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OTTAWA — The Canadian military says a soldier is presumed dead after being caught in an avalanche while on leave in Switzerland. A statement from the Armed Forces says Capt. Sean Thomas went missing in the slide on April 1.

MIRABEL, Que. — Unionized employees at the Airbus assembly facility in Mirabel, Que., have rejected the company's latest contract offer in a vote earlier today.

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland — It's a story that has played out many times for Canada's men's curling team since its last world title. A trip to the final, and a loss to Niklas Edin.

A total solar eclipse is set to cross through parts of Canada on Monday, offering crowds in its path a dazzling view of the astronomical wonder. That is, if clouds don't get in the way.

HONG KONG — New Zealand's women and men both repeated as champions Sunday at the Cathay/HSСÀ¶ÊÓƵ Hong Kong Sevens, one of the most celebrated stops on the rugby sevens circuit.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: House resumes The House of Commons resumes sitting this week ahead of the federal budget on April 16.

VANCOUVER — If you shop online you're likely familiar with the experience — you agree to buy for a certain price, but by the time you check out, the cost has ballooned with fees and surcharges.

TORONTO — When the Earth, moon and sun align on Monday, Kendra Pape-Green plans to be in a secluded spot in nature.

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's path to power may be by prosecuting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's past eight years in government, but his road to victory is painted NDP orange.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — There are many reasons a dozen people gathered two evenings a week this year in St. John's to build a traditional Newfoundland boat, bending and clamping long planks of wood and handling high-strength industrial glue.