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• Rob Ford crack video hunt drew threats, offers of cash
• Man barricaded in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu home
• Calgary organization helps women be their own bosses
• Justin Trudeau mocked for suggesting he admires China
• Ford could seek treatment, although mom says stay at work
• Video: We will fight Quebec values charter if it passes - Tories
• It's not over 'til it's over: Alberta energy minister on Keystone pipeline push
• 'Absolute clarity' not on for some foreign investment rules, suggests Harper
• Family deported to Libya will not have to pay removal fees after father tortured
• MPs need to go further to ensure expense scandals don’t happen again: taxpayer watchdog
• Canada Goose sues Sears for trademark infringement over 'distinctive' parkas
• Three small players have withdrawn from wireless spectrum auction
• Canadian military brass slams ‘Rate My Sarge’ web site for nasty comments
• Canada adds 13,200 jobs, jobless rate stays unchanged: report
• No agreement yet on contentious Canada Job Grant, but more talks ahead
• Senate staffers fired day after 3 senators suspended
• Ontario appeals to prime minister for cash to support Ring of Fire development
• Delta council approves Southlands development project
• Krispy Kernels snacks slammed over 'Little Indian' logo
• Six mistakenly shot as Ont. hunting season begins
• Judge postpones possible Rob Ford video release
• Mayor Rob Ford considering help, including rehab, lawyer says
• B.C. New Democrats find uninspiring campaign, leader scandal to blame
• Canada PM: foolish for foreign investment rules to be too clear
• Canadian housing starts climb in October

Rob Ford crack video hunt drew threats, offers of cash Posted: 08 Nov 2013 01:28 PM PST The man who tried to broker the sale of the video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine has told CBC's the fifth estate he and others in the Dixon Road neighbourhood in northwest Toronto were approached by individuals who offered a "suitcase of money" for the video.

Man barricaded in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu home Posted: 08 Nov 2013 08:06 PM PST Police officers surrounded a home for several hours on Friday after a man barricaded himself in a home in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu — about 50 kilometres southeast of Montreal.

Calgary organization helps women be their own bosses Posted: 08 Nov 2013 07:57 PM PST A local program is helping Calgary women ditch the daily 9-to-5 grind to become their own bosses.

Justin Trudeau mocked for suggesting he admires China Posted: 08 Nov 2013 09:13 AM PST The Conservatives have long been pushing the narrative that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau is "in over his head" and doesn't have a good grasp of policy. I think it's a good bet that they'll be using this story to help … Continue reading →

Ford could seek treatment, although mom says stay at work Posted: 08 Nov 2013 08:29 AM PST More than a week into the latest chapter in the epic months-long collapse of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, there is finally an indication that someone near the mayor has some semblance of common sense and, more surprisingly, the ability to … Continue reading →

Video: We will fight Quebec values charter if it passes - Tories Posted: 08 Nov 2013 10:45 AM PST The government is confirming its opposition to the values charter currently tabled in Quebec's national assembly. Minister of State for Multiculturalism Tim Uppal says the Conservatives would fight the bill if it passed.

It's not over 'til it's over: Alberta energy minister on Keystone pipeline push Posted: 08 Nov 2013 06:00 PM PST CALGARY - Alberta's energy minister says it's important the province keeps pushing for U.S. approval of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline until a decision is finally made. "There's every reason to not give up on this file and (to) continue to pursue every possible reasonable way in which to make our case," Ken Hughes told reporters at an Economic Club of Canada summit on Friday. TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) first applied for a U.S. presidential permit to build the $5.4-billion pipeline more than five years ago. Alberta Premier Alison Redford is to make her fifth trip to Washington next week.

'Absolute clarity' not on for some foreign investment rules, suggests Harper Posted: 08 Nov 2013 02:58 PM PST TORONTO - The Prime Minister defended his government's prerogative to restrict which foreign state-owned companies can bring their business to Canada, saying Friday that it would be "foolish to provide absolute clarity" when it comes to investment guidelines. Critics say Canada needs clearer rules for foreign investors, particularly in the light of the Conservative government's oft-repeated refrain that the country is open for business. But when it comes to large, state-owned investment proposals, Stephen Harper said there has to be a "margin for the government to exercise its judgement." "I think it would be foolish for the Canadian government to provide absolute clarity," Harper told a Toronto audience on Friday.

Family deported to Libya will not have to pay removal fees after father tortured Posted: 08 Nov 2013 12:13 PM PST Governments everywhere are loathe to admit their mistakes but sometimes the recalcitrance reaches head-shaking levels of pettiness. That's the case with the Benhmuda family, who were deported to Libya five years ago, where husband Adel Benhmuda was quickly arrested and … Continue reading →

MPs need to go further to ensure expense scandals don’t happen again: taxpayer watchdog Posted: 08 Nov 2013 01:36 PM PST Gregory Thomas of the Canadian Taxpayers' Federation was on Parliament Hill, Thursday, with a solution to put an end to Ottawa's expense scandals. Thomas — the Executive Director of the taxpayer watchdog — addressed the Commons Standing Committee on Procedure … Continue reading →

Canada Goose sues Sears for trademark infringement over 'distinctive' parkas Posted: 08 Nov 2013 02:26 PM PST TORONTO - Canada Goose is taking Sears to court, accusing the department store of selling knock-offs of its highly distinctive winter coats. Sears Canada Inc. (TSX:SCC), which the maker of the ubiquitous parka describes in a lawsuit as a retailer of "low to mid-quality" clothing, is passing off one of their jackets as a Canada Goose Inc. item, the coat company alleges. "(Sears) is intentionally seeking to mislead consumers and potential consumers into believing that they are purchasing a 'lower-end' Canada Goose jacket that is intended for sale at Sears," Canada Goose writes in its statement of claim. "Canada Goose is aware of at least one instance of actual confusion, where a consumer saw the Sears jacket and believed it to be a Canada Goose jacket, or a 'misleading knock-off' and subsequently complained to Canada Goose."

Three small players have withdrawn from wireless spectrum auction Posted: 08 Nov 2013 03:03 PM PST OTTAWA - A dozen wireless firms — but no large foreign companies — are on the final list of qualified bidders in Industry Canada's upcoming auction for the airwaves needed to operate cellphone networks.

Canadian military brass slams ‘Rate My Sarge’ web site for nasty comments Posted: 08 Nov 2013 01:22 PM PST The Internet is full of sites that let you rate everything from restaurant services to your university professors and even hospitals, and some have their merits. But an American-based rating site aimed at military personnel is drawing fire from Canadian … Continue reading →

Canada adds 13,200 jobs, jobless rate stays unchanged: report Posted: 08 Nov 2013 06:12 AM PST By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada added 13,200 jobs in October - all of them full-time - and the unemployment rate stayed at a nearly five-year low of 6.9 percent, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The figures reflect how little short-term pressure the Bank of Canada is under to raise rates. "What will eventually move the Bank of Canada will be data on exports, international trade," said Carlos Leitao, chief economist at Laurentian Bank of Canada. "That's the key element in the Canadian outlook, and until and unless we see exports pick up significantly, the Bank of Canada will not change," he told Reuters.

No agreement yet on contentious Canada Job Grant, but more talks ahead Posted: 08 Nov 2013 03:44 PM PST TORONTO - There may not have been much love in the room, but it appears the Harper Conservatives are opening diplomatic ties with the provinces and territories over a contentious federal job training program. Canada's employment ministers didn't reach an agreement on the Canada Job Grant when they met Friday in Toronto, but they agreed to keep talking. While Quebec insists it wants no part of the program, other provinces said they're seeing more willingness from federal Employment Minister Jason Kenney to listen to their concerns. "Minister Kenney was here and he knew there wasn't necessarily love around the room about the Canada Job Grant," she said.

Senate staffers fired day after 3 senators suspended Posted: 07 Nov 2013 04:29 PM PST Seven Senate employees were called in and fired the day after a Senate vote that suspended senators Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau.

Ontario appeals to prime minister for cash to support Ring of Fire development Posted: 08 Nov 2013 04:51 PM PST TORONTO - The federal government funded large-scale infrastructure projects in other provinces and should be prepared to help develop the mineral rich Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Friday. "Ontario is prepared to make a substantial contribution to the infrastructure needed to access the resources," Wynne said in a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "Investing in Ring of Fire related infrastructure is a good investment because of the economic opportunity estimated to be on the order of $60 billion," she wrote. "We remain committed to responsible resource development that creates jobs and economic growth for all Canadians," Rickford said in a statement to The Canadian Press.

Delta council approves Southlands development project Posted: 08 Nov 2013 09:46 AM PST Delta City Council voted this morning to approve a controversial development plan for a 500-acre area of southeast Tsawwassen known commonly as the Southlands.

Krispy Kernels snacks slammed over 'Little Indian' logo Posted: 08 Nov 2013 11:25 AM PST A Quebec potato chip company is facing criticism for reviving a "retro" logo of a native boy wearing a headdress and loincloth.

Six mistakenly shot as Ont. hunting season begins Posted: 08 Nov 2013 02:38 AM PST Ontario Provincial Police are reminding hunters about the importance of firearm safety after six accidental shootings involving hunters less than a week into deer hunting season.

Judge postpones possible Rob Ford video release Posted: 08 Nov 2013 07:52 AM PST A Toronto judge postpones until next week a case that could lead to the release of a video that allegedly shows Toronto's embattled mayor smoking crack cocaine.

Mayor Rob Ford considering help, including rehab, lawyer says Posted: 08 Nov 2013 04:14 PM PST TORONTO - Rob Ford is clinging to his job despite mounting pressure for him to step down following a week of shocking confessions of drug use, drunken stupors and erratic behaviour, though people close to him said the mayor is considering help. Ford has steadfastly refused to step down, even temporarily, though as the week went on his vows became less angry and more weary. His lawyer suggested Friday that Ford hasn't completely ruled out rehab. Hours after the mayor left city hall for the weekend, CBC's "The Fifth Estate" and CityNews both reported that a man named Mohamed Farah is the person who had tried to broker the sale of the so-called crack video, which appeared to show Ford smoking crack cocaine.

B.C. New Democrats find uninspiring campaign, leader scandal to blame Posted: 08 Nov 2013 03:55 PM PST VANCOUVER - There was no single failure that led British Columbia's New Democrats to a devastating loss in a provincial election they were highly anticipated to win, says a party post-mortem released Friday. — The positive campaign failed to remind voters of the government record, while the Liberals made a memo scandal involving NDP Leader Adrian Dix a focus of the campaign.

Canada PM: foolish for foreign investment rules to be too clear Posted: 08 Nov 2013 09:23 AM PST It would be foolish for Canadian rules on foreign investment to be too clear because Ottawa needs a certain amount of discretion when considering takeover bids, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Friday. Canada last year laid down strict limits on what kinds of investment foreign state-owned enterprises could make in the energy sector. Some potential investors, particularly in Asia, say they are now not sure what kinds of takeover bids would be allowed. "When you are dealing with large state investors - foreign governments as the investor - I think it would be foolish for the Canadian government to provide absolute clarity.

Canadian housing starts climb in October Posted: 08 Nov 2013 06:00 AM PST By Andrea Hopkins TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts rose more than expected in October and September starts were revised higher, according to data released on Friday that will add to fears the property sector could be overheating. Data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp showed the seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts was 198,282 units last month, up from an upwardly revised 195,929 in September and surpassing analysts' expectations for 190,800. "The trend in total housing starts has gained momentum since July, which is in line with expectations that new construction would strengthen over the second half of 2013," Mathieu Laberge, deputy chief economist at CMHC said. Canada's housing market has rebounded in 2013 after a sharp slowdown in the second half of 2012 when the government tightened mortgage lending rules to prevent homebuyers from taking on too much debt.

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