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‘Elbows up’: Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of…
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated…
The Latest: Trump says the US knows where Iran’s leader is hiding but won’t kill him – ‘for now’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
US spies said Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tulsi Gabbard left no doubt when she testified to Congress about Iran’s…
The Latest: Trump says the US knows where Iran’s leader is hiding but won’t kill him – ‘for now’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
Trump says the US knows where Iran’s Khamenei is hiding and urges Iran’s unconditional surrender
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader…
Donald Trump jabs Emmanuel Macron over comments about his early departure from G7
PARIS (AP) — What began with a handshake evolved into turbulence at 33,000 feet as…
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,…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
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,…
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…
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…
Sikh groups ask Carney to withdraw Indian PM Modi’s invitation to G7 summit
OTTAWA — Sikh groups are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to revoke his invitation…
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…
In the news today: World leaders, former PMs and protestors expected ahead of G7
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta premier says province is looking to entice private-sector pipeline builder
CALGARY — The Alberta government is working to entice a private-sector player to build a…
Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta’s cherished park and G7 host location
CALGARY — For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite…
‘General acceptance’: A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms
EDMONTON — Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban…
In the news today: Carney making defence announcement in Toronto
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
EDMONTON — Anita Hagh couldn’t stop pressing the corner of her phone screen where the…
Supreme Court of Canada says babysitter must be acquitted in toddler’s death
OTTAWA — An acquittal is the appropriate outcome for a British Columbia woman whose conviction…
‘We’re people too’: Canada’s homeless population is aging, changing how shelters run
VANCOUVER — Seventy-one-year-old Roger Oake sat on a bench outside the Union Gospel Mission shelter…
Valérie Bah wins Amazon Canada First Novel Award for ‘Subterrane’
TORONTO — Valérie Bah’s speculative comedy “Subterrane” has won the $60,000 Amazon Canada First Novel…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.0 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also…