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New StatsCan chief Wayne Smith resigns over Shared Services IT woes

Statistics Canada's chief statistician Wayne Smith has resigned, saying the department's "independence" has been compromised by the transition to an integrated IT system managed by Shared Services Canada. More 1:59 PM ET

• StatsCan says government's IT agency providing 'slower, lower quality services' Jul 19
• Minister convinced government's troubled IT agency Shared Services Canada will work, eventually Jul 19
• Canada's top bureaucrat answers questions on Phoenix pay fiasco and Shared Services Canada's woes Jul 28
• Statistics Canada celebrates 'best census since 1666' Aug 29

New Travis Vader files notice of appeal on murder convictions

Travis Vader's lawyers filed notice of appeal Friday morning, less than 24 hours after their client was convicted in Alberta Court of Queen's Bench on two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Lyle and Marie McCann. More 2:48 PM ET

• New McCann family shocked that Travis Vader's convictions may be legally invalid 1:58 PM ET video
• Travis Vader trial: Citing judge's mistake, defence will file appeal 10:05 AM ET video

Why acetaminophen is the 'most common cause of liver injury' in Canada

Health Canada is imposing new label rules for pain and fever reliever acetaminophen to reduce the potential for liver damage, but some doctors say the rules don't go far enough. More 11:00 AM ET read comments

• Acetaminophen product makers told by Health Canada to boost warnings Sep 15
• Improved labelling coming for over-the-counter and prescription drugs

Analysis Out of office, into the woods — Stephen Harper goes Bohemian: Chris Hall

"I am back from the Bohemian Grove," Colin Powell tells Peter MacKay in a hacked email. "Surprise, Surprise, I sat next to Stephen Harper a couple of times and had a nice discussion." More 12:01 PM ET read comments

• Stephen Harper jumps into the international speaking circuit Sep 13
• Stephen Harper takes job at international law firm Dentons Sep 12