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The Liberals clinch a fourth term, but must navigate a tricky minority landscape. Pierre Poilievre suffers a blow, losing his seat despite party gains. Jagmeet Singh steps down after the NDP's historic defeat, losing official status. Western Conservative voters express disappointment and aspirations for greater autonomy. In the U.S., Trump rallies support for his economic vision as discussions on tariffs and regional issues heat up. Plus, initiatives aim to engage Canadian students in the electoral process.

Canadians go to the polls to decide which party and leader will guide the country through economic turmoil, and threats from the U.S. president.And: More details about the victims in the ramming attack Saturday in Vancouver. Eleven people were killed, and more than a dozen are still in hospital. A 30-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of murder. He has no criminal history, but has had multiple mental health-related interactions with first responders in the past.Also: The Crown gave its opening statement in the trial of five former Canadian junior hockey players in London, Ontario.Plus: Trump’s immigration crackdown, Israel opposes ICJ hearing, BC wine boom, and more.

At least 11 people are dead and dozens more are injured after an SUV was allegedly rammed through the crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver. We have extensive coverage of the investigation now underway - and how communities in B.C. and across the country are mourning.Also: The federal election campaign is coming to a close. We have an in depth look at how campaign 2025 went -- from each of the main parties: the Liberals, the Conservatives, the NDP and the Bloc Quebecois

Political leaders are making their last appeals as the campaign heats up, particularly in British Columbia. Meanwhile, thousands gathered to bid farewell to Pope Francis, reflecting on his legacy of reconciliation. Alberta is grappling with a serious measles outbreak, prompting calls for better vaccination efforts. The episode also touches on rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the emotional closure of Hudson's Bay, and the cultural significance of a traditional Newfoundland song. It's a whirlwind of current events and poignant stories.

With the federal election campaign heading into its last days, party leaders sharpen their messages to voters. Mark Carney leans into the public fear of American annexation, while Pierre Poilievre details the changes he’d deliver in his first 100 days if elected prime minister. Both the NDP and Bloc Quebecois leaders argue they’d have vital roles to play in holding the major parties to account. Polls still show the Liberals with a lead over the Conservatives, one reason being the seats the Liberals are poised to snatch from the Bloc Quebecois. For the first time in 20 years, the Liberals are threatening the Bloc in Northern Quebec, where the pitch is for voters to join the winning team.  The U.S. culture war takes another turn. The FBI arrests a sitting judge in Wisconsin, accusing her of helping a man wanted for deportation to evade the immigration officers waiting to nab him outside the courtroom. It was the last day for the public to pay respects to Pope Francis. People crowded into St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican – for a last farewell. A delegation of Canadian officials led by Governor General Mary Simon has arrived in Rome ahead of tomorrow’s funeral for the pontiff. And more….

With just a few days left in this election campaign Liberal leader Mark Carney is hammering home his pitch that he is the best one to take on U.S. President Donald Trump. But there are new questions tonight about just what was said when the two talked back in March.And: Cross border relations are crucial in this campaign. As many as 800-thousand Canadians live in the United States, but only a fraction of them voted in the last federal election. This time – they may be a bit more fired up.Also: A Calgary company connected to an E. coli outbreak that sickened hundreds of children at daycare centres in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw infractions. The catering company Fuelling Minds admitted it did not have a food services business licence at the time of the outbreak.Plus: A drop in opioid deaths, Russia attack in Ukraine, Rome's most vulnerable residents pay their respects to the Pope, and more.

In a heated discussion, Pierre Poilievre's controversial plan to tackle homelessness through arrests ignites debate over compassionate solutions. Meanwhile, thousands gather in Rome to pay respects to Pope Francis, highlighting a stark contrast to the struggles back home. As Canadian politics heat up, the NDP faces tough competition, while a shocking court case unfolds involving alleged sexual assault by junior hockey players. Lastly, the alarming decline of coral reefs draws attention, underscoring the pressing need for environmental action.

Canadians may be more engaged in this election race than ever before. More than seven million people cast a ballot over the weekend. It’s a record for advance polls. There are just six days left until Election Day, and the parties are working hard to push out their messages. The Conservatives have become the last major party to release a fully-costed platform. We have a look at what’s in it.And: The funeral for Pope Francis will happen on Saturday. World leaders are expected to attend. His body will lie in state for three days at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. On this Earth Day, some are remembering his environmental legacy — and his message about the urgency of the climate crisis.Also: Five former NHL players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in London, Ontario have pleaded not guilty. A woman says she was assaulted in a hotel room after a 2018 gala celebrating Canada's world junior hockey win. The trial began today and is expected to last weeks.Plus: IMF cuts global growth forecast, Canada set to export liquid natural gas from B.C., to Asia, and more.

Pope Francis has died at 88. Catholics around the world are in mourning, as plans are made for his funeral. We have reaction from around the world, and here in Canada, including from Indigenous people, whom the Pope apologized to for the abuses that happened at residential schools.And: Canadians are having to use their own money – to access basic healthcare. A shortage of family doctors across the country means private clinics are stepping in to fill the gap.Also: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is on the defensive – again. A New York Times report says he texted attack plans to people in his family on the message app Signal.Plus: The campaigns have one more week to make their pitches to voters in the federal election. We have updates on what the major party leaders are up to.

Canadians are voting in record numbers this weekend in advance polls across the country, with nearly two million ballots cast on Friday alone. The high turnout comes as parties begin releasing their costed platforms, and as the campaign heads into its final week.Also: Major cities like Toronto have seen a spike in the number of homeless encampments. But city officials across the country say many of them are starting to appear in more suburban areas. You'll hear what's behind the shift.And: In the coastal town of Shediac, New Brunswick - the population of immigrants from the Phillipines has grown exponentially. We'll tell you one woman's story of bringing authentic Filipino food - and another new business - to the community.Plus: The investigation into the killing of aid workers in Gaza, U.S. Supreme Court halts deportations by the Trump administration, and more.