A heated exchange between Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau led to the opposition leader's dismissal from parliament; Canada's finance minister backtracks on a proposed capital gains tax hike, also; OPP are being questioned over their handling of a high-speed chase that ended tragically.
Canadian university students heed the call from across the border to protest the war in Gaza; and one B.C. women's call for justice in the name of her husband who died while waiting for emergency care.
A Pro-Palestinian protest movement that started in the U.S. has now reached Canada, sparking safety concerns on campuses; Some food banks are sounding the alarm as new data shows how more and more Canadians are turning to them for help; and the Wooden Walls distillery in St. Johns who just won the top prize at the World Vodka Awards.
B.C. recriminalizes use of drugs in public spaces; meanwhile, whale calf swims out of a B.C. lagoon after being trapped for a month.
New York’s highest court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction; meanwhile, Trump seeks immunity from criminal charges.
U.S. congress passes legislation that could ban TikTok, meanwhile; environment minister seeks limits on plastic production.
Doctor advocates are criticizing the hike to capital gains tax; RCMP allege two Quebec men tried to sell military drones to Libya; critics call out B.C.’s about face over suing Meta, TikTok; and why a man is running across Canada in 99 days.
Monday, April 23, 2024: British Columbia, Alberta are already dealing with dozens of wildfires; nations meet to try to create a deal to end plastic pollution.
A guilty verdict in the case of a Saskatchewan father who abducted his own daughter over the COVID-19 vaccine; Isreal strikes back at Iran.
What's driving the biggest jump at the pump in two years for millions of drivers; and, the manhunt for a social media daredevil.
New revelations in an historic gold heist at Canada's biggest airport; and, a Toronto Raptors player banned for life from the NBA.
The federal government tabled its fiscal budget promising relief from the rising cost of living; plus, Israel's potential response to Iran.
With heightened hostilities in the Middle East, Israel vows to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack; also, the difficult search for an impartial jury in former U.S. president Donald Trump's historic hush money trial.
Prime Minister Trudeau unveils plan to build nearly 4 million homes by 2031; meanwhile, plans to help rescue whale calf continue in B.C.
O.J. Simpson dead at the age of 76 after battle with cancer; meanwhile, shelters struggle to keep up with demand in Canada.
Prime Minister Trudeau testified at the public inquiry into foreign election interference; Warnings that 2024 wildfire season could be severe.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to testify at public inquiry into foreign interference; Landmark climate ruling could have global impact.
People across Canada gathered to watch a rare total solar eclipse; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional funding for the Canadian military.
New York was rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake; Canada's unemployment rate has jumped to the highest level in two years.
New data sheds light on crisis in Canada's health-care system; Ford production delays spark concerns in Canadian auto sector.
kim labreche
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