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CBC.ca

Alexa McDonough's family helps NDP campaign in Halifax

Abbie McDonough remembers knocking on doors with her late grandmother, former NDP leader Alexa McDonough, when she was little. Volunteering in this spring's campaign has been a chance to connect with her grandma's legacy in her former Halifax riding.

Poilievre stands by B.C. candidate called out for residential school posts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are "misinformation," after he was called out over posts he made stating that the residential school system did not constitute genocide.

Parliament Hill on lockdown after man 'barricaded' himself inside East Block, police say

A lockdown was declared on Parliament Hill after a man "barricaded" himself inside the East Block on Saturday afternoon, Ottawa police say.

Gaza paramedic recounts deadly Israeli attack on ambulances, matches UN accusation

A Palestinian paramedic who was present at an incident in which 15 of his colleagues were killed in southern Gaza last month said he witnessed Israeli troops firing at emergency vehicles that he later saw stained with blood.

Cancelled speech by Syrian Canadian entrepreneur sparks resignation by legal group's incoming president

The incoming president of one of Canada’s most high-profile legal organizations has resigned amid an “existential crisis” at The Advocates’ Society over its decision to cancel a Syrian Canadian entrepreneur and peace advocate’s upcoming speech, after some members raised concerns over his views on Gaza. 

Protesters tee off on Trump, Musk in global 'Hands Off' rallies

More than 1,200 demonstrations were planned across the U.S. and around the globe on Saturday to protest the Trump administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

Zelenskyy condemns 'weak' reaction of U.S. ambassador after deadly Russian missile strike

The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih has risen to 18, including nine children, regional governor Serhii Lysak said Saturday.

Tens of thousands still without power in Ontario after pair of storms

Rain and localized flooding in parts of Ontario could slow restoration efforts this weekend to thousands of homes and businesses still without power after a series of punishing spring storms.

The most important election of our lifetime? These Albertans say it's high stakes

People of all political stripes are weighing the stakes of the upcoming federal election as they make their choice for who Canada should have at the helm in the midst of the U.S. trade war. CBC asked Albertan voters, experts, and businesses if this election feels different.

‘Please be respectful’: Call centres use recorded warnings as customer patience wears thin

Few things in life are more annoying than being told to be patient. But that’s exactly the message companies are giving to customers waiting on hold to get in touch with customer service.
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Toronto Star

‘Worth the wait’: Shoppers and vendors enjoy busy opening of new, long-awaited St. Lawrence North Market

The multi-use, five-storey $128-million building opened Saturday for its first farmers’ market. A grand opening is planned for May 10.

Canadian scientist wins Breakthrough Prize for discovery of hormone used in Ozempic, Mounjaro

Dr. Daniel Drucker shares the US$3 million prize with four colleagues from the United States and Denmark.

Barricaded man arrested after gaining 'unauthorized access' to Parliament Hill's East Block, forcing lockdown

Ottawa's Parliamentary Protective Service issued the lockdown at 2:45 p.m. Saturday. A source told the Star a man entered the main entrance to the East Block, refused to leave and made a threat.

Poilievre stands by B.C. candidate after Indigenous leaders urge Conservatives to drop him over 'horrific' online posts

Aaron Gunn has come under fire in recent days for social media posts from between 2019 and 2021, in which he denied labelling Canada's historic treatment of Indigenous Peoples as "genocide."

More than 98,000 remain without power in central Ontario a week after devastating ice storm

Areas near Orillia, Barrie, Peterborough and Penetanguishene bore the brunt of the storm.

For the first time, Ontario teachers' union elects a president who is not a teacher

It's a first in the 106-year history of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation.

Canadians should expect 'scrutiny' at U.S. border, including of electronic devices, updated travel advisory says

Canadians who are denied entry could be detained while awaiting deportation, authorities said in a travel advisory update.

Trump tariff paradox: Canadian goods now have lower tariffs than most countries. Could that bring us closer to the U.S.?

Despite 'Buy Canadian' and simmering rage, Canada may end up closer to the U.S. — economically speaking — than before, economists say.

Wayne Gretzky witnesses Ovechkin tie his goal record, watches game with Trump FBI Director Kash Patel

Gretzky said it was important to “the integrity of the game” to make sure he was there in case Ovechkin broke his mark, just like Gordie Howe was when he set the record in the spring of 1994.
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Globe and Mail

Thousands in Washington, other U.S. cities protest Trump’s remaking of government and trade

Demonstrators also directed their anger at Elon Musk’s efforts to purge the government as head of DOGE

Police lock down East Block in Ottawa

Parliament Hill’s East Block was locked down and evacuated on Saturday afternoon. Ottawa police say they are dealing with a man barricaded in the area.

Palestinian paramedic says he saw Israeli troops firing on emergency vehicles in deadly incident

Red Crescent and UN officials found the bodies of 15 emergency and aid workers buried in a mass grave in southern Gaza, accusing Israeli forces of killing them

Trump’s 10% tariff kicks in, taking effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses

Among the countries first hit with the 10% tariff are Australia, Britain, Colombia, Argentina, Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Protesters rally against Trump, Musk across the U.S.

Protesters are assailing the Trump administration’s moves to fire thousands of federal workers, effectively shutter entire agencies and deport immigrants

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to talk tariffs with Trump on Monday, officials say

The visit could mark the first by a foreign leader to meet with Trump and try to negotiate a deal to remove tariffs

Canada stands at a crossroads as Trump enacts shattering political changes with the stroke of a pen

As Canada looks to the future, it must do so with the knowledge that the certainties of the past will not quickly return

Death toll rises to 18 in Russian missile strike in central Ukraine

Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on Moscow and bolster Ukraine’s air defences

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises, United Nations calls for international support

China, India and Southeast Asian nations are among those that dispatched relief supplies and rescuers to aid the recovery effort in quake-hit areas

U.S. must return a Maryland man mistakenly deported to an El Salvador prison, a judge says

White House has cast deported man as an MS-13 gang member and doubled down on that claim after Friday’s hearing
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Global News

Five years without answers for family of Canadian businessman held in Chinese jail

The family of Canadian citizen Li Yonghui, who was detained by China 5 years ago but his fate since then is unknown, is speaking out in hopes of getting some answers.

U.S. begins collecting its 10% ‘baseline’ global tariffs on many countries

The initial 10 per cent "baseline" tariff to be paid by U.S. importers took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 12:01 a.m. ET.

CEO accused of choking man on cruise ship over barefoot dancing incident

The complaint alleges that the victim was dancing barefoot on the dance floor at the ship's bar when Kenneth DeGiorgio's wife asked him to put his shoes on.

Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending target of two per cent of GDP.

YouTuber arrested for landing on forbidden island, trying to reach isolated tribe

Police said Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, 24, was arrested after he 'left the offerings on the shore, collected sand samples, and recorded a video.'

Trade war sends Wall Street, global markets into worst crisis since COVID

Stock markets worldwide continued steep sell-offs for a second day after China retaliated over U.S tariffs, throwing the crisis into a higher gear.

U.S. couple finally home after month in Mexican prison over timeshare dispute

Paul and Christy Akeo of Michigan were taken into custody shortly after their plane landed in Cancun on March 4 for allegedly defrauding Palace Elite Resorts.

China hits back at U.S. with 34% tariff on all products

The new tariff from China matches the rate of the U.S. 'reciprocal' tariff of 34 per cent on Chinese exports U.S. President Donald Trump ordered this week.

South Korea’s Yoon removed as president over martial law turmoil

South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol from office Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up a new election.

U.S., China hold 1st military talks on maritime risks since Trump’s return

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the talks were focused on 'decreasing the incidences of unsafe and unprofessional' actions by China's naval and air forces.
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New York Times

The South Korean President’s Ouster Won’t Heal a Fractured Nation

The country’s martial law fiasco is a stark warning for democracies everywhere about what happens when political polarization spirals out of control.

Chevron Must Pay $745 Million for Coastal Damages, Louisiana Jury Rules

The verdict will likely influence similar lawsuits against other oil companies over coastal damage in the state.

Anti-Trump Protests Get Underway Across the Country

Demonstrators packed the streets in cities and towns to rail against government cutbacks, financial turmoil and what they viewed as attacks on democracy.

Trump Administration Revokes Visas of South Sudanese in Clash Over Deportees

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was making the move because the transitional government of South Sudan had refused to accept its citizens in a timely manner.

An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100

Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932.

Israel Says Its Account of Rescue Workers Killed in Gaza Was Partly ‘Mistaken’

The Israeli military had previously asserted that the workers had been “advancing suspiciously” toward its troops. A video obtained by The New York Times on Friday appeared to contradict that account.

Justice Dept. Accuses Top Immigration Lawyer of Failing to Follow Orders

Erez Reuveni conceded in court that the deportation last month of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who had a court order allowing him to stay in the United States, should never have taken place.

Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region

The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has killed at least 15 people, doesn’t show signs of letting up.

U.K. Labour Lawmaker Suspended From Party After Arrest

Dan Norris, a lawmaker who won a seat in Parliament last year, was swiftly suspended from Britain’s governing party.

Netanyahu Will Meet Trump in Washington in a Sign of Their Strong Ties

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected visit, his second since January, underscores how the Israeli leader has seen his diplomatic standing in Washington shift since President Trump’s return to power

CNBC

Silicon Valley's early return on Trump investment: Plunging valuations, delayed IPOs

With the Nasdaq closing its worst week since the Covid pandemic and several tech companies delaying IPOs, Silicon Valley's Trump bet is looking shaky.

Here's why 'dead' investors outperform the living

Investors who leave their portfolios alone tend to outperform those with a heavier hand.

How Trump's tariffs rollout turned into stock market mayhem

What's happened is something worse than the worst-case scenario.

Zuckerberg, Bezos and Musk each lose more than $23 billion after Trump tariffs spark market meltdown

President Trump's recent tariff announcement sent U.S. markets into a nosedive, triggering losses in net worth for Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.

Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs

Ford and Stellantis are offering employee-pricing programs, while Hyundai said it would not raise prices for at least two months to ease consumer concerns.

Crocs' big bet on personalization paid off. Here's how it happened - and what investors are keeping an eye on now.

Crocs made cultural resurgence driven by personalization and celebrity partnerships. But its acquisition of HeyDude could present a threat to future growth.

China says 'market has spoken' after Trump tariffs spark global stocks rout

China's Foreign Ministry on Saturday said "the market has spoken" following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs.

Tariff rates Trump ascribes to other countries are vastly higher than World Trade data shows

A report said the trade-weighted average tariff rates in most countries are much lower than the figures used by the Trump administration.

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employees protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Microsoft's 50th birthday celebration was interrupted by multiple protesters on Friday due the use of the company's AI by the Israeli military.

Tech megacaps lose $1.8 trillion in 2 days as Trump tariffs lead Nasdaq to worst weekly drop in 5 years

Technology stocks fell for a second day Friday as retaliatory tariffs from China fueled fears of a global trade war.

Washington Post

While China derides U.S. tariffs, others seek to de-escalate tensions

“The market has spoken,” a Chinese official said of the tariff turmoil, but other countries are making overtures to the U.S. to try to contain the fallout.

Italy tightened its citizenship laws. The country’s diaspora feels betrayed.

The Italian government implemented sudden, sweeping changes to its “right of blood” citizenship laws after concerns that many were taking advantage of the system.

Trump’s PEPFAR cuts upend the lives of Kenyan families battling HIV

U.S. aid allowed Mary, a former sex worker, to do HIV outreach work and support eight children. Her future, and the U.S.-led fight against HIV, are now in doubt.

Iranian plot to kill rabbi in Azerbaijan foiled, security officials say

The case in Azerbaijan is the latest assassination attempt orchestrated by Iran, often using criminal proxies, according to security officials.

Russian victory in Kursk brings war back to Ukraine’s civilians in Sumy

Ukraine’s northeastern city of Sumy is filled with thousands of civilians fleeing border regions, where Russian attacks are creating a no-man’s land.

Governments want more babies. Are reproductive freedoms at risk?

Low fertility rates have sparked panic and pronatalist initiatives around the world. But some experts are more concerned about the ethics of pushing for more births.

Stocks close down heavily again after China matches U.S. tariffs

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a new trade war would probably cause higher inflation and slower growth.

What does the U.S. export to China? Here’s what could be hit by tariffs.

What to know about the products the U.S. exports to China and how they might be affected by the latest escalation.

YouTuber arrested after trying to contact remote Indian tribe, police say

Andaman and Nicobar Islands police said Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov took an inflatable boat to North Sentinel Island with a Diet Coke and a coconut as offerings.

Russian strike on playground kills 18 in Zelensky’s hometown despite peace efforts

More than 50 others were injured in the attack on Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian authorities said — a city still in mourning from an attack two days earlier.

BBC

Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death

Louise Gleadell died aged 38 after she was wrongly told her cervical screening tests were negative.

Waking up with a Banksy on your wall: The differing fortunes of two homeowners

Two homeowners had very different experiences when the elusive artist chose their walls for his work.

Rachel Chinouriri's success has been a slow burn. She prefers it that way

The singer has won thousands of new fans on the Sabrina Carpenter tour, seven years into her career.

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute

The African nation is "taking advantage" of the US by not accepting its citizens, says the top US diplomat.

No wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageants

Wigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.

Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might - the fallout will be messy

What made the US step back from the system that it profited handsomely from for decades?

Denying two MPs entry to Israel 'unacceptable', says Lammy

The foreign secretary says their detention is "counterproductive, and deeply concerning".

'Tariff storm' and MP Norris 'rape arrest'

The papers are dominated by the UK reaction to Trump's tariffs and the arrest of MP Dan Norris.

Joyce future in doubt after defeat by Hrgovic

Joe Joyce's boxing future is unclear after he lost by unanimous decision against Filip Hrgovic in Manchester.

The Independent

Anti-Trump protesters gather nationwide in ‘Hands Off’ rallies as president golfs in Florida: Live updates

Demonstrators on Saturday called for the Trump administration to get its ‘hands off’ Medicaid, Medicare, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ rights

Trump and Musk denounced as thousands protest in cities across US: ‘The politics of Mussolini’

Protesters flooded the streets in hopes of stopping what one dubbed ‘the most brazen power grab in modern history’

Justice Department lawyer placed on leave after questioning deportation of Maryland man

‘Every Department of Justice attorney is required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States,’ Pam Bondi says

Clayton scores 34 points to help Florida beat Auburn 79-73 in Final Four to reach title game

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007

Two Labour MPs denied entry and deported from Israel

Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were deported after being accused of planning to spread ‘anti-Israel hatred’

Canadian parliament on lockdown as police deal with barricaded man: ‘Lock all doors and hide’

Police send in robot as people urged to ‘seek shelter in the nearest room’

Labour MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences

A Labour MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences.

Musk lashes out at architect of Trump’s tariffs in first public comments about shock policy

DOGE boss says Peter Navarro being Harvard trained is a ‘bad thing, not a good thing’

Fresh from telling Trump which national security officials to fire, conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer reveals her new political wish

‘I really want to work for President Trump. There is honestly nothing I want more than that’

Streeting defends Labour’s national insurance hike as health secretary urges Farage to ‘come clean’ over Reform’s NHS plans

Exclusive: Labour is continuing to ramp up the pressure on Reform UK, urging Nigel Farage to ‘come clean’ about his plans for an insurance-style funding model for the NHS