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Fisheries minister meets with stakeholders to discuss right whale protections
October 23, 2018 - 6:47 AM

HALIFAX - The federal fisheries minister is meeting with fishermen, fishing industry representatives and marine scientists today to talk about measures aimed at protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales.
Trudeau says will be cash back from federal carbon tax in provinces without levy
October 23, 2018 - 6:06 AM

TORONTO - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau launched a push to convince citizens of the value of his government's upcoming carbon tax today with a promise to give rebates directly to residents of provinces that aren't bringing in their own tax.
All eyes on New Brunswick's legislature today as Liberals seek path to survival
October 23, 2018 - 5:26 AM

FREDERICTON - The New Brunswick legislature opens this morning for a session that promises drama — and the spectre of defeat for Premier Brian Gallant's minority Liberals.
In the news today, Oct. 23
October 23, 2018 - 4:31 AM

Seven stories in the news for Tuesday, Oct. 23
Crown says man should be convicted of girl's murder based on alleged confession
October 23, 2018 - 3:47 AM

VANCOUVER - A man charged with murdering a 12-year-girl in British Columbia over 40 years ago should be found guilty after confessing to undercover police that he abducted, sexually assaulted and killed her, a Crown attorney says.
Toronto Mayor John Tory cruises to victory; tech issues extend voting elsewhere
October 23, 2018 - 3:00 AM

Toronto Mayor John Tory easily won re-election on Monday after a spirited campaign marked by unprecedented interference from the provincial government, while dozens of Ontario communities were forced to extend voting due to widespread technical difficulties.
Timeline of the fall and rise of Patrick Brown
October 23, 2018 - 3:00 AM

TORONTO - A timeline of events related to the Patrick Brown scandal and his political comeback:
Patrick Brown makes political comeback as next mayor of Brampton, Ont.
October 23, 2018 - 3:00 AM

BRAMPTON, Ont. - Months after sexual misconduct allegations forced him to step down as leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservatives, Patrick Brown made a political comeback on Monday — this time as a city mayor.
Small businesses call for quick end to rotating strikes at Canada Post
October 23, 2018 - 1:51 AM

OTTAWA - Small businesses called for a speedy end to rotating walkouts launched Monday in four cities by Canada Post employees, citing concern that a prolonged strike could chew into their profits ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Sex assault trial to begin in Ontario for former high-ranking gymnastics coach
October 23, 2018 - 1:00 AM

SARNIA, Ont. - The sexual assault trial of a high-ranking former gymnastics coach gets underway in southwestern Ontario today.
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