5 things to know for Friday April 4, 2014 1. About face: After CTV News revealed a form letter telling the families of fallen soldiers to pay their own way to a memorial service planned for May, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson says the document contained false information. Now, the minister says, the families expenses will be covered. With details still being finalized, heres what we know: ctvnews.ca/canada/gov-t-to-cover-families-travel-expenses-to-afghan-mission-tribute-1.1759522 2. Defining issues: Counting down to election day in Quebec, a new CTV News/ Ipsos Reid poll found sovereignty is emerging as a decision-shaping factor for voters. Weve got a closer look at the numbers, including an interactive infographic, here: ctvnews.ca/politics/sovereignty-economy-top-issues-driving-quebec-voters-ctv-poll-1.1759882 3. Goodbye, spousal privilege? Did you catch Prime Minister Stephen Harpers big announcement Thursday, unveiling his governments long-promised victims bill of rights? Find out what it means and what will change if its passed, including why the old rules allowing spouses to refuse to testify against each other are out the door. ctvnews.ca/politics/spouses-could-be-compelled-to-testify-under-new-victims-rights-bill-1.1759172 4. I didnt do anything wrong: That was Toronto Mayor Rob Fords declaration after the Ontario Provincial Police announced they are ending their oversight role in Toronto Polices ongoing investigation into his activities. With sources telling CTV News it is now unlikely Ford will face criminal charges as a result of the probe, the mayor said he supports the police 100 per cent. ctvnews.ca/canada/criminal-charges-against-rob-ford-unlikely-sources-1.1759356 5. Surprise goodbye: CTV National News featured a very special tribute last night, bidding farewell to a man whos made an invaluable contribution to the newscast over the years. Watch the farewell to the captain Brian Lebold here: ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=319289&playlistId=1.1760346&binId=1.810401&playlistPageNum=1
Posted on: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:55:16 +0000
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