updated 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. 11:02 AM ET video

new Ottawa police probing possible dumpster arson in Bayshore

Ottawa police are investigating a possible arson involving four dumpsters that damaged nearby vehicles on Woodridge Crescent Sunday morning. 10:36 AM ET

Man resuscitated after boat flips in Ottawa River

A 60-year-old man was rescued from the Ottawa River after a boat he was fishing in flipped on Saturday afternoon at Crystal Beach, paramedics say. 4:59 PM ET

Man, 48, run over by forklift at Bank Street work site

A 48-year-old man tripped at a work site on Saturday afternoon and was run over by a forklift, paramedics said. 4:29 PM ET

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British Columbia »

Police urge boaters to be safe on the water May 18, 2013 6:19 PM ET — Safety officials are encouraging boaters to be cautious on the water, as Safe Boating week kicked off on Saturday. 6:19 PM ET Video
Holmes Hydro can proceed without environmental assessment May 18, 2013 5:19 PM ET — The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled that a hydro-electric development in northeastern B.C. should be allowed to proceed without an environmenta… 5:19 PM ET
British classic car show held in Vancouver May 18, 2013 9:17 PM ET — Hundreds braved the drizzle to check out the annual All British Field Meet in Vancouver on Saturday, which showcased more than 600 classic B… 9:17 PM ET Video

Calgary »

Calgary police arrest 2 following minor explosions May 19, 2013 2:46 AM ET — Two men are in custody following two minor explosions in a southwest Calgary neighbourhood on Saturday evening, police said. 2:46 AM ET
1 person hurt after trains collide near Medicine Hat May 18, 2013 8:48 PM ET — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is deploying a team to the site of a two-train collision east of Medicine Hat. 8:48 PM ET
Crews respond to Inglewood blaze May 18, 2013 8:23 PM ET — Fire heavily damaged two homes in Inglewood Saturday afternoon near Eighth Street S.E. and MacDonald Avenue. 8:23 PM ET

Edmonton »

Spectator killed at Edmonton Jeep event May 18, 2013 9:15 PM ET — A 20-year-old woman died Saturday during an event for Jeep enthusiasts held in a parking lot just west of downtown Edmonton. 9:15 PM ET
Downtown market alters layout due to construction May 18, 2013 6:44 PM ET — Mild temperatures and sunny skies brought thousands of people to 104th Street on Saturday as the City Market moved outside for the first day… 6:44 PM ET
Loft residents start petition against proposed strip club May 18, 2013 4:38 PM ET — Residents of the Cambridge Lofts on Jasper Avenue have started a petition to block a strip club from opening up in the building. 4:38 PM ET Video

Saskatchewan »

MacKinnon bests Jones, leads Mooseheads over Winterhawks May 19, 2013 1:30 AM ET — Nathan MacKinnon scored a second-period hat trick Saturday as the Halifax Mooseheads exploded for five straight goals to defeat the Portland… 1:30 AM ET
Saskatoon police probe double stabbing May 18, 2013 6:16 PM ET — Saskatoon police are investigating a double stabbing after two 19-year-old men were wounded with a knife Friday evening. 6:16 PM ET
Man charged after 2 women sprayed with mace May 18, 2013 5:51 PM ET — A 21-year-old man is facing assault charges after two women were spayed with mace in Saskatoon Friday night. 5:51 PM ET

Saskatoon »

MacKinnon bests Jones, leads Mooseheads over Winterhawks May 19, 2013 1:30 AM ET — Nathan MacKinnon scored a second-period hat trick Saturday as the Halifax Mooseheads exploded for five straight goals to defeat the Portland… 1:30 AM ET
Saskatoon police probe double stabbing May 18, 2013 6:16 PM ET — Saskatoon police are investigating a double stabbing after two 19-year-old men were wounded with a knife Friday evening. 6:16 PM ET
Man charged after 2 women sprayed with mace May 18, 2013 5:51 PM ET — A 21-year-old man is facing assault charges after two women were spayed with mace in Saskatoon Friday night. 5:51 PM ET

Manitoba »

Steinbach police search for black car after hit and run May 19, 2013 11:39 AM ET — Police are looking for the driver of a black, Ford Mustang after a hit and run in Steinbach, Man. late Saturday night. 11:39 AM ET
Man, 44, charged in Charleswood double homicide May 18, 2013 6:08 PM ET — Winnipeg police have charged a man with second degree murder in connection with a double homicide after two bodies were found inside a Charl… 6:08 PM ET
Second man charged in death of Winnipeg model May 18, 2013 2:47 PM ET — Winnipeg police have charged a second man in connection with the death of a young model who was shot to death in March of last year. 2:47 PM ET

Thunder Bay »

Rain and flooding expected over long weekend May 18, 2013 11:36 PM ET — Flood watches have been issued for Thunder Bay and other area communities by the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority. 11:36 PM ET
Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video
Strike delays elevator service in Thunder Bay May 17, 2013 1:23 PM ET — A province-wide strike is causing longer waits for elevator service in Thunder Bay. Fourteen hundred Ontario members of the International … 1:23 PM ET

Sudbury »

Hospital's plan for temporary helipad runs into turbulence May 17, 2013 12:26 PM ET — The Sudbury hospital's plans to build a temporary helipad just off Ramsey Lake Road met with unexpected opposition at a public meeting hoste… 12:26 PM ET
Councillor's ward cited as unhealthiest in Sudbury May 17, 2013 12:28 PM ET — A Sudbury city councillor said Friday he was stunned to learn his ward is one of the most unhealthy areas in Greater Sudbury. 12:28 PM ET
Possibility of cancelling Algo's rooftop parking raised at inquiry May 17, 2013 3:41 PM ET — Testimony at the public inquiry into the fatal collapse of the Algo Centre Mall in Elliot Lake has raised questions about whether the owner … 3:41 PM ET

Windsor »

No air quality concerns following Grace Hospital fire May 17, 2013 9:39 PM ET — There are no air quality concerns following Friday afternoon's fire at the old Grace Hospital site, the city's acting chief fire prevention … 9:39 PM ET
Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video
Turtle hit by car airlifted 400 km for medical care May 17, 2013 2:14 PM ET — A snapping turtle injured by a car in Ontario has been airlifted more than 400 kilometres to an animal hospital, and is now on a slow road t… 2:14 PM ET Audio

Kitchener-Waterloo »

Police not questioning Millard in other cases, lawyer says May 18, 2013 11:46 AM ET — The lawyer for Dellen Millard, who is accused of murdering Hamilton man Tim Bosma, says his client has not been questioned in connection wit… 11:46 AM ET
Police stop searching landfill for Catherine Todd's body May 17, 2013 7:02 PM ET — Waterloo Regional Police have confirmed they have stopped searching a landfill for the remains of Kitchener woman Catherine Todd. 7:02 PM ET
Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video

Hamilton »

Union worries about Mohawk's new Saudi consortium May 19, 2013 9:34 AM ET — Mohawk College says it's making a sound investment in partnering with two other Ontario post-secondary institutions to start a college in Sa… 9:34 AM ET
City to negotiate with tactical urbanists May 19, 2013 11:13 AM ET — A group of Hamilton citizens is trying to slice through municipal bureaucracy and implement short-term traffic flow solutions to improve the… 11:13 AM ET
Police not questioning Millard in other cases, lawyer says May 18, 2013 11:46 AM ET — The lawyer for Dellen Millard, who is accused of murdering Hamilton man Tim Bosma, says his client has not been questioned in connection wit… 11:46 AM ET

Toronto »

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford cancels weekly radio show May 18, 2013 5:27 PM ET — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford will not be hosting his weekly radio show this weekend after explosive allegations that he was recorded on video appe… 5:27 PM ET Video
Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video
R.A. Dickey, Blue Jays look to avoid sweep in New York May 19, 2013 8:56 AM ET — The New York Yankees can claim their second home sweep of Toronto this season Sunday when CC Sabathia squares off against R.A. Dickey. 8:56 AM ET

Ottawa »

Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video
Ottawa police probing possible dumpster arson in Bayshore May 19, 2013 10:36 AM ET — Ottawa police are investigating a possible arson involving four dumpsters that damaged nearby vehicles on Woodridge Crescent Sunday morning. 10:36 AM ET
Man resuscitated after boat flips in Ottawa River May 18, 2013 4:59 PM ET — A 60-year-old man was rescued from the Ottawa River after a boat he was fishing in flipped on Saturday afternoon at Crystal Beach, paramedic… 4:59 PM ET

Montreal »

Fire destroys historic church in Eastern Townships May 19, 2013 9:39 AM ET — Residents of Windsor, Que. are mourning the loss of a 19th-century church that was a historic part of their community. 9:39 AM ET
Construction hotspots to avoid on May long weekend May 18, 2013 1:07 PM ET — The all-too-familiar sounds of construction work will ring in the May long weekend for Montrealers. 1:07 PM ET
Apartment fire leaves 3 children, father in critical condition May 19, 2013 8:27 AM ET — Emergency crews responding to a fire in Sainte-Thérèse, Que., said they found five family members unconscious in their apartment on Saturday… 8:27 AM ET

New Brunswick »

Search continues for 2 missing New Brunswick fishermen May 19, 2013 11:35 AM ET — A recovery effort has resumed for two missing fishermen off the coast of New Brunswick, after a distress call was issued from their boat ear… 11:35 AM ET Video
Woman charged with hiding newborn's body May 18, 2013 4:18 PM ET — A 30-year-old New Brunswick woman has been charged in connection with the discovery of the body of a newborn boy found on Taylor Road near M… 4:18 PM ET
Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:17 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:17 AM ET Video

Prince Edward Island »

Harper chief of staff resigns amid Senate expense scandal May 19, 2013 11:02 AM ET — Nigel Wright has resigned as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, following revelations he wrote a $90,000 cheque to repay living… 11:02 AM ET Video
Man dies in Mount Vernon car crash May 18, 2013 1:37 PM ET — A P.E.I. man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. 1:37 PM ET
Wood Islands liquor store opens May 18, 2013 6:45 PM ET — Saturday marked the first day of operation for the new liquor agency store at the Plough the Waves Centre in Wood Islands. 6:45 PM ET

Nova Scotia »

Man, 80, dies on fishing outing near Bridgewater May 19, 2013 11:21 AM ET — An 80-year-old Nova Scotia man has died after he fell into the water on Wentzell's Lake near Bridgwater, say police. 11:21 AM ET
Blue Nose Youth Run draws thousands May 18, 2013 6:44 PM ET — Thousands of people joined the Blue Nose Youth Run Saturday morning. 6:44 PM ET
Sydney `hackathon` challenges techies May 18, 2013 6:40 PM ET — Cape Breton techies are building computer programs from scratch in Sydney`s first hackathon. 6:40 PM ET

Newfoundland & Labrador »

On Point | Labrador byelection results and NAPE poll May 19, 2013 11:38 AM ET — Liberal Yvonne Jones was the winner of the Labrador byelection last week, ousting Conservative incumbent Peter Penashue. 11:38 AM ET Video
Arts council presents annual awards May 19, 2013 11:35 AM ET — The Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council held its 28th annual awards show and gala on Saturday night in St. John's. 11:35 AM ET
Composting project expands in Grand Bank May 19, 2013 8:00 AM ET — A pilot composting project in a town on the Burin Peninsula was so successful that it will soon be extending pickup to all households. 8:00 AM ET

North »

Bell Mobility to appeal ruling in 911 lawsuit May 18, 2013 3:44 PM ET — Bell Mobility says the company plans to appeal a Northwest Territories Supreme Court ruling that says the company is liable for charging 911… 3:44 PM ET
Agnico-Eagle worker found alive after blizzard May 17, 2013 6:00 PM ET — A worker missing from Agnico-Eagle's Meliadine camp near Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, was found alive late Thursday night, after weathering a pote… 6:00 PM ET
Sahtu board issues draft conditions for fracking project May 17, 2013 4:33 PM ET — The Sahtu Land and Water Board has decided not to send a controversial drilling exploration project near Norman Wells, N.W.T., to an enviro… 4:33 PM ET