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Trump vows to renegotiate USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.

Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report

Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an updated report on the economic impacts of the federal carbon tax on Canadian households.

340 rescued following Hurricane Milton's widespread destruction

Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and immobilizing critical infrastructure. Hundreds of residents have been rescued so far.

TD Bank hit with record US$3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering

TD Bank will pay US$3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday.

Look up: Northern lights could be visible across Canada on Thursday night

The northern lights could be visible across most of Canada on Thursday night.

Another Canadian reportedly dead in Lebanon amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of reports of the death of a Canadian in Lebanon.

1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

One person was killed and officials were working to rescue 12 others trapped deep beneath the surface of a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday.

Judge awards nurse nearly $61,000 after she was attacked by dog in N.S. home

A Halifax-area couple has been ordered to pay nearly $61,000 in damages and $4,000 in court costs after their dog attacked and injured a homecare nurse at their residence in 2016.

Fisher-Price infant swings recalled in Canada after 5 deaths reported

Several models of Fisher-Price infant swings have been recalled in Canada after the company received reports of fatalities link to affected products.

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Another Canadian reportedly dead in Lebanon amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of reports of the death of a Canadian in Lebanon.
'This is money, this is my life': Victim of violent Thornhill robbery says he had around $110K stolen

The victim of a violent robbery in Thornhill says he had $100,000 to $110,000 stolen from him after being boxed in his car.
Police in B.C. say they seized fentanyl 'moulded into dinosaurs, Lego bricks and other shapes'

Mounties on Vancouver Island say they made an unusual seizure during a recent drug trafficking investigation.
Winnipeg School Division apologizes over message displayed during professional development day

The superintendent of the Winnipeg School Division (WSD) has apologized over a message displayed during a professional development day on Wednesday.
Witness compares Toronto councillor's friend to Ghislaine Maxwell in sex assault case

The sexual assault trial of a Toronto councillor continued Thursday in a Bracebridge courtroom.
B.C. man sentenced for Indigenous woman's murder after court rejects 'rough sex' defence

A B.C. man was found guilty and sentenced for murder after failing to convince a judge that the woman he killed and dismembered consented to the strangulation that caused her death.

World

1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

One person was killed and officials were working to rescue 12 others trapped deep beneath the surface of a former Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site, authorities said Thursday.
Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy who raised their 11 children after he was assassinated and remained dedicated to social causes and the family's legacy for decades thereafter, died on Thursday, her family said. She was 96.
Independent in key U.S. House race suspends campaign, saying he was 'pawn' in election fraud scheme

A congressional candidate who said he was tricked by Democrats into running as a spoiler in a competitive House race in Minnesota suspended his campaign Thursday and endorsed his Republican rival.
A pack of pit bulls killed a man behind a house in New York

A 59-year-old man was killed in a 'horrific' attack by a pack of dogs in a backyard next to a house where two dozen of the animals were kept, police said Thursday.
Trump complains about disaster response as he and Harris campaign following Milton's landfall

Donald Trump on Thursday again complained about the federal response to natural disasters that have damaged much of the Southeast as he seeks to gain a political advantage from the tropical weather.
Another town in Haiti comes under attack a week after gangs killed at least 115 people

Gunmen invaded another town north of Haiti’s capital on Thursday, shooting at people and setting homes on fire, just a week after a massacre killed at least 115 people in the country’s central region. The number of casualties was not immediately known.

Politics

Trump vows to renegotiate USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the USMCA free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
Ottawa announces $4.9M oil recovery operation on B.C. shipwreck from 1946

The federal government is spending $4.9 million to remove a load of heavy oil from a United States military ship that sank off the coast of British Columbia nearly 80 years ago but now poses "significant risk" of a major spill due to deterioration.
Poilievre, Guilbeault claim victory after federal budget watchdog's updated carbon tax report

Both the Liberals and Conservatives are claiming a win after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) released an updated report on the economic impacts of the federal carbon tax on Canadian households.

Health

Twin boys born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery.
Bayer must pay US$78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds

Bayer must pay US$78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company's Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday.
Regina girl diagnosed with rare genetic condition faces limited treatment options

For Scarlett Hicks, everyday life is challenging, as the two-year-old lives with a long list of medical conditions.

Sci-Tech

Look up: Northern lights could be visible across Canada on Thursday night

The northern lights could be visible across most of Canada on Thursday night.
Tesla is unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

Expectations are high for the long-awaited unveiling of Tesla's robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night. Too high for some analysts and investors.
Dozens of tornado warnings were issued ahead of Hurricane Milton. Is that normal?

Florida saw a record number of tornado warnings in a single day Wednesday. An expert says this phenomenon is not unheard of.

Entertainment

Calgary featured in trailer for new Jude Law movie 'The Order'

A newly released trailer for a Calgary-filmed movie features plenty of shots of local landmarks.
Jacob Hoggard abandons bid to challenge 2022 conviction before Canada's top court

Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard has abandoned his bid to appeal his 2022 sexual assault conviction before Canada's top court.
May trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges

A May 5 trial date was set in hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking case Thursday, and a prosecutor claimed defence lawyers were trying to exclude a 'damning piece of evidence' by saying it was leaked by the government.

Business

Air Canada pilots vote in favour of new contract, dousing strike fears

Air Canada pilots have given the green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, dashing fears of a future strike and overcoming concerns about entry-level pay and quality-of-life provisions.
TD Bank hit with record US$3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering

TD Bank will pay US$3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday.
Bayer must pay US$78 million in latest Roundup cancer trial, jury finds

Bayer must pay US$78 million to a Pennsylvania man who said he got cancer from using the company's Roundup weedkiller, a state court jury in Philadelphia found on Thursday.

Lifestyle

Stunning images capture rainbows, lightning over Metro Vancouver

There was an eye-catching mix of rainbows and lightning over Vancouver following a brief downpour this week.
Youth unemployment is up. Here's how parents can help their teen land their first job

As a parent, you want your child to spread their wings and fly, not crash down to reality when they first enter the job market.
Financial uncertainty, singlehood cited as reasons child-free adults delay parenthood

A new poll suggests half of 18- to 50-year-olds in Canada who plan on having kids have delayed parenthood, with respondents citing reasons that include financial uncertainty, difficulties finding a partner and the cost of child care.

Sports

Member of 2019 Raptors championship team Danny Green retires from NBA

Former Toronto Raptors guard Danny Green has announced his retirement from the NBA.
Strong winds from Hurricane Milton rip off the roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays

Strong winds from Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to the roof of St. Petersburg's Tropicana Field, home of the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals

Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Autos

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Dozens of cars were pulled out of the Detroit River in west Windsor on Tuesday, causing many questions for Windsorites.
Hundreds of thousands of popular vehicles recalled in Canada over steering issue

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles are being recalled in Canada due to a steering-related issue that could increase a driver's risk of crash.
Mercedes-Benz incubator program coming to Windsor

Mercedes-Benz has partnered up with the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) and the provincial government to launch a new “incubator program”. One of the first three locations is Windsor, with the other two going to Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo.

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