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RECAP | Cardinal Robert Prevost elected Pope, making him the 1st American to hold the title

May 8 , 2025 at 05:17:13 p.m. EDT • :

Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful from a balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square. Follow here for live updates.

Smith says sovereignty referendum provides 'outlet' to avoid creation of new party

May 8 , 2025 at 03:37:34 p.m. EDT • :

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's willing to risk a separation referendum in part to avert the emergence of a political rival.

Ground search crews depart N.S. community where children went missing

May 8 , 2025 at 12:58:57 p.m. EDT • :

A day after Nova Scotia RCMP announced it was scaling back the search for two missing children, the force's command centre in a rural Pictou County community has been packed up and search crews have left the area.

Is Just for Laughs back? Montreal festival announces stacked lineup after scaled-down 2024

May 8 , 2025 at 06:45:08 p.m. EDT • :

The company was in financial trouble last year. Its assets were seized and it was later acquired by ComediHa!, which put on a smaller show. This year's edition will include Tom Segura, Mae Martin as well as the return of the Nasty Show.

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Defence in ex-world juniors sex assault trial suggests woman's 'alter ego' didn't 'think of the consequences'

May 8 , 2025 at 04:35:44 p.m. EDT • :

Cross-examination continued Thursday for the woman who has accused five members of Canada's 2018 world juniors hockey team of sexual assault.

May 7 , 2025 at 11:42:04 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | #TheMoment a Kentucky boy bought 70,000 lollipops on his mom's phone

May 8 , 2025 at 11:51:05 a.m. EDT • :

WestJet suspends nine U.S. routes due to lower demand

May 8 , 2025 at 04:09:48 p.m. EDT • :

Here are the facts on the U.S.-U.K. trade agreement

May 8 , 2025 at 02:38:29 p.m. EDT • :

As Russia rallies the troops to mark Victory Day, it's using the past to try to justify its war on Ukraine

May 8 , 2025 at 03:24:53 p.m. EDT • :

Jumbo pumpkin seeds recalled due to salmonella risk

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