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What do we know about Pope Leo XIV?
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 23:18:59 EST
A man in religious robes waves.


Conservative fundraising email suggests Liberals trying to 'tip the scales' in recounts
Thu, 08 May 2025 19:19:23 EDT
A row of election workers at tables counting ballots.

A Conservative party fundraising email alleges the Liberals are trying to “tip the scales” in riding recounts, language some political watchers say is concerning as some Canadians say they don't trust the results of last week's election.


Retired Canadian army colonel fined, reprimanded for insulting British senior officer
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:40:06 EDT
A row of military members in camoflauge outfits.

A retired, highly decorated Canadian soldier pleaded guilty, was fined and given a severe reprimand on Thursday over an insulting remark he made about a British senior officer while on a NATO exercise.


Your allergies are about to get worse
Thu, 08 May 2025 20:33:54 EDT
Flowers, grasses and trees are all blooming in Vancouver.

With record pollen counts across North America, seasonal allergies are hitting harder than ever. Johanna Wagstaffe explains how climate change is turbo charging allergy seasons and what you can do about it.


The National | American cardinal becomes Pope Leo XIV
Thu, 08 May 2025 21:00:00 EDT

May 8, 2025 | Cardinal Robert Prevost makes history by becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV’s first public words and the global reaction to his surprise election. Plus, the immense challenges facing the new pontiff.


Defence in ex-world juniors sex assault trial suggests woman's 'alter ego' didn't 'think of the consequences'
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:35:44 EDT
A court sketch shows a witness appears by video during cross-examination. Judge Maria Carroccia is on the left.

Cross-examination continued Thursday for the woman who has accused five members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors hockey team of sexual assault.


Danielle Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party in Alberta
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:37:34 EDT
a woman in a blue jacket and shirt looks on in close up with alberta and canada flag behind

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum in part to avert the emergence of a political rival.


Ground search crews depart N.S. community where children went missing
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:58:57 EDT
A dirt road can be seen through bare bushes.

A day after Nova Scotia RCMP announced it was scaling back the search for two missing children, the force's command centre in a rural Pictou County community has been packed up and search crews have left the area.


Victory Day in Russia is supposed to be about commemorating the past. Now it's also about rallying the public
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 14:14:22 EST
Russian President Vladimir Putin shows the way to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, May 8, 2025.


World leaders have performed a diplomatic dance in Trump's Oval Office. Has it paid off?
Thu, 08 May 2025 12:32:19 EDT
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (Ludovic Marin/Pool via AP)

Mark Carney became the most recent world leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, an event that has taken on an unusual significance for political observers. Here's a look at their varying approaches to dealing with the president and what kind of results they've achieved.


WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes due to lower demand
Thu, 08 May 2025 11:51:05 EDT
A WestJet plane is seen.

WestJet will suspend nine routes between the U.S. and Canada as demand dampens for travel between the two countries.


What led up to the current conflict between India and Pakistan?
Thu, 08 May 2025 04:01:00 EDT
Soldiers in camouflage gear and helmets stand alert with rifles in an urban setting. Text overlay reads "Battle over Kashmir," conveying tension.


Fear turned to shock when murder accused realized he'd shot an officer, court hears
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:43:18 EDT
A man in a suit stands next to a constable outside a courthouse.

Alain Bellefeuille began testifying at his murder trial Thursday, telling court that on the night two Ontario Provincial Police officers walked into his house, he never heard one of them calling his name and announcing they were police.


Jumbo pumpkin seeds recalled due to salmonella risk
Thu, 08 May 2025 15:24:53 EDT
A product label with text reading Organic Traditions Jumbo Pumpkin Seeds and an image of pumpkin seeds below with nutritional information.

Two pumpkin seed products from the brand Organic Traditions have been recalled.


Here are the facts on the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:48 EDT
A group of men in suits seated around a wooden desk in the Oval Office of the White House.

The U.S. and U.K. reached a trade agreement to open their markets and lower tariffs. It hasn't been finalized, but it may offer clues to what future trade deals might look like.


Turned away, then jailed, family makes third attempt to enter Canada
Thu, 08 May 2025 04:01:00 EDT
A woman walks with a rolling light blue coloured suitcase next to a little girl and a teenage girl toward the camera. They are on a bridge.


B.C.'s 911 software too slow to recommend CPR, says witness at inquest into student's overdose death
Thu, 08 May 2025 16:04:55 EDT
A young white woman in a black dress

An expert in emergency medicine testified at the B.C. coroner's inquest into the death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko that software used to guide B.C. 911 operators does not meet 'agreed-upon standard of care.'


Is Just for Laughs back? Montreal festival announces stacked lineup after scaled-down 2024
Thu, 08 May 2025 18:45:08 EDT
Comedians Steve Biko in white polo shirt and Pascale Marineau in a flower-patterned top pose for photo infront of Just for Laughs background.

The company was in financial trouble last year. Its assets were seized and it was later acquired by ComediHa!, which put on a smaller show. This year’s edition will include Tom Segura, Mae Martin as well as the return of the Nasty Show.


Bill Gates set to give away $200B US by 2045, says Musk is 'killing' world's poorest children
Thu, 08 May 2025 14:57:25 EDT
Bill Gates.

Bill Gates pledged on Thursday to give away $200 billion US via his charitable foundation by 2045 and lashed out at Elon Musk, accusing the world's richest man of "killing the world's poorest children" through huge cuts to the U.S. foreign aid budget.


Ontario set to begin construction of Canada's 1st mini nuclear power plant
Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 EDT
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Premier Doug Ford's government has given Ontario Power Generation the green light to start construction on Canada’s first small modular reactor, a new nuclear technology to be built next door to the Darlington power plant.