India-Pakistan reach ceasefire deal, Russia proposes new peace talks, Ukraine hosts European leaders, new innovation to reduce Canada's reliance on the U.S. and more
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire in their latest round of fighting. But both sides accuse each other of violating that deal as leaders from around the world push for a more stable diplomatic solution.And: Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes new peace talks with Ukraine on May 15th in Istanbul. This after leaders of major European powers met in Kyiv in a show of unity. They were putting pressure on Moscow to sign up to a 30 day unconditional ceasefire starting Monday. Also: A greenhouse in Ontario is producing lettuce made entirely by machines. The grower hopes that his produce will help Canada be less reliant on the U.S. market.
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Unemployment in Canada, China tariffs, new Parkinson's treatment, and more
New jobs numbers suggest tariffs and the trade war are affecting the economy. Canada shed tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs, in the highest unemployment rate the country has seen – outside the pandemic – in years. And: U.S. President Donald Trump throws out another number for tariffs on China – this time: 80 per cent. It may be a sign he’s trying to de-escalate the standoff with Beijing over tariffs, before U.S. and Chinese officials meet this weekend in Switzerland. Those will be the first major talks since Trump began his trade war. Also: A medical trial in Canada is testing a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease: adaptive deep brain stimulation. It’s been approved in the U.S. and E.U., and may even be useful for other conditions. Plus: Pope Leo’s first mass, India and Pakistan accuse each other of escalating tensions, U.S. preparing plan for Gaza aid, day six of cross examination at the Hockey Canada players trial, and more.
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American pope, U.S. - U.K. trade agreement, measles up again, and more
Cardinals choose the first-ever American Pope. Cheers erupted in St. Peter’s Square as white smoke billowed – indicating the selection of Pope Leo XIV. The former Cardinal Prevost was born in Chicago. He served two decades as a priest and bishop in Peru. He delivered his first speech as pope this afternoon from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. And: The U.S. and U.K. took a major step toward a trade agreement. The details are yet to be worked out, but even with concessions, the UK appears not to have escaped all U.S. tariffs. Canadian officials are watching – as they consider their own dealmaking with the U.S. president. Also: The story of a mom who lost her child to complications from measles. As case numbers go up, health officials in Canada are warning people – the disease is not as benign as some think. Plus: Quebec says doctors’ pay will be partly linked to performance, student data is not always safely stored, and more.
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Black smoke: first vote of the conclave, ransom paid in school boards’ security breach, Canadian debut for baseball’s new star, and more
Cardinals began the ancient and secret tradition of electing a new Pope. After the first vote, black smoke indicated that a new Pope had not been chosen.And: School boards that were subject to a data breach last year notify parents that a ransom was paid, but sensitive data was not deleted.Also: In a league of her own. One of Japan’s top female baseball stars gets set to take the mound for a pro men's team in Canada.Plus: PM Carney speaks to premiers after D.C. trip, India and Pakistan on the brink of a bigger conflict, the troubling warning about the effects of future climate events, and more.
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Carney and Trump meet in Washington, federal Conservatives select an interim leader, Cardinals prepare to elect a new Pope, and more
Prime Minister Carney visits Washington for his first face-to-face with President Trump. The two leaders talked about tariffs, and how their countries can work together. No decision was made on trade, but Carney pushed back on renewed '51st state' comments from Trump, adding Canada is 'not for sale.'Also: Pierre Poilieve reflects on last week’s election, as he speaks to the media for the first time since losing his Ottawa-area seat, and his Conservative caucus gets to work on picking an interim opposition leader.And: On the eve of the conclave to choose a new pope, as Catholics from Canada and around the world converge on Italy.Plus: Lawyers cross examine ‘E.M.’ at the sex assault trial of five former junior hockey players, the multi-day meltdown at Newark Airport, Alberta sovereignty, and more.
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