PM not saying whether or not "Jihadi Jack" can come back to Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau isn’t saying whether or not “Jihadi Jack” will be allowed back into Canada. Jack Letts is an accused ISIS fighter and dual Canadian-British citizen who just had his British citizenship revoked. Trudeau did tell reporters today the government is committed to prosecuting those who travel to support terrorist organizations.

Government granting Venezuelans passport exemption

The federal government has made a deal that will let Venezuelans with expired passports stay in Canada. The CBC is reporting the agreement is because of the ongoing bureaucratic struggles in the South American nation. That’s created situations where students on visas or permanent residents here haven’t been able to get updated papers.

Investigation underway into link between vaping, lung illnesses

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is looking into whether or not a group of lung illnesses can be traced back to vaping. There have been nearly 100 reports in 14 states, but with no evidence of infectious disease. The symptoms, found mostly in younger people, include fatigue, coughing, and shortness of breath.

Prince Andrew denies Epstein sex crimes connection

Prince Andrew is denying he took part in any of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sex crimes. The millionaire, who killed himself in jail a little over a week ago, was facing sex-trafficking charges. The prince’s denial comes after a photo published by British media it said showed Andrew inside a mansion Epstein owned, waving goodbye to a woman. Epstein, a registered sex offender, socialized with many high-profile people.

Study suggests lower IQs for children whose mothers were exposed to higher fluoride

Mothers exposed to higher levels of fluoride in their tap water during pregnancy have children with lower IQs. That’s according to a new York University study. The study involved 512 mother-child pairs from across Canada. It was done as part of an effort to figure out if fluoride should be considered a neurotoxin.

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Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home

Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were released today.

If certain conditions are met it would pay up to 10 per cent of the price of a first home starting in September. Those conditions include earning less than $120,000 a year and being able to come up with the minimum amount needed to secure an insured mortgage.

Four people shot at Raptors title celebration

Two people are in custody after gun violence marred the jubilation in Toronto today.

Four people were shot as what’s believed to be a crowd in the millions gathered to celebrate the Raptors’s first ever NBA championship.

Police say the victims have serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Court challenge already launched over Quebec religious symbols law

It took less than a day for a court challenge of Quebec’s controversial new law to be filed.

Passed last night, Bill 21 prevents public servants from wearing religious symbols during the work day. The challenge has been launched by The National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Poll: most Canadians agree missing, murdered Indigenous women a genocide

A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians agree that the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women amounts to genocide.

Fifty-three per cent of respondents agreed the issue is part of an “ongoing genocide” that has been centuries in the making.

Tree that inspired children’s classic “The Lorax” has fallen

The tree that’s believed to have inspired Dr. Seuss’s classic “The Lorax” has fallen.

The Monterey cypress in La Jolla, California, believed to be between 80 and 100 years old, could be seen by Seuss from his home there. The plan is to plant another tree in its spot.

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Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home

Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were released today.

If certain conditions are met it would pay up to 10 per cent of the price of a first home starting in September. Those conditions include earning less than $120,000 a year and being able to come up with the minimum amount needed to secure an insured mortgage.

Teenager shot at Raptors' championship rally

Some violence marred a joyous occasion in Toronto today.

A 17-year-old girl was shot as hundreds of thousands of people lined the city’s streets for the Raptors’ first-ever championship parade and rally. The violence triggered a stampede of people fleeing the area and a temporary suspension of the festivities.

Court challenge already launched over Quebec religious symbols law

It took less than a day for a court challenge of Quebec’s controversial new law to be filed.

Passed last night, Bill 21 prevents public servants from wearing religious symbols during the work day. The challenge has been launched by The National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Poll: most Canadians agree missing, murdered Indigenous women a genocide

A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians agree that the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women amounts to genocide.

Fifty-three per cent of respondents agreed the issue is part of an “ongoing genocide” that has been centuries in the making.

Tree that inspired children's classic "The Lorax" has fallen

The tree that’s believed to have inspired Dr. Seuss’s classic “The Lorax” has fallen.

The Monterey cypress in La Jolla, California, believed to be between 80 and 100 years old, could be seen by Seuss from his home there. The plan is to plant another tree in its spot.

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Feds release details of program aimed at helping people buy a first home

Details of the federal government’s First Time Home Buyer Incentive program were released today.

If certain conditions are met it would pay up to 10 per cent of the price of a first home starting in September.

Those conditions include earning less than $120,000 a year and being able to come up with the minimum amount needed to secure an insured mortgage.

Court challenge already launched over Quebec religious symbols law

It took less than a day for a court challenge of Quebec’s controversial new law to be filed.

Passed last night, Bill 21 prevents public servants from wearing religious symbols during the work day.

The challenge has been launched by The National Council of Canadian Muslims and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.

Poll: most Canadians agree missing, murdered Indigenous women a genocide

A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians agree that the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women amounts to genocide.

Fifty-three per cent of respondents agreed the issue is part of an “ongoing genocide” that has been centuries in the making.

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Study shows 9 in 10 Canadians have fallen for "fake news" online

A new study shows that nearly nine in 10 Canadians has been fooled by fake news.

The study looked at the growing distrust of the internet and the role that social media plays in that. The study reports 89 per cent of respondents in Canada said that social media is to blame for their distrust of the internet.

"Grassroots, anti-corporation" group behind negative Scheer ads during Raptors game

A group called Engage Canada was responsible for the anti-Andrew Scheer ads during last night’s Raptors game.

The organization describes itself as a grassroots movement fighting against corporate dominance. They claimed the Conservative leader would follow in Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s footsteps by cutting healthcare and education if elected Prime Minister in the fall.

Climate change could kill one sixth of ocean life by the century's end

If climate change keeps going the way it is, it’ll have a huge impact on the world’s marine life.

A new study shows that for every degree Celsius hotter the oceans get the total mass of marine life will fall by five per cent. That means one sixth of the ocean’s creatures would be gone by the close of this century.

New study shows white meat not any better than red for cholesterol reduction

Substituting white meat for red isn’t doing anything to reduce your cholesterol.

That’s the findings of University of California, San Francisco doctors. They studied 113 people on controlled diets.

The group came to the conclusion that people who want to reduce their cholesterol should get more protein from plants and reduce meat altogether.

Island of the Yukon Coast eroding six times faster than before due to climate change

Researchers say a Canadian Arctic island is eroding faster and faster.

The island, off the Yukon coast, is shrinking at a rate of six times more than its average in the last six and a half decades. The researchers say longer summers caused by the warming climate are to blame.

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Canadian actor upset at Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland wants Ontario Premier Doug Ford to stop using his late grandfather Tommy Douglas’s name and image as part of what he calls his ”political agenda.”

Sutherland’s request is in response to a recent tweet by Ford, in which he shared an op-ed penned by one of his cabinet ministers comparing the Ford government’s fiscal policies to that of Tommy Douglas. Sutherland says while his grandfather was fiscally responsible, his accomplishments didn’t come at the expense of social and human services to those in need.

Pilot dead after helicopter crashes on Manhattan rooftop

The New York City Fire Department says the pilot is dead after a helicopter crashed on a Manhattan skyscraper rooftop.

It does not appear anyone else was on board when the crash happened Monday afternoon. Governor Andrew Cuomo tells reporters that a fire began when the aircraft hit, but it was brought under control and there are no reports of injuries to people in the tower.

Conservative Leader says “genocide” not the right word to use regarding Indigenous people

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says “genocide” is not the right word to describe what’s happened to generations of Indigenous women and girls in Canada.

Speaking on Parliament Hill, Scheer says the deaths and abuse inflicted on Indigenous women are “heartbreaking.” However, he says the word “genocide” would mean inviting international action and scrutiny and that’s not warranted.

Ottawa announces plan to ban harmful single-use plastics

The federal government has announced a plan to ban harmful single-use plastics like drinking straws, but Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says it’s just a ploy to distract from what he calls “Liberal scandals.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he commends cities and provinces where bans have taken hold or are in the works.

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Theresa May folds to pressure from her party to resign

Theresa May made the decision to resign as the Prime Minister effective June 7. She gave into the pressure from her conservative party which was forcing her to either step down or enter a contest to be the next Prime Minister. The new leader will try to secure Britain’s exit from the EU, something May was unable to do.

Court to decide fate of Trans Canada Pipeline

British Columbia will find out if a law preventing the Trans Mountain pipeline to run through the province is unconstitutional. The decision will affect Alberta and its efforts to transport oil overseas. B.C.’s argues it is protecting the land and rivers from hazardous substances. Alberta and federal government think British Columbia is just trying to delay the pipeline.

China willing to talk with U.S. over settling trade war

China apparently wants to get a trade deal done with the U.S. but said it will impose more countermeasures if the dispute continues. Chinese officials aren’t happy with the United States recently blacklisting Huawei technologies. President Trump said it is possible to include the telecommunications company in a trade deal.

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Pork prices set to rise

A disease in China is expected to spike the price of pork all around the world.

The country is experiencing an outbreak of African swine fever which is killing thousands of pigs. Experts say China now has to import more pork products from other countries which will create more demand here in Canada.

Feds taking Facebook to task over privacy violations

Canada’s Federal Privacy Commissioner is looking to take Facebook to court for breaking a number of privacy laws.

This comes after an investigation the commissioner says shows the company allowed things like unauthorized access, and had no proper oversight when it comes to apps and privacy. Facebook is disputing the investigation.

Government banning industry from marine-protected regions

The federal government is bringing the quality of Canada’s marine conservation areas into line with international standards.

The oil and gas industry as well as mining, waste dumping and bottom trawling will no longer be allowed in all of the country’s marine protected areas.

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Oilsands carbon emissions higher than first thought

New data shows that carbon emissions from Alberta’s oilsands may be on average 64 per cent higher than the oil companies report themselves.

This comes from air samples from the area analysed by Environment Canada. The numbers mean that the country’s total greenhouse gas rates would be about 2.3 per cent higher than previously thought.

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka attacks

The Islamic State is claiming responsibility for the suicide attacks in Sri Lanka over the weekend.

The bombings are believed to be in retaliation for the New Zealand shooting that killed 50 people in a mosque. ISIS’s news agency called the bombers “Islamic State fighters.”

Philippines presidents threatens war with Canada over garbage

The President of the Philippines is threatening to declare war on Canada.

Rodrigo Duterte says Canada needs to pick up garbage a Canadian company dumped there six years ago. He added that he’d send the trash back himself if it isn’t collected as early as next week.

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CRA wrote off $133m in back taxes for one tax payer

A Canadian taxpayer got a $133 million break from the CRA, but the agency won’t say who it was.

The CBC got its hands on a memo from last fall that showed the entire amount of owed back taxes was written off. It’s not clear if the writeoff went to a company or an individual.

Sri Lanka stepping up military's wartime powers

The president of Sri Lanka is giving the nation’s military sweeping wartime powers following a series of deadly bombings there. Churches and hotels were the targets, with 290 killed and 500 hurt.

The powers will allow officials to detain and interrogate suspects without a court order and enforce an 8:00pm curfew.

US stepping up pressure on Iran

The United States is putting an end to exemptions from sanctions for five countries that import Iranian oil.

Those countries are China, Japan, South Korea, India and Turkey. The move is another part of the Trump administration’s tough stance on Iran and is an attempt to damage the nation’s economy.

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Death toll in Sri Lanka hits 290

Police now say the death toll in Sri Lanka has reached 290.

The update comes after Easter Sunday’s bombings in the South Asian island nation. More than 500 people were wounded in the attacks that targeted churches and hotels. Officials have also confirmed that they found and defused a roughly six-foot long pipe bomb near one of Colombo, the capital city’s, international airports.

Quebec flooding leads to mass evacuations

More than 1,000 homes in Quebec have been evacuated because of flooding. Most of those homes are south of Quebec City. Hundreds of Canadian Forces troops are in the province to assist with the situation.

Bodies of climbers killed in Banff recovered

The bodies of three mountain climbers have been recovered in Banff National Park.

Hansjörg Auer, 35, David Lama, 28, both of Austria, and 36-year-old American Jess Roskelley were caught in an avalanche while attempting to climb the east face of Howse Peak last Tuesday. They had been presumed dead but couldn’t be recovered until Sunday because of dangerous conditions.

Kenney declares "grand bargain" with Trudeau dead

Alberta’s Premier-designate says the “grand bargain” with Ottawa came to an end on election day.

Jason Kenney told CTV News that deal struck between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley’s government was a “complete failure.” The grand bargain sought to balance the concerns of both the energy sector and environmentalists.

Singer's statue removed by Flyers over allegations of racism

A statue of the late singer Kate Smith has been removed from outside the Philadelphia Flyers’ arena.

The NHL team made the decision in the wake of conflicting allegations of racism in some of her songs. Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America”, which has also been shelved by the Flyers, has been played at the team’s games since 1969.

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Trump was uncooperative, panicked over Mueller investigation

The Mueller Report didn’t find any Russian collusion between Donald Trump or his staff during the 2016 presidential campaign.

However, the report does not exonerate him either, leaving the question of whether there was obstruction of justice up to congress. It does show the U.S. president wasn’t completely co-operative with the investigation and tried to control it.

Trump was panicking over the appointment of a special counsel to investigate his ties to Russia though. Trump is quoted in the report as saying "Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency. I' m f---ed."

Millennials better paid but more in debt that Gen-Xers

Stats Canada says millennials make more money and are wealthier than Gen-Xers, but they also have more debt because of higher mortgages

The numbers compare the financial position of both generations between 25 and 34-years-old. Millennial household incomes were $66,500 in 2016, compared to Gen-Xers’ $51,000 in 1999.

More U.S. products added to tariff exemption list

Another $110 million worth of U.S. products have been added to Canada’s exempt list for retaliatory tariffs.

Last month’s federal budget shows those tariffs have netted $1.04 billion since they were first brought in last summer. They were in response to the U.S. slapping 25 per cent and 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

Canada's top earners paying more tax

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s plan to have Canada’s richest pay more tax seems to have worked.

New numbers show the country’s top earners paid 25.1 per cent of the overall personal taxes in 2017, up 0.9 per cent from the year before. The Liberals raised taxes on all income above $200,000.

Warrants not required for communications between minors, predators

The Supreme Court says Canada’s police forces don’t need warrants to get a hold of communications sent by sexual predators to minors.

The decision was a unanimous one, ruling that explicit messages sent to a minor don’t qualify as private. The case stems from the 2014 conviction of a Newfoundland man who was sending explicit messages to what he believed was a 14-year-old girl but was actually the police.

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Redacted Mueller Report released today

There was no collusion between Russia and Donald Trump or his campaign workers during his 2016 presidential bid.

That’s from U.S. Attorney General William Barr as the redacted Mueller Report was made public today. The report does say, however, that congress can still find that the president did obstruct justice, but Barr says that no such obstruction happened.

Warrants not required for communications between minors, predators

The Supreme Court says Canada’s police forces don’t need warrants to get a hold of communications sent by sexual predators to minors.

The decision was a unanimous one, ruling that explicit messages sent to a minor don’t qualify as private. The case stems from the 2014 conviction of a Newfoundland man who was sending explicit messages to what he believed was a 14-year-old girl but was actually the police.

Feds extend Trans Mountain Pipeline decision deadline

The federal government is delaying a decision on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to June 18.

The Liberals say the extended deadline will give the government more time to complete its consultations with Indigenous groups. The National Energy Board endorsed an expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline on Feb. 22, starting the clock on a 90-day period for Ottawa to make a decision.

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Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent

The cost of living was up in March, but it could have been even higher.

Stats Canada says cheaper gas prices over the last 12 months kept rising food, rent and mortgage costs in check, putting inflation at 1.9 per cent. If it wasn’t for that the agency says inflation would have been as high as 2.2 per cent.

US lifts ban on Cuba lawsuits, Canada vows to defend interests

The federal government is vowing to protect Canadian business interests in Cuba after what it calls a “deeply disappointing” decision by the Trump administration.

The U.S. is not renewing a two-decade ban on pursuing lawsuits against foreign companies that operate on properties in Cuba that were seized from Americans after the revolution 60 years ago. It’s a decision that could cost Canadian companies billions.

Florida woman who caused school shutdown in Colorado found dead

A Florida woman who was “infatuated” with the Columbine massacre has been found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The 18-year-old had travelled to Colorado and bought a gun after making online threats that led to the closure of dozens of schools in the state as officials tracked her down. This Saturday marks the 20^th anniversary of two Columbine students opening fire at the high school, killing 13 people.

Scientists trigger activity in dead pig brains

Scientists have been able to stir activity in the brains of dead pigs, something that could help lead to breakthroughs in things like stroke therapy.

The pigs had been dead for hours according to the findings published today in the journal Nature. The work shows that brain cells may be more resilient than is known after they lose their blood and oxygen supplies.

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Inflation rises to 1.9 per cent

Inflation rose 1.9 per cent in March, but it would have been worse if it weren’t for cheaper gas prices.

Stats Canada says things like food, rent, and mortgages all went up. However, a 4.4 per cent drop at the pumps over the last year kept those things in check. Without that inflation would have been as high as 2.2 per cent.

Notre Dame to be closed for five or six years

The Notre Dame cathedral is going to be closed for the next five or six years.

That’s according to the Paris landmark’s rector two days after a fire brought down its roof and spire. Fire officials trying to figure out what caused the blaze still haven’t been inside because it’s not safe. Meanwhile close to a billion dollars in donations has been pledged to pay for the rebuild.

Colorado schools closed after threat

Dozens of schools in Colorado are closed today as police search for a Florida woman who is “infatuated” with the Columbine High School Massacre.

Authorities say the 18-year-old has flown there and bought a gun after making credible threats online. Saturday marks the 20^th anniversary of the tragedy in which two students killed 13 people at the school before turning their guns on themselves.

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Lobbying commissioner looking again into Trudeau's 2017 vacation

Canada’s lobbying commissioner has been ordered by federal court to take a second look at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s vacation to the Bahamas in 2017.

He stayed at the Aga Khan’s private island at a time when the billionaire was in talks with the government about funding for projects. Later that year then-commissioner Karen Shepherd determined the vacation didn’t break any lobbying rules.

French president wants Notre Dame rebuilt in five years

The President of France says he wants Notre Dame Cathedral rebuilt within five years.

Emmanuel Macron made the comments as he addressed the nation a day after a fire ravaged the centuries-old church at the heart of Paris. Several members of the business community have already stepped up, pledging hundreds of millions of their own dollars to help the rebuild. 

Coin commemorating half a century of gay rights getting criticized

A new loonie meant to commemorate gay rights in Canada is being criticized by both advocacy groups and conservative groups.

The coin, which is due out next week, marks the 50^th anniversary of the decriminalization of sex between men. Some members of the LGBTQ community are saying that change didn’t go far enough, while some conservatives call it the federal government politicizing the nation’s money.

Retired Penticton city worker facing four murder charges

A retired Penticton, B.C. city worker is facing three counts of first-degree murder and one-count of second-degree murder.

John Brittain, 68-years-old, turned himself in to police after shooting two men and two women across the city yesterday. The RCMP says the suspect and all the victims knew each other and police are working on figuring out a motive.

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Election day in Alberta

Albertans go to the polls today to decide who will be the province’s next premier

This election has seen a record number of advance poll votes cast which can largely be attributed to new rules that allowed people to vote outside of their electoral districts. The polls close at 8:00pm MT tonight.

Business community pledges millions for Notre Dame rebuild

Now the cleanup begins in the wake of the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral.

A blaze tore through the medieval church yesterday, destroying the entire wooden interior. The stone structure, pipe organ and the most important works of art were saved. The business community has stepped up, pledging hundreds of millions to help the rebuild.

BC shooting suspect knew victims

RCMP in British Columbia say a 60-year-old man is in custody after four targeted shootings in Penticton yesterday left two men and two women dead.

The suspect turned himself in at police headquarters an hour after the shootings. The suspect and four victims knew each other and murder charges are expected to be laid.

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House prices in Canada fall close to two per cent

House prices in Canada have fallen 1.8 per cent in the last year.

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the average closing price last month was $481,745. On top of that the association says the number of houses sold is down as well, 4.6 per cent compared to March, 2018, making this the weakest March for home sales in six years.

Albertans head to the polls Tuesday

Albertans head to the polls tomorrow, but a huge number have already cast their ballots in the provincial election.

696,000 people have voted in advance polls, shattering the previous record of 235-thousand in 2015. A rule change allowed early voters to cast ballots anywhere, not just in the constituencies where they live.

Notre Dame Cathedral in flames

A huge fire broke out at one of the world’s most famous landmarks today.

The blaze has done significant damage to Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral. The cathedral’s spire and entire roof have collapsed. There’s no confirmation on a cause but the fire has been linked to ongoing renovations at the centuries-old building.

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Climate change altering Canada's sea creature populations

Canada’s fisheries minister says climate change is having an effect on the country’s seafood industry that will have to be managed.

Jonathan Wilkinson made the comments to the CBC after a new Department of Fisheries and Oceans report shows the warming oceans are altering sea creature populations. That includes declines in shrimp and snow crab, but boosts in lobster, and an increasing number of exotic warm-water fish being caught in Canadian waters.

First ever pictured black hole gets new name

The first black hole to be photographed now has a name.

University of Hawaii-Hilo professor Larry Kimura has named it Powehi. The word comes from a traditional Hawaiian creation chant and means the “adorned fathomless dark creation.”

Trump threatening to send illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s considering sending illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities such as New York and San Francisco.

This despite White House and Homeland Security officials saying that idea had been briefly discussed, and rejected. Local authorities in sanctuary cities refuse to co-operate with ICE officials to hinder its ability to deport people.

New radiation treatment could help metastatic cancer patients

Researchers in B.C. say the survival rates of metastatic cancer patients could increase with a very precise form of radiation treatment.

Published in the journal The Lancet, the study looks at something called Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy. The researchers used the technology in 10 hospitals for four years and did see an improvement in patients.

Group looking to dispel misconceptions about Canada's carbon tax

Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission says the worst misconception circulating about carbon taxes is that they don’t work.

Commission head Chris Ragan says between politicians who fog the truth and the ones just in a fog, the carbon tax debate is clouding Alberta’s provincial election and drifting into this fall’s federal campaign. Its report on carbon tax misconceptions points out that at least five studies have found BC’s carbon tax has cut overall emissions.

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Philpott says Liberal caucus ejection violates law

Jane Philpott says her and Jodi Wilson-Raybould’s ejection from the Liberal caucus goes against parliamentary rules.

The independent MP raised the issue in the House of Commons today, saying her rights has an MP have been violated. Philpott mentioned the Reform Act which made changes to the Parliament of Canada Act to strengthen MPs.

Trudeau defending libel lawsuit threat

Justin Trudeau is defending his decision to threaten Andrew Scheer with a libel lawsuit.

The Prime Minister says the Conservative leader is misleading Canadians when it comes to his actions in the SNC-Lavalin affair and “there are consequences” for that. Scheer made the potential suit public over the weekend when he handed out copies of a letter from Trudeau’s lawyer.

Redacted Mueller report coming next week

A redacted version of the Mueller report should be released next week.

That’s what U.S Attorney General William Barr told a congressional panel today. The report is the result of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in favour of Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election.

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