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Government needs to produce plan for dealing with veterans' backlog: Ombudsman

Government needs to produce plan for dealing with veterans' backlog: Ombudsman

OTTAWA — The watchdog for Canadian veterans is urging the federal government to explain clearly how it plans to eliminate a backlog that is keeping thousands of former service members waiting to find out whether they qualify for disability benefits a

First Canadian coronavirus case now cleared of the virus: health officials

TORONTO — The first person in Canada to test positive for the novel coronavirus has now been completely cleared of the virus.
Official says she would have denied Desmond a gun licence had she known more

Official says she would have denied Desmond a gun licence had she known more

GUYSBOROUGH, N.S.
Ex-Toronto bar owner gets bail pending appeal of gang sexual assault conviction

Ex-Toronto bar owner gets bail pending appeal of gang sexual assault conviction

TORONTO — A former downtown bar owner has been granted bail pending his appeal of a conviction for the gang sexual assault of a barely conscious woman.

Judge extends order suspending legal proceedings against three tobacco companies

TORONTO — An Ontario court has extended an order suspending legal proceedings against three major tobacco companies as they try to negotiate a settlement with their creditors.
Lynn Beyak suspended from Senate without pay

Lynn Beyak suspended from Senate without pay

The outspoken Dryden senator was suspended at the recommendation of the ethics committee over anti-Indigenous letters posted to her Senate website.
Photographer trains lens on plight of homeless (5 photos)

Photographer trains lens on plight of homeless (5 photos)

Exhibition runs to September 12 to benefit Inn From The Cold shelter
Former first lady Barbara Bush passes away

Former first lady Barbara Bush passes away

Husband of George Bush Sr., mother of George W. Bush, was 92
Mixed reaction to Liberal climate change plan

Mixed reaction to Liberal climate change plan

Environmental groups welcome $8.3B plan; opposition says it will cost Ontarians too much
D-Day anniversary: Canada's role in historic WW2 battle

D-Day anniversary: Canada's role in historic WW2 battle

72 years ago today Canadians troops landed at “Juno” beach