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How the Trudeau brownface bombshell hit the Liberal campaign media bus
Trudeau apologized for his brownface controversy. Here’s exactly what he said
Compromised probe linked to alleged RCMP mole was ‘elite, huge intelligence file’
‘A really tight race’: Conservatives, Liberals locked in dead heat, Ipsos poll says
Everything you need to know about the 2019 federal leaders’ debates
Reality check: No, the RCMP did not confirm an investigation into SNC-Lavalin scandal
WATCH: Global National – September 20
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Jagmeet Singh’s ‘baby fever’ and the NDP photo op requested by a Conservative
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
An unexpected photo op with the federal NDP leader at the International Plowing Match was requested by a Conservative provincial politician. Continue reading
Large group of American birds swept into Nova Scotia by hurricane Dorian
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
“After the [storm], we got up and went down, and we saw hundreds of laughing gulls.” Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 193 cases of severe lung illness across 22 states. Continue reading
It’s not just the Amazon — wildfires have been burning around the world
Wildfires are burning in several other parts of the world, including Spain, Greece, Siberia and Alaska. Continue reading
Syria’s Assad regime pushes into rebel-stronghold Idlib. What will it mean for civilians?
While Syrian government forces have taken back control of much of the country, Idlib remains a holdout for armed opposition groups. Continue reading
Advocates tout national cycling strategy to curb vehicle-bike collisions
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Advocates for a national bicycle strategy are lobbying federal politicians to support their proposal ahead of the fall election. Continue reading
Trudeau’s response to Trump’s Sharpie diplomacy ‘gave as good as it got’: US-Canada expert
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly sent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau handwritten Sharpie notes back in 2017, according to Axios. Continue reading
Push to unionize Foodora could be ‘watershed moment’ for Canadian gig economy: employment lawyer
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A union certification vote is underway for Foodora couriers, and an employment lawyer calls this a watershed moment for the Canadian gig economy. Continue reading