Chile quake a boost for Quebec lumber
The earthquakes that have wrecked havoc in Chile over the past two weeks have provided an unexpected boost for the wood-processing industry in Quebec.

Canadian women skate to World Cup titles
The Canadian women's team pursuit grabbed the gold medal at a long-track speedskating World Cup event Sunday, clinching the season title, while Christine Nesbitt of London, Ont., won the season title in the 1,000 metres despite finishing seventh in Heerenveen, the Netherlands.

Ice cutter sinks in Red River
An ice-cutting machine being used in Manitoba's fight against potential flooding is out of commission after it fell through ice on the Red River and sank on Saturday, the province said.

Paralympic sponsorship up, but not enough
While sponsorships for the Paralympics have been pouring in as the Games are held on Canadian soil for the first time, organizers say athletes still need more funding to rise to the top.

Edmonton shooting victim had Regina roots
Emotional tributes are pouring in for a former Regina resident shot to death on Friday by a gunman at the Edmonton car dealership where he worked for many years.

Canadian Nicoll takes halfpipe bronze
Mercedes Nicoll of Whistler, B.C., ended a podium drought of nearly five years Sunday, winnning the bronze medal in halfpipe at a World Cup snowboard stop in Italy.