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Conservative rivals O'Toole, Leitch following divergent paths to leadership

Conservative rivals O'Toole, Leitch following divergent paths to leadership

OTTAWA — When Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai was speaking in Parliament last week, Kellie Leitch gave her seat to Conservative leadership rival Erin O'Toole's daughter Mollie so she could bear witness to history alongside her dad.
Teens' thoughts on pot unchanged after legalization news, they say

Teens' thoughts on pot unchanged after legalization news, they say

TORONTO — Some teens say their likelihood of using weed hasn't changed since the Liberal government announced details of its legalization plan — though they say it's made them more aware of information on both sides of the debate.

Police stop car held together by rope, deem it a 'road safety concern'

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — It was likely not what police expected to find when they pulled over a Newfoundland driver for a routine traffic violation: a car held together by rope. Officers say they stopped the car in St. John's at about 4:30 p.m.
Leafs star Auston Matthews poised for playoff breakout for on home-ice

Leafs star Auston Matthews poised for playoff breakout for on home-ice

TORONTO — Count Capitals centre Evgeny Kuznetsov as a fan of Auston Matthews. "I love the way he plays," Kuznetsov says of the Maple Leafs' talented 19-year-old.
Sajjan to talk defence, trade and innovation with Indian officials this week

Sajjan to talk defence, trade and innovation with Indian officials this week

OTTAWA — Military matters, trade, culture and innovation are among the issues Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be talking about during a trip to India.
Ottawa ramps up tourist appeal in months leading up to Canada 150 celebration

Ottawa ramps up tourist appeal in months leading up to Canada 150 celebration

Ottawa may have a reputation as a quiet government city, but there are a number of ways the capital is loosening its collar and transforming ahead of Canada's 150th birthday — a time when 1.
Warm summer means increased risk of forest fires, meteorologists say

Warm summer means increased risk of forest fires, meteorologists say

Nearly a year after the massive wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alta., a climate scientist says there may be more forest fires in Canada this summer.

Rabbit rescues prepare for peak season, expecting Easter bunnies to be abandoned

Rabbit rescue organizations are preparing for an influx of surrendered and stray bunnies as Easter weekend comes to an end. Kaylie Ngo, president of London, Ont.

Northeastern B.C. towns see Montney natural gas drilling recovery

CALGARY — Increasingly empty industrial yards around the northeastern B.C. city of Fort St. John are a welcome sign for Jennifer Moore.

Five stories in the news today, April 17

Five stories in the news for Monday, April 17 ——— DEFENCE MINISTER HARJIT SAJJAN VISITS INDIA Military matters, trade, culture and innovation are among the issues Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will be discussing during a trip to India.
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