Dignitaries Set to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

April 22, 2025, 2:21 pm

Reports detail which international dignitaries and leaders are expected at Pope Francis’s funeral at the Vatican. With confirmation still pending from key offices, the high-profile ceremony underscores its significant diplomatic implications amidst an atmosphere of quiet anticipation.

thestar.com / Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?

winnipegfreepress.com / Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?

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Poll shows majority of Canadians expect Carney to be next prime minister

April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm

A recent poll has revealed that most Canadians believe Mark Carney is the likely candidate to emerge as the next prime minister. As the federal election nears its climax, this unexpected political twist adds a dash of irony to an already unpredictable campaign season.

ledevoir.com / La plupart des Canadiens pensent que Mark Carney demeurera premier ministre

winnipegfreepress.com / Carney’s calm, stable, competent campaign has him close to victory

winnipegfreepress.com / Most Canadians believe Carney will be next prime minister: poll

permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 10 hours ago #politics #federal #carney #election2025 #canada +

Gunmen attack tourists in Kashmir sparks terror concerns

April 22, 2025, 8:21 am

In Indian-controlled Kashmir, gunmen launched a violent attack on unsuspecting tourists at a popular spot, igniting fears of multiple casualties. Officials have condemned the incident as a terror attack, highlighting continuing security challenges in the region—because apparently, even a little sightseeing can escalate into a full-scale horror show.

globalnews.ca / Gunmen open fire on tourists, killing over 20 people at Kashmir resort

ledevoir.com / Au moins 24 morts dans une attaque contre des touristes au Cachemire indien

torontosun.com / Multiple deaths feared after gunmen fire on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

permalink / 4 stories from 4 sources in 14 hours ago #crime #security #world #tourism #domestic-extremism +

Conservative Party Prepares Last-Minute Election Platform Reveal

April 22, 2025, 4:20 am

With election day looming, the Tories are set to unveil their costed platform. In a final dash before the vote, party strategists promise a mix of familiar rhetoric and new initiatives, leaving voters wondering whether this is fresh policy or just another rehash.

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nationalpost.com / Tasha Kheiriddin: Poilievre’s platform a direct challenge to Carney’s boomer tome

thestar.com / Carney accuses Poilievre of using 'phantom numbers' in campaign platform

torontosun.com / Conservative platform aims to trim deficit by 70%: Poilievre

nationalpost.com / Conservatives promise $23 billion in cuts and $18 billion in new revenue, but no timeline for balanced budget

thestar.com / Conservative platform projects $31B deficit, higher revenue

ottawacitizen.com / Conservative platform pledges to 'trim bloated bureaucracy'

winnipegfreepress.com / CP NewsAlert: Conservative platform projects $31B deficit, higher revenue

torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Conservatives to release costed platform today

nationalobserver.com / Tories expected to release platform as federal election campaign nears the end

permalink / 17 stories from 10 sources in 18 hours ago #politics #elections #parliament #federal #conservatives +