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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.

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.

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DEVELOPING Live updates: Millions without power amid path of destruction left by Hurricane Milton

Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night, causing widespread destruction and immobilizing critical infrastructure. The extent of the damage is not yet known.

Hurricane Milton by the numbers

Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction, flooding and power outages.

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.

'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

The hosts of ABC's 'The View' clapped back at Donald Trump on Thursday, a day after the Republican nominee for president insulted co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg.

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.

Video shows violent robbery north of Toronto, suspects make off with suitcase full of cash: police

Police north of Toronto have released video of what they’re describing as a violent, targeted robbery in Thornhill, where suspects boxed in the victim’s car and made off with a suitcase filled with cash.

Poilievre says 'other ways' to address affordability for seniors than Bloc's proposed pension boost

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that while his party backed a Bloc Quebecois motion seeking money to boost seniors' benefits, he thinks there are 'other ways' to address affordability for older Canadians.

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Poilievre supports mandatory drug, psychiatric treatment for kids, prisoners

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's in favour of mandatory, involuntary drug and psychiatric treatment for kids and prisoners who are found to be incapable of making decisions for themselves.
Video shows violent robbery north of Toronto, suspects make off with suitcase full of cash: police

Police north of Toronto have released video of what they’re describing as a violent, targeted robbery in Thornhill, where suspects boxed in the victim’s car and made off with a suitcase filled with cash.
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.
B.C. candidate apologizes for 'unacceptable' comments about Muslims, Palestinians

One of the B.C. Conservative candidates running in the province's second-largest city has apologized for "completely unacceptable" comments he made about Muslims and Palestinians.
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.
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.

World

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.
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.
Prince and Princess of Wales meet with families of dance class stabbing attack

Prince William and the Princess of Wales on Thursday carried out their first joint public engagement since the end of Kate's chemotherapy by meeting the bereaved parents of victims of a stabbing rampage in the seaside town of Southport.
'The View' co-hosts come out swinging at Donald Trump a day after he insulted them

The hosts of ABC's 'The View' clapped back at Donald Trump on Thursday, a day after the Republican nominee for president insulted co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg.
U.S. Republican says politician spreading conspiracy theories 'needs to have their head examined'

As U.S. officials struggle to push back against misinformation about natural disasters hitting the country, at least three congressional Republicans condemned conspiracy theories repeated by fellow members of their party.

Politics

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.
Poilievre says 'other ways' to address affordability for seniors than Bloc's proposed pension boost

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says that while his party backed a Bloc Quebecois motion seeking money to boost seniors' benefits, he thinks there are 'other ways' to address affordability for older Canadians.
Hajdu, Woodhouse Nepinak urge MPs to drop politics, support First Nations water bill

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak are urging MPs across party lines to support legislation to ensure First Nations have clean drinking water in their communities.

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.
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.
COVID-19 may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and deaths for three years after an infection, study suggests

COVID-19 could be a powerful risk factor for heart attacks and strokes for as long as three years after an infection, a large new study suggests.

Sci-Tech

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.
Incredible new details of Shackleton's sunken Endurance ship revealed in 3D scan

A new 3D scan has revealed previously unseen details of the wreck of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton’s HMS Endurance, which was found in 2022 – more than a century after the ship sank.

Entertainment

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.
Nobel Prize in literature is awarded to South Korean author Han Kang for her 'intense poetic prose'

The Nobel Prize in literature was awarded Thursday to South Korean author Han Kang for what the Nobel committee called 'her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.'
May trial date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges

A May 5 trial date was set Thursday for hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs to face sex trafficking charges.

Business

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

Air Canada pilots have given a green light to a tentative agreement with the airline, easing any fears of a future strike.
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.
World Trade Organization slightly raises 2024 goods trade forecast but wary of potential setbacks

The World Trade Organization raised its outlook for global goods trade this year slightly, but cautioned Thursday that increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over economy policy pose 'substantial' risks to its forecast.

Lifestyle

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.
Northern Ontario farmer breaks giant pumpkin records, taking top prizes in competition

Jeff Warner from Aidie Creek Gardens in the northern Ontario community of Englehart has a passion for growing big pumpkins and his effort is paying off in more ways than one.

Sports

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.
Calgary Flames have 'no quit' mentality as season begins: Backlund

The Calgary Flames were already preaching the importance of resilience a single game into the NHL season.

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video Why are there cars in the Detroit River?

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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