FBI head cites a 'potential conflict of interest' in the selection process for a new headquarters

The contentious debate over a new FBI headquarters intensified further Thursday as the director said he was concerned about a "potential conflict of interest" in the site selection and the White House defended the process as "fair and transparent." But a senator said there a clear need for a federal investigation.
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Thunder Bay cop charged with assault, breach of trust
The Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch has laid criminal charges against a member of the Thunder Bay Police Service. -
Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg set for hip surgery, done for the season
Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg's season is over. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving told reporters after Wednesday's practice the 31-year-old is set to undergo hip surgery in the coming weeks that will keep him sidelined up to six months. -
1 dead after crash sends car over embankment in Langley, RCMP say
A woman is dead after a serious collision in Langley Tuesday night. -
Homeless in Lloydminster evicted and fined $580 for encampment
As Saskatchewan managed to escape brutal cold temperatures going into December, some in Lloydminster are hoping for a chance to simply sleep indoors. -
Oilers coach sympathizes with Broberg's 'frustration' but says he's still the 7th defenceman
Kris Knoblauch heaped praise upon the youngest Oilers defenceman Wednesday but said Philip Broberg isn't likely to get more playing time unless there's an injury. -
OPP expands its appeal for leads in 15-month-old homicide case of Alliston woman
Ontario Provincial Police released a video on social media appealing to the Turkish community for help solving the murder of a 38-year-old woman was fatally shot in her Alliston driveway 15 months ago. -
$15M competition challenges teams to cut costs of Alberta-made carbon fibre
More than $15 million has been awarded to projects aimed at cutting the costs of creating carbon fibre from Alberta bitumen. -
Two arrested in weekend double shooting
Windsor police have charged two people with attempted murder in connection to a double shooting over the weekend. -
Armed robbery reported at Kitchener store
Waterloo regional police are looking for a masked suspect who robbed a Kitchener store at gunpoint.