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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:29:56 EST
Trudeau staffers’ evidence contradicts former Conservative interim leader’s recollection of call with prime minister
PMO officials say the former Conservative interim leader Candice Bergen told the prime minister there would be “significant concerns” to consider in meeting with convoy participants.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 19:23:56 EST
‘Contrary to reconciliation’: Ottawa sending mixed message about deal to compensate First Nations children, advocate charges
Ottawa says its latest move doesn’t mean compensation will be blocked from flowing to children and families harmed by Canada’s discriminatory on-reserve child welfare system.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:37:00 EST
Why did John Tory get more ‘strong-mayor’ powers? Because of his ‘city-wide mandate,’ Ford government argues
Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives are trying to go on the offensive after enduring days of blistering attacks for handing additional “strong mayor” powers to John Tory.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:55:00 EST
Jordan Bitove takes immediate ownership of Torstar, Neil Oliver to become Torstar CEO
Sources say former partners Jordan Bitove and Paul Rivett are in the final steps of resolving the dispute and it will be Bitove who takes the Star.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:05:34 EST
Maple Leafs legend Börje Salming dead at 71
The Hall of Fame defenceman who was a fan favourite in Toronto, a hero in Sweden and who opened the doors to the NHL for European players, succumbed Thursday to ALS.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:35:50 EST
Danielle Smith’s Alberta is flush with cash — and looks recession-proof, finance officials say
The province released its second-quarter financial update Thursday, which showed high revenues thanks to strong oil prices.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:42:48 EST
CUPE school workers begin to vote on contract offer
As CUPE school support staff began voting on a tentative contract deal, Education Minister Stephen Lecce said he’s “grateful” the sides were able to get an agreement and avoid disruption in schools.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 20:47:57 EST
Freedom Convoy lawyer called ‘idiot’ after mistaken identity
Brendan Miller seemed to think a man attending the Emergencies Act inquiry was the man he accused of carrying a Nazi flag to the protests.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:45:00 EST
Top Justin Trudeau officials say Emergencies Act may need an overhaul
The finance minister and Trudeau’s chief of staff are the latest officials to speak about use the Emergencies Act.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:16:59 EST
‘Indefensible’ that Toronto’s drug decriminalization request hasn’t been granted yet, advocate says
Toronto’s request to decriminalize possession of drugs remains on hold almost a year after it was made, in part because of “political cowardice” in Ottawa, a harm-reduction advocate says.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:05:38 EST
Cops posing as underage sex workers not entrapment, Supreme Court rules unanimously
A first of its kind Ontario investigation that caught 104 men using an “escorts” website was lawful, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled unanimously on Thursday.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 17:23:53 EST
Black Friday: Holiday shopping just got better as retailers seek to move inventory
Lowering of prices used to help promote buying, but will not result in deep discounts: expert. And Black Friday will last for a few days, in effect.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 16:01:00 EST
Police in Alberta chase group of ostriches through town
Police in Taber, a town three hours southeast of Calgary, posted about the ostriches on Instagram.



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