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O'Leary quitting Tory leadership race, tossing support behind Bernier
Celebrity investor and reality-TV star Kevin O'Leary is quitting the federal Conservative leadership race and throwing his support behind Quebec rival Maxime Bernier.
Military training accident in Alberta kills one, injures three others
One soldier has been killed and three others have been injured in a training accident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in northern Alberta.
Freeland touts progress on softwood, and will be 'tough and strong' with U.S.
Chrystia Freeland is shooting back at Donald Trump's anti-Canadian trade rhetoric saying she will be "tough and strong" in fighting for Canada's economic interests interests with the U.S.
High drama as firefighters rescue woman stuck on crane in downtown Toronto
A woman who got stuck atop part of a construction crane in downtown Toronto for hours was rescued on Apr. 26, 2017, morning after being strapped to a rappelling firefighter and lowered to the ground.
Ontario launching basic income pilot project
Ontario is launching a basic income pilot project in three communities this spring, aimed at providing financial stability for low-income residents.
U.S. softwood tariffs prompt NDP claim of "inaction" against Christy Clark
British Columbia NDP Leader John Horgan accused Liberal Leader Christy Clark of delay and inaction in the wake of American demands for duties on Canadian softwood.
U.S. lumber duties unfair and unwarranted, says Canada
The U.S. is imposing significant duties of up to 24 per cent on lumber imports — the latest flare-up in Canada's escalating trade skirmish with President Donald Trump's administration.
Trudeau says his father got his brother help in dealing with pot charge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his younger brother, Michel, was able to avoid a criminal record after he was caught with marijuana because of his father's connections.
B.C. premier promises to fight U.S.-imposed softwood lumber tariffs
B.C. premier and lumber lobby are vowing to fight for forestry workers after the Trump administration announced it will impose a tariff of about 20 per cent on Canadian softwood lumber imports.
Ottawa will help forestry industry after U.S. announces duties
Ottawa has talked with provinces about helping Canada's forestry sector, but won't move immediately once the U.S. imposes duties on softwood lumber imports, a government source says.