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Shaw cuts 500 jobs

The cuts, equating to between 3-4% of Shaw’s total workforce, include 150 middle management positions. The company is also consolidating service territories into seven main regions in Western...

Canada, South Korea near end of beef dispute

Canada and South Korea are 'very, very close' to diplomatically resolving an 8-year-old dispute over Canada’s beef exports, the Canadian agriculture minister said on Wednesday

Liberals 'will win election' on economy: Ignatieff

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff vowed on Wednesday to fight an election campaign with the economy as the central plank. 'We will win based on the economy,' he said

Que. alimony case may be heard by top court

The Supreme Court of Canada will decide Thursday morning if it will hear the Quebec government's appeal of a ruling that would give the right to sue for alimony to people emerging from live-in...

Russell Williams's wife seeks publication ban

A lawyer for the wife of former colonel and convicted murderer and rapist Russell Williams will be in an Ottawa court on Thursday to request that records in her divorce proceedings be kept from the...

Transport Canada to respond to offshore chopper report

Transport Canada is responding to pressure from one of the widows of the offshore helicopter tragedy off Newfoundland's east coast.

Quebec oil deal could fuel dispute with N.L.

Quebec and the federal government have struck a deal on oil and gas development in the disputed Old Harry area in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Scientists call for experimental cull of 73,000 seals

Junk science and questionable political motives are behind a new federal report that calls for an experimental cull of 70 per cent of the grey seals in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, a leading...

C. difficile infection spreads in Cape Breton

Four people have died as C. difficile, an antibiotic-resistant bacteria, spreads in Cape Breton's hospitals.

Budget not a 'political game': PM

With the defeat of the government expected by Friday, government and opposition leaders prepared to stake out their positions Wednesday, and get ready for a campaign.

Number of EI recipients, claimants drops in January

The number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits declined by 13,300, or two per cent, in January to 640,200. It was the sixth decline in seven months.

Ex-Harper aide had money woes before work at PMO

Documents obtained by The Canadian Press show Bruce Carson declared bankruptcy in 1993, then was hounded by creditors again in 2002 -- shortly before going to work as then-opposition leader Harper's...

As rhetoric rises, parties inch closer to May vote

The opposition parties have turned up the pressure on the Conservative government, with the NDP and Bloc Quebecois agreeing to support a Liberal non-confidence motion that could go to a vote on...

Canadian jet fighters push back Gadhafi's tanks

Canadian CF-18s were involved in action Wednesday that successfully pushed embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's tanks back from the western city of Misrata.

Shots traded with military over stealth-fighter costs

The battle over the cost of the Harper government's stealth fighter has escalated into a war of numbers between the Parliamentary Budget Officer and the Defence Department.

Friend recalls dead escort lived in 'fast lane'

Chelsea Cooper liked Kera Freeland the minute she met her in Calgary four years ago. Freeland, a 20-year-old call girl whose remains were discovered last week in Caledon, Ont., west of Toronto, loved...

Race to replace Stockwell Day 'rigged,' say riding hopefuls

The expedited selection of a new Conservative party candidate to replace departing MP Stockwell Day is being called a "rigged" process by local party members.

Stockwell Day boasts project aimed at government transparency

The day the Liberals tabled a motion to hold the government in contempt of parliament, the president of Treasury Board praised a new pilot project designed to promote open government.

Toronto man takes Times Square by storm with new phone app

A Toronto man caught the world's attention this week when he broadcast honeymoon photos and a short video on a massive screen in the middle of Times Square — all from the palm of his hand.

Opposition wants CSIS boss to resign over remarks on Chinese influence in Canada

The opposition on Wednesday called for the resignation of Richard Fadden, head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, for statements he made in 2010 that suggested certain Canadian...

Rare nuclear-safety charges stayed against Alta. company

Federal Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against an Alberta company that had been accused of violating a rarely used nuclear safety law.

Disgraced former Harper adviser continued to be consulted by ministers

The minority Conservative government downplayed new revelations Wednesday that a former adviser to the prime minister facing allegations of influence-peddling continued to be called upon by federal...

Ignatieff still ducks coalition questions on eve of election call

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has declared it's time for Canadian voters to pass judgment on the Conservative government.

Obese women less likely to become grandmothers, study suggests

Obese mothers may not get to become grandmothers, according to a new study.

Nearly 500 bills set to die — again — if MPs hit campaign trail

Parliament tied up some loose ends Wednesday when the Governor General moved several pieces of government legislation to law.

RCMP watching separatists vowing to disrupt William and Kate's Canadian tour

The RCMP will likely try to meet with a separatist group that has vowed to disrupt the Royal post-wedding tour of Canada this summer.

New CRTC VP tells critics he earned posting

The newly appointed vice-chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission told critics on Parliament Hill Wednesday that he earned his high-ranking posting following...

Budget pledge on mandatory retirement carries little meaning: advocacy group

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons says it is underwhelmed by a promise in the federal budget to scrap mandatory retirement for federally regulated workers.

Bloc will start quarrels during federal election: Quebec premier

Quebec's premier zeroed in Wednesday on the separatist Bloc Quebecois, and even found himself defending the Harper government, while professing his neutrality in the looming federal election.

Gold rally lifts Canadian stocks

A rally in gold to near-record prices helped lift the Toronto Stock Exchange to a 87.18-point advance for the session Wednesday

B.C. geneticist wins prestigious Canadian award

A Canadian geneticist whose work is leading to the development of improved pain medication is among the recipients of Canada's premier medical award.

Federal election could spoil Stephen Harper's royal wedding plans

They're unlikely to be the only prominent guests preventing the bride and groom from finalizing their guest list, but Stephen and Laureen Harper's attendance at the wedding of Prince William and Kate...

Halifax convention centre deal to be delayed by federal election

Halifax's mayor says pause could change $159-million price tag, city requested $47-million from the Building Canada Fund

When sponsors face off with the NHL, the empowered fan wins

The concussion debate says a lot about modern marketing, communications and social media

Charest eyes 3 priorities for Quebec in federal election

Premier hopes oil exploration deal will be followed by sales-tax harmonization compensation and boost for Lévis shipyard

Tories, Quebec ink oil exploration deal

Old Harry announcement expected to help Conservatives fight Bloc’s claims Harper government has ‘turned its back on Quebec’

Nova Scotia politicians’ pensions to be reviewed

Retired judge to lead panel review

Clark poised to boost community grant funding program

Premier’s predecessor, Gordon Campbell, presided over dramatic cuts in such grants

Second B.C. recall campaign fails to draw enough signatures

Anti-HST campaigners will now focus efforts on winning forthcoming referendum

Three parties, one strategy: Capture the senior vote

In a campaign for segments of the population, older voters will be key

Parties set for 4th federal election in 7 years

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff announces his party will move a motion of no confidence Friday afternoon, sending Canadians to the polls in early May

Ford hardly first to divide time between private business, public office

From William Lyon MacKenzie to Mel Lastman, municipal politicians have repeatedly moonlighted. But is it a distraction?

Win or lose, Flaherty will stand by his budget

Should the opposition bring down the government, the Finance Minister says Canadians themselves will have a chance to vote on his fiscal plan - at the polls

Give politicians access to top-secret security data, Senate urges

Rigorously vetted group of legislators would review activities of CSIS, RCMP and National Defence and report to PM

The Tories’ undersold budget initiative: Funding for brain research

Policies to deal with brain diseases that affect 5.5 million Canadians and suck $60-billion from the economy annually are long overdue

Saskatchewan tables surplus budget

Personal taxes, property taxes, small business taxes all cut ahead of fall election

Ethics, economy emerge as election campaign talking points

With the minority government set to fall, federal leaders test out election themes they hope will win over voters.

Rush is on to pass legislation before election

Measures expected to die include legislation to provide drugs to the poor in Africa and the “Graham James” legislation denying pardons for serious crimes.

CURLING: Canada's Amber Holland gets into sing of things at curling worlds

Raptors show they lack ‘basketball smarts’ in loss to Suns

Former Windsor Spitfire Troy Passingham signs 24-hour deal with Detroit Red Wings

Cooler heads may prevail in Boston

World's five fastest-growing financial centres

Gold rally lifts canadian stocks

Restructuring Shaw trims jobs

Alcohol: The good times roll at Big Rock

B.C. man dead after shooting involving police

Vancouver man killed in Kamloops gang hit

Trio arrested in connection with SkyTrain shooting

Montreal café boss denies gang, drug allegations

Why Xbox Kinect Technology Will Be the Next Frontier for Marketers

Facebook bans 20,000 accounts daily

Man controls Times Square screen with iPhone - for real

Apple should grant TV makers licence to stream

George Lopez On Kirstie Alley On 'DWTS': Compares Actress To Pig

Kutcher wanted for Motley Crue film

AP Reporter Has Early Memories Of Elizabeth Taylor

American Idol Recap: Who Made Jennifer Lopez Beg?

For Future Reference: Don’t Arrive Drunk For DWI Hearing

Mayan relic sold for $4 million is a fake, Mexico says

Spicy words hit supermarket shelves

Mom caught on video encouraging son to fight

BONOKOSKI: Iggy’s deal short on political options

Too young to play Monty Hall, too white to play Wayne Brady, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff launched his Let’s Make A Deal game show Wednesday in the foyer of the House of Commons.

YAFFE: Has Harper duped opposition into election?

Conservative blogger claims that the Liberals and NDP are victims of their own rhetoric and have the most to lose in a spring vote

MACPHERSON: How a pssh-ing match turned into an election

This week, a debate broke out among Quebec commentators over whether the province's media, in trying to appeal to women, have become too "ladyfied."

MASON: The rewards of politics: It all starts with the nomination

While no one would suggest that federal politics offers an easy life, it can certainly present some rich rewards.

IVISON: Minority's time is up

OTTAWA . It is majority government or bust for the Conservatives in the coming election.

KHEIRIDDIN: The Tories played their hand perfectly

Call it the "Big Fake." On Budget Day, the Conservatives made just enough overtures to appear to want a deal - but not enough to cement one.

HEPBURN: Last chance for McGuinty on health

Mary LeBlanc is deeply afraid of the impact the Ontario budget to be tabled next Tuesday will have on her little daughter Abbey, 10, who has cerebral palsy.

HEBERT: Where there’s drama, there’s collaboration

The four federal leaders all brought builder hammers to their first post-budget press conferences on Wednesday but it was only to each drive a nail in the coffin of the minority Parliament.

Videos of kids swimming considered child porn, court told

Cops found DVDs in notorious sex offender Erik Wanamaker's home showing young children frolicking in the nude, court heard Tuesday.

Russell Williams' wife ordered to hand over property contract

The wife of sex killer Russell Williams has been ordered to hand over a document outlining property and assets he transferred to her within weeks of his arrest.

Call for more cops after 500-pound killer escaped

Alberta's Tories are being urged to fund more cops after a 500-pound killer escaped custody and went on terror spree, allegedly holding two elderly people hostage.

Daily Brief promises a new view of politics

Have you grown tired of inside-baseball political coverage on television? If so, then Sun News Network's Daily Brief will offer a refreshing change.

Opposition parties reject budget

All three opposition leaders rejected the Conservative government's 2011 federal budget minutes after it was tabled Tuesday afternoon in the House of Commons.

Imperilled budget fails to spook investors

Add a possible Canadian election to the string of external shocks investors have had to deal with in recent months. And like Middle Eastern turmoil and the disaster in Japan, analysts say markets...

RIM PlayBook: $499, available everywhere

Research in Motion Ltd., in releasing Tuesday pricing details and a launch date for the BlackBerry PlayBook, has indicated the marketing strategy for its iPad challenger: market the device to...

Retrofit plan could boost construction sector

What can an extended retrofit program do for real estate market and economy at large?

Markets expected to take election in stride

Add a possible Canadian election to the string of external shocks investors have had to deal with in recent months. And like Middle Eastern turmoil and the disaster in Japan, analysts say markets...

BP's Canada gas liquids unit seen fetching $2.3B

BP Plc's Canadian gas liquids business, which it put on the block last year as part of a slate of global asset sales, could be worth $2.3-billion and domestic companies are likely bidders, an analyst...

Feds to scrap mandatory retirement measures

The Conservatives are moving to scrap mandatory retirement for employees working in all federally regulated sectors.

Senate urges feds to beef up Arctic search and rescue

The federal government needs to make Arctic search and rescue capabilities a top priority, according to the Senate.

Federal budget 'not designed to get passed,' Ontario finance minister says

The federal budget has nothing for Ontario and was probably never intended to please the federal NDP, the province's finance minister said Tuesday.

CBC scores big in budget

The CBC is a big beneficiary of the federal budget.

Harper government blocks release of CBC information

The federal government stripped out relevant information from documents it released about the CBC.

Oil sends N.L. surplus higher than expected

Newfoundland and Labrador's finance minister says the provincial government will have its fifth surplus in six years when the books are closed for the current year.

Home retrofit program offered again by Tories

Owners of drafty homes and energy auditors will be happy with this year's federal budget, as the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program will get a $400-million injection and have its life extended by one...

MPs to scold spy chief over candid remarks

The public declarations of Canada's spy chief will come under scrutiny once again when a Commons committee criticizes Dick Fadden on Wednesday over comments about foreign meddling in national...

Will budget hold up as plank in election platform?

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's federal budget is unlikely to pass a vote in the House of Commons, but it will probably find new life as part of the Conservative platform in the fourth federal...

Sex can trigger heart attacks in some, study finds

Can sex kill? Perhaps, suggests a new study that finds that the burst of exertion needed for sex significantly increases the risk of a heart attack, particularly in those who are out of shape.