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Friends ask OSC to be 'merciful' with ex-Livent CEO Garth Drabinsky

Friends ask OSC to be 'merciful' with ex-Livent CEO Garth Drabinsky

TORONTO — Several friends of Garth Drabinsky including a retired judge testified Thursday on his behalf, asking Ontario's securities regulator to show leniency to the disgraced theatre impresario for his role in the Livent Entertainment fraud nearly
One month into their marriage, conservatives still loving President Trump

One month into their marriage, conservatives still loving President Trump

NATIONAL HARBOR, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump will arrive as the conquering hero in a roomful of conservatives Friday, as he celebrates sky-high approval ratings among the right wing after his first month in office.

Toronto stock market continues slide, major New York indexes mixed

TORONTO — Canada's largest stock market continued its second day of declines Thursday while major American indexes were mixed, as investors seek more clarity on several developments in the United States including the economic policies of President Do
First Nations child advocates ramp up pressure on government ahead of budget

First Nations child advocates ramp up pressure on government ahead of budget

OTTAWA — The Liberal government must end discriminatory practices and increase funding for First Nations child welfare services in the upcoming federal budget, prominent First Nations advocates said Thursday as they marked 10 years since filing a hum

Electricity disconnection ban set to April 30; currently 930 homes disconnected

TORONTO — Ontario's ban on disconnecting people's electricity for non-payment during the winter will extend to April 30.

Man arraigned in Montreal on two counts of attempted murder in separate incidents

MONTREAL — A Quebec man with a lengthy criminal record was charged Thursday with six counts stemming from two brazen shootings in Montreal earlier this month.

Tory legislation would require would-be judges to learn about sexual assault

OTTAWA — Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose has introduced a private member's bill in the Commons that would require mandatory training for would-be judges on issues surrounding sexual assault.

Anti-Islamophobia motion passes in Ontario legislature

TORONTO — A Liberal backbencher who introduced an anti-Islamophobia motion that unanimously passed the Ontario legislature Thursday says, despite all-party support, she has received racist backlash.

Canada Revenue Agency expects to track down $400M in tax crackdown

OTTAWA — Canadian tax authorities expect to track down $400 million this year they say are owed as part of a campaign to crack down on tax evasion by big international companies and wealthy individuals, particularly those using offshore tax havens, a

Top court agrees to hear case involving airlines' treatment of obese passengers

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has granted Delta Air Lines leave to appeal a ruling that found a Halifax passenger rights advocate could stand up for obese people even though he isn't overweight himself.
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