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Evan Solomon will soon be the new host of CTV's Sunday morning political affairs program "Question Period."

Police in the Philippines have confirmed that a severed head found near a cathedral in Jolo, Sulu, last Monday is that of murdered Canadian hostage Robert Hall, news agencies report.

A hateful ex-husband who started a website to "ruin ... and destroy" his ex-wife has finally been charged with criminal harassment, as well as a weapons offence.

Two new Heritage Minutes seek to shed light on some of the darkest moments in Canadian history and continue the work of reconciliation with our indigenous peoples.

It's a little early to tell if the idea will fly, but Canada Post is starting to look at the role of drones in making deliveries.

HALIFAX -- A Cape Breton man who died in his cell had near-fatal levels of methadone in his blood as he entered the jail and a bag full of pills in his pocket, according to an autopsy report that has raised questions about how jails monitor dangerously intoxicated inmates.

A survey from a Scottish eye care company could be sparking a colour controversy similar to last year's debate over "The Dress."

OTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he wants to see Britain remain in the European Union so it can continue to be a strong voice in support of trade and economic prosperity.

After an investigation into multiple allegations of misconduct, author and former professor Steven Galloway is no longer employed at the University of British Columbia.

HALIFAX -- The unrepentant ringleader of Nova Scotia's "murder for lobster" case lost his bid Wednesday to have his 14-year jail term reduced to match the lesser sentence given his son-in-law.

Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are making a brief visit to Winnipeg before heading to Saskatchewan.

OTTAWA -- The federal government estimates it will cost taxpayers $250 million per year to offset the additional financial burden that expansion of the Canada Pension Plan will eventually place on low-income earners.

SEPT-ILES, Que. -- Quebec's Public Security Department says inmates have taken a female security guard hostage in the basement of a courthouse in a northern town.

Closing arguments in the Travis Vader first degree murder trial will be presented in Edmonton court on Wednesday.

Sentencing arguments are scheduled to begin today for a southern Alberta couple found guilty of failing to provide the necessaries of life to their toddler son who died of bacterial meningitis four years ago.David Stephan, 32 and Collet Stephan, 35, whose family helped start a nutritional supplements company, were convicted by a jury in April.

Mike Duffy is being asked to repay $16,955 in what a Senate committee considers ineligible expenses, despite the controversial senator having been acquitted earlier this year of a raft of charges related to his spending claims.

Video of one of the worst parking jobs in human history has helped police nab a teenage driver suspected in a hit-and-run accident.

In January, Toronto surgeons announced they had performed Canada's first hand and forearm transplant. Now, the woman at the centre of that groundbreaking surgery is going public, sharing the journey that has once again made her feel whole.

CORNWALL, Ont. -- A 30-year-old man is facing charges after a violent road rage incident in Cornwall, Ont.

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