Klaus Schwab steps down amid World Economic Forum leadership change
April 21, 2025, 11:20 am
Klaus Schwab, the longtime founder of the World Economic Forum, has stepped down from his top leadership role, with the interim appointment of the WEF’s vice chairman signaling a notable shift in the organization’s governance. The transition marks the end of an era amid changing global dynamics.
winnipegfreepress.com / World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab retires as chairman
torontosun.com / World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab, 87, steps down from board
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Chipotle opens inaugural outlet in Mexico, driving Latin expansion
April 21, 2025, 10:21 am
Chipotle is boldly venturing into Latin America with its first-ever Mexican location, signaling a strategic leap beyond its U.S. base. The chain’s spicy expansion move is set to alter regional dining dynamics, leaving rivals to ponder if they’re ready to compete in this sizzling new market.
winnipegfreepress.com / Chipotle Mexican Grill heads to Mexico to open its 1st location south of the border
torontosun.com / Chipotle heading to Mexico in first foray into Latin America
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 1 hour ago #economy #finance #trade #globaltrade #business +
Trump’s Fierce Economic Threats Rapidly Realign Canadian Political Landscape Dramatically
April 21, 2025, 7:21 am
In a surprising twist to Canadian political forecasts, President Trump’s fierce economic rhetoric has rattled the leadership race. Once-favored Conservative frontrunner Pierre Poilievre saw his momentum stall after the U.S. president declared an economic war, inadvertently benefiting alternative contenders like former central banker Mark Carney. Political strategists now watch with a mix of disbelief and wry amusement as international posturing upends domestic electoral expectations.
theglobeandmail.com / Conservatives to release full platform on Tuesday
citynews.ca / Federal party leaders to crisscross Canada in final week of election campaign
nationalpost.com / Conservative platform coming Tuesday, Poilievre says
thebeaverton.com / Mark Carney questions why struggling young Canadians not setting up offshore tax havens
financialpost.com / Posthaste: Trump's tariff war threatens to expose cracks in the global economy
citynews.ca / Conservative Poilievre seemed poised to be Canada’s next leader. Then Trump declared economic war
citynews.ca / Trump’s tough talk might help Mark Carney win full term as Canada’s prime minister
permalink / 7 stories from 5 sources in 4 hours ago #elections #economy #us-relations #poilievre #conservatives +
Cardinals Gear Up for New Papal Election Amid Church Transition
April 21, 2025, 7:21 am
Top church insiders are now eyeing which cardinals might ascend as the next pontiff while details of the upcoming conclave stir fervor in Vatican corridors. Discussions have intensified among clergy as candidates are weighed against modern challenges and institutional traditions—a process that promises both solemnity and an ironic backstage of ecclesiastical power plays. As the sacred process unfolds, the anticipation is almost as palpable as the drama behind closed church doors.
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thestar.com / Could a Canadian be the next pope? Here are the front-runners to replace Pope Francis
torontosun.com / Canadian among cardinals seen as contenders to be next pope
calgaryherald.com / How a new pope is chosen
torontosun.com / What are church’s rites after death of pope and election of new one?
winnipegfreepress.com / Which cardinals are seen as contenders to be the next pope?
citynews.ca / Could it be a Canadian? Some cardinals seen as contenders to be the next pope
nationalpost.com / The Cardinals said to have a chance at becoming the next Pope
ledevoir.com / Comment un nouveau pape est-il élu?
permalink / 10 stories from 8 sources in 4 hours ago #politics #elections #federal #publicpolicy #culture +
Russian Attack Shatters Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson Region
April 21, 2025, 6:20 am
During an Easter ceasefire declared unilaterally by President Putin, Russian forces launched an unexpected assault in Ukraine’s Kherson region. Local officials confirmed that the attack resulted in three fatalities and left several others wounded within a brief period, abruptly shattering the calm promised by the truce. The offensive has stirred unease among residents and critics alike, who now question the credibility of such ceasefires. With tensions flaring unexpectedly, the region is once again reminded that even moments of calm can hide a storm.
torontosun.com / Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine
winnipegfreepress.com / Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region
citynews.ca / Russian attacks during Easter ceasefire declared by Putin killed 3 in Ukraine’s Kherson region
permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 5 hours ago #politics #globaltrade #refugees #foreignpolicy #security +
Key Milestones in the Life and Times of Pope Francis
April 21, 2025, 5:20 am
A retrospective timeline spotlighting significant milestones for Pope Francis—from his early beginnings in Buenos Aires to his rise within the Catholic Church culminating in his papacy. The narrative walks through his formative years and key appointments, highlighting those defining moments that shaped his approach to leadership and his enduring impact on global religious discourse. In an era marked by both institutional challenges and modern reform debates, his journey stands as a testament to faith interwoven with history and diplomatic influence.
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torontosun.com / Pope Francis’s most defining moments
torontosun.com / How Francis, second-oldest pope in modern history, compared with others
torontosun.com / KINSELLA: Francis, the first Jesuit pope, was committed to positive change
globalnews.ca / Pope Francis: Here are the key dates in the late pontiff’s life
nationalpost.com / Raymond J. de Souza: Humble, but determined, Francis bent the papacy to his will
nationalpost.com / Pope Francis’s memoir illustrates the ‘messy’ challenges he faced and the contradictions of being human
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis was a card-carrying soccer fan. And a promoter of the values in sports
theglobeandmail.com / Pope Francis spent a lifetime serving the poor and challenging Catholic Church orthodoxy
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
citynews.ca / Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition
winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Who am I to judge?’ Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style
citynews.ca / ‘Who am I to judge?’ Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style
winnipegfreepress.com / Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
citynews.ca / Francis changed church policy on the death penalty and nuclear weapons but upheld it on abortion
citynews.ca / From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
winnipegfreepress.com / From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key dates in the life of Pope Francis
permalink / 17 stories from 7 sources in 6 hours ago #politics #us-relations #globaltrade #socialpolicy #foreignpolicy +
Pope Francis Dies at 88: Global Reactions and Official Announcements
April 21, 2025, 4:20 am
Pope Francis, the trailblazing Latin American pontiff known for his humble, progressive approach, has passed away at age 88 on Easter Monday following an extended hospital stay. The news has triggered rapid global responses—from Italian soccer leagues postponing matches to immediate, detailed statements and official announcements that highlighted his record-setting 12‐year papacy. As communities worldwide process this monumental loss, the reactions underscore the profound impact of his tenure and the swift institutional moves in his honor.
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nationalpost.com / Carney and Poilievre are both Catholic. Here’s how they reacted to the Pope’s death
globalnews.ca / Canadian, global leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘world’s conscience’
thestar.com / Campaigning federal party leaders mark the death of Pope Francis
torontosun.com / Sports world mourns soccer-loving Pope Francis with games in Italy postponed
ledevoir.com / Des personnalités canadiennes rendent hommage au pape François
torontosun.com / ’Humility, compassion and care for others’: How Canadians are remembering Pope Francis
winnipegfreepress.com / One day before Pope Francis’ death, Vice President Vance received an audience on Easter Sunday
thestar.com / 'Humility, compassion and care for others': How Canadians are remembering Pope Francis
winnipegfreepress.com / ‘Humility, compassion and care for others’: How Canadians are remembering Pope Francis
citynews.ca / ‘Humility, compassion and care for others’: How Canadians are remembering Pope Francis
edmontonjournal.com / Pope Francis dies at age 88 on Easter Monday
torontosun.com / Canonization of first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, postponed after pope’s death
torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Party leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
lapresse.ca / Jorge Mario Bergoglio (1936-2025) | Des personnalités canadiennes rendent hommage au pape François
torontosun.com / What to know about the death of Pope Francis
ledevoir.com / Des dirigeants de partout dans le monde rendent hommage au pape François
torontosun.com / JD Vance, King Charles among global tributes for Pope Francis after his death
nationalpost.com / Michael Taube: Francis’s political papacy
thestar.com / Remember Pope Francis + People remain divided over a safe consumption site's closure
nationalpost.com / Pope Francis dies at age 88 on Easter Monday
winnipegfreepress.com / The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s death
winnipegfreepress.com / What to know about the death of Pope Francis
citynews.ca / What to know about the death of Pope Francis
ledevoir.com / Sur la place Saint-Pierre, stupeur et recueillement
theglobeandmail.com / Morning Update: Pope Francis dies at 88
globalnews.ca / Pope Francis dead: Catholic Church leader dies at 88
cp24.com/ / Pope Francis, head of Catholic Church, dies at age 88 - CP24
cp24.com/ / Pope Francis, head of Catholic church dead at age 88 - CP24
winnipegfreepress.com / What are the church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
winnipegfreepress.com / Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
citynews.ca / Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
ledevoir.com / François, pape du nouveau monde, n’est plus
winnipegfreepress.com / The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
winnipegfreepress.com / Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered with charm and humility, dies at 88
winnipegfreepress.com / Italian soccer league postpones matches due to death of Pope Francis
winnipegfreepress.com / Text of the announcement of the death of Pope Francis
torontosun.com / BREAKING: Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday at age 88
winnipegfreepress.com / The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88
citynews.ca / Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
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US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill 12 in Capital, Houthi Report
April 20, 2025, 9:20 pm
Recent US-led airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, with Houthi rebels claiming that 12 people were killed. The incident has stirred yet another round of controversy in the conflict-ridden region, with critics pointing out the irony of targeting militants while potentially endangering non-combatants. In a twist worthy of a bad action movie, details remain scarce while the authorities scramble to explain the unintended fallout of yet another military maneuver.
torontosun.com / U.S. airstrikes kill 12 people in Yemen’s capital, Houthi rebels say
winnipegfreepress.com / US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say
citynews.ca / US airstrikes killed 12 people in Yemen’s capital, the Houthi rebels say
ledevoir.com / Les Houthis font état de 12 morts dans des frappes attribuées aux États-Unis sur la capitale du Yémen
permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 14 hours ago #politics #us-relations #globaltrade #foreignpolicy #security +
Ukraine Ceasefire Under Scrutiny Amid Ongoing Attacks During Easter
April 20, 2025, 8:20 am
These reports examine the fragile state of the ceasefire in Ukraine as officials note that Russian attempts to create an “impression” of de-escalation are failing. Zelenskyy’s remarks emphasize that Russia must honor ceasefire conditions, while the narrative reflects widespread skepticism among Ukrainians during the Easter period. Both pieces focus on the same diplomatic and military tensions, highlighting efforts to extend the truce and the continued occurrence of attacks that undermine any genuine peace efforts.
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ledevoir.com / L’Ukraine et la Russie s’accusent de poursuivre les attaques malgré la trêve de Pâques
torontosun.com / Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to create an ’impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue
torontosun.com / Must-see TV: ‘Andor’, Tom Hardy’s ‘Havoc’ and WrestleMania 41 top this week’s watch list
globalnews.ca / Russia trying to create ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue, Zelenskyy says
winnipegfreepress.com / Ukrainians mark Easter with little faith in Russia ceasefire
permalink / 6 stories from 5 sources in 27 hours ago #politics #us-relations #globaltrade #refugees #foreignpolicy +
Tariff impact spurs rising baby product prices and scarcity
April 20, 2025, 7:20 am
Recent tariff policy changes have disrupted the baby products market, making essential items such as strollers significantly more expensive and harder to procure. Shoppers, including expectant parents, are now rushing to complete purchases amidst concerns of further price increases and reduced availability. The policy shift is stirring broader economic concerns, dramatically affecting supply chains and consumer markets.
citynews.ca / Strollers and other baby products will get more expensive – and harder to find – with tariffs
winnipegfreepress.com / Strollers and other baby products will get more expensive — and harder to find — with tariffs
permalink / 2 stories from 2 sources in 28 hours ago #economy #finance #globaltrade #business #consumer +
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