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Veterans get more help in new year

Veterans get more help in new year

OTTAWA — War veterans faced with the daunting task of shovelling out this winter will have an easier time covering the cost. The federal government is putting into effect long-promised changes to how it helps war veterans remain self-sufficient.
Bizarre brushes with the law in 2012

Bizarre brushes with the law in 2012

CHATHAM, Ont. — Brushing your teeth may be important, but police in Chatham, Ont., would like to remind the public that it’s not crucial enough to merit a call to 911.
Chief’s hunger strike deadly serious, says NDP MP

Chief’s hunger strike deadly serious, says NDP MP

OTTAWA — An aboriginal chief’s decision to go on a hunger strike until the prime minister agrees to a meeting has entered a deadly serious phase, a New Democrat MP said Thursday.
Minister rejected drug-shortage concerns

Minister rejected drug-shortage concerns

The Canadian Press TORONTO — The federal health minister opted to let drug makers voluntarily alert doctors and pharmacists of medication shortages despite concerns from her own department that the approach could put sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s drug supply at risk, doc
Ontario court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

Ontario court dismisses defamation lawsuit against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford

TORONTO - An Ontario judge has dismissed a $6-million defamation lawsuit against Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
Ontario chief on hunger strike meets opposition but keeps Tories away

Ontario chief on hunger strike meets opposition but keeps Tories away

OTTAWA - An aboriginal chief's decision to go on a hunger strike until the prime minister agrees to a meeting has entered a deadly serious phase, a New Democrat MP said Thursday.
Generation of young workers grappling with job market built for baby boomers

Generation of young workers grappling with job market built for baby boomers

TORONTO - Conventional wisdom would suggest that Jonathan Glencross has a bright and secure future ahead of him. Anyone who completed an undergraduate degree from McGill University, established and developed a $2.
Case of Grenada cops charged with Boxing Day killing of Toronto man in limbo

Case of Grenada cops charged with Boxing Day killing of Toronto man in limbo

TORONTO - The manslaughter case against five Grenada police officers accused of beating a visitor from sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ to death a year ago remains tied up in legal knots much to the disappointment of his widow.
'Coolest cop' wants everyday positive gestures by police recognized

'Coolest cop' wants everyday positive gestures by police recognized

He’s been called sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s coolest cop and has become somewhat of a celebrity in his southern Alberta community, but Const. Doug Sokoloski insists his story is just one example of the many positive gestures made by Mounties on the job every day.
Alberta's Redford embarks on high-stakes political gamble over budget in 2013

Alberta's Redford embarks on high-stakes political gamble over budget in 2013

EDMONTON - For 30 years, Alison Redford had known Peter Lougheed and from him learned the art of politics. In April she won a majority mandate at the helm of the Progressive Conservative dynasty he launched as premier four decades earlier.