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Police search for fugitive jailed for two murders who escaped Quebec detention centre

SAINT-ALPHONSE-RODRIGUEZ, Que. — Quebec police continued searching Thursday for a federal inmate serving a sentence for two murders who escaped a minimum security facility north of Montreal Wednesday evening.

Feb 11, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Uncertainty surrounds election delay in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is entering uncharted legal territory as the province's chief electoral officer has called for Saturday's provincial election to be delayed in 18 ridings because of a sudden COVID-19 surge.

Feb 11, 2021 1:20 PM Read more >

Internal data shows surge in harassment complaints at Canada Revenue Agency, RCMP

OTTAWA — Complaints of workplace harassment and violence have risen sharply at several federal departments and agencies in recent years, according to internal data.

Feb 11, 2021 12:59 PM Read more >

Green Leader Annamie Paul to run in Toronto Centre, setting stage for rematch

OTTAWA — Annamie Paul is doubling down on Toronto Centre.

Feb 11, 2021 12:20 PM Read more >

Ruling means Mike Duffy can't sue Senate, but he'll pursue legal action against RCMP

OTTAWA — A Supreme Court ruling means Sen. Mike Duffy can't sue Parliament's upper chamber for suspending him over expense claims, but he plans to push ahead with legal action against the RCMP for its role in the affair.

Feb 11, 2021 11:57 AM Read more >

Ottawa announces $55M in clean tech funding for 20 companies

OTTAWA — The federal government has announced $55 million in funding to support Canada's clean technology sector. The money is from a pool of $750 million announced in December for Sustainable Development Technology Canada.

Feb 11, 2021 11:47 AM Read more >

Feds roll out promised funding for LGBTQ groups to 76 organizations

OTTAWA — Seventy-six LGBTQ projects in Canada have received $15 million in federal money. The money follows up on a promise in the 2019 federal budget to set up a fund to encourage and support the development of LGBTQ organizations.

Feb 11, 2021 11:13 AM Read more >

Closing housing gap for urban Indigenous people could cost $1.4 billion a year: PBO

OTTAWA — The federal government would have to spend about $1.

Feb 11, 2021 10:51 AM Read more >

Forgotten story of Toronto neighbourhood illustrates lack of Black history education

Hidden in a downtown Toronto tourist hub is a rich, little-known history.

Feb 11, 2021 10:21 AM Read more >

Bloc leader spells out demands ahead of spring budget, stressing health care

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is laying out his demands ahead of the spring budget, with greater health transfers to provinces and more support for seniors at the top of his list.

Feb 11, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >