Pierre Poilievre is boasting about his rallies. But does size indicate success?

Millions of Canadians are voting in the federal election today, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney vying for the prime minister position amid a contest for 343 seats. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh faces potential defeat in Surrey, B.C., while Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is also at risk, and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet may hold the balance of power in a minority government. The election follows a deadly vehicle attack...

The trial of Alain Bellefeuille, who fatally shot a police officer and injured two others during a wellness check in Bourget, Ontario, on May 11, 2023, is ongoing this week. The court has heard testimonies from a paramedic, a forensic identification officer, and the officer responsible for Bellefeuille's arrest. The proceedings are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which escalated from a noise complaint into a violent confrontation. Full Article

Hedy Fry, a notable long-serving politician in Canada, is seeking re-election in Vancouver Centre, where she holds the title of the longest-serving female Member of Parliament. Fry, who first gained prominence by defeating then-Prime Minister Kim Campbell in 1993, has faced various challenges throughout her career, including public controversy over her remarks in 2001 regarding racial discrimination. Despite not holding a cabinet position since 1997, she has remained an influential figure, continuing to serve in...

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Canadians to elect a leader willing to surrender Canada's sovereignty and facilitate its annexation as the 51st state. In a Truth Social post, he recommended voters choose a man capable of significantly boosting the economy and military, while criticizing the current border arrangement as "artificial." Canadian political leaders, including Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, responded to Trump's remarks, emphasizing Canada's autonomy and rejecting any suggestion of...

THE LATEST: Kai-Ji Adam Lo, 30, was charged Sunday with eight counts of second-degree murder in relation to the crash at the Lapu-Lapu Festival on Saturday. 32 patients, including the 11 people killed, were treated at hospitals across the Lower Mainland, with 17 still hospitalized, some in critical and serious condition and others with non-life-threatening injuries. The youngest of the 11 people killed was five years old. Dozens more people were injured when an SUV...

Election day in Canada brings uncertainty for party leaders. Jagmeet Singh of the NDP, once seen as the main opposition, faces potential seat losses despite achieving policy goals through his support of the Liberal government. Meanwhile, Mark Carney emerges as a frontrunner for the Liberals following Justin Trudeau's resignation, while Pierre Poilievre positions the Conservatives as a government in waiting, though the volatile political landscape complicates his campaign against a resurgent Liberal narrative. Full Article