Justice Minister Peter MacKay appears at Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 27, 2015. Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce later today that he is leaving federal politics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean KilpatrickJustice Minister Peter MacKay appears at Commons committee on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 27, 2015. Federal Justice Minister Peter MacKay will announce later today that he is leaving federal politics. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Peter MacKay not seeking Conservative leadership

Peter MacKay won't be a candidate for the leadership of the federal Conservative party.

MacKay says he made the decision after consulting with family, friends colleagues.

He placed second to former leader Erin O'Toole in 2020.

He says he's still paying off the debt from that leadership run.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.