Saskatoon police shielded PM from 'embarrassment'
Saskatoon police are being criticized for shielding Prime Minister Stephen Harper from potential embarrassment during a protest against the prorogation of Parliament.

[ Sports ] Fair Game: Pioneering Canadian Women in Sports
Throughout history, "ladies" were discouraged from participating in team sports because it was thought competition would lead to "manly" behaviours. But thanks to pioneering athletes such as Bobbie Rosenfeld, Nancy Greene and Hayley Wickenheiser, young women now have the freedom to participate and excel in any sport — be it track, skiing or hockey. These women not only excelled in their chosen fields but were instrumental in shattering stereotypes of the female athlete.

Afghan documents debate heats up
Opposition MPs are calling on the House Speaker to rule that the government violated parliamentary privilege in refusing to hand over uncensored documents on the transfer of Afghan detainees.

[ Society ] Healing through theatre
Former residential school students use workshops and performance to heal the pain of their past.

Canadians split on pot, death penalty: poll
Canadian opinion tends to be split on the issues of legalizing marijuana and reintroducing capital punishment, an EKOS poll released Thursday suggests.

[ Science & Technology ] Polar bears need conservation
Declining polar bear numbers prompt a field observer to call for conservation of the species in 1962.