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<b>VIDEO:</b> Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, the 'reluctant superstar'

VIDEO: Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, the 'reluctant superstar'

Canada lost a musical icon one month ago today; two close friends shared their memories of Lightfoot on a recent episode of Village Media's Inside the Village podcast
David Johnston plans to keep role, as House of Commons votes for him to step aside

David Johnston plans to keep role, as House of Commons votes for him to step aside

OTTAWA — David Johnston said his mandate to probe allegations of foreign interference comes from the government and not the House of Commons, after members of Parliament voted in favour of his ouster on Wednesday.
House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Veering away from a default crisis, the House approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package late Wednesday, as President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition of centrist Democrats and Republicans a
Housing minister, auditor had 'quick conversation' for Greenbelt probe

Housing minister, auditor had 'quick conversation' for Greenbelt probe

Parallel investigations by two of Ontario's oversight authorities on the Ford government's Greenbelt changes are expected to be published in the next few months
'Miracle': Off-duty firefighter helps save runner's life

'Miracle': Off-duty firefighter helps save runner's life

'It’s not very often you get to say you’ve met people who saved your life,' says grateful runner, who collapsed near finish line and had no pulse
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Brad Treliving as GM at a critical juncture

TORONTO — Brad Treliving has a new gig. And the Maple Leafs have a new plan. Treliving was named Toronto's general manager Wednesday, less than two weeks after a jaw-dropping chain of events led to the firing of Kyle Dubas.
Canada closing in on deal to get Stellantis battery plant back on track: Champagne

Canada closing in on deal to get Stellantis battery plant back on track: Champagne

OTTAWA — A deal to save a $5-billion electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor is inching closer, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday.
Court of Appeal overturns ruling directing Ottawa to help repatriate men in Syria

Court of Appeal overturns ruling directing Ottawa to help repatriate men in Syria

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a judge's declaration that four Canadian men being held in Syria are entitled to Ottawa's help to return home.
'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against hunting dog expansion

'A sport of cruelty': Ex-conservation officers against hunting dog expansion

They say the dog sport, often referred to as training and trialing, is cruel to the captive prey and well-meaning regulations are impossible to enforce; Minister says the sport is safe for both dogs and prey, since it doesn't call for contact between the animals
Feds still trying to rescue families of Canadians who helped in Afghanistan: minister

Feds still trying to rescue families of Canadians who helped in Afghanistan: minister

OTTAWA — The federal government is working with some Canadians who helped the military in Afghanistan to develop programs that would bring their families to safety, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said Wednesday.