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Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday
OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks,…
Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out
OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with…
Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News
OTTAWA — Former MP Han Dong says he and his family can finally move on…
Shawn Levy, Our Lady Peace among new inductees to Canada’s Walk of Fame
TORONTO — Filmmaker Shawn Levy said his recognition on Canada’s Walk of Fame is a…
Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh apologizes for attending Kendrick Lamar show
TORONTO — Jagmeet Singh is saying sorry for attending one of Kendrick Lamar’s Toronto concerts…
Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres
MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec’s detention centres…
In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has…
Carney’s task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome
CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S. President Donald Trump…
India and Canada to restore diplomatic services nearly two years after killing of Sikh separatist
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Canada agreed to restore diplomatic services nearly two years…
Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week’s…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Intense Israeli strikes hit Tehran after Trump demands ‘unconditional surrender’ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)…
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit
OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada…
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…
Trump says he won’t call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would ‘waste time’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz…
Overnight Russian attack on Ukraine kills 15 and injures 156
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — An overnight Russian missile and drone bombardment of Ukraine killed 15…
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the…
The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate ‘immediately’
U.S. President Donald Trump urged all of Iran’s capital to evacuate “immediately,” saying in a…
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…
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…
Health authority issues warning as measles circulates in northeastern B.C. community
FORT ST. JOHN — A health authority in northern British Columbia says measles is officially…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
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…
Canadians urged to ‘avoid all travel’ to Israel amid air, missile strikes with Iran
OTTAWA — The federal government is urging Canadians to “avoid all travel” to Israel as…