2 h. ago 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 died. In a statement Sunday, Unifor says Basil “Buzz” Hargrove was “a beloved and iconic figure in Canada’s labour movement” who “was a tireless advocate for working people and a deeply respected leader.” Hargrove was national president of the CAW […]

Society

3 h. ago Who's coming to Calgary? World leaders land at YYC on way to G7 summit in Kananaskis

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith among local representatives greeting foreign dignitaries

Politics

4 h. ago Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker chugs pickle juice and gets himself out of a pickle

ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy. The 25-year-old right-hander had already chugged two bottles of the dehydration-fighting juice […]

Other

4 h. ago Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall in B.C.

DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soaking rain, with […]

Events

4 h. ago Trump dominates G7 where leaders will be bracing for trade clashes and Middle East conflict

As conflict grows in the Middle East and tariff threats loom, world leaders meeting hoping to mollify the U.S. president

Politics

4 h. ago G7 world leaders arrive in Alberta amid Middle East crisis and global tariff uncertainty

On many issues including trade and the Israel-Hamas war, the G7 summit is like a game of tug-of-war

Politics

4 h. ago Canada & Spruce Meadows home away from home for Czechia's Stanek

You can’t begrudge Stanek’s preference as Spruce Meadows has become a special part of his burgeoning career as a show-jumping rider. Last year, Stanek won his first-ever international grand prix during the summer series, winning the Continental’s Duncan Ross class. On Saturday, he added to his resume with the RBC Grand Prix of Canada, the feature event of the National tournament.

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5 h. ago Security ramps up, protesters gather as world leaders land in Calgary for start of G7 summit

Hundreds of people chanted and waved signs at designated protest zones in the city, some declaring their anger at those attending the summit an hour away in Kananaskis

Politics

5 h. ago Les Québécois plus petits de taille peinent à rivaliser avec le reste au Canada pour atteindre l'équipe nationale

Les Québécois plus petits de taille peinent à rivaliser avec le reste du Canada pour atteindre l'équipe nationale

Society

5 h. ago Protester shot and killed at ’No Kings’ rally in Utah, police say

A demonstrator was shot and killed at Salt Lake City’s “No Kings” protest when a man believed to be part of the event’s peacekeeping team fired at another man allegedly aiming a rifle at protesters, authorities said Sunday. Police took the alleged rifleman, Arturo Gamboa, 24, into custody Saturday evening on a murder charge, Salt […]

Events

7 h. ago Pace and scale of Canadian wildfires could reshape the landscape, experts say

More intense and more frequent fires push forests to adapt and prevent certain common trees from regrowing.

Events

7 h. ago George Russell tient le coup et gagne le Grand Prix à Montréal

Mais ce qui a retenu l'attention est cet accrochage entre les McLaren en fin de course, dimanche, sur le circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Economics

7 h. ago Severe thunderstorm watches issued for central and southern Alberta on Sunday

Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for central and southern Alberta again on Sunday. Damaging storms pelted some communities with hail and high winds Saturday.

Other

8 h. ago Spanish locals shoot water at visitors in protests against mass tourism

Demonstrators marched in Barcelona and other tourist destinations in Spain to demand action as residents face a housing crunch and say their towns' local character is disappearing.

Events

8 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Summer is here, strawberries are, too but so are the scams

When Canadian-grown fruits and vegetables reach the market — typically from June to October — prices in this category become much more stable. Historically, during this window, price fluctuations are roughly half as volatile as they are during the rest of the year. The reason is straightforward: seasonal abundance and shorter supply chains anchored in […]

Other

8 h. ago Canada’s Gabriel Diallo wins Libema Open for first ATP Tour title

‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH — Gabriel Diallo has won his first ATP Tour title. The 23-year-old Montreal native defeated Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 7-5, 7-6 (8) to win the Libema Open tennis tournament on Sunday. In what was a tight, back-and-forth second set, Diallo was down 6-4 in the tiebreaker before pulling victory from the jaws of defeat. He […]

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8 h. ago Spaniards squirt water guns at foreigners in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest overtourism

BARCELONA, Spain — Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe is fueling a housing crunch and erasing the character of their hometowns. The marches were part of a coordinated effort by […]

Events

10 h. ago Alberta ends universal COVID vaccine coverage, premier blames low uptake and wasted shots

Danielle Smith said $135 million worth of doses got 'flushed down the drain' last year in part because Albertans are increasingly choosing to not take them

Science

10 h. ago Kentucky man accused of using raccoon to get back at bar owner

A Kentucky man faces charges for allegedly releasing a raccoon inside a crowded after bar after being  being denied entry into the watering hole. The Murray Police Department said on social media that they received a call on the evening of June 6 that an individual had intentionally released a raccoon into an open business. […]

Other

10 h. ago Carney, Trump to meet Monday as leaders gather in Canada for G7 summit

Mark Carney and Donald Trump will meet ahead of the G7 summit, as Canada and the U.S.'s work toward a new agreement on trade and security has yet to produce a deal.

Politics