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New Militias a 'chilling' presence at rallies but few signs of violence, so far

Armed groups of private citizens have increasingly been taking on a security function at public events where the possibility of violent protest exists, including at the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Va. They say their aim is to uphold the U.S. Constitution. More 12:29 PM ET read comments

• Social media posts aim to expose white nationalists 8:46 AM ET
• Protesters pull down Confederate monument 9:59 AM ET video
• Trump attacks Merck exec for quitting council over Charlottesville Aug 14
• The Current Trump has emboldened white nationalists with racist policies, says author Aug 14 video

Alberta MLA Fildebrandt says 'administrative errors' to blame for double dipping on meal expenses

An Alberta politician who has made a career out of championing taxpayers says he made mistakes when he wrongly billed the government for meals over a period of years, and also blames some of the problem on administrative errors. More 11:20 AM ET read comments

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• Fildebrandt apologizes for Airbnb sublet income, takes leave from UCP finance critic role Aug 11

Average sales price of Canadian home declines compared to previous year for 1st time since 2013

The average selling price of a Canadian home has fallen by 0.3 per cent in the past year, the first yearly decline since 2013. More 11:08 AM ET read comments

• Canadian realtors brace for the end of the boom as housing market tightens Aug 02
• Resale house prices increased in July, but weakness showing in Toronto, Teranet says Aug 14

Ezra Levant's 'damage control' not enough for UCP leadership hopeful taking on The Rebel

Doug Schweitzer calls on other candidates in Alberta's United Conservative Party leadership race to condemn Rebel Media for its coverage of the deadly clash between anti-racism activists and white nationalists in Charlottesville, Va., as the Rebel's founder disavows the "racism" of the alt-right. More 12:34 PM ET

• as it happens 'Enough is enough': Conservatives should cut ties with Rebel Media, says UCP leadership hopeful 11:31 AM ET
• CBC News After days of criticism, Trump condemns white supremacists involved in Charlottesville violence Aug 14