Detroit will raze 10,000 empty homes
Detroit plans to tear down thousands of vacant and dilapidated homes in hopes of revitalizing the downtrodden city. cbc.ca |
Beatles' Toronto press conference tape for sale
A reel-to-reel recording of a 1966 press conference in Toronto where John Lennon was quizzed about his controversial Jesus remark is to be sold at auction. cbc.ca |
Ritz Hotel sale scammer found guilty
An unemployed British truck driver has been convicted Friday of trying to sell the world famous Ritz Hotel for £250 million ($404 million) to a duped investor. cbc.ca |
Canadians brace for higher health costs: poll
Canadians are concerned their quality of health care will decline from the strain posed by aging baby boomers, a new poll suggests. cbc.ca |
Gambler loses bid to recover losses
Gambling addict Paul Burrell has lost his court bid to make the Sydney casino and Nova Scotia government responsible for the $500,000 he gambled away over three years. cbc.ca |