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Rob Ford apologizes for conflict-of-interest scandal

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Contrition replaced defiance Tuesday as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologized for plunging his administration into a conflict-of-interest case that could cost him his job.

Cop impersonator blames self-esteem for crimes

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A man convicted for the fourth time of impersonating a police officer has been sentenced to four-and-a-half months in jail.

Former Vancouver Olympics head John Furlong sues newspaper over abuse allegations

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The former head of the Vancouver International Olympic Committee is filing a lawsuit against the Georgia Straight and one of its reporters after a story was written that contained allegations of abuse of First Nations students in northern B.C.

Canada scores high on justice evaluation

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Canada has a better justice system than most countries around the world, but falls short on equality for immigrants and the poor, a report has found.

CIDA eyeing private sector shift: Fantino

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Canada can balance both humanitarian goals and economic development with its foreign aid dollars, says International Co-operation Minister Julian Fantino.

Marc Garneau enters Liberal leadership race

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Marc Garneau entered the Liberal leadership race Wednesday, saying he wants to become prime minister and lift his beleaguered party back into contention.

Sandy caused $100M damage in Quebec, Ontario: Insurance Bureau

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Hurricane Sandy caused about $100 million in property damage in Ontario and Quebec, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reported Wednesday.

Company boasts so-called 'world's first' bacon shaving cream, but wait. Hasn't this been done before?

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The self-styled "bacontrepreneurs" at J&D claim to have invented "the world's first bacon-scented shaving cream," but a Wisconsin-based shop has had something similar on the market for years.

12 kids seized in alleged guru-healer group

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Quebec authorities took 12 young children into custody Wednesday after they had contact with Marcel Pontbriand, an apocalyptic self-styled healer who has been hiding out in Arizona.

Palestinians' UN bid for statehood a 'shortcut': PM

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper said his government won't support any "shortcuts" to a Mideast peace agreement.

Liberals demand Tories drop poll firm after Cotler controversy

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Liberals are demanding the federal Tories slash ties with a polling firm censured by an industry body for breaching codes of conduct in a campaign targeting former Liberal justice minister Irwin Cotler.

MPs defeat humanitarian drug exports bill

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Parliamentarians narrowly defeated private member's bill 148-141 Wednesday that was geared towards easing access to generic drugs for the world's poorest.

Great Canadian Prime Minister playoffs

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With the Liberal Party leadership race heating up, and no end in sight with the NHL lockout, QMI Agency decided to have some fun with our own version of the playoffs - but with prime ministers - and examine what qualities make a great head honcho.

Canada, Mexico to work on easing visa restrictions

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Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that he and his soon-to-be Mexican counterpart are working to make it easier for Mexicans to travel to Canada.

Tories to clean house at Old Port of Montreal; high-rolling CEO Claude Benoit on way out

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Claude Benoit, the high-spending chief executive of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation, will be let go and the Old Port itself will be dissolved under a Conservative government plan to clean house at the embattled federal Crown corporation that will be unveiled Thursday.

Toronto lawyer joins Liberal leadership race

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Toronto technology lawyer and author George Takach has joined the race to lead the federal Liberal party.

Man acquitted in crash that killed top Liberal aide

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A 51-year-old man was acquitted Thursday of dangerous driving causing the death of federal Liberal aide Mario Lague in an August 12, 2010 collision.

Acid-burned woman makes first public appearance

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A Montreal-area woman who was severely burned in an acid attack last summer made a surprise appearance at a comedy show in her honour Wednesday night.

RCMP, stakeholders tackle grow-ops

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Grow-ops are creating fire hazards and death traps across the country — and many new homeowners may be buying them unawares.

Hells Angel charged with 30-year-old prison killing

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A Manitoba Hells Angel member has been arrested and charged in connection with an Ontario jailhouse killing that occurred 30 years ago.
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