3 h. ago Mark Carney to call election today as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — The leaders vying to become Canada’s next prime minister will officially kick off their campaigns today. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit Rideau Hall at about noon today to request that Parliament be dissolved and an election be called. Canadians will cast their ballots on April 28 after a five-week campaign. […]

Politics

3 h. ago Mark Carney to call April 28 election as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — Canada’s federal election will kick off at noon Sunday. Less than a week-and-a-half after winning the federal Liberal Leadership and being appointed prime minister, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will visit Rideau Hall at noon today to dissolve Parliament — guaranteeing a mid-spring election. As word of a potential writ-drop spread, […]

Politics

3 h. ago Opinion: Amid a measles comeback, rely on facts, not fear about vaccines

Opinion: Every single one of 200 B.C. pediatricians who were recently surveyed affirmed vaccines are safe and effective

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4 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Remembering the remarkable George Foreman and his re

The greatest broadcast sounds in boxing history came just after George Foreman delivered a thundering right uppercut in 1973. “Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier,” shouted Howard Cosell in the  nasally voice that was clearly his calling card. It’s one of those iconic sporting calls that stands by itself. Then and forever. Foreman became the […]

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5 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens make huge point against Colorado Avalanche

The Montreal Canadiens staged an impressive comeback against the high-flying Colorado Avalanche before falling in a shootout at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.

Events

7 h. ago China’s premier says US relations at ‘an important juncture’ during meeting with pro

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation, as the two countries are locked in rising friction over trade tariffs and efforts to combat illegal fentanyl trade. Li was speaking during a meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald […]

Economics

12 h. ago The World Naked Bike Ride is returning to Toronto this spring

Toronto will witness masses of naked riders passing through its landmarks and streets this spring as part of the annual clothing-optional World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR).The yearly tradition will see hundreds of bikers strip down to their birthday suits to protest against oil dependency and urban pollution, promote greater cycling safety on roads, and encourage body freedom for all.Since its inception over 20 years ago, the traffic-stopping event has also grown to include riders protesting censorship and nudity laws. There's no cost or registration associated with the event, so if you're keen on joining, all you have to do is grab your helmet and sunscreen.Make sure to also bring some body paint with you so you can decorate your bike (and yourself) with your message. Participants are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before the ride, which kicks off at Coronation Park and passes by landmarks and hotspots like HTO Park, the CN Tower, City Hall, Sankofa Square, Allan ...

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12 h. ago Baranyai: Feeding vaccine hesitancy amid measles outbreak irresponsible

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth. The only way to contain it is vaccination uptake of least 95 per cent.

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12 h. ago 700 km entre l’Ontario et le Québec: il laisse derrière lui ses 50 vaches en Inde pour conduire des camions ici

Le Journal a parcouru 700 km entre l’Ontario et le Québec avec deux camionneurs originaires d’Inde.

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22 h. ago Canada says it will fund Jordan’s Principle for First Nations kids through 2026

MONTREAL — Ottawa says it will continue to fund Jordan’s Principle to support First Nations children through 2026 as some First Nations chiefs decry what they call cutbacks in services.  Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu announced the extension in a press release Saturday, about 24 hours before a federal election campaign is expected to kick […]

Society

24 h. ago Just hours left before PM Carney is expected to trigger a federal election

OTTAWA — With just hours left to go before a widely expected election call, the main political parties are gearing up as their leaders pitch themselves as the best people to lead Canada through a trade war with the U.S. Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask Gov. Gen. Mary Simon tomorrow to dissolve […]

Politics

25 h. ago Viral videos of Nashville shelter dogs called a ’Himalayan fur goblin’ and ’teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For over a decade, Adrian Budnick has taken adoption photos of the dogs at Nashville’s county animal shelter, but it wasn’t until the COVID pandemic that an idea came to her. As one of only a few people allowed to visit in-person, she could take videos of dogs, inventing humorous nicknames and […]

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28 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney surrounded by same crew that created disastrous Trudeau Liberal policies

By the time many of your read this, Canada is expected to be into a federal election. And the front-runner is a man who has never been elected to public office and has never faced Parliament. He isn’t even an MP. And he is keen to call a general election because he doesn’t have to […]

Events

30 h. ago How Poilievre is trying to keep the election about the Liberals, not Donald Trump

In the lead up to Sunday's election call, anxiety and confusion has set in among some Conservatives, including within Poilievre's office

Politics

30 h. ago Kelly McParland: Sorry folks, but Poilievre’s fate rests with Ontario

Conservatives need to retool if they hope to win the province

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36 h. ago Carstairs: Canadians must come together to fight resurgence of measles

Canadians must bond to fight the growing spread of measles, and the best way to do that is by vaccination, two experts say

Transport

36 h. ago Des patrons québécois de l’industrie du transport excédés par les chauffeurs au rabais venus de l’Ontario

De grands patrons de l’industrie du transport dénoncent les entreprises qui font faire leurs livraisons par des chauffeurs au rabais de l’Ontario.

Sport

38 h. ago Carney Unveils Canada Tariff Relief, ‘Nation Building’ Reforms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a flurry of measures aimed at blunting the pain of US tariffs as well as “nation-building” reforms to boost trade and investment days before he’s expected to call an election.

Society

39 h. ago Family calls for justice reform as Tori Dunn’s accused killer appears in court

Tori Dunn was critically injured in an apparently random attack in her Surrey home on June 16, 2024, and died in hospital. Her accused killer appeared in court on Friday.

Events

41 h. ago Accused took the wheel ‘minutes’ before fatal Ontario boat crash, court hears

A passenger onboard an ill-fated motorized pleasure craft said just minutes before a deadly crash in Toronto in 2022 the man accused in a current trial took the wheel.

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