Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal

Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living expenses claimed by Senator Mike Duffy. 1:05 PM ET video

Search continues for 2 missing New Brunswick fishermen

A search effort has resumed for two missing fishermen off the coast of New Brunswick, after a distress call was issued from their boat early Saturday. 11:54 AM ET video

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Jeep driver apologizes after stunt kills Edmonton woman

A man claiming to be the driver of a Jeep that struck and killed a spectator at a charity event in Edmonton says he is sorry for what happened. 2:46 PM ET

Ads tout job grants program that doesn't yet exist

The federal government has been airing ads touting its Canada Jobs Grant for training workers, but the Conservative government House leader acknowledges the announced program is merely a "proposal that needs to be fleshed out." 1:48 PM ET

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