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Trump and Zelenskyy among dignitaries converging on Rome for funeral of Pope Francis
Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the funeral of Pope Francis in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Square, but the group of poor people who will meet his casket in a small ...
Leafs’ unlikely hero Simon Benoit scores biggest goal of his life
Benoit has scored only two goals in 142 regular-season games during his tenure with the Maple Leafs and six throughout his entire career.
7-Eleven’s soon-to-be chief is confident he knows value, and thrifty customers
The first foreigner tapped to head 7-Eleven expressed confidence Friday the Japanese convenience store chain will continue to attract thrifty customers, even in an economic slowdown. But Stephen Hayes ...
Hudson’s Bay expected to begin liquidation at final six stores
Hudson’s Bay is expected to start liquidating its final six stores today. A court filing made earlier in the week by a financial adviser to the beleaguered department store says the selloff will begin ...
Canadians rate U.S. relations as poor as ties with Russia, worse than links to China
Canadians say their relations with Washington are just as bad as ties with Moscow, according to polling that suggests an openness to improving links with China and especially Mexico. Just 16 per cent ...
Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings as election nears
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning in what polls suggest are Conservative-safe ridings today as election day approaches. Poilievre is set to begin his day in Saskatoon, where he will ...
Here’s how to watch Pope Francis’s funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV
Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday, following his death on Monday at the age of 88. The Vatican says the ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. local ...
Ukraine says Russia kills 3 in another drone attack after Trump rebukes Putin
A Russian drone struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others, officials said Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked ...
Mother’s terrifying Uber ordeal prompts calls for action from City Hall
Toronto City Council approved a motion Thursday that would see vehicles-for-hire take greater accountability to help customers and police in emergencies.
Pair found guilty of first-degree murder in OPP constable’s shooting death
Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week.
Maple Leafs defeat Senators in OT to take 3-0 series lead
Simon Benoit scored the winner in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in Game 3 of their opening round playoff series.
Thunder Bay plant union ‘ready and eager’ to build new TTC subway cars if Alstom awarded contract
Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria urged the City of Toronto and the TTC to go with Alstom, which has a plant in Thunder Bay.