Topic: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canada alleges Al Qaeda plot from Iran, but Tehran's involvement unlikely (+video)

Shiite Iran and Sunni Al Qaeda have long had a hostile relationship. While state involvement appears unlikely, Tehran has less control over the country's far east.

Al Qaeda in Canada? Two men arrested, charged with terrorism.

Two men were charged with plotting a terrorist attack against a Canadian passenger train with support from Al Qaeda elements in Iran, police said Monday. The men are not Canadian citizens, but they had been in Canada a "significant amount of time," said police.

Global News Blog Two arrested in Al Qaeda US-Canada train plot – directed from Iran (+video)

Canadian police thwarted a terrorist attack on a US-Canada train by two men directed by Al Qaeda in Iran. Yes, Al Qaeda in Iran, say police.

In Ontario, abuse of 'hillbilly heroin' being replaced by real thing

Heroin use is booming in the Canadian province, almost a year after the regional government tightened access to OxyContin, sometimes called 'hillbilly heroin,' to stem abuse.

Maple syrup seized. Is Quebec heist solved?

Maple syrup seized in New Brunswick is said to be related to last month's mysterious heist in Quebec. Some 600 barrels of maple syrup seized and headed back to Quebec under police escort.

Vancouver Island quake, magnitude 6.4: No damage or injuries reported

The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.

Leslie Nielsen: 'Shirley, he will be missed'

Leslie Nielsen, once a Hollywood leading man, he found stardom as comedic actor. Leslie Nielsen starred in 'Airplane,' 'Naked Gun,' and 'Mr. Magoo.'

Canada arrests of citizens raise concerns of homegrown terrorism

Canada arrested three citizens this week on allegations they were conspiring to facilitate terrorist activity. Homegrown terrorism is a rising concern, but some analysts have cautioned against encouraging radicalism by overstating the problem.

Vancouver bomb threat: Al Qaeda terror link or pure hoax?

A Vancouver bomb threat on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong caused Canadian officials to send fighter jets to escort the plane to the airport Saturday.

Mitt Romney attacked by irate passenger on airplane

Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was assaulted on an airplane yesterday after asking a fellow passenger to raise his seat back before the flight took off.

'River' of US guns also flows north of the border

In Canada, concerns mount about weapons smuggling – a problem that has long roiled Mexico.

Canadian judge sentences convicted terrorist to 10-1/2 years

Mohammed Momin Khawaja, the first man convicted under Canada's anti-terror laws, was involved with foiled bomb plot in Britain.

Mexico sends troops to border city in bid to control drug violence

The buildup in Ciudad Juárez, an entry point for drug smuggling on the US border, is meant to stop vicious fighting between drug cartels.

Inuit sled dog controversy brings troubled past to light

A commission is investigating charges that Canada's federal police killed thousands of dogs in the 1950s and '60s.

Gangs infiltrate Canada's airports

Critics say the lax security has created 'fertile ground for terrorism.'

Bombings of Canadian pipelines spark ecoterrorism fears

Two explosions in one week cause no injuries, and only minor damage to pipes carrying dangerous hydrogen sulphide gas.