'Stop humping the councillors': Halloween at City Hall

Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal: The Supreme Court of Canada will reveal today if it will hear an appeal in a conflict of interest challenge that previously threatened to oust Toronto Mayor Rob Ford from office. more »

Secret tax-haven files lift veil on $32M Ontario fraud: Bulletproof cars, Caribbean intrigue, financial finagling — the tale of swindler Peter Sabourin has it all. And finally, the full story can be told, thanks to the recent massive leak of offshore records. more »
Bob Rae quits as MP in 'very emotional' decision: Bob Rae, who has represented the Toronto Centre riding for the Liberals since 2008, is stepping down as a Member of Parliament to devote more time to his work as a negotiator for First Nations in Northern Ontario. more »
Wearing a mask at a riot is now a crime: The bill that bans the wearing of masks or disguises during a riot or unlawful assembly became one of Canada's newest laws today. more »
Mayor Ford sees 'final nail in the coffin' of bag ban: Plastic bags appear set to remain a staple of Toronto shopping in the days ahead, as the public works and infrastructure committee voted Wednesday to shelve a report on options the city might pursue to reduce their general use. more »

Secret tax-haven files lift veil on $32M Ontario fraud: Bulletproof cars, Caribbean intrigue, financial finagling — the tale of swindler Peter Sabourin has it all. And finally, the full story can be told, thanks to the recent massive leak of offshore records. more »

Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Italy: James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51. more »
Top court to reveal if it will hear Rob Ford conflict appeal: The Supreme Court of Canada will reveal today if it will hear an appeal in a conflict of interest challenge that previously threatened to oust Toronto Mayor Rob Ford from office. more »
Brian Stewart: Forget the cynics, why the Taliban might just want peace: One big reason, Brian Stewart writes, is the growing strength of the Afghan army. Without the U.S. and its media around to report on the fighting, the next phase in this conflict could get a whole lot bloodier. more »
Dozens of children seized from Manitoba Mennonite community: Child welfare authorities have removed all but one child from a small Mennonite community in rural Manitoba. more »

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