4 days 5 hours ago
The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, confirms plans to raise $5bn (£3.16bn) in a share sale and reveals it made $1bn profits.

Petitioners want 'ethical iPhone' - 5 days 4 hours ago
An online petition calls on Apple to address growing concerns about the conditions of its Chinese factory workers.