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Aid for Syrian refugees falling far short of soaring demand

Aid agencies trying to serve a growing number of people displaced by the conflict in Syria say the needs are increasingly outpacing the money pledged to help those forced to flee the conflict. The campaign is on to stretch every dollar, but worries remain that services won't be able to keep pace.

Families of Canadians slain in Mexico search for answers

Family members of Canadians killed in Mexico say they are still struggling to find answers about the deaths of their loved ones, years after the crimes were committed.

Mexico aims to lure more Canadians after record year

A recent slew of violent attacks on tourists in Mexico has done little to derail interest in the country as a favoured travel destination for winter-weary Canadians, a top Mexican tourism official says.

Blackout broken: Election results available early online

While Newfoundlanders watched their federal election results start to roll in at 8:30 p.m. local time Tuesday, residents of British Columbia and the Yukon weren't supposed to be able to see those numbers until their own local polls closed three hours later.

Q&A: Propane safety

CBCNews.ca asked Dr. A.M. Birk some questions on safety issues involving propane.

Mother Nature plants a big wet one

The wacky, rainy summer of 2008.

Can Canada be carbon-free in 10 years?

Can Canada be carbon-free within 10 years. We ask three experts.

Stephenville: Forestry is finished, but the town is just getting started

In Stephenville, Nfld., all that's left of the pulp mill that employed nearly 300 people for 25 years is an empty paper storage shed and a few administrative buildings. When Abitibi Consolidated announced it was closing its Stephenville mill in December 2005, locals already knew the impact such a big shutdown could have on their small town. The small community on Newfoundland's west coast had already seen major employers close their doors and abandon the town twice in 50 years.

Looking ahead: Is forestry the future in Red Rock?

After two years of layoffs and uncertainty, the prospect of a new company, and new jobs, has some Red Rock locals thinking there may be hope for their quiet forestry town, after all.