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Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is coming under fire for seeking to rush through a major piece of legislation that grants cabinet sweeping powers to quickly approve major projects. Go...
Jun 17, 2025
Quebec man who killed his young twins displayed domestic violence signs: coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending improved domestic violence training for the province's police officers. Andr Cantin's recommendation follows his investigation into a man who killed his thr...
Jun 17, 2025
Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) - The jury asked the judge three questions relating to charges and evidence Tuesday in the second murder trial of Karen Read, who is charged with killing her Boston police officer b...
Jun 17, 2025
Canada Strong Summer Passes
This summer, plan a vacation in Canada! From June 20 to September 2, 2025, enjoy free or discounted admission to some of the country's most iconic places. The Canada Strong Pass lets you explore the r...
Jun 17, 2025
Oilers in must-win mode tonight as Panthers aim to claim second straight Stanley Cup at home
Hockey fans in Sunrise are preparing for a trophy-hoisting party inside Amerant Bank Arena tonight as the Florida Panthers aim to wrap up the Stanley Cup final series against the Edmonton Oilers.The d...
Jun 17, 2025
Minister says all federal bills should be analyzed through an Indigenous lens
OTTAWA - As First Nations leaders prepare to rally on Parliament Hill against Ottawa's controversial 'major projects' legislation, the federal minister for Indigenous services says she's asked Prime M...
Jun 17, 2025
Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy watchdog says inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresn...
Jun 17, 2025
Around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict: Global Affairs
Global Affairs Canada says approximately 3,500 Canadians are in Iran and another 6,700 are in Israel amid an escalating conflict between the two countries. The department says that count is based on t...
Jun 17, 2025
The latest: Day two of G7 meeting in Kananaskis to focus on foreign policy
OTTAWA - The G7 summit is continuing for its second and final day without U.S. President Donald Trump, who left the talks ahead of schedule on Monday. He is missing the day Prime Minister Mark Carney ...
Jun 17, 2025
Christmas in July
The famous Candle Lake Christmas in July will be Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 6 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Candle Lake Curling Club.See the poster for full details...
Jun 17, 2025