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Leaders clash on cost of living, housing and who's best to take on Trump

April 16 , 2025 at 06:45:23 p.m. EDT • :

Four major federal party leaders meet tonight for their first debate of the campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is the early target, as his party continues to lead in the polls.

Toronto police ID suspect in TMU hit-and-run

April 16 , 2025 at 01:40:34 p.m. EDT • :

Toronto police are searching for a 23-year-old man who investigators believe tried to run over someone with a vehicle at Toronto Metropolitan University and wound up striking four people during a shocking incident on Tuesday afternoon.

U.S. senator who travelled to El Salvador says he's been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia

April 16 , 2025 at 04:30:51 p.m. EDT • :

Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Wednesday authorities in El Salvador had denied him access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man mistakenly deported and being held in a notorious prison in the country.

'Seriously broken' — Paige Bueckers's new salary a reminder how little WNBA players earn

April 16 , 2025 at 04:30:48 p.m. EDT • :

Basketball's newest star is projected to earn just $78,831 US for her rookie year — about $109,480 Cdn, or less than the real median household income in the States.

Dozens of Vancouver flights delayed or cancelled as Nav Canada warns of 'resource constraints'

April 16 , 2025 at 04:35:30 p.m. EDT • :

Vancouver International Airport says in a statement that travellers can expect delays, cancellations or changes in their flights, which may also affect connecting flights.

April 16 , 2025 at 02:04:54 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | Is Canada headed for a recession? Some economists say it's already here

April 16 , 2025 at 05:31:04 p.m. EDT • :

When an earthquake hit, these elephants formed a protective circle around their youngest

April 16 , 2025 at 04:00:43 a.m. EDT • :

Alberta separatists getting organized — a unity challenge for Canada and Danielle Smith's party

April 16 , 2025 at 04:52:24 p.m. EDT • :

Ankylosaur footprints from Canada are first of their kind in the world

April 16 , 2025 at 11:14:20 a.m. EDT • :

California the 1st state to sue Trump administration over tariffs

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