Court rules robocalls didn’t affect election outcomes, appeal possible 11 hours agoThere's been a ruling in the robocall scandal. Federal Court Judge Richard Mosley ruled, on Wednesday, that while automated phone calls were used to misdirect voters in the the last federal election, they … More »Court rules robocalls didn’t affect election outcomes, appeal possible
There's been a ruling in the robocall scandal. Federal Court Judge Richard Mosley ruled, on Wednesday, that while automated phone calls were used to misdirect voters in the the last federal election, they had minimal impact on the outcome. "I … Continue reading →
- Is Senate-gate the Tories’ sponsorship scandal? 21 hours ago
It's widely believed that the sponsorship scandal — which involved the diversion of federal advertising dollars to Liberal staffers — was one of the key factors that ended Paul Martin's Liberal government … More »Is Senate-gate the Tories’ sponsorship scandal?
It's widely believed that the sponsorship scandal — which involved the diversion of federal advertising dollars to Liberal staffers — was one of the key factors that ended Paul Martin's Liberal government in 2006. Accountability and ethics issues are usually … Continue reading →
British security services in spotlight after soldier murder 1 hour 0 minutes agoBy Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's security services faced questions on Friday over whether they could have done more to prevent the murder of a soldier hacked to death in a busy London street … More »British security services in spotlight after soldier murder
By Peter Griffiths LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's security services faced questions on Friday over whether they could have done more to prevent the murder of a soldier hacked to death in a busy London street after it emerged that his suspected killers were known to intelligence officers. Suspects Michael Adebolajo, 28 and …
Forecasters warn of ‘extremely active’ hurricane season this year 20 hours agoThis year's Atlantic hurricane season hasn't kicked off yet, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for this year is predicting an even more active season than we saw in 2012, … More »Forecasters warn of ‘extremely active’ hurricane season this year
This year's Atlantic hurricane season hasn't kicked off yet, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for this year is predicting an even more active season than we saw in 2012, with the possibility that it could end up … Continue reading →
Obama seeks end to perpetual U.S. 'war on terror' 7 hours agoBy Matt Spetalnick and Warren Strobel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve years after the "war on terror" began, President Barack Obama wants to pull the United States back from some of the most controversial … More »Obama seeks end to perpetual U.S. 'war on terror'
By Matt Spetalnick and Warren Strobel WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Twelve years after the "war on terror" began, President Barack Obama wants to pull the United States back from some of the most controversial aspects of its global fight against Islamist militants. In a major policy speech on Thursday, Obama narrowed the scope …
- Boy Scouts allow gay scouts, but leave ban on gay leaders 17 hours ago
The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to approve the admission of openly gay youth members but left in place a ban on homosexual adult scout leaders, raising the prospect of gay scouts having to leave … More »Boy Scouts allow gay scouts, but leave ban on gay leaders
The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to approve the admission of openly gay youth members but left in place a ban on homosexual adult scout leaders, raising the prospect of gay scouts having to leave the group when they become adults.
Rob Ford fired chief of staff for telling mayor to 'get help' 10 hours agoCBC News has learned the details of what precipitated the firing of Mark Towhey as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff — and it was advice from Towhey that Ford needs to 'get help.' More »Rob Ford fired chief of staff for telling mayor to 'get help'
CBC News has learned the details of what precipitated the firing of Mark Towhey as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff — and it was advice from Towhey that Ford needs to 'get help.'
Senator Mike Duffy says he wants a "full and open" inquiry so Canadians can get all the facts about the scandal that has rocked the Senate and the Prime Minister's Office and that he has no plans to resign.