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Why did Rob Ford lie about drugs? The truth embarrasses him

Why did Rob Ford lie about drugs? The truth embarrasses him

TORONTO — After months of insisting he had been truthful in the midst of a drug scandal, Toronto's controversial mayor has admitted he lied to the public because he was embarrassed.
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B.C. Civil Liberties Association alleges RCMP, CSIS spy on pipeline foes

B.C. Civil Liberties Association alleges RCMP, CSIS spy on pipeline foes

VANCOUVER — Civil liberties activists in B.C. have filed complaints against Canada's spy agency and the RCMP for allegedly snooping on opponents of the Northern Gateway pipeline. Josh Paterson with the B.C.
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Senators who left the chamber in disgrace

Senators who left the chamber in disgrace

OTTAWA — The Mounties have charged former Liberal senator Mac Harb and suspended former Tory senator Patrick Brazeau with fraud and breach of trust. They aren't the only senators to have run afoul of the law or the rules in recent years.
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Canada will be watching Ukraine during Olympics, Baird says

Canada will be watching Ukraine during Olympics, Baird says

OTTAWA — Canada will be keeping a close eye on Russia's involvement in the turbulent Ukraine as the Winter Olympics get ready to begin in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi, says Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird.
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Anatomy of a scandal: key developments in history of the Senate expenses saga

Anatomy of a scandal: key developments in history of the Senate expenses saga

OTTAWA — The RCMP have laid charges of fraud and breach of trust against former senator Mac Harb and suspended senator Patrick Brazeau.
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sticks up for Justin Bieber, says he's only 19

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford sticks up for Justin Bieber, says he's only 19

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is sticking up for another headline-grabbing Canadian — Justin Bieber. Ford was asked about the pop singer when he spoke by phone today to hosts on the Washington, D.C.-based Sports Junkies radio show.
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Justin Bieber charged with assault in Toronto; allegedly hit limo driver

Justin Bieber charged with assault in Toronto; allegedly hit limo driver

TORONTO — Justin Bieber pushed his way through a teeming crowd of journalists and deliriously screaming fans Wednesday night as the global pop phenom surrendered to face a charge of assault.
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Key milestones in the evolution of Canada's Senate

Key milestones in the evolution of Canada's Senate

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has kicked Liberal senators out of the party caucus, describing the move as a significant step forward in the evolution of the Senate.
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B.C. coast, St. Lawrence estuary most at risk for major marine oil spill: report

B.C. coast, St. Lawrence estuary most at risk for major marine oil spill: report

OTTAWA — A government-commissioned risk analysis says the coast of southern British Columbia and the Gulf of St. Lawrence are the Canadian areas most vulnerable marine oil spills and among the most likely for a major spill to occur.
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Veterans speak out on closure of local service offices

Veterans speak out on closure of local service offices

OTTAWA — A number of military veterans are in Ottawa today to denounce government plans to close Veterans Affairs district offices in communities across the country. Offices in Kelowna, Saskatoon, Brandon, Man., Thunder Bay, Ont., Windsor, Ont.
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