4 d. ago The bizarre scandal that ended Nigel Wright’s political career

'Duffygate' scandal involved several senators in 2012, and eventually led to Wright leaving his job as Stephen Harper's chief of staff

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Intelligent, thoughtful and principled’: Nigel Wright remembered on Bay Street as savvy dealmaker with a generous spirit

Senior managing director at investment firm Onex Corp. and one-time chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper dead at age 62

Technology

4 d. ago MacDougall: My wish for Canadian public life is a thousand more Nigel Wrights

The chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper tragically and suddenly passed away this week in London.

Other

5 d. ago Onex Private Equity Executive Nigel Wright Dies Suddenly at 62

Nigel Wright, the co-head of Onex Corp.’s flagship private equity group and a key figure in Canada’s Conservative Party, has died. He was 62.

Events

5 d. ago KINSELLA: A good, decent man, former Harper chief of staff Nigel Wright dies

Nigel Wright and I belonged to opposing political parties. We had differing views about politics. We didn’t move in the same circles. And, full disclosure: my ex-wife was Wright’s partner for many years. They met in the office of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Nigel and I didn’t socialize, me being a hardcore Alberta Liberal, and […]

Economics

2 w. ago SMBC Group and Jefferies Significantly Expand Their Global Strategic Alliance

Joint Venture to Combine Equities and ECM Businesses in Japan Expanding Joint Coverage of Larger Sponsors In EMEA, Implementing Joint Origination, Underwriting and Execution of Syndicated Leveraged Finance for These Clients SMBC to Increase Equity Ownership in Jefferies to up to 20% in the Open Market SMBC to Provide Jefferies Approximately $2.5 Billion in New […]

Other

2 w. ago Teen golf star dies suddenly after collapsing during high school prank

Hadden Kelly's cause of death remains unclear and autopsy results are still pending.

Society

3 w. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

Events