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The federal election campaign is expected to kick off today. Here's what you need to know

March 23 , 2025 at 04:00:31 a.m. EDT • :

The table is set for a consequential and close federal election this spring, which is largely expected to focus on how the leaders will take on U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and his taunting of Canadian sovereignty.

Will Doug Ford join the federal campaign? Trump's trade war may pull him into the fight

March 23 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Fresh off his third straight election win last month, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems content to watch the fight to form the next federal government from the sidelines, a battle experts say he may not be able to stay out of even if he tries.

P.E.I. sees uptick in home sales in February, despite downward national trend

March 23 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Prince Edward Island bucked a national trend last month, recording an increase in the number of homes that changed hands.

Canada's Homan repeats as curling world champion with win over Switzerland's Tirinzoni in rematch

March 23 , 2025 at 07:09:02 a.m. EDT • :

Rachel Homan's Canadian curling team has won the women's world championship with a 7-3 victory over Switzerland's Silvana Tirinzoni in Uijeongbu, South Korea.

This volunteer doctor arrived in Gaza during the ceasefire. On Tuesday, the war began again

March 23 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

On Tuesday, following a 42-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel began a bombing campaign that effectively crumbled the deal. Feroze Sidhwa, a doctor from California, was jolted awake and into a day of trying to save lives

March 22 , 2025 at 03:23:46 p.m. EDT • :

WATCH | Why did Canada switch to metric?

March 23 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Amid Trump's annexation threats, King Charles sends signals of support for Canada

March 21 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Alberta teen exploited by extremist network says RCMP only spoke to her after FBI reached out

March 22 , 2025 at 11:02:47 a.m. EDT • :

Canada updates travel advisories for U.S., China after recent tensions

March 21 , 2025 at 03:38:08 p.m. EDT • :

Assault at Antarctic base could be a warning for future travellers to Mars

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