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Environmental group seeks ethics investigation into Alberta Premier Smith adviser
Environmental lawyers are asking Alberta's ethics commissioner to investigate an energy regulator board member and adviser to Premier Danielle Smith for conflicts of interest.Susanne Calabrese, a lawy...
Jul 22, 2025

Smoking or oxygen machine issue may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The cause of a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility that left 10 people dead remains undetermined for now as officials investigate whether smoking and an issue wit...
Jul 22, 2025

Red Deer's Eileen Park set to compete in Canadian Women's Amateur Championship
Red Deer's Eileen Park is set to play in the 111th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship in Rothesay, N.B.From July 22-25, Park will join 155 other amateur golfers at the the Riverside Country Club to...
Jul 22, 2025

Canadians proud to be considered 'nasty' in defending sovereignty, Eby says
British Columbia Premier David Eby says "most Canadians would be proud" to be considered mean and "nasty" for standing up for their sovereignty and economy in the face of threats from U.S. President D...
Jul 22, 2025

Vancouver airport hijacking suspect Shaheer Cassim makes video court appearance
RICHMOND - The man accused of hijacking a plane on Vancouver Island and flying it back and forth above Vancouver International Airport last week made a brief court appearance by video in Richmond, B.C...
Jul 22, 2025

Riders' Trevor Harris, Ticats Destin Talbert both earn CFL honour roll awards
TORONTO - Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris and defensive back Destin Talbert of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats were the top players in the CFL's weekly honour roll Tuesday. Harris earned a ...
Jul 22, 2025

First Nations call off talks on forestry bill, say Quebec disrespecting rights
MONTREAL - First Nations in Quebec are suspending consultations with the government on its planned forestry reform because they say the province is not respecting their rights. The Assembly of First N...
Jul 22, 2025

Federal privacy watchdog discontinues investigation into student data breach
The federal privacy watchdog says it has discontinued the investigation into a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, citing its satisfaction with the company'...
Jul 22, 2025

Ottawa silent on replacements as special ambassador positions open up
OTTAWA - The Carney government is not saying whether it will keep appointing ambassadors on themes championed by the Trudeau cabinet, now that terms are lapsing for Ottawa's envoys on climate and wome...
Jul 22, 2025

Paret-Peintre wins Tour de France stage on Mont Ventoux, where Pogačar deals Vingegaard another blow
MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) - Valentin Paret-Peintre triumphed on Mont Ventoux to become the first home rider to win a stage at this year's Tour de France, while Tadej Pogaar consolidated his overall le...
Jul 22, 2025