Nigel Wright

Every year Epoch Times takes a look back at the biggest news stories that grabbed the attention of the entire country. This year, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford made headlines around the world and a handful of senators managed to make abolishing the Senate an idea with traction. Like most years, the big news is often the most tragic, such as natural disasters or an iconic business gone awry, but at least we had a social media juggernaut of an astronaut to lighten the mood.

Canada’s trade deal with the European Union will affect generations of Canadians, but it’s little more than a side show to what’s going on with the Red Chamber scandal. There’s blood in the water and the opposition is circling, with reporters hungry for whatever comes next.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has responded to 42 direct questions on the Senate expense scandal over two days in the House this week, but riddles abound.