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First face-to-face between the leaders of US and Mexico will have to wait
MEXICO CITY (AP) — For Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the bilateral meetings scheduled on the…
The Latest: Iranians flee their capital as Trump urges unconditional surrender
Residents of Iran’s capital were seen leaving the city and shops and the historic Grand…
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An overnight Russian missile and drone bombardment of Ukraine killed 15…
Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control
Officials say a wildfire near Squamish, B.C., which forced the evacuation of the nearby Alice…
Leaders on Canada’s expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of…
The Latest: Trump to leave the G7 early because of intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
President Donald Trump will depart the G7 summit in Canada to Washington on Monday night,…
British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta
OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the…
The Latest: Trump attends G7 summit amid his trade war with US allies
President Donald Trump has arrived for the G7, or Group of Seven, summit in Canada,…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers caught, AP sources says BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP)…
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…
Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
‘Let the chips fall’: New B.C. party’s leader vows to go where others won’t
VICTORIA — The interim leader of B.C.’s newest political party says it will raise issues…
Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community
SURREY — A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South…
The Latest: Iran fires more missiles at Israel after Israeli military continues strikes
Iran launched a second round of missiles against Israel late Saturday as Israel’s military kept…
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating after ‘hateful symbol’ painted on rainbow sidewalk
TISDALE — RCMP say they’re investigating after they say a “hateful symbol” was painted on…
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…
As Trump goes to G7 summit, other world leaders aim to show they’re not intimidated
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has long bet that he can scare allies into…
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…
B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’
Two former members of the B.C. Conservatives who have been sitting as Independents for months…
Leaders should ignore Trump outbursts at G7 summit: former PM Chrétien
CALGARY — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien says dignitaries attending the upcoming G7 leaders summit…