OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promised an independent, third-party investigation of the Rick Dykstra controversy Wednesday as his own caucus members wondered aloud how the Ontario MP was allowed to run in 2015 despite facing serious allegations of sexual assault. The party has been struggling since the weekend withRead More

Toronto: City council may formally ask the federal government to help cover the costs of shelter-related services for asylum seekers, refugees, veterans and Indigenous persons amid an overcrowding crisis that has left many facilities struggling to meet record levels of demand. A review of the city’s winter respite sites andRead More

Quebec City, January 30 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on Tuesday for Canadians to stand up against Islamophobia and discrimination as he paid tribute tribute to six Muslims killed a year ago at a Quebec mosque. Trudeau lamented that acts of hate and discrimination have become “commonplace” or “even tolerated,”Read More

OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she asked for an independent investigation into allegations she harassed and verbally abused former staff in a bid to prove that she’s done nothing wrong. The Green party on Monday hired Toronto lawyer Sheila Block to undertake the investigation after three formerRead More

Two Toronto police officers who allegedly consumed marijuana edibles and radio called for assistance while on duty have been suspended, according to police sources. Speaking with CP24 over the phone on Monday, Toronto police spokesperson Mark Pugash confirmed two officers are being investigated by the Professional Standards Unit but wouldRead More

TORONTO — Ontario’s interim Progressive Conservative leader says he is shocked and disgusted by sexual assault allegations reported against the party’s former president. Vic Fedeli says he takes the allegations against Rick Dykstra, who resigned late Sunday, very seriously. Fedeli says he will take steps to ensure the workplace isRead More

OTTAWA — Newly engaged federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh will tie the knot with a large wedding celebration close to home before travelling to Mexico for a more private ceremony and honeymoon. News of the plan, which a spokesman said has been in the works since the holidays, comes lessRead More

MONTREAL — A glimmer of optimism is emerging at NAFTA talks, with the countries starting to engage on difficult topics after months marked by finger-pointing, recriminations and threats of a U.S. withdrawal. Several sources say the current week-long round in Montreal has been more constructive than past rounds as countriesRead More

An influenza outbreak at the Seaton House shelter has spread to another floor. The outbreak was initially contained to the third floor of the downtown shelter, however officials confirmed to CP24 on Saturday that the outbreak has now spread to the fourth floor as well. Since first being declared onRead More

Subway service was briefly suspended along a portion of Line 1 on Saturday as police responded to reports of suspicious packages at Sheppard West and Finch West stations. Service was shut down between Pioneer Village and Wilson stations from about 11:45 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Police and other emergency servicesRead More