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Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his…
‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Arash Ghaderi can’t forget the moment his wife tearfully woke him up to tell him…
Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to know.
TORONTO — A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction…
Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit…
In the news today: Foreign aid transparency, Quebec chopper crash victims found
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta Next survey asks if province should withhold social help for some immigrants
CALGARY — Whether Alberta should withhold social services from some immigrants is among the issues…
Here’s a list of May inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.…
In the news today: Carney in Brussels for EU-Canada summit
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
First Nations youth say they’re ‘starting a movement’ against major projects bills
OTTAWA — First Nations youth leaders are warning Canadians can expect a long, tense summer…
Parks Canada says fatal Banff rockfall not foreseeable or preventable
LAKE LOUISE — Parks Canada says there was nothing foreseeable or preventable about the rockfall…
One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE — A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed…
Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat
EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one…
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a…
PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, June 20, 2025
This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ (8)…
Food company pleads guilty in Edmonton smokehouse death, judge weighs penalty
EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company pleaded guilty Wednesday to a workplace safety charge…
In the news today: G7 success for Carney, Oilers lose cup final to Panthers again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada’s Walk of Fame is a…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)…
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit
OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada…
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall
EDMONTON — Alberta’s government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
In the news today: Fentanyl czar welcomes federal border bill
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly…
Luxembourg opens Ottawa embassy as Canada shifts its attention to Europe
OTTAWA — The federal government says its “best friends” are Europeans amid a drift with…