Ontario, Following allegations of sexual misconduct within the Liberal caucus, Sheila Copps has come out to say that she herself was sexually assaulted by another member of the Ontario legislature. In her regular column “Copps’ Corner”for The Hill Times, a newsweekly on federal politics, the former deputy prime minister saysRead More

Brampton, A city west of Toronto has been named the least affordable place in Canada for regulated daycare. The study, titled The Parent Trap and released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says childcare rates in Brampton, Ont., are the most disproportionate in the country. Although other Canadian cities mayRead More

Ottawa, Princess Anne has arrived in Canada for a two-day visit. The visit by the second child and only daughter of the Queen and Prince Philip was announced in September. It is intended as a celebration of everyday heroes, including veteran police officers and aboriginal youth. But the visit also tookRead More

Toronto, The head of the union representing TTC workers says Toronto is facing a “transit crisis” and must secure more funding and vehicles if the city’s already-strained transit system is to keep up with a booming population. Speaking to a crowded room of reporters Monday morning, Amalgamated Transit Union LocalRead More

Toronto, Sexual assault has been a prevailing topic of conversation for most Canadians in the wake of disturbing allegations of violence against former CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Some of those who have accused Ghomeshi, including ‘Trailer Park Boys’ actress Lucy DeCoutere, have come forward to police to proceed withRead More

Ottawa, Ottawa police are warning the public to be careful while handling food after a resident found what appears to be a sewing needle inside a potato. Police say the potato came in a 10 pound bag purchased at an east end grocery store. They say the store is co-operating inRead More

Ottawa,The son of a Canadian couple detained in China has arrived back in the country to find out more about his parents’ case. Simeon Garratt’s trip has been timed to coincide with a state visit by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is on his third trip to China to meetRead More

Toronto/Beijing :- Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday he’s raised a litany of concerns with the Chinese in his meetings with the Communist country’s leadership over the past few days, insisting he’s only forging closer ties with China to benefit Canada. Eight years after a newly elected Harper vowed not toRead More

TORONTO — Canada appears to have used a loophole — a rather large one — to justify to the World Health Organization its decision to stop issuing visas to residents and nationals of Ebola-affected countries. The global health agency says Canada’s new policy contravenes the spirit if not the letterRead More

Toronto, Christine Elliott is set to officially kick off her campaign for the leadership of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party today. The MPP will be joined by former Ontario premier Bill Davis as she opens her campaign office in Toronto. Elliott, the widow of former finance minister Jim Flaherty, was first electedRead More