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Most Canadians don't support corporate tax cuts, F-35 jets: survey
A new poll on the eve of the resumption of Parliament might give the incoming Conservative majority government pause....
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Chretien distressed by NDP 'ambiguity' on national unity
QUEBEC — Former prime minister Jean Chretien says he's disturbed by the NDP's "ambiguity" on national unity and its willingness to resurrect the debate over the Constitution.
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Winnipeg cheers return of NHL
A deal has been reached to bring a National Hockey League team back to Winnipeg for the first time since 1996.
TSX may slip at open as commodity prices ease
Toronto's main stock index futures pointed to a slightly lower open on Wednesday as commodity prices ease.
Downfall of Liberal Party plays out in confidential U.S. cables
Bob Rae seemingly predicted the demise of the Liberal Party in a meeting with an American diplomat in 2009, saying that if the Liberals didn't force an election before 2010, the party would lose "all...
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Online ticket resellers say Stanley Cup tickets fetching $2,000 or more
VANCOUVER - Zaak Ghelani was in the stands 17 years ago when Vancouver defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs to advance to the Stanley Cup final, but back then he couldn't afford the pricey tickets to...
Ottawa 'open' to selling Chrysler stake
Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC chief executive, said he met with federal officials Monday to discuss a process whereby Fiat SpA could potentially purchase the governments’ equity stake...
Chrysler meets with Canada over potential Fiat purchase of equity stake
Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC chief executive, said he met with federal officials Monday to discuss a process whereby Fiat SpA could potentially purchase the governments’ equity stake...
Molson aims to tap craft beer market
Molson Coors Canada has launched the Six Pints Specialty Beer Co., a new stand-alone segment targeted at the craft and specialty beer industry
Toronto condo fetches highest price in Canadian history
An unnamed international buyer has paid $28-million for a 9,038 square foot unit with panoramic views of Toronto’s skyline, 12 foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass galleria and four corner...
Economy's growth hits year high
Led by manufacturing, mining and oil and gas extraction, gross domestic product grew 3.9% at an annualized rate in the quarter
Harper picks interim AG
Deputy auditor general John Wiersema will temporary fill the role of Canada's top accountant, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced in a statement Monday.
Caregivers urge 'wage theft' victims to go public
Two Ontario caregivers seeking $350,000 they allege they're owed for lost wages and compensation are urging other workers to come forward to help push for changes in the employment standards law.
Canada Post union presents counter-offer
The union representing Canada Post workers says it made a last-ditch effort to avert a looming postal strike by tabling a counter-offer Monday morning after rejecting the Crown corporation's final...
Chrysler may buy out Ottawa's equity stake: CEO
Chrysler and the governments of Canada and Ontario are open to the idea of the automaker buying out the governments' stakes in the company.
Layton visits Quebec flood zone
NDP Leader Jack Layton tours the flood-stricken Richelieu Valley, where residents are reeling after another weekend of heavy rain that boosted water levels again.
Sask. teachers withdraw voluntary services
Saskatchewan's 12,000 teachers are starting the next phase of job action - withdrawing all voluntary services.
Aboriginal babies' tooth decay called 'serious'
More than 90 per cent of young children living in some Canadian aboriginal communities have cavities in their baby teeth, say dentists who are calling for preventive solutions.
Southwestern Ont. hit by 1st humidex warning
Environment Canada issued a humidex advisory for southwestern Ontario on Monday, with humidex values of 40 C or higher in the forecast.
Cyclist dragged by semi-trailer in Saskatoon
A cyclist was left with a broken leg and injuries to his lower body after being dragged by a semi-trailer Sunday.
Royal newlyweds will visit 7 Canadian cities
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has unveiled the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's full travel itinerary when they arrive in Canada next month.
Underage shoppers less likely to be carded at LCBO: study
Minors are less likely to be carded for age at the LCBO than at other retailers, according to a study on age-restricted products across Ontario.
Moderate gains for TSX at midday on slow trading day
The Toronto Stock Exchange was posting a moderate advance on a slow trading day on Monday, with U.S. markets closed fo
Indian superbug spreads to Canada
A drug-resistant superbug that first emerged in New Delhi and is now spreading globally has been found in two Toronto-area people — a woman who went abroad for a controversial MS treatment and...
GDP expands 3.9%, just off expectations
Canada's economy grew slightly slower than expected in the first quarter, according to data released Monday.
Jason Kenney re-hires aide who sent Tory appeal on Commons letterhead
Kasra Nejatian, who also mistakenly delivered ethnic-outreach strategy to NDP, to take over as minister’s director of communications
Lack of buyer’s remorse over Tories and NDP bodes ill for Liberals and Bloc
Post-election polling shows realignment has settled and in some respects even deepened
For resource value, reject the helicopter model
A Newfoundland report suggests that governments must push global firms hard, including on labour relations
Can B.C.’s new Tory leader cost Premier Clark her job?
NDP could benefit if John Cummins draws away enough conservative-minded support from the governing Liberals in the next election
New Speaker, new budget: Tories get their House in order
The 41st Parliament sits this week with a majority government and a new Official Opposition
Two arrested in murder of young B.C. mom
Nanaimo, B.C., RCMP have arrested two local men in the murder of Brittany Baird, whose beaten body was found in a park last Wednesday.
Canada’s video game industry shines on world stage
A new report conducted by the SECOR Group on behalf of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) suggests Canada's video game industry is thriving, led by large studios in Quebec and a...
Low rates to keep house party going
With the Bank of Canada now widely expected to hold off on a rate hike at least until autumn, these ultra-low lending rates will continue to a fuel a Canadian housing market that appears in full...
Feds should apologize to disbanded Airborne Regiment
They were Canada's best of the best.
Councillor saves rookie MP's life
Remember when your mother always told you to never talk with food in your mouth?
Sea Dogs claim the Memorial Cup
Scott McCain grabbed the Memorial Cup and pointed it high as he could towards the Hershey Centre rafters. (Sun News)
Three weeks until Quebec water levels normal: Officials
The most optimistic estimate as to when water levels of the Richelieu River in southern Quebec will return to normal. (Sun News)
Harper honours Greek Nazi victims
Stephen Harper came face to face with one of the worst Nazi atrocities committed here during the Second World War. (Sun News)
Thrashers president holds out hope
Until agreement signed, not 'too late'. (Sun News)
New questions for Harper over Israel policy
"There was no G8 discussion with Prime Minister Netanyahu" says Harper spokesman Dimitri Soudas. (Sun News)
Conference to discuss issue of safe-injection site for Edmonton
The possibility of bringing a supervised safe-injection site to Edmonton will be discussed at an upcoming convention. (Sun News)
PC Party vow GPS cuffs on perverts
High-risk sex offenders and other dangerous criminals to wear GPS monitoring bracelets, QMI Agency has learned. (Sun News)
Sedin twins take on towering Chara
There is no escaping the intimidating 6-foot-9 shadow of towering Boston Bruins blueliner Zdeno Chara. (Sun News)
Porn tweet came from stolen BlackBerry: Ont. Tories
The Ontario Progressive Conservatives are denying a media report that a candidate took a phone picture of his privates that was later tweeted from his account.
Soldier's family, peers puzzled over Afghanistan death
Friends, family and comrades of Bombardier Karl Manning were struggling to understand why such a well-liked, professional would have wanted to take his own life as colleagues gathered to pay their...
Ont. Tories pledge to kill deficit by 2018
Ontario's PC Party would eliminate the deficit by 2017-18 - the same timeframe the Liberals pledged - and restrict welfare to people who have lived in the province for at least a year, according to...
Toews likes NHL in Manitoba
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews says he likes the prospect of returning to his hometown to play against a Winnipeg-based NHL team.
Kids don't need energy or sports drinks: docs say
Most kids don't need to be drinking sports drinks after exercising, and they most certainly do not need caffeine-laced energy drinks, pediatricians advise in a new report.
Stanley Cup tickets fetching $2,000 or more online
Tickets for the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs haven't even gone on sale to the general public yet, but seats are already fetching thousands of dollars online.
Hockey Canada moves to ban hits to the head
Hockey Canada has approved tough new rules against hits to the head in an effort to prevent concussions.
Conditions ripe for severe weather this summer
A tornado was spotted in Manitoba Saturday, and Environment Canada's senior climatologist says Canadians could see more extreme weather this summer.
AG calls on gov't to address First Nations issues
Outgoing Auditor General Sheila Fraser says it is "incumbent" upon her office to speak out about dismal conditions on First Nations reserves, which, despite billions of dollars in federal...
Brit cops find body of slain Canadian's ex-boyfriend
British police have found the body of the ex-boyfriend of a Windsor, Ont., woman who was slain in her home north of London, England.
Canada urges U.S. to tackle debt
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Sunday he has talked with U.S. Republican budget leaders about the need to reach a resolution with the White House.
Greenpeace prevents Arctic oil drilling operation
Three Greenpeace activists have scaled what they call the world's most controversial oil rig and are hanging from the underside in an Arctic survival pod with enough food and water to stay there for...
Search-and-rescue aircraft among top military procurement goals
The much-delayed program to buy new fixed-wing search-and-rescue aircraft will be one of the military’s top procurement goals over the next three years, according to documents obtained by the...
Canada warns against involvement in Gaza flotilla
Canada’s top diplomat warned Sunday against Canadian involvement in a new aid flotilla that organizers say will leave in June for the blockaded Gaza Strip, calling the unauthorized efforts...
‘These are our resources’: Alta. premier exerts control over oilsands
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach says the federal government’s plans to regulate greenhouse gases in the oilsands will be welcomed by his government, but he made it clear they must not forget...
Senate report spurred crucial ‘baby steps’ for mental health care
It was an attempt to mend what was described as an abysmal situation.
Bank of Canada widely expected to hold off on a rate hike
With the Bank of Canada now widely expected to hold off on a rate hike at least until autumn, house prices in Canada are likely going to stay hot for a few months longer.
Ontario MP gave Liberals a rare win padded with extra votes
Against nearly all odds, Ted Hsu accomplished a seemingly impossible task on May 2.
Disgraced Mountie shared sensitive data with wife tied to Hells Angels
A disgraced Mountie has been docked eight days pay after an internal investigation revealed the constable had made numerous unauthorized checks on the force’s national crime data bank and...
CFIA looking into whether tainted Taiwan foods found here
Food and drink ingredients from Taiwan tainted with a toxic chemical may have found their way into Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned Sunday as a local food-safety scandal goes...
Canada has ‘more to lose than it realizes’: Arctic report
Canada’s fabled Northwest Passage will not open up to shipping anytime soon, according to a study that warns global warming is a double-edged sword for northern transportation.
PMO denies talks between Harper, Israel on G8 resolution
A spokesperson for Prime Minister Stephen Harper said there was no discussion between the prime minister and the leader of Israel about blocking G8 leaders from supporting a Palestinian state based...
Toronto boy, 15, dies after west end shooting
Andrew Naidoo shot on Sunday night inside a townhouse complex near Martin Grove Rd. and Finch Ave.
Can B.C.’s new Tory leader cost Premier Clark her job?
NDP could benefit if John Cummins draws away enough conservative-minded support from the governing Liberals in the next election
Falling seniors: A preventable problem, a ‘huge health burden’
Falls rob seniors of their mobility, their health and their lives. But strategies to deal with the problem, such as education and prevention programs, are coming up short, leading to a major strain...
Conservative bill to set term limits, allow elections for senators
Legislation will soon be introduced to limit terms, allow provinces to hold elections
Canadian ‘lunabot’ takes NASA’s design prize
Award for project to build a remote-controlled excavator is a boon for Laurentian’s nascent mechanical engineering program
Hudak’s platform offers Premier’s priorities - without McGuinty
On several fundamental issues Ontario Tory Leader has all but endorsed Liberals’ agenda
Canada’s Health Accord not meeting its targets
Seven years into the 10-year plan, goals only half met, says Health Council of Canada
Flaherty warns of frail economy
Finance Minister says U.S. budget dispute, European crises could cause another recession
Ontario PCs conjure images of chain gangs
The provincial PC Party plan for prisoners to do manual labour is classic wedge politics: a gut appeal with little policy merit.
Vancouver Pizza: A winning brand
Chain renames its B.C. restaurants for Stanley Cup series
What should mayors bet in Stanley Cup playoffs?
Gregor Robertson asks Vancouverites to help him as he plans wager with Boston counterpart
Ottawa not imposing late fees for late late delivery of Sikorsky helicopters
Delivery of interim copter delayed to late summer, but manufacturer has reached cap on penalties
New B.C. Conservative leader looks to NDP voters for support
Cummins sets his sights on 150,000 people who voted NDP, but who ‘are not dyed-in-the-wool left wingers’
Ontario Conservatives promise $3.5-billion in tax relief
Ontario Tories would phase in tax relief measures for middle-class families if elected
Arctic shipping routes will open but ice highways in jeopardy: study
UCLA researchers in the journal Nature predict Canada will lose winter road access to nearly 400,000 square kilometres of land by mid-century
Three shot outside after-hours club in Kensington Market
Three taken to hospital; no arrests made
The new Tory constituency: Far less francophone, far more multicultural
Harper’s team now represent a less homogenous population, better reflecting Canadian reality outside of Quebec
Harper straddles fence on IMF leadership
PM praises both declared candidates, but declines to state preference for either for now
McGuinty holds massive rally in attempt to steal Tories’ platform thunder
In duelling events Sunday, PC Leader Tim Hudak launched his $7.2 billion platform for 500 Tory convention delegates while Premier Dalton McGuinty gathered 1,800 Liberals for a campaign rally in...
