WINNIPEG - A transient, frequently-jailed alcoholic, who became known as the "Homeless Hero" after saving two people from drowning, battled his demons right up until his death in the same river where he made his rescues.
OTTAWA - Conservative MPs have blocked an opposition bid to study allegations the government has been targeting certain charities, saying it's "shameful" to suggest ongoing tax audits are politically motivated.
CALGARY - A Calgary radio station has given up a format featuring shorter versions of songs which it said gave listeners twice the music.
TORONTO - A settlement has been reached in Steve Moore's lawsuit against NHL forward Todd Bertuzzi, more than 10 years after the infamous on-ice attack ended Moore's career.
An Arctic planning body has taken the federal government to court, claiming Ottawa is blocking efforts to create a land-use plan that would guide resource development in Nunavut.
EDMONTON - Justin Trudeau says Prime Minister Stephen Harper is "all hat, no cattle" when it comes to pipelines. The Liberal leader is in Harper's home province of Alberta, plotting strategy for the coming pre-election year with his three dozen MPs.