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‘This is and will always be home’: MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith on not seeking re-election
Erskine-Smith told The Observer he has no current plans to seek any political office for the time being, but says he is “open to the idea” in the future.
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Earth Month in Toronto: What’s being done for the environment?
The deputy mayor proclaimed April the Earth Month in Toronto. Learn more about what that means for the city, what it has been doing for the environment and what you can do to contribute.
Science & Health
Will more federal funding increase fix health care in Ontario?
What does the enhanced Canada Health Transfer (CHT) mean for Ontario, and will it solve health-care issues in the province?
Opinion
Breaking down the numbers: A closer look at Canada’s $46.2B health-care funding
While the premiers of Canada's provinces have accepted a funding deal with the federal government, they have cautioned that the cash injection is not a long-term solution for what's needed.
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Morneau speaks on challenges of public life and conflicts with Trudeau that led to his resignation
Bill Morneau discusses his experience as a businessman in politics, saying that new perspectives are welcome.
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‘Canada is falling behind’: Bill Morneau warns of the need for new perspectives in politics
The former federal finance minister spoke of Canada’s bleak economic outlook while promoting his new book, Where to From Here.
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How will the Conservative Party of Canada choose its next leader?
With Erin O'Toole now no longer the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC), many people are wondering who the next leader of the Official Opposition will be. Here's what we know about how the next Tory leader will be selected.
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Russia and Ukraine seem to be on the brink of war. How did we get here?
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to intensify along their shared border, Canada and its allies are working to deescalate the possibility of invasion.
Arts & Life
LGBTQ+ and Christian Canadians applaud Liberal government’s move to ban conversion therapy
The federal Liberals are standing with the LGBTQ community and has introduced a bill to ban conversion therapy nationwide.
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ParaParis2024
Canada falls to Germany, misses wheelchair basketball bronze
The Canadian men's wheelchair basketball team were unable to secure a medal at the...
Para Canoe
Canadian Para canoeist Hennessy wins silver in 200m
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ParaParis2024
Canada’s bronze is first-ever medal in sitting volleyball
Canada defeated rival Brazil in straight sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-18) to win its first ever Paralympic medal in sitting volleyball Saturday morning at North Paris Arena.
Para Athletics
Wheelchair racer Smeenk captures Canada’s 5th Para Athletics gold medal
Austin Smeenk (Oakville, Ont.) dominated the men’s (T34) 800m event, racing to victory at...