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Labour boss defends himself over BC Liberal accusations
The international president of the United Steelworkers Union says claims by British Columbia Liberal Leader Christy Clark that he supports U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood are lies.
Ethics committee calls for expulsion of Sen. Don Meredith over sex with teen
The Senate ethics committee is recommending that disgraced Sen. Don Meredith be expelled for engaging in a sexual relationship with a teenage girl
Sajjan pulls out of fundraiser for veterans amid Afghan battle controversy
Sajjan was supposed to speak at the 8th annual "To the 'Stan and Back" event tonight, but organizer Cheri Elliott says she was told a scheduling conflict had arisen.
Canada's 'Come From Away' lands seven Tony nominations, including best musical
"Come From Away" is being touted as one of the best shows on Broadway, with the Tony Awards nominating the feel-good theatrical production on May 2, 2017, in seven categories, including best musical.
Senior clerics write to Trudeau to urge feds for more help for South Sudan
Senior clerics from three of the country's largest religious denominations are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for more help for South Sudan.
Police say explosions in downtown Toronto caused by hydro vault fire
A series of blasts in Toronto's financial district that shut down the area on Monday, May 1, 2017, and sent commuters scrambling was caused by an overheated hydro vault fire, said officials.
Ontario's first balanced budget in a decade to see new spending
Ontario's first balanced budget in a decade is being released this afternoon and is expected to contain new money to benefit seniors, students, parents, caregivers and patients.
Senate ethics committee to finalize report detailing fate of Don Meredith
Sen. Don Meredith could find out as early as next week what punishment he'll face for having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl.
Former Quebec treasury board president Sam Hamad leaving politics
A former Quebec cabinet minister who was investigated last year for allegations of influence-peddling announced on Thursday, April 27, 2017, he's leaving politics.
Canadian Space Agency getting $80.9 million for two projects
The federal government is providing $80.9 million over five years to the Canadian Space Agency to help it develop new technologies.