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8 murder charges laid against man after car plows into crowd at Vancouver Filipino street festival

Murder charges have been laid after a man drove a car into a crowd at the Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party in Vancouver on Saturday evening, killing 11 people, including a 5-year-old. Deputy Chief…

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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises

OTTAWA — After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre…

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Police search for driver who fled scene of multi-vehicle crash in south Etobicoke

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a crash in south Etobicoke on Sunday night. Investigators say at least two vehicles were involved in a collision just before 9…

7h ago

1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing near Etobicoke motel

A man is dead following a Sunday morning stabbing in Etobicoke. Police say they were called to The Queensway Motel on The Queensway just east of Royal York Road just before 9:30 a.m. Insp. Todd Jocko…

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Federal Election 2025: 10 GTA ridings to watch

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be a key battleground for the Liberals and Conservatives this upcoming federal election, as it’s expected to be a tight race between the two parties come election day…

Federal election 2025: What you need to know as a voter

The 45th federal election will be held on April 28. Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot. On a recent episode of The Big Story podcast, Parliament Hill reporter Cormac Mac…

Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises

OTTAWA — After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre…

56m ago

Police search for driver who fled scene of multi-vehicle crash in south Etobicoke

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a crash in south Etobicoke on Sunday night. Investigators say at least two vehicles were involved in a collision just before 9…

7h ago

1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing near Etobicoke motel

A man is dead following a Sunday morning stabbing in Etobicoke. Police say they were called to The Queensway Motel on The Queensway just east of Royal York Road just before 9:30 a.m. Insp. Todd Jocko…

14h ago

Federal Election 2025: 10 GTA ridings to watch

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will be a key battleground for the Liberals and Conservatives this upcoming federal election, as it’s expected to be a tight race between the two parties come election day…

Federal election 2025: What you need to know as a voter

The 45th federal election will be held on April 28. Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot. On a recent episode of The Big Story podcast, Parliament Hill reporter Cormac Mac…

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Key ridings across Canada to watch on election night

There are several close races across the country that will help decide who wins the federal election. Cristina Howorun looks at some the ridings worth keeping a close eye on.

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GTA ridings that could help decide the election

The party that won Ontario has gone on to win the past 15 federal elections, with just one exception. Cristina Howorun looks at some of the key races to watch across the Greater Toronto area.

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Experts, voters weigh in on five-week race on eve of federal election

With just a few hours before Canadians head to the polls, Afua Baah speaks with political experts and voters on how the five-week race unfolded.

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Explosion at Iranian port kills 40, injures 700+

At least 40 people are dead and 700 others are injured after an explosion at Iran’s largest port. Karling Donoghue details the deadly blast, and how Iranian officials are remaining tight-lipped about a potential cause.

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Day 36 of federal election campaign

Party leaders are making their final pitches before Canadians head to the polls tomorrow. But the campaigns were overshadowed by the deadly vehicle attack in Vancouver yesterday. Catalina Gilles reports.

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Voters go to the polls today after a 35-day election campaign packed with promises

OTTAWA — After a short, intense and heated election campaign of just 35 days, Canadians go to the polls today to elect a new federal government. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre…

56m ago

Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien predicted the Liberals will win a majority government on Monday, as party leaders blitzed key ridings in Ontario and British Columbia hoping to swing last…

How does Elections Canada protect marked ballots?

As voters turned out to advance polls across Canada in record numbers for this year’s election, it comes at a time when officials are also dealing with a wave of misinformation, disinformation, and baseless…

Out of status caregivers hope for answers in Canada’s next government

Julia came to Canada in 2010 to work under the country’s former live-in caregiver program. Established between 1992 and 2014, this immigration pathway allowed caregivers to apply for permanent…

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Trial set to begin in former world junior hockey players’ sexual assault case

The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is set to begin today in London, Ont. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote have…

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Carney, Poilievre, Singh change campaign plans following Vancouver vehicle attack

The leaders of the three main federal parties paused their election campaigns Sunday to express their sorrow and offer condolences hours after a vehicle attack in Vancouver killed eleven people and injured many more.

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New brands, recipes and habits: How grocery shoppers are standing up to the U.S.

Canada’s trade war with the U.S. has had a swift impact on grocery stores, with companies putting up maple leaf tags on shelves, shifting their product mix and highlighting local items. It has also…

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Netanyahu says Israeli planes intercepted Iranian ones sent to rescue embattled Syrian leader Assad

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli warplanes last year intercepted Iranian aircraft headed toward Syria, preventing them from delivering troops meant to assist the country’s embattled president at the time,…

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‘Desperate tragedy’: King Charles and other world leaders react to deadly Vancouver attack

News of a deadly vehicle attack in Vancouver has drawn dismay and sorrow. Many are sharing condolences with victims and families after police say a driver rammed into a crowd at a Filipino community…

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Shock, devastation among Filipino community after Vancouver SUV attack that killed 11

VANCOUVER — Shock and grief rippled through Canada’s Filipino community on Sunday as members struggled to come to grips with an attack at a cultural street festival in Vancouver that killed 11 people…

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‘It feels personal’: Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas

MOOSE JAW — Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti’s farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her grandfather was among the first to grow the bright yellow flowering crop in the 1970s, and it has been a staple…

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Putin thanks North Korea for troop deployment and promises not to forget their sacrifices

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea Monday for fighting alongside his troops against Ukrainian forces and promised not to forget their sacrifices, hours after…

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Who is Mark Carney? Here’s some background on Canada’s next prime minister

OTTAWA — Even when Mark Carney was still in high school, his friends bugged him about whether he would become prime minister one day. His answer was one fit for a future politician: to never confirm…

Mother seeking answers after Etobicoke hospital loses body of stillborn daughter

A Toronto mother is looking for answers and an apology after the hospital where she gave birth to a stillborn baby lost the infant’s body. In fall 2021, Rachel Osbourne-Hutchinson was thrilled to be…

Soldiers want recognition for dangerous mission evacuating Canadian embassy in Libya

It has been 10 years since a small team of Canadian soldiers executed a historical mission you’ve probably never heard of, doing something never done before, and for which the team has never been recognized. Operation…

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A timeline of Donald Trump’s tariff trade war

Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into trade wars abroad — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty. Trump is no stranger…

What does the switch to Daylight Saving Time do to your body and health?

The clocks spring forward this weekend, but your body clock might not necessarily make the same leap and the change to Daylight Saving Time (DST) can affect more than just your sleep. While the change…

Trump tariffs could mean secondhand clothing will cost more, fewer vintage pieces coming into Canada

On March 4, the United States will begin imposing a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods, including secondhand and vintage apparel – a market that is valued at almost 200 billion USD. As in most…

Toronto police 911 centre wait times nearly hit 12 minutes, but why do delays keep happening?

CityNews learned the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre saw for a period of time on Thursday wait times close to 12 minutes.

Doctors advise adding COVID-19 to your list of vaccines this cold and flu season

With COVID-19 now largely considered endemic, doctors say it is advisable to add the latest available vaccine for the virus to your yearly flu shot schedule. “COVID is not going to go anywhere anytime…

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