68 m. ago World leaders gather for Pope Francis funeral after 250,000 mourners paid their last respects

The Vatican said that 164 delegations are confirmed for Saturday's funeral, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns

Politics

73 m. ago Federal election: Jagmeet Singh, Mark Carney shore up support in London

The federal election campaign came to London Friday night, with Liberal Leader Mark Carney and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh holding separate rallies within five kilometres of each other. Facing the prospect of losing some of the 24 seats the party had in the last Parliament, Singh carved out time in the crucial home stretch of […]

Politics

76 m. ago Postmedia wins National Newspaper Awards, including Journalist of the Year

Halifax Chronicle Herald's Aaron Beswick won for local reporting as well as journalist of the year. Regina Leader-Post's Brandon Harder won for long feature

Society

87 m. ago Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies

Giuffre, 41, died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed

Events

98 m. ago 'Senseless act': Haida Gwaii community mourns Skidegate man killed in homicide

Luke Pearson died after he was hit by a vehicle in what police describe as a "targeted attack."

Events

1 hour ago Late semifinal heroics send Saskatoon AAA Stars to Esso Cup gold medal game

The Saskatoon AAA Stars will be playing for their first Esso Cup national championship after beating the North York Storm in the 2025 tournament's semifinal.

Sport

1 hour ago Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre dies by suicide: Report

She also accused Prince Andrew of sexual assault.

Events

2 h. ago Mayors of Gibsons and Bowen Island issue ‘urgent’ demands on ferry reliability

The two communities are both heavily reliant on ferry service out of Horseshoe Bay, and have both dealt with recent outages.

Other

2 h. ago Fans allege security at a Bush concert in Kelowna were using ‘excessive force’

Multiple attendees have alleged that security at Prospera Place used excessive force on fans during the show’s opening act.

Sport

2 h. ago Video shows moment roof collapses at Victoria construction site

WorkSafeBC confirmed it is investigating the incident that happened at approximately 3:30 p.m. on April 11 at the site located in the 600 block of Herald Street.

Other

2 h. ago Body of diver missing west of Cornwall recovered after search

The body of a scuba diver who went missing in the water off the Long Sault Parkway was been recovered. The Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry OPP responded to a call at about 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday from Lock 21, part of a submerged canal system that is a well-known dive site at the west end […]

Other

3 h. ago Youths charged with assault after alleged luring of person on LGBTQ+ dating app

Six teenagers are charged with robbery and assault after allegedly luring an adult to an area of north Edmonton through an LGBTQ+ dating app. Police say they were called last month to the Calder neighbourhood, where a person arranged to meet someone from Grindr. Instead, they say the person was met by a group of […]

Events

3 h. ago Suspicious fire at Western University forces exams to be moved

A major academic building at Western University is closed while London police investigate a suspicious fire that has forced the university to move some exams. London firefighters responded at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to the Social Sciences Centre. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze but damage was significant and fire investigators were called in, the department said […]

Events

3 h. ago Massive gap in Metro Vancouver affordable housing, report finds

The region's housing needs report shows Metro Vancouver needs 11,400 new affordable rental homes each year.

Other

3 h. ago Vancouver fire investigation determines East Hastings blaze may have been ’intentionally set’

Firefighters worked for about nine hours to extinguish the blaze, which sent smoke across the city.

Events

3 h. ago Fire that destroyed East Vancouver possibly set intentionally: Police

Police say a fire that burned two businesses in East Vancouver on Wednesday may have been intentionally set.

Events

3 h. ago Calgary police confirm discovery of human remains in the community of Spruce Cliff

Calgary police confirm that human remains were discovered in a wooded area in southwest Calgary on Thursday, but so far don't know the persons identity or how they died.

Economics

4 h. ago Calgary students participate in election education initiative with Student Vote Canada

Students at Calgary's John G. Diefenbaker High School cast their ballots in a nationwide voting education initiative, learning about democracy and the process.

Politics

4 h. ago After nine years of 'steady' neglect, Vancouver tenants win legal battle with landlord at West End building

The problems at the Cardero Street Regency Park building helped inspire a motion unanimously approved this month at Vancouver city council, aiming to beef up the city's building maintenance bylaw.

Events

4 h. ago For the 1st time, B.C. judge awards custody of family pet in divorce case

This ruling involved a couple with a young child and a dog who were getting divorced. Under changes to B.C.'s Family Law, pets are no longer considered property.

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