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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change,…

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Monday is the last day of advance voting ahead of next week’s federal election

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Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools while visiting Alberta First Nation began healing process for many

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St. Albert man dead after shooting north of Edmonton

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Monday is the last day of advance voting ahead of next week’s federal election

Time is running out for voters to cast their ballots ahead of the April 28 federal election, and if advance voting numbers are any indication, Canada could see a record turnout. Friday marked the first…

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Oilers look different from last year’s playoffs, but they aim to repeat against L.A. Kings

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Federal party leaders to crisscross Canada in final week of election campaign

As federal election day continues to inch closer, party leaders will be journeying across Canada this week, hoping to earn voters’ confidence and come out victorious on April 28. One B.C. expert believes…

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Pope Francis’ apology for residential schools while visiting Alberta First Nation began healing process for many

On a warm July day in 2022, thousands of dignitaries, Indigenous leaders and residential school survivors travelled from across Canada to powwow grounds in central Alberta. For some, the journey took…

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St. Albert man dead after shooting north of Edmonton

RCMP say a St. Albert man is dead after a shooting north of Edmonton early Friday morning, and police are investigating his death as a homicide. Officers were called to the Morinville Estates Manufactured…

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Bells toll in St. Peter’s Square to mark death of Pope Francis

Bells sounded in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after the passing of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced the 88-year-old’s passing on Monday after he had suffered a serious bout of double pneumonia.

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Moment of silence for Pope Francis held at New York Stock Exchange

The New York Stock Exchange held a moment of silence before the start of trading in honour of Pope Francis. The Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

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Francis a ‘voice of moral clarity’: Carney

Prime Minister Mark Carney honoured Pope Francis, calling the late Pontiff a “voice of moral clarity”. Carney went on to mention the Pope’s official apology for the Catholic Church’s role in Canada’s residential school system.

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Remembering the life of Pope Francis

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88. Faiza Amin looks back at the remarkable life of the Pontiff.

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Tributes pour in following the death of Pope Francis

Tributes are pouring in following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. Alessandra Carneiro has more on the legacy the Pope leaves behind.

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Oilers playoff run sparks business boom and community spirit in Edmonton

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Poilievre attacks Liberal spending plan while yet to release his own costed platform

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Marijuana holiday 4/20 coincides with Easter and Passover this year. Here’s what to know

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Viva il Papa! Pope Francis appears on Easter Sunday to cheers as he recovers from pneumonia

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