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Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

Once-prestigious 24 Sussex full of rodents, carcasses: National Capital Commission

A rodent infestation in the official residence of Canada's prime minister is so severe that the walls, attic and basement are filled with carcasses and excrement, the National Capital Commission details in internal documents
Minister mum on audit details while moving ahead with Toronto's

Minister mum on audit details while moving ahead with Toronto's

Toronto's deputy mayor also indicated the province said it's open to talking about new municipal revenue sources once the audit is over
A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon

A look at Jeremy Hansen, astronaut destined to be first Canadian beyond the moon

The Canadian astronaut was named Monday as a member of Artemis II, the first mission to the moon in more than half a century
Ford government to finally enact law tightening up paid leave for suspended cops

Ford government to finally enact law tightening up paid leave for suspended cops

A 2019-passed law would have prevented a Leeds County OPP officer convicted of sexual assault from collecting pay while awaiting his trial
Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

Ex-NDP member axed from Ontario caucus says he's participating in misconduct probe

NDP Leader Marit Stiles announced Saturday that she had removed Michael Mantha from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct
Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

The global honours, which recognize some of the world’s most significant biomedical and health research, named Dr. Gelareh Zadeh and Dr. Christopher Mushquash as the two inaugural winners of the Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
BEYOND LOCAL: Some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

BEYOND LOCAL: Some Canadian athletes feel contractually silenced

In order to receive just over $21,000 annually in Sport Canada funding, Olympic athletes must sign contracts with their national sports federations. Those contracts have contained clauses stating broadly that athletes must watch what they say
Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

Going back to the moon: 'This is Canada on the world stage, doing big things'

Scheduled to blast off as early as November 2024, Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon since the final Apollo mission took flight in 1972. It will also be the first time a Canadian has ventured beyond Earth's orbit
CANADA: Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crash

CANADA: Humboldt focuses on future five years after bus crash

The Humboldt Broncos' current roster of young players have no direct connection to the team from five years ago. They may not talk about the 2018 team every day, but there is evidence of it throughout the arena.
Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

Michael Mantha removed from Ontario NDP caucus amid workplace investigation

The leader of Ontario's new democrats says she's removed the MPP of Algoma-Manitoulin from caucus amid an independent investigation into alleged workplace misconduct.