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Silence from government leaders while locals contend with smoke and ash

The vacationing premier had not been heard from in days during the heightened wildfire alert, leading to the hashtag #FindChristyClark.
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Elizabeth May calls Harper legacy 'serial acts of vandalism' against public policy

Greens charge Harper with turning government system into 'an elected dictatorship'
NATO secretary general

Harper to meet, talk ISIL with NATO secretary general

OTTAWA — NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is making his first visit to Canada this week, with the subject of how to address rising tensions with Russia likely to feature high on the agenda....

Linda Svendsen Imagines Life At 24 Sussex

Most Canadians know that the Prime Minister lives at 24 Sussex Drive while Parliament is in session. But most Canadians probably couldn’t tell you what the inside of the first house looks like or...

Robo-call scandal and Conservative bills: Parliament Hill live blog

Conservatives are under fire for a growing election scandal, sweeping legislation and an increasingly hard-line tone. VO staff reporter David P. Ball reports live from Parliament Hill in Ottawa today.

Harper to meet First Nations at chiefs summit

Harper will meet with First Nations representatives to discuss economic development, education, accountability in Ottawa.

Russia's hottest stars

Who's hot in Russia? We asked our Twitter friends, and, like always, they did tell. This catchy mix of Russian popstars will have you boogying in a second. Here's the lineup, and their counterparts...

Postal workers request public support: Canadian Union of Public Employees

The Official Opposition NDP is conducting a filibuster in the House of Commons to defend free collective bargaining and to oppose back-to-work legislation (Bill C-6) aimed at the Canadian Union of...

Stephen Harper names his cuddly cat

Cuddly cat photos may just be the secret weapon to win friends and influence people -- at least that's what Stephen Harper's latest Facebook page seems to suggest. "We have a new family member,...

Time for a leader we can trust

DECISION 2011: May 2 will spell an end to a cynical, divisive government.