WASHINGTON, D.C. — Diehard Donald Trump supporters are gathering in the national capital in solidarity with the president’s efforts to defy last week’s election results. Trump himself returned the favour this morning, directing the presidential motorcade to loop around Freedom Plaza where supporters have already gathered. His devotees are hoping to mount a spectacle reminiscent...
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Orchard Villa families detail conditions at facility before long-term care commission
The families of Orchard Villa residents have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company, and their allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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Help for Canadians in Hong Kong announced as committee says Uighurs face ‘genocide’
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Canada is creating a new measure targeting students and young people in Hong Kong: a work permit designed to help them get permanent Canadian residency faster.
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Ontario predicts COVID-19 health system strain; Quebec mulls school closures
New projections suggest Ontario’s surging COVID-19 caseload is likely to strain its health-care system to the point where surgeries will be cancelled, while Quebec’s premier is raising the possibility of school closures around the holidays and Alberta is tightening restrictions. Those were three major developments Thursday as the situation with the stubborn pandemic darkened on...
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Ethics watchdog sends ‘letter of concern’ to MP who employed sister
OTTAWA — The federal ethics watchdog is expressing concern about a Toronto MP who hired her sister to work in her constituency office. Mario Dion says in a tweet that he sent Yasmin Ratansi a “letter of concern” about her actions and is giving her 30 days to respond. Ratansi quit the Liberal caucus late...
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New restrictions take effect in Manitoba as Ontario awaits new COVID-19 projections
Ontario reported a record-breaking 1,575 new infections today; Quebec reported 1,365 new COVID-19 cases.
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CERB, extra hours and bottle returns: supporting overseas family during the pandemic
Remittances are “not just an economic contribution, but a sign of love and care,” said Ethel Tungohan, a professor who studies migrant labour at York University in Toronto.
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Liberal MP resigns from caucus after employing sister in constituency office
The issue has been referred to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and Ratansi says she is waiting to hear their recommendations.
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Trudeau ‘deeply disappointed’ by Liberal MP’s employing her sister in riding office
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is “deeply disappointed” by how Toronto MP Yasmin Ratansi handled her office. Ratansi said Monday she’s leaving the Liberal caucus after admitting she employed a relative at her constituency office. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau said Ratansi’s behaviour is unacceptable and he expects a...
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Trump likely ‘taking names’ on Biden congrats after Trudeau outreach: expert
On Monday, Trudeau became the first international leader to speak to Biden, following his swift congratulations to the former American vice-president and his running mate Kamala Harris on Saturday.