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US, global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump's tariffs, IMF says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Mo...
Apr 22, 2025 Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker Zeekr assembly plant, in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, Wednesday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Funeral For Pope Francis is Set for Saturday
Pope Francis' funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on Wednesday in St. Peter's Basilica, days after the popular pontiff died at age ...
Apr 22, 2025 A woman prays at the National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Aparecida, following the Vatican’s announcement of Pope Francis’ death, in Aparecida, Brazil, Monday, April 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Pope Francis dies at age 88
Pope Francis died Monday, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and clima...
Apr 21, 2025 Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and to the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025.(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Canadians remember Pope Francis for historic apology for residential schools
Pope Francis will be remembered by Canadian Catholics as a progressive leader whose approach to the papacy helped usher in a new era of Indigenous relations and make the church more responsive to its ...
Apr 21, 2025 Pope Francis appears on the central lodge of St. Peter's Basilica to bestow the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for to the city and the world) blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war
Bank of Canada is hitting pause after seven straight interest rate cuts as it grapples with global trade uncertainty. The central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today, t...
Apr 16, 2025 The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate decision on April 16, 2025. The Bank of Canada building is shown in Ottawa on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine
Canadians' boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California's sandy shores, prompting the state's governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a video this...
Apr 16, 2025 California Gov. Gavin Newsom makes an announcement at a news conference at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on March 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Damian Dovarganes
The great Easter basket question - to Peep or not Peep
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) - Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions are made daily i...
Apr 15, 2025 Peeps marshmallow treats move through the manufacturing process at the Just Born factory in Bethlehem, Pa., Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says
Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The annual rate of inflation slo...
Apr 15, 2025 A file phot of a gas pump. Canadian Press File photo
Two Canadians Recognized for Heroism Fighting for Ukraine
A pair of Canadians who lost their lives defending Ukraine are being honoured by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Ukrainian War Veterans Association of Canada. Austin Lathlin-Bercier and Winton...
Apr 14, 2025 Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal, image courtesy of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Trump administration late Friday said it would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for pop...
Apr 13, 2025 FILE - The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are displayed at the Apple Fifth Avenue store, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)
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