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Former Harper cabinet minister Chris Alexander to run for mayor of Toronto

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TORONTO - Chris Alexander, a former Conservative cabinet minister and ambassador who once made headlines for Ottawa’s handling of the

Former Harper cabinet minister Chris Alexander is running for Toronto mayor — and it could upend the race

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Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Chris Alexander says he will register Wednesday to run to become Toronto mayor, in what

Doug Ford should 'return the city's land' taken over for Billy Bishop expansion, says Toronto council motion

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Toronto should formally demand that Premier Doug Ford’s government repeal the legislation that gave power to take over city land

Report urges Winnipeg to set up emergency service to respond to wellness calls

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WINNIPEG - A new report is recommending Winnipeg develop a new emergency service line dedicated to responding to mental health

CBC won't disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can't order it to take part

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OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada won’t disclose how much participating in the Eurovision song contest could cost, while a government document notes

Canadian accused of espionage in Belgium to remain in detention: prosecutor's office

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OTTAWA - A Canadian facing espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody for the time being.Following a closed-door hearing

Toronto island airport expansion killed by 'fringe group,' Ontario minister says

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TORONTO - Ottawa gave in to the demands of a “fringe group” when it rejected a pitch to expand Toronto’s

UN's Gaza water chief says Israeli destruction, restrictions squandering Canadian aid

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OTTAWA - The United Nations official overseeing water and sanitation in the Gaza Strip is praising Canada’s support for Palestinians

Private billing law for doctors threatens universal health care, critics charge

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OTTAWA — The federal government’s reluctance to weigh in on an Alberta law that could expand private health care is