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7 notable moments from the French leaders' debate; The major party leaders on stage tonight\.

7 notable moments from the French leaders' debate

April 16 , 2025 at 10:14:56 p.m. EDT • :

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all took part in the French-language debate on Wednesday. Here are some key moments.
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'I don't blame you': U.S. tourism hot spots mourn Canadian travel cancellations; People walk along the beach in the Jersey Shore community of Wildwood on May 27, 2021\.

'I don't blame you': U.S. tourism hot spots mourn Canadian travel cancellations

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada become the 51st state has had a major dampening effect on tourism to the U.S., with Canadians making public declarations about cancelling their U.S. vacations or refusing to visit their southern neighbour altogether.
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The U.S.-China trade war is escalating. But China may have more leverage than the U.S. thought; U\.S\. President Donald Trump, right, talks with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing in November 2017\. With the U\.S\. and China escalating their trade war, experts say China believes it can both inflict more damage on the U\.S\. and tolerate more pain\.

The U.S.-China trade war is escalating. But China may have more leverage than the U.S. thought

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

With the U.S. and China escalating their trade war, experts say China believes it can both inflict more damage on the U.S. and tolerate more pain.
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Coachella's a golden opportunity for artists, but some festival fans wonder: Who's it all for?; People attend the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif\. The iconic and pricey music festival is always a hit with influencers and celebrities, but some fans have complained about the tepid crowd response to performers who stage eye-popping concerts\.

Coachella's a golden opportunity for artists, but some festival fans wonder: Who's it all for?

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

For fans at the California music festival this year, long lines to get in and a lack of bathrooms were just the first hurdle. The food is even pricier than usual and both livestream viewers and artists complain about the lukewarm crowds. For two Canadian bands who made their Coachella debut this year, it's an exciting opportunity. Others see room for improvement.
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For Conservatives to take the election, these GTA ridings are must-wins; Since the election campaign began, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has held events in eight different ridings in the 905, including this one in Richmond Hill, Ont\.

For Conservatives to take the election, these GTA ridings are must-wins

April 17 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Any feasible path to victory in the federal election for Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party runs through the Greater Toronto Area, a region dominated by the Liberals since 2015. 
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ABOUT THAT | Did Trump really just levy a 245% tariff on China?; A composite image of a man in front of U\.S\. and Chinese flags and percentages ranging from 10 per cent to 245 per cent with an arrow pointing up\.  

April 16 , 2025 at 09:12:36 p.m. EDT • :

ABOUT THAT | Did Trump really just levy a 245% tariff on China?

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United Conservative Party expels MLA who pushed for public probe of health contracting; UCP caucus members voted to remove Peter Guthrie from the party caucus on April 16, 2025\. Guthrie had been outspoken that he thought the government should take more aggressive steps to respond to allegations of wrongdoing in health procurement and contracting  

April 16 , 2025 at 03:12:16 p.m. EDT • :

United Conservative Party expels MLA who pushed for public probe of health contracting

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50 years ago, the Khmer Rouge began its reign of terror in Cambodia. Justice remains elusive; A child views identification photos of Khmer Rouge victims on display at the Phnom Penh's Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, where the regime interrogated, tortured and killed thousands of Cambodians\.  

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

50 years ago, the Khmer Rouge began its reign of terror in Cambodia. Justice remains elusive

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Judge stays charges against accused child predator, citing Toronto police misconduct; Simitkumar Patel faced four criminal charges, including luring a child, making child pornography, and possessing child pornography\. His lawyer, Stephanie DiGiuseppe, declined to comment on the record\. Kama did not respond to inquiries from CBC News\.  

April 17 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Judge stays charges against accused child predator, citing Toronto police misconduct

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Compare party promises on top election issues; Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and Green Party Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault and People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier\.  

April 14 , 2025 at 08:56:32 p.m. EDT • :

Compare party promises on top election issues

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April 16 , 2025 at 02:53:56 p.m. EDT • :

Quinn's landmark goal helps Vancouver Rise top Calgary Wild in Northern Super League's inaugural match

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April 16 , 2025 at 12:40:42 p.m. EDT • :

Ontario to remove barriers to internal trade, labour mobility, in response to U.S. tariffs

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April 16 , 2025 at 09:56:23 p.m. EDT • :

Canadiens headed to playoffs after defeating Hurricanes 4-2

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

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

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

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

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