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Search continues for missing siblings, 6-year-old Lily Sullivan and 4-year-old Jack Sullivan in Pictou, Nova Scotia. John Hogan to become next Newfoundland and Labrador premier after winning provincial Liberal leadership race. Hundreds attend a vigil in Vancouver to pay tribute to last weekend's victims of Vancouver Filipino festival tragedy. Romania re-runs critical election after November vote was annulled. Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Shortfalls in government funding is forcing some BC libraries to cut back services.

U.S. tariffs on auto parts kicke in as ongoing US trade war affects jobs in the United States. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio slam German government for designating far right AfD party "extremist entity". Liberals in Newfoundland and Labrador pick their next leader and premier today. Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilevre to run in Alberta by-election after losing Ottawa-area seat in federal election. Canadian veterans in the Netherlands mark 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.

CBC News gets rare access inside Iran as the country is in the midst of talks with the United States over its nuclear program. Australian Independent candidates see a surge of support ahead of election on Saturday. Canadian veterans take part in 80th anniversary events marking the 1945 liberation of The Netherlands. Prime Minister Mark Carney to outline his new government's priorities today. Canada's NDP contemplates how to rebuild after losing 17 seats in House of Commons. BC holds Day of Mourning for the victims of Lapu-Lapu street festival.

Kamala Harris delivers bold speech, criticizing US President Donald Trump in San Francisco. Ukraine and US sign a rare minerals deal, but the fine print still is not public. And the drone strikes in Kharkiv, Kherson and Odesa are not stopping. Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh to resume testifying in sexual assault trial of 5 former World Junior hockey players. Some longtime Conservative supporters considering whether the party is headed in the wrong direction. BC Premier David Eby promises to review the Mental Health Act following Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy. Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether to hear a youth-led climate change case, led by 17 year old activist Sophia Mathur. Emergency room visits for mental health by Canadian children and youth are down by 30 per cent.

Prime Minister Mark Carney turns his focus to the trade war with US President Donald Trump. But he needs partners. US President Donald Trump marks 100 days in office with Michigan rally. Trial begins for Australian woman accused of poisoning in-laws with toxic mushrooms. The Kremlin says Russia has a duty to win the war in Ukraine, and cannot immediately end it. Pakistan says it has intelligence suggesting India could carry out military strikes in the coming days. 3 members of same family killed at Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver.

Liberal leader Mark Carney to be Canada's next Prime Minister. It is still not clear if he will lead a minority or majority government. Pierre Poilievre's Conservative party gets 40 per cent of the popular vote, but will he win his seat in the Carleton riding? NDP projected to lose official party status. Jagmeet Singh says he will resign as party leader. Bloc Quebecois could hold balance of power in minority government. US President Donald Trump heads to the Canadian border this evening to mark his first 100 days in office.

Emotional vigil in Vancouver pays tribute to 11 people killed at Filipino Lapu-Lapu Day festival. Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh end their campaigns on a sombre note. Today is voting day in Canadian election shaped by US President Donald Trump. The trial of five former World Junior hockey players resumes today in London, Ontario. The United Nations' top court holds hearings on whether Israel is breaking international law. DDT, a toxic insecticide that was banned decades ago, still appearing in fish in New Brunswick.

Vancouver police confirm 9 people died after a car drove into crowd at Vancouver street festival. Final day of campaigning for leader before federal election tomorrow. Green Party fighting for its survival this election.

World leaders are among the thousands gathering for Pope Francis's funeral. Zelensky and Trump meet before the Pope's funeral. Last weekend of election campaigning has party leaders criss crossing the country. Quebec expected to yield much different results this election. Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew of sexually exploiting her as teenager, has died. Deadly parasite threatens PEI's wild oyster fishing season.

3 days left in the Canadian election campaign means Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh are carefully calculated in their every move. Polls suggest the NDP could be experiencing a national decline in support. Tension between India and Pakistan grows with troops briefly exchanging cross-border fire. The mayor of Kyiv says Ukraine may be forced to cede territory to Russia as part of a peace deal. Police in Halifax say they foiled teenager's plot to bring weapons to a school. A Quebec Superior Court judge has struck down a tuition hike for out-of-province students in Quebec.

US President Donald Trump says Canada is better as a state than country, muses about raising auto tariffs again. Liberal leader Mark Carney, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh push back against Trump's threats. Conservative supporters feel a wave of patriotism at Pierre Poilievre rally. Homeless shelters work to spread the word about election day in Canada. Nine killed and dozens injured in major Russian overnight attack on Kyiv. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi vows revenge on "terrorists" who killed 26 in Tuesday's Kashmir attack. So many people show up to say goodbye to Pope Francis, The Vatican keeps St. Peter's Basilica open overnight. Trump administration's deportation of undocumented immigrants raises concerns about Canada-US Safe Third Country agreement.

Pierre Poilievre, Mark Carney and Jagmeet Singh agree Canada's national defence has to change, now that Donald Trump is in the White House. Liberal leader campaigns to take seats from the Bloc Quebecois in Quebec. The body of Pope Francis moves to St. Peter's Basilica for three days of public mourning. In Indian-administered Kashmir the search is on for four armed gunmen. Looksmaxxing forums tell boys and young men how to be better, stronger, more masculine. But researchers say this online activity is harmful.

Cardinals from around the world arrive at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis's funeral. Church masses take place around the globe to remember Pope Francis. Indigenous leaders hope next Pope continues reconciliation work. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre to release his party's costed platform today. Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh both try to position themselves as the best leader to stand up to US president Donald Trump. PEI tourism industry concerned about now the cap on international students.

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Vatican confirms Pope Francis has died at age 88. World leaders remember Francis as "the People's Pope" who showed a tireless commitment to the weakest members of society. Canadians struggling to find a doctor, considering expensive private clinics, urge federal leaders to address healthcare affordability. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet boldly predicts Liberal leader Mark Carney will be Prime Minister. Today last day Advance Polls are open in Canadian election. US Vice President JD Vance meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Poilievre says costed platform is coming 'soon,' becoming last leader to release a plan. Zelensky says Russian attacks on going despite despite Putin's 'Easter truce' pledge. Uganda struggles with influx of refugees. Gambling addiction among senior citizens is a growing problem in Hong Kong. Increasing number of unhoused people relocating encampments to small communities.

Liberal leader, Mark Carney, and New Democrat leader, Jagmeet Singh, expected to release campaign platforms today. US Supreme Court temporarily blocks planned deportations of Venezuelans detained in Texas. US president Donald Trump defends deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García. Donald Trump's unpopularity influences upcoming Australian election. Donald Trump's trade war is pushing up the cost of chocolate this Easter season.

As Canadians prepare to head to the ballot box, the integrity of this vote matters more than ever. From foreign agents to fake influencers... How serious are the risks to Canada's democracy? Can Elon Musk be considered a hostile state actor? And what are officials doing about these threats? Parliamentary reporter Janyce McGregor will tell you where we're most vulnerable, why meddling keeps happening, and what you need to know in this season of spin. Featuring: Gloria Fung, the Canadian Coalition for a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry Henry Chan, former co-director of Saskatchewan Stands with Hong Kong Balpreet Singh, World Sikh Organization Sukhdev Singh Gill radio host of 'AJJ DI AWAAZ' Kiu Rezvanifar, President of the Canadian Ethnic Media Association Former NDP MP Charlie Angus Beatrice Wayne, Director of Research and Policy, Samara Centre for Democracy Stéphane Perrault, Elections Canada Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Law School ...and more!

Federal Leaders went face-to-face in the one and only english debate last night. U.S. threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks over lack of progress. Airlines shifting plans as more Canadians abandon plans for US travel.

No clear winner in last night's federal leader's French language debate. Southern Ontario's 905 region is critical battleground in upcoming election. U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio and U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, are in Paris to hold talks about Ukraine, Iran. Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, seen as a key broker between E.U., U.S. as she meets Donald Trump in Washington today. Hearing begins to examine whether to give the Menendez Brothers a reduced sentence. Cambridge university scientists find possible signs of life on distant planet.