Strong earthquake rattles Japan
A magnitude-6.6 earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Japan on Sunday, rattling buildings across a broad swath of the country, including the crowded capital.

[ Sports ] Jon Montgomery, skeleton racer
Montgomery discusses the high expectations for Canadian athletes at the 2010 Olympics, and playfully explains why it makes sense to slide head first in skeleton.

Triple jump record falls at world indoors
Pole vault world-record holder Yelena Isinbayeva came up short at a second straight major meet, but track and field's world indoor championships ended on a high note when France's Tamgho leaped 58 feet, 8 3/4 inches on his last attempt to beat Cuba's Yoandris Betanzos.

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.

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.

[ Lifestyle ] Canadian maple syrup
A look at the nation's best-known product.