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Erin O'Toole to appear by video at event where new Conservative leader is named

Erin O'Toole to appear by video at event where new Conservative leader is named

OTTAWA — Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole will deliver a greeting at the party's leadership event where his successor will be named but he won't be on the stage. Party president Rob Batherson said during the leadership event on Sept.
Emergencies Act inquiry will be delayed until October due to commissioner's illness

Emergencies Act inquiry will be delayed until October due to commissioner's illness

OTTAWA — The inquiry into Ottawa's unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during protests last winter will be delayed until October because of a health issue. The Public Order Emergency Commission was to begin hearings Sept.
Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

Canadian Embassy says its Xinjiang posts were censored on Chinese social media

BEIJING — Canada's embassy in Beijing says censors have removed its posts about a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang from two Chinese social media platforms.
Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

Spice linked to food poisoning investigation in Ontario recalled across Canada

The spice implicated in the food poisoning of 12 diners at a Markham, Ont., restaurant has been recalled across Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said a recall had been issued for Mr.
Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

Gas prices expected to drop, Trudeau visits southern Ontario: In The News for Sept. 2

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Sept. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

Scott Aitchison: Quick facts about the Conservative candidate

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison, the former mayor of Hunstville, Ont., is running for federal Conservative party leader.
Scott Aitchison: aspiring Conservative leader 'raised by Huntsville'

Scott Aitchison: aspiring Conservative leader 'raised by Huntsville'

OTTAWA — Scott Aitchison started knocking on doors at a young age.
Family of man who died after Vancouver police beanbag shooting seeks inquest

Family of man who died after Vancouver police beanbag shooting seeks inquest

VANCOUVER — The family of a man who died in custody last week after Vancouver police used a beanbag shotgun is calling for a public inquest and systemic changes in how the department treats people on the Downtown Eastside.
Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

Alberta lieutenant-governor says not a done deal she'll OK proposed sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Alberta’s lieutenant-governor says it's not a done deal that she would automatically sign off on a proposal from a United Conservative Party leadership candidate to pass a bill aimed at ignoring federal laws and court rulings.
Nunavut confirms first case of avian influenza; says wild bird infected

Nunavut confirms first case of avian influenza; says wild bird infected

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut says it has confirmed the first case of avian influenza in the territory. The case was discovered by the Canadian Wildlife Service in a live thick-billed murre on Coats Island in mid-July.