Ottawa woman, 24, among those killed in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse

Summary Jessy Sahota, a first-time Conservative candidate and former amateur heavyweight wrestler, is campaigning to join the House of Commons in the upcoming election, having pivoted from a potential wrestling career due to COVID-19. Now a constable with the Delta police, Sahota was inspired to run for office after resonating with Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's views on crime and affordability. He is among eight South Asian candidates from the Sikh community in British Columbia's Lower...

Summary In the Ottawa-area riding of Carleton, Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy is challenging incumbent Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who has held the seat since 2004. Fanjoy views Poilievre's status as a potential prime minister as an opportunity to influence Canadian politics, and he has mobilized over 500 volunteers, including supporters from outside the region, to assist with his campaign. With election day approaching, Fanjoy has knocked on over 15,000 doors, underscoring the competitive nature of...

SummaryIn a thrilling Game 1 of their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series, the Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 6-5. Despite initially holding a four-goal lead, the Kings saw their advantage shrink, only to rally back as Phillip Danault scored his second goal with just 42 seconds remaining in the game. This intense matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams as they faced off in Los Angeles on...

At 88, Pope Francis I was the second-oldest pope in 600 years, following Leo XIII. His passing initiates the conclave to elect the 267th Pope, with eligible cardinals gathering in Rome for secret ballot voting, where only those under 80 can participate. The Cardinals consider the current state of the church and world during their deliberations, with a divide between progressive and conservative factions influencing the choice, and the process can take an indeterminate amount...

Pope Francis died at 9:47 a.m. on Monday, initiating the Sede vacante, during which Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, the camerlengo, will temporarily administer the Church. The novendiales mourning period begins, leading to a simple funeral as requested by the pope, where he will be buried in Santa Maria Maggiore, the first pope to do so since 1669. Following the mourning, a conclave of 120 cardinals will elect his successor through secret ballots, with results indicated...

Summary Mark Carney, the new Liberal leader, is adapting to political campaigning by engaging in staged photo opportunities, such as playing road hockey with children in Truro, N.S., and painting Easter eggs in Newcastle, Ont. While his approach differs from that of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he demonstrates a willingness to connect with voters, although some speculate this may not last. The Liberal campaign seems buoyed by internal polling, as Carney defends his party's...