OTTAWA — The pace of housing construction starts increased in November, mostly because of multiple-unit projects in urban areas.
KYIV, Ukraine — Canadian soldiers are arriving in Ukraine to help train military police, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson says.
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested a man on terrorism-related charges.
QUEBEC — Former Quebec lieutenant-governor Lise Thibault has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and breach of trust.
CAIRO — The Canadian Embassy in Cairo has been closed amid security concerns, one day after the British Embassy suspended its services because of safety worries.
SASKATOON — Two men are facing mischief charges after a sandwich order sent them into a hissy fit at a Tim Hortons restaurant in Saskatoon.