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Friday May 24, 2013
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
- Do you think newly elected MLA Jordan Sturdy should step down as mayor of Pemberton?
- Yes
- 65%
- No
- 12%
- He should consult with council first
- 24%
- Total Votes: 110
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B.C. premier to recall legislature this summer
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark wants the budget passed this summer -- and plans to recall the legislature to get the job done. Clark says the economy needs to remain top priority.
Sheldon Kennedy Child Advocacy Centre officially opens
Former NHL star Sheldon Kennedy says the centre named after him, which offers support to young sex abuse victims, has already helped hundreds of kids. The centre aims to help young people after reporting abuse.
Ford chief of staff exit not due to allegations: councillors
Toronto city councillors are denying the sudden departure of Rob Ford's chief of staff has to do with ongoing allegations the mayor was caught on video allegedly smoking crack cocaine.
PM arrives in Colombia to talk trade with Pacific Alliance
The prime minister is in Colombia to observe the Pacific Alliance discussions -- grouping Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile. International Trade Minister Ed Fast called the countries Canada's most trusted partners in the region.
PM arrives in Colombia to talk trade with Pacific Alliance
The prime minister is in Colombia to observe the Pacific Alliance discussions -- grouping Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile. International Trade Minister Ed Fast called the countries Canada's most trusted partners in the region.
Liberals demand to see Senate scandal paper trail
Liberal MP Ralph Goodale says evidence of the $90,000 gift to Sen. Mike Duffy from the PM's former chief of staff should be made public. The Conservatives insist no legal documents exist.
Adrian Dix takes blame for B.C. election loss
Adrian Dix says he takes "full responsibility" for his party's election night defeat. The B.C. NDP leader spoke to reporters Wednesday for the first time since losing the provincial election.
Second man arrested in Tim Bosma case to face murder charges
Police have confirmed the arrest of a 25-year-old Oakville, Ontario man in connection with the death of Hamilton father Tim Bosma. Mark Smich is facing first-degree murder charges.
Wife of Tim Bosma delivers emotional speech at memorial
The wife of slain Hamilton man Tim Bosma was in tears as she spoke at his memorial Wednesday. Sharlene Bosma says she has been robbed of a happily-ever-after life with her husband.
Harper outlines what he knew, when, on Senate scandal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he was not consulted by his chief of staff before Nigel Wright paid $90,000 to Sen. Mike Duffy. The PM says he has felt various emotions over the scandal that led to Wright's resignation.
Massive boil-water advisory in Montreal
Fire hydrants are pouring water into Montreal streets as more than one million residents are being advised to boil their tap water. The city is working to make the water system safe again after a treatment plant malfunctioned.
Rob Ford's brother speaks out on crack allegations
The brother of Rob Ford says he believes the Toronto mayor when he says allegations he smoked crack cocaine are ridiculous. City Councillor Doug Ford says he stands by his brother's record as mayor.
Trudeau, Mulcair demand answers to Senate scandal
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says the only way the truth will come out about the $90,000 payout to a disgraced senator is through a formal inquiry. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is calling for abolishing the Senate altogether.
A musical welcome for Harper in Peru
The prime minister was welcomed to Lima, Peru Wednesday by an honour guard playing "O Canada." Stephen Harper is on a four-day trade mission in South America.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford mocked on 'The Daily Show'
Satirical news program "The Daily Show" took aim at Toronto's gaffe-prone mayor Tuesday night. Host Jon Stewart poked fun at the alleged video showing Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine and looked back at his other blunders.
Crews work on derailed Saskatchewan train
A Canadian Pacific Rail freight train spilled more than 91,000 litres of oil when five of its cars derailed in Saskatchewan Tuesday.
Canada can't rest on its economic laurels: Mark Carney
During his last scheduled public appearance, outgoing Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney said Canada must continue to build its economy.
Ontario premier speaks out on Rob Ford crack allegations
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne says she takes it seriously when personal issues start to impact city governance. Wynne was asked about recent reports of a video purported to show Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking crack cocaine.
Tories under fire from opposition over Senate scandal
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird was barraged with questions over the $90,000 paid to Sen. Mike Duffy. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is accusing the government of only caring that the scandal was uncovered.
Tory MPs satisfied with Harper's strong message
Conservative MPs and senators echoed the prime minister's comments on accountability Tuesday. But some say NDP Leader Tom Mulcair should answer for alleged knowledge of corruption in the Montreal construction industry.
Harper to Tories who use office for personal gain: Get out
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is talking tough in the midst of a senate expenses scandal. Harper told his caucus that those who wish to use political office for personal gain should leave.
Elijah Harper remembered
There were long lineups inside the Manitoba legislature Monday as people paid their respects to Elijah Harper. The aboriginal politician, who blocked the Meech Lake accord in 1990, died on Friday at age 64.
NDP asks RCMP to investigate Senate scandal
The New Democrats are asking the RCMP to investigate whether the prime minister's recently resigned chief of staff broke any laws when he wrote a personal cheque to cover Sen. Mike Duffy's improper housing expenses.
Business Forecast: Markets look to the U.S. Fed's next move
Traders will look for indication the U.S. Federal Reserve plans to end its aggressive monetary stimulus program with the latest release of minutes from the central bank.
Quebec and Ontario residents 'all shaken up' by earthquake
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake rattled residents across Quebec and Ontario, with the epicentre 17 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Quebec. A 4.2-magnitude aftershock was also recorded.
We both went down in flames: Hadfield on Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are still recovering from the team's crushing playoffs elimination, and astronaut Chris Hadfield is no different. Hadfield says he was wearing a Leafs shirt under his space suit when he landed back on Earth.
Rob Ford calls crack cocaine allegations 'ridiculous'
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is dismissing allegations he appears in a video smoking crack cocaine. Ford didn't answer when asked if the video is fake.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's house swamped by media
Toronto's mayor was greeted by a throng of reporters and photographers as he exited his home Friday morning. Published reports allege Rob Ford was filmed smoking crack cocaine.
Mike Duffy quits Tory caucus
Embattled Senator Mike Duffy has quit the Conservative caucus but will continue to sit in the upper chamber as an independent. He stepped down amid a controversy over housing claims.
Double amputee completes trek for charity
Spencer West, who lost both his legs as a child due to illness, journeyed on his hands and in a wheelchair from Edmonton to Calgary to raise funds and awareness for the need for clean drinking water around the globe.
