6 h. ago These 12 scenic road trips will take you to the most beautiful places in Canada

Your road map to the best hidden gems, stunning sights and epic pit stops in each province and territory

Transport

37 h. ago Canada Strong Pass discounts: Where can you visit in Alberta?

Just show up to national parks in Alberta for free entry starting June 20

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3 d. ago Here's what you can do in Ottawa with the Canada Strong Pass

From June 20 to Sept. 2, 2025, Canada’s historic sites and national parks will be free to visit and Via Rail tickets will be 25 per cent cheaper for young adults aged 18 to 24

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3 d. ago Mark Carney to meet Donald Trump today at G7 summit in Alberta amid ’sensitive’ talks

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Alberta. It’s Trump’s first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games. Trump stormed out of the last […]

Politics

3 d. ago Carney, Trump set to meet during G7 summit amid ‘sensitive’ talks

It's Trump's first visit to Canada since he started repeatedly saying the country should become an American state, leading Canadians to boo the American anthem at hockey games.

Politics

5 d. ago King Charles pays respect to Air India crash victims at annual royal parade

Charles requested the symbolic moves 'as a mark of respect for the lives lost, the families in mourning and all the communities affected by this awful tragedy.'

Events

5 d. ago As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the G7 summit — his first visit to Canada since leaving in a huff seven years ago. Ottawa could use everything from golfing and creative scheduling to special cabinet orders to make the visit successful and avoid a repeat diplomatic disaster. […]

Politics

1 week ago Why King Charles spoke to Canada under the wrong royal emblem

The cypher of Queen Elizabeth II marked the throne where the king delivered his speech from the throne.

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1 week ago ER wait times are getting longer across Canada and here's where they're the worst

If you find yourself needing to visit an emergency room (ER) in Canada, be prepared for longer wait times.According to a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI), Canadians are spending too much time waiting in ERs across the country."With tens of thousands of patients going to the emergency room daily and waiting hours for treatment, ERs are one of the many bottlenecks that must be addressed to ensure that Canadians can get timely access to the care they need," reads the study, released this past week.The MEI examined data across provinces and over time to measure the average length of ER wait times in Canada.To do so, it evaluated the total length of stay. This includes the time patients spend in the emergency department, from the moment they enter and register to the moment they leave, whether discharged or admitted to the hospital.Another factor the study considered is the time to physician initial assessment, which represents how long patie...

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1 week ago Prime Minister Carney’s G7 invite to Modi sends ‘wrong’ message, Liberal MP says

Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal represents a B.C. riding and says dozens of his constituents have reached out in 'outrage' over India's Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Canada.

Politics

1 week ago ‘They’re worried’: Liberal MP plans to raise concerns about Modi visit to Carney

Dhaliwal says he has received dozens of calls and more than 100 emails from constituents expressing concern

Transport

1 week ago Rory McIlroy makes snowman at RBC Canadian Open, likely going home early

CALEDON, Ont. — Rory McIlroy’s visit to Canada is on its way to be a quick one after a disastrous start to his second round at the RBC Canadian Open. After sailing his second shot on the fifth hole from deep rough over the green and near a set of train tracks, his best plan […]

Other

1 week ago Arise Sir David!: Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, reports say

David Beckham, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children’s fund for two decades, is to receive a knighthood in next week’s honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports Friday. Without citing sources, the BBC said Beckham is set to receive further recognition both for […]

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2 w. ago Letters June 3, 2025: ‘The shoes hid nothing, not even a medical condition.’

IN STEP WITH JUSTIN Re: Justin Trudeau attends King Charles’ throne speech wearing colourful shoes, online, May 27 I’m embarrassed (sort of) to admit it, but Justin Trudeau and I have something in common. Well, more than one thing. We have two. We both wear Gazelles. Mine, though, would have looked better with that awful […]

Other

2 w. ago Raymond J. de Souza: King Charles’ throne speech was a constitutional triumph

Not a few had tears in their eyes as they heard the King of Canada declare: 'The True North is indeed strong and free!'

Other

2 w. ago Dyer: King may help Canada escape worse treatment from Trump

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a two-day visit to Canada this week to open the 45th parliament of his Canadian domain.

Economics

2 w. ago NP View: King Charles III affirmed what it is to be Canadian

Let's hold onto the institutions that define us

Economics

3 w. ago King Charles brought out crowds. Now Ottawa wants tourists to stay

Ottawa Tourism says the royal visit helped raise the city’s profile, especially with British travellers, as thousands lined streets to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Society

3 w. ago The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) acknowledges the 2025 Speech from the Throne

OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) is encouraged by the 2025 Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Charles III on May 27, 2025. We appreciate the affirmation of the enduring relationship between the Crown and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. The NAFC stands […]

Society

3 w. ago Canada slashing taxes on first home purchases and here's how it works

Prime Minister Mark Carney is fulfilling one of the key promises the Liberal party made during the recent federal election campaign, specifically relating to eliminating the federal five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home prices for first-time homebuyers."My government has a mandate to bring down costs. We are delivering this mandate by cutting taxes — so Canadians keep more of their paycheques to spend where it matters most," said the prime minister, with the specific plans for the GST cuts now released following King Charles III's speech from the throne on Tuesday.This will be applied as a rebate — the First-Time Home Buyers' GST Rebate.For first-time buyers only, there will be zero GST applied on new homes sold at up to $1 million. For new properties bought at a price of between $1 million and $1.5 million, there will be a reduced GST for first-time buyers and their new homes.This means that for homes priced at up to $1 million, first-time...

Economics