A record 7.3 million people cast ballots over four days of advanced voting in Canada’s election, official figures showed Tuesday, in a possible sign of elevated interest in the April 28 poll.Elections Canada said its estimated tally for voting from Friday through Monday marked a 25 percent increase over the 5.8 million advanced ballots cast …
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The trial of five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a party for the Canadian national junior hockey team began Tuesday, more than six years after the alleged attack occurred. The case has sent shockwaves across Canadian hockey, raising questions about toxic culture in the nation’s beloved sport and bringing scrutiny on …
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Canadians head to the polls next Monday with many expressing concern the country is at a turning point as it faces an unprecedented crisis with its US neighbor.Here is what voters told AFP was on their minds in the final weeks of campaigning between Liberal leader and Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre …
Long known for its deep-rooted independence movement, Quebec has been embracing its identity as part of Canada with rare vigor in the face of the sharp attacks from Donald Trump.The US president’s broadsides against America’s northern neighbor, and his avowed aim of making it the 51st state, have pushed people all over the country to …
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Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died on Monday aged 88.The Argentine pontiff, leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, spent 38 days being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital before seeming to recover and leaving the facility on March 23.His death came just …
Donald Trump’s bellicose proposals to annex Canada have triggered widespread shock and outrage — but for a small number of Canadians, he might be onto something.A couple dozen of them gathered at a roadside restaurant in the western province of Alberta two weeks before Canada’s general election to discuss the merits of a political union …
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The candidates to lead Canada after next week’s election took starkly different paths to the height of national politics. Mark Carney, the Liberal Party leader, has never held elected office. The former central banker took over as prime minister just a few weeks ago, after parachuting into politics and winning a race to replace Justin Trudeau as …
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Conservative hopes of returning to power in Canada appear to be fading a week before its election, with polls showing voters view the Liberals as a stronger counter to Donald Trump.The American president’s trade war, which threatens tens of thousands of Canadian jobs, and his talk of making the US’ northern neighbor the 51st state …
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North American moviegoers feasted on Warner Bros.’ vampire thriller “Sinners” as it debuted to an estimated $45.6 million over the Easter holiday weekend, analysts said Sunday.The first original film from Ryan Coogler — director of Oscar-nominated “Black Panther” — has Michael B. Jordan playing twins who encounter a sinister force as they return home to …
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Canada’s election authority said Saturday that high early turnout was a sign of “enthusiasm for the ballot” in an election campaign overshadowed by tensions with its American neighbor.More than two million Canadians cast ballots on the first day of early voting Friday, according to initial Elections Canada data provided to AFP, a 36 percent increase …
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