Kovalchuk deal OK'd by NHL, NHLPA
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.

Order of Canada honours conferred
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.

[ Society ] RCMP uses 'fruit machine' to detect gays
During the Cold War, the RCMP embarks on a mission to remove homosexuals from the civil service.

[ Arts & Entertainment ] Keanu Reeves is riding high
Youthful CBC show host Keanu Reeves shows off his equestrian skills in 1985.

Weakened Earl hits Massachusetts
A weakened Earl has hit southeastern New England, bringing heavy rain and high winds to Cape Cod, Nantucket Island and Martha's Vineyard.

[ War & Conflict ] Canada at the side of Britain
Prime Minister Mackenzie King addresses the country on the eve of the outbreak of the Second World War.