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Cost of living beats trade war as biggest election issue: survey
In the final stretch of the election campaign, the cost of living is the top issue for Canadians, according to a survey from Narrative Research and the Logit Group. It was the top issue in March for 6...
Jacob Moore Apr 23, 2025
Conservative platform released in campaign's final week
With just days remaining in the federal election campaign, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre stopped in Woodbridge, Ontario, to unveil his fully-costed election platform. It shows $20,000 billion i...
Randy Thoms Apr 22, 2025
Record advance voter turnout in Canada, final early options close tonight
Elections Canada says early voter turnout in the federal election has reached record levels. An estimated 7.3 million electors voted over the four days of advance polling held between April 18 and Apr...
Evan Taylor Apr 22, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held Saturday
Funeral details have been announced for the late Pope Francis. His body will lie in state at St. Peter's Basilica starting Wednesday. The funeral service will take place in St. Peter's Square on Satur...
Brad Perry Apr 22, 2025
Former World Junior players enter not-guilty pleas on sexual assault charges
Five hockey players have pleaded not-guilty on sexual assault charges. They all entered the plea in a London, Ontario courtroom Tuesday morning, according to reports. The five played for Team Canada a...
News Apr 22, 2025
Highest turnout for advance polls ever, says Elections Canada
If you were one of the millions who cast your ballot early over the long weekend, you likely had to stand in a long line. Francoise Engerheard with Elections Canada, tell us on Friday alone nearly 2 m...
Caitlin Snow Apr 21, 2025

Last Canada carbon rebate cheque arriving April 22
The final Canada Carbon rebate payment arrives on Tuesday. Those who filed their 2024 income taxes electronically by April 2 will see the funds automatically deposited, or a cheque will arrive in the ...
Tara Clow Apr 21, 2025 Kaylea Savory with two of her children. (Source: GoFundMe)
Monday is the final day of advance voting
You have another day to cast your ballot before next Monday's federal election. It is the fourth and final day of advance voting, with polls open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. A new record was set during the ...
Brad Perry Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday
Sad news out of the Vatican today. Pope Francis has died at the age of 88 after an illness. He was admitted to the hospital on February 14 after suffering from bronchitis, and his condition worsened f...
Tara Clow Apr 21, 2025
Federal leaders debate again on eve of advance polls
For the second time in as many nights, Canada's political leaders debated their platforms against each other during the English-language debate. A French-language debate was held the previous night. I...
Randy Thoms Apr 17, 2025





