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Trudeau digs for NDP, Green votes, issues dire warning about 'Conservative cuts'

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 6:17:47 AM
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau aimed a pitch at NDP and Green voters today, warning darkly that a Conservative government would mean deep spending cuts, a lack of action on climate change and weak support for abortion services — and arguing...

Home sales continue to rise after record low early this year, CREA reports

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:14:44 AM
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of home sales in September rose 15.5 per cent compared with a year ago, as sales in the country's big cities climbed higher.

Hunter Biden blasts Trump's 'ridiculous conspiracy idea' on Ukraine dealings

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 3:44:56 AM
Hunter Biden is rejecting assertions he did anything wrong in engaging in foreign work in Ukraine and China. The son of former U.S. vice-president Joe Biden spoke Tuesday in his first television interview since President Donald Trump and his ...

Partner of Ottawa man with brain injury says he faces 'inhumane' wait for specialized care

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 2:03:17 AM
The family of Shawn Hill, an Ottawa man who suffered a brain injury last summer, is concerned it could be months or years before he gets the treatment they say he needs.

'Nothing short of disappointing': North a low priority in federal election

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 1:00:00 AM
People in the North struggle with the high cost of living, an unpredictable climate, chronic housing shortages and the lingering problems caused by residential schools. But during the campaign, national leaders haven't focused extensively on ...

Mountie files lawsuit against RCMP alleging 'malicious prosecution' after being cleared of misconduct

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 1:00:00 AM
Two B.C. Mounties fear their careers have been ruined even though they have been cleared of misconduct allegations over their handling of an extra-marital affair between two co-workers. One of them faces some reinstated allegations of...

Manitobans help each other after storm leaves thousands without power

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 1:00:00 AM
Stories of neighbours helping one another are emerging after a pummeling snowstorm snapped thousands of trees and pulverized the electricity network that connects southern Manitoba.

'I'm trying to make up for it,' says man accused by numerous Nova Scotia landlords of evading rent for years

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM
According to eight Nova Scotia landlords, Nadav Even-Har owes them thousands of dollars in rent, but he says he's committed to mending his ways. 

Turkey may be held responsible for war crimes over executions in Syria, UN warns

Monday, October 14, 2019 11:27:21 PM
As Syrian forces push further into Kurdish-held territory, capturing the border town of Manbij, the United Nations is warning Turkey it could be held responsible for executions of captured Kurdish fighters and a politician by an affiliated...

Ships are illegally dumping plastic trash at sea, study suggests

Monday, October 14, 2019 11:00:00 PM
Trash thrown illegally from cargo ships is the likely source of thousands of plastic bottles washing up on a remote island in the South Atlantic, says a new study. That suggests more focus on littering at sea may be needed to tackle the...