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

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.

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

Earl weakens to tropical storm
Earl weakened to a tropical storm from a hurricane late Friday night but was still expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds as it remained on course for the Maritimes.