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Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

Hockey players' sexual assault trial watches Michael McLeod's police interview

One of five hockey players accused of sexual assault didn't tell police in a 2018 interview that he sent a text message asking teammates if any of them wanted to have a "three-way" in his hotel room after he had sex with a woman he'd met at a bar ear
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost $61 billion to join his "Golden Dome" plan for a missile defence shield while returning to his "51st state" rhetoric.
Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

Former PM Chrétien misses throne speech due to minor heart surgery

OTTAWA — Minor heart surgery forced former prime minister Jean Chrétien to miss today's throne speech delivered by King Charles in the Senate.
Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's government confirmed Tuesday it is joining Europe's massive new rearmament plan.
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still 'strong and free'

OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw him deliver a throne speech aimed at unifying the country and reasserting its sovereignty.
Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue

Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue

WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba's former attorney general to review a criminal case against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard was an abuse of process.
Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post, union set to return to bargaining table as OT ban continues

Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 of its workers are set to head back to the bargaining table this week as an overtime ban remains in effect.
Trudeau's casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas

Trudeau's casual footwear at royal visit draws jabs for etiquette faux pas

Justin Trudeau’s casual footwear at Tuesday’s throne speech drew some criticism from online fashion police and royal watchers miffed to see colourful sneakers at a ceremonial event presided over by the King.
Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

Government moves to purge consumer carbon pricing from law

OTTAWA — The federal government moved on Tuesday to purge consumer carbon pricing from law, effectively putting an end to what was once the keystone of the Liberals' climate policy.
How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

How a judge handled an 'unprecedented' 1,041 disputed ballots in a tight N.L. recount

ST. JOHN'S — A new report explains how a judge dealt with an "unprecedented" number of disputed ballots during a federal election recount in a rural Newfoundland riding recently won by the Conservatives.