20 m. ago Bell: G7 protest in Calgary — one hell of a goat rodeo on the streets

If this is the best they can come up with for a G7 protest in Calgary, the protest business here is in real trouble

Politics

49 m. 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

2 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

2 h. ago Ahead of G7 summit, protesters gather at Calgary city hall to 'raise our voices'

Protesters with different objectives converge on city hall to air concerns ahead of world leaders' summit

Politics

2 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

3 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

3 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.

Other

3 h. ago Hundreds of protesters rally in downtown Calgary ahead of G7 summit

As world leaders attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis began to arrive, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Calgary on Sunday, hoping to send a message.

Politics

3 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 h. ago Protesters, airplane watchers gather in Alberta as leaders head to G7

As the leaders were scheduled to arrive Sunday hundreds of protesters from several different groups rallied in front of Calgary City Hall, with many carrying anti-Trump messages.

Politics

6 h. ago ELDER: Damage continues on anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Part 2 

In dealing with anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles, the city’s police chief described his force as “overwhelmed” by the protesters and rioters. The city, as is the case with many of America’s other large cities, suffers from inadequate manpower. The size of the LAPD is the smallest in 20 years. The George Floyd protest/riots-inspired “cops-are-out-to-get blacks” […]

Events

6 h. ago Manhunt continues for suspect in shooting of two Democratic Minnesota lawmakers

Officials named Vance Boelter as the suspect in attacks on former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and Sen. John Hoffman and his wife

Events

6 h. ago GOLDBERG: Trump deploys, protesters respond. This will not end well

“Here we go.” “I knew it would come.” “This won’t end well.” Those were my initial reactions to President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had activated the California National Guard and to sources last week saying Marines would serve as backup. I’m not claiming much prescience. Like his breakup with Elon Musk last week, his […]

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6 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

6 h. ago Trump rejected Israel’s plan to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader, official says

White House made it clear the president opposed an attempt on the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Politics

7 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

8 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