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Multiple dead at Vancouver Filipino street festival, driver arrested, say VPD

Multiple dead at Vancouver Filipino street festival, driver arrested, say VPD

VANCOUVER — Multiple people are dead after a vehicle plowed through a Vancouver street festival being staged by the city's Filipino community Saturday night, leaving a trail of debris and victims in its wake.
Fraser Health says visitor from Ontario is the latest case of measles in B.C.

Fraser Health says visitor from Ontario is the latest case of measles in B.C.

Anyone who flew from Toronto to Vancouver on April 20 on Air Canada Flight 2105, which departed at 8:38 a.m. and arrived at 10:09 a.m., should monitor for symptoms.
Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings

Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings

OTTAWA — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien predicted the Liberals will win a majority government on Monday, as party leaders blitzed key ridings in Ontario and British Columbia hoping to swing last minute votes their way.
Canada's Indigenous leaders on losing Pope Francis: ‘An ally and a friend’

Canada's Indigenous leaders on losing Pope Francis: ‘An ally and a friend’

Canadian Indigenous leaders bid farewell to “an ally and a friend” at the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, lauding the pontiff for advancing reconciliation efforts with a historic apology.
'Like time stopped': memorial mass in Montreal pays tribute to Pope Francis

'Like time stopped': memorial mass in Montreal pays tribute to Pope Francis

MONTREAL — Hours after waking to watch Pope Francis being laid to rest, several dozen faithful paid a final tribute to the late pontiff at a memorial mass at Montreal's Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral on Saturday.
Canadians at pope's funeral say ceremony reflected his vision and values

Canadians at pope's funeral say ceremony reflected his vision and values

Canadians dotted throughout the crowds at St. Peter's Square for Pope Francis's funeral said the somewhat simple ceremony seemed a fitting farewell for the pontiff who saw himself as a pastor, not a monarch.
Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of papal conclave

Cardinals from around the world have converged on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church.
A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal

A look at winners of the 2024 National Newspaper Awards handed out in Montreal

Here is a look at the winners of the National Newspaper Awards, handed out Friday night in Montreal.
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night.
Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager's refusal to answer questions

Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster at the Eagle Gold mine in contempt of Parliament after she refused to answer questions in front of the legislature.