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Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
By Canadian Press on April 23rd, 2025
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia’s backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight. Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue based in North Vancouver, B.C., said spring is “probably the most dangerous time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bells toll, faithful gather in Toronto and Montreal to honour late Pope Francis
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
TORONTO — Catholic faithful gathered for multiple events in Toronto and Montreal to commemorate the late Pope Francis on Tuesday, a day the Archbishop of Toronto described as one of sadness but also thanks for a pontiff dedicated to building bridges and offering compassion to marginalized groups. Cardinal Frank Leo told solemn mourners who bowed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner says that if the province’s penalties for drunk driving had been in line with the rest of the country, a driver who slammed into a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been on the road when the fatal accident occurred. Coroner Geneviève Thériault says the man who was behind the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been “successes” at the Canada-U.S. border — but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. Leavitt says there has been a significant drop in the number of people illegally crossing into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
The Prime Minister’s Office hasn’t confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still to come. Here are some of the dignitaries already confirmed to attend the funeral in St. Peter’s Square. — Prince William, Prince of Wales — British ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast their ballots early in advance polls this year. The agency says that, over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people voted. That’s up 25 per cent from early voting figures in the 2021 federal election. Elections Canada says it made ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
OTTAWA — Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast a ballot early in advance polls this year. Over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people voted. More coming. Craig Lord, The Canadian Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bells toll, faithful gather as Archbishop of Toronto holds mass for Pope Francis
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
TORONTO — Church bells rang as mourners gathered at a Toronto basilica to pray for the late Pope Francis. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, is presiding over a mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where he acknowledged a day of mourning, but also giving thanks. Faithful trickled into the downtown church just before noon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reported over the weekend. Marie-Christine Patry says an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new reported infection. Quebec’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former world junior hockey players plead not guilty at sex assault trial
By Canadian Press on April 22nd, 2025
LONDON — Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team have pleaded not guilty as jury selection begins in their sexual assault trial. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were charged with sexual assault early last year in an incident that allegedly took place in London, Ont., in June ... Read More »
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