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RCMP, city police brace for ‘largest domestic security operation’ as G7 summit nears
OTTAWA — RCMP and local police say security planning is well underway for next month’s…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the…
In the news today: Banff hosts G7 finance summit, western premiers meet in NWT
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in April, Statistics Canada says.…
Stockwell Day supports Alberta vote on separation, warns it’s dangerous for Tories
OTTAWA — The Alberta separatist movement presents a danger to the federal Conservative party, said…
‘A serious situation’: Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires
LAC DU BONNET — Wildfires in eastern Manitoba prompted the government to evacuate and close…
Prosecutors seek prison for men guilty of human smuggling in Manitoba border deaths
FERGUS FALLS — U.S. attorneys have filed sentencing submissions for two men convicted after a…
Alberta’s personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta’s personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional. But the…
Here are the newcomers, familiar faces in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inner circle
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced his new cabinet. Here is the list…
AFN chief calls for review of natural resource deals amid talk of Alberta separation
EDMONTON — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for a…
In the news today: Liberals win Quebec riding by one vote in recount
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C., federal government support dredging Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, others opposed
British Columbia’s energy minister is backing plans to dredge and deepen Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet to…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops pleased to hear new pope appointed
EDMONTON — The president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops says the church needs…
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford’s warning against separatist threats from Alberta
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind…
Debut novels about war, urban underground among finalists for Amazon award
Writer, poet and past soldier Benjamin Hertwig is among six finalists for the $60,000 Amazon…
Alberta premier promises separation referendum in 2026 if petition signatures warrant
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she will hold a referendum on provincial separation…
B.C. MP Don Davies chosen as interim NDP leader to succeed Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA — B.C. MP Don Davies will be the interim leader for the New Democratic…
Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies
EDMONTON — Not a day goes by that David Stupnikoff doesn’t think about the Princess…
Albertans rally for separation, saying things won’t change under Confederation
EDMONTON — Katheryn Speck said she used to be a Canadian nationalist, travelled the world…
Alberta Premier Smith says meeting with PM Carney a ‘positive first step’
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she has had a “positive” meeting with Prime…
Indigenous Catholics hope the next pope shares Francis’ approach to Native people
SIMOJOVEL, Mexico (AP) — At a recent service in the remote southern Mexican community of…
2025 Stanley Cup playoffs: The second-round matchups, the favorites and what to watch for
The Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing, and it took a remarkable comeback and…