OTTAWA — The Trudeau government intends to use its new infrastructure bank to finance a “nation-building effort” to build clean electricity systems between provinces and territories. But does that mean the decades-old dream of a pan-Canadian power grid is finally about to become a reality? Not likely. Sergio Marchi, presidentRead More

A high-profile political commentator and former White House policy advisor is set to speak in Toronto today about what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for the U.S. and its northern neighbour. Van Jones, a CNN political contributor, is set to delivery a keynote address in the city at anRead More

Quebec.: The Weather Network is predicting a cold and potentially stormy winter for much of the country. The network has issued its winter forecast and suggests it will be a “more traditional” Canadian winter. Chief meteorologist Chris Scott says this winter’s weather won’t have much in common with last year’sRead More

Toronto: Toronto police are searching for suspects after a convenience store robbery in East York this morning. Police told CP24 that two suspects walked into a convenience store near Donlands Avenue and Plains Road and demanded cash and cigarettes. One of the two suspects was armed with a knife, investigatorsRead More

HALIFAX – Political and military leaders are gathering in Halifax today for the start of an international foreign affairs and defence conference. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan will open the annual three-day forum that bills itself as a gathering of democratic leaders committed to global security and prosperity. Tim Kaine, theRead More

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make a direct pitch today to Argentine and Canadian businesses to open their wallets to more investment in the South American country and in Canada. Trudeau’s scheduled luncheon speech in front of the Argentina-Canada Chamber of Commerce will touch on manyRead More

OTTAWA – Canada’s opioid epidemic will be front and centre today in Ottawa, where politicians will meet with members of the medical community with the common goal of curbing drug addiction and saving lives. The two-day summit meeting is being co-chaired by federal Health Minister Jane Philpott and Ontario HealthRead More

Ontario:- Ontario’s Liberals and Progressive Conservatives each held their own in two provincial byelections Thursday, but the Tories made history by electing the youngest ever member of the legislature. Sam Oosterhoff, a 19-year-old Brock University student, took over 50 per cent of the vote in Niagara West-Glanbrook, a riding thatRead More

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to Africa next week, his first visit to the continent since the Liberal government came to power last year. “We want to strengthen relations with our African partners and advance issues such as the rights of women and girls, gender equality, health,Read More

KENTVILLE, N.S. — Toronto pastor Brent Hawkes says no sexual activity took place in his home on the day he is accused of gross indecency on a 16-year-old male. Hawkes took the stand at his trial Thursday in Kentville, N.S. On Tuesday, a man testified that Hawkes led him downRead More