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Finance minister followed the law, has done nothing wrong: Trudeau
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is standing by his embattled finance minister as he faces opposition accusations of gross conflict of interest for failing to place his personal assets in a blin...
Oct 18, 2017
Saskatchewan Roughriders face tough task playing Calgary Stampeders at McMahon
On Friday, the focus turns to football for Duron Carter and the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Carter was at the centre of some drama this week when he and Sam Williams, a defensive back on Saskatchewan...
Oct 18, 2017
Health ministers to talk cannabis, opioids during two-day meeting in Edmonton
EDMONTON - The health implications of legalized cannabis and ways to combat Canada’s rising opioid problem are on the agenda when health ministers meet this week in the Alberta capital. Provinci...
Oct 18, 2017
Riders' leading receiver to see time on defence against Stampeders
Duron Carter is going to be very busy Friday night. Head coach/GM Chris Jones said Wednesday that Carter will see action on both sides of the ball Friday night when Saskatchewan visit the Calgary Stam...
Oct 18, 2017
Raptors host short-handed Bulls after ugly incident in Chicago practice
TORONTO - Dwane Casey has seen his fair share of fights between teammates. DeMar DeRozan hinted that he might have been in one or two, back in high school. But the Toronto Raptors have to beware of th...
Oct 18, 2017
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, Oct. 18 --- GORD DOWNIE DEAD AT 53: Gord Downie, the poetic lead singer of the Tragically Hip whose determined fight with brain cancer inspired a nation, h...
Oct 18, 2017
Here are five things to know about Finance Minister Bill Morneau's wealth
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s credibility has come under attack for his decision not to put his substantial assets in a blind trust after he was named to cabinet in November 2015. The...
Oct 18, 2017
Raise age to buy cigarettes in Ontario to 21, tax them higher, report recommends
TORONTO - Ontario should raise taxes on cigarettes, ban anyone under 21 from buying them and impose a levy on tobacco companies, a government-commissioned report is recommending. The report suggests w...
Oct 18, 2017
QuickQuotes on Quebec's religious neurality law
MONTREAL - The Quebec national assembly passed a religious neutrality bill Wednesday that will oblige citizens to uncover their faces while giving and receiving state services. Some quotes on the law:...
Oct 18, 2017
Bobcaygeon honours late Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie with candlelight vigil
BOBCAYGEON, Ont. - When Dave Bailey first heard last year that Gord Downie had terminal brain cancer, he knew he needed to head to Bobcaygeon, Ont., after the Tragically Hip frontman died. The Pickeri...
Oct 18, 2017