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WINNIPEG — A backbencher in Manitoba's Progressive Conservative government says there are too many politicians in the legislature, and is hoping to chop eight of the province's 57 seats.

TORONTO — New Conservative leader Andrew Scheer's victory speech was peppered with attacks on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

TORONTO — Conservatives around the world have sought to shake up the political status quo in the last year, voting for Britain to leave the European Union, electing a complete political neophyte as president of the United States.

TORONTO — Andrew Scheer is no stranger to making political history. When he first sought federal political office in 2004, he beat out the NDP candidate who at the time was the longest serving MP in the House of Commons.

TORONTO — Ben Spencer's hard work paid off with an MLS debut for Toronto FC.

A 16-year veteran of the Halton Regional Police Service was arrested Sunday on charges including theft, obstruction of justice, and breach of trust. Staff Sgt.

TORONTO — Longtime Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer returns to the House of Commons Monday as the Conservative party's new leader and that of the Official Opposition.

OTTAWA — Even before Conservatives began counting the ballots, the ruling Liberals set out to frame the new Opposition leader as a far-right extremist.

WASHINGTON — The Russia-related probes haunting Donald Trump's presidency are being pushed into a dark new realm: the president's political tormentors are now asking questions about the underworld, organized crime, and money-laundering.

HALIFAX — Less than two years ago, Nova Scotia voters enthusiastically embraced Justin Trudeau's plan to spur the economy through hefty deficit financing, handing the federal Liberals every riding in the province.