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PR firm suspends contract with former B.C. premier amid groping accusation
February 16, 2019 - 5:37 PM

VANCOUVER - A global communications marketing firm says it is suspending its contract with former British Columbia premier Gordon Campbell in light of an allegation in a British newspaper that he groped a woman in the United Kingdom.
CN says oil leak contained following derailment in western Manitoba
February 16, 2019 - 5:08 PM

ST-LAZARE, Man. - A leak from a derailed train carrying oil in western Manitoba has been contained, the railway said Saturday, but some pipeline supporters say the incident highlights the risks involved in moving oil by rail.
Conservative leaders to attend against Bill C-69 in Saskatchewan
February 16, 2019 - 4:00 PM

MOOSOMIN, Sask. - The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel at a rally in rural Saskatchewan on Saturday that was held to draw attention to legislation that would overhaul how major energy projects are assessed.
International rules must be enforced, Freeland says after Munich conference
February 16, 2019 - 2:27 PM

Canada will continue to meet with like-minded nations as it aims to bridge divides between countries at a time of simmering international tensions, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said from Germany on Saturday.
Wilson-Raybould resignation stokes anger, frustration within veterans community
February 16, 2019 - 2:12 PM

OTTAWA - Jody Wilson-Raybould's resignation from cabinet this week has stoked long-standing frustration, disappointment and anger among Canada's veterans, who say they have been ignored and betrayed by the Trudeau government.
Quebecers stranded by Haitian protests expected to fly back to Canada today
February 16, 2019 - 12:18 PM

MONTREAL - More than 100 Quebec tourists who have been trapped in Haiti in the midst of violent street protests will be flown back to Montreal on Saturday evening, Air Transat confirmed.
Syrian chocolatier to hire, mentor refugees: 'They come here to contribute'
February 16, 2019 - 6:00 AM

ANTIGONISH, N.S. - A one-time Syrian refugee who founded a thriving Nova Scotia chocolate company has announced plans to hire and mentor other refugees.
Convicted murderer escaped from Quebec prison, officials say
February 16, 2019 - 4:54 AM

LAVAL, Que. - Government officials say a convicted murderer has escaped from custody in Laval, Que.
No winning ticket for Friday night's $16.8 million Lotto Max jackpot
February 16, 2019 - 12:48 AM

TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $16.8 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw.
Graham: U.S. should be stronger on Canadians detained in China
February 15, 2019 - 6:21 PM

MUNICH - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said Friday the response by the United States to China detaining two Canadians in apparent retaliation for the arrest of a Chinese Huawei executive has not been strong enough.
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ALBAS: Political pressure and the rule of law
OPINION If you have followed any Canadian media reports this week you have likely heard the growing controversy occurring within the Trudeau Liberal government. In particular, the Prime Minister’s Office (