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Canadians warned of travelling to Costa Rica after B.C. man killed
The government is warning Canadians travelling to Costa Rica of an increase in violent crime after a British Columbia man was killed Thursday during a home invasion. -
Harper's chief of staff Nigel Wright resigns amid Duffy scandal
Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff Nigel Wright has resigned. Wright announced his resignation Sunday morning, days after news broke that he wrote a personal cheque to help Sen. Mike Duffy pay back more than $90,000 in improperly claimed Senate living expenses. -
Conservative MP says Wright wanted to ensure no taxpayer money 'on the hook'
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel said she's "disappointed" over the ongoing Senate expenses scandal but stands firmly by her party, and the government is motivated by a "desire to make sure that we have accountability and transparency in the Senate."
