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Pope Francis in critical condition following 'respiratory crisis,' Vatican says

February 22 , 2025 at 01:21:41 p.m. EST • :

The Vatican statement said the Pope, who is being treated in hospital for double pneumonia, was alert, but added that the prognosis for him 'remains guarded.'

Is the NDP in trouble? Party faces an uphill battle if snap election is called

February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

With a leaderless Liberal Party and voters wanting change, the 2025 election could present an opening for the New Democratic Party. But at this point, at least, many things don't seem to be working in their favour.

Israel delays release of Palestinians, claiming 'degrading' handover of hostages by Hamas

February 22 , 2025 at 08:32:06 a.m. EST • :

Israel says the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners is delayed "until the release of the next hostages is guaranteed, and without the degrading ceremonies" at handovers of Israeli captives in Gaza.

Community gathers to mourn Leonora King, a pillar of Montreal's Park Ex

February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Beloved community worker Leonora Indira King died unexpectedly at the end of December at 42. Members of Parc-Extension — the community she served over the last decade — are gathering Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy.

Ukraine's homegrown drones have become increasingly lethal, critical tools in war with Russia

February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:34 a.m. EST • :

Ukraine has honed its army of drones to the point where these tools have become one of its most potent weapons in fighting back against Russia's full-scale invasion of its borders.

February 22 , 2025 at 01:09:42 a.m. EST • :

WATCH | Why are Canadians angry at Wayne Gretzky after 4 Nations Face-Off?

February 22 , 2025 at 06:17:06 p.m. EST • :

Elon Musk vows to fire U.S. federal workers who fail to report what they've accomplished in past week

February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Canada-U.S. trade war will raise the cost of building a home, housing minister says

February 22 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EST • :

Post-secondary schools are cutting programs across Ontario. Should it be a bigger election issue?

February 21 , 2025 at 12:51:27 p.m. EST • :

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains

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