Chiarelli’s leave request denied
In an unprecedented move, Ottawa city council unanimously denied Coun. Rick Chiarelli's request for a leave of absence Wednesday. Councillors were provided with an updated medical note…
Woman dead, man airlifted to Winnipeg after house explosion in Brandon, Man.
A woman is dead and a man was airlifted to a hospital in Winnipeg on Tuesday evening after a house exploded in the east end of Brandon,…
‘Follow the evidence, find the truth’ goal of reinvestigation of deaths of 9 Indigenous people in Thunder Bay
A dedicated group of officers from the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) and the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are reviewing the old case notes and will…
Low number of federal LGBTQ candidates in parts of Canada shows still ‘a lot of work to do,’ candidates say
Trevor Kirczenow is concerned about the state of the environment and the world he and his husband's two kids will inherit if more isn't done to combat…
How the ‘Doug Ford strategies’ are playing out in the election campaign
With voting day just a weekend away, there are questions about the effectiveness of the Liberal Party's dominant campaign strategy in Ontario: invoking Premier Doug Ford to…
Breaking news: Ex-venture capital firm chief to plead guilty as another parent caves in college admissions scandal
Felicity Huffman's sentencing gives prosecutors a crucial win as they seek prison sentences for other parents charged in the historic case. USA TODAY BOSTON — California venture…
Kids in hotels, separated families: The reality of being a homeless parent
Angeline Whitefish focused on the judge's facial expressions and the tone of his voice as he reacted to the pleas of other desperate citizens. She, like the…
In swing riding, ex-Liberal Jane Philpott hopes to defy odds and win as Independent
Sitting inside her Stouffville, Ont., project workplace after a soaked early morning of door-knocking, Jane Philpott makes one point clear-- she's not running versus the Liberal event.…
No, the party with the most seats doesn’t always govern
In an email to supporters on Wednesday, the Conservative Party warned of a plot to subvert democracy in Canada. The Liberals, a Conservative official wrote, were "already…
Advocates criticize war room for secrecy, potential for corruption
Advocates for openness and transparency in government are warning the secrecy around Alberta's new $30 million Canadian Energy Centre (CEC) leaves it vulnerable to corruption and cronyism.…
5 indicators we’re reaching the recession tipping point: Don Pittis
This week hints of a global recession came from Montreal. Speaking at McGill University, the new boss of the World Bank, David Malpass, warned the global economy…