3 h. ago Danielle Smith’s Alberta Next panel makes changes to 3 surveys to fix ‘oversight’

Three of the six surveys asked for comment on creating an Alberta pension plan, police force and tax collection agency — but didn't allow respondents to disagree with the ideas.

Other

3 h. ago Les profits de Netflix bondissent grâce aux hausses de prix des abonnements

L’entreprise a vu son bénéfice net bondir de 45 % au deuxième trimestre.

Economics

5 h. ago After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era

NEW YORK (AP) — When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more. Nearly two decades later, travelers are much more accustomed to the “3-1-1″ regulations” governing the size of the liquids they’re flying with, but scenes of […]

Other

5 h. ago French court tries couple accused of plan to ‘sacrifice’ son

The two music teachers were arrested in Spain in 2023, about to board a ferry to Morocco, where a relative feared they might 'sacrifice' their five-year-old

Other

6 h. ago Calgary woman awaits emergency surgery in Japan, facing mounting hospital bills

Dione Amundson was on a trip with her 18-year-old son when she unexpectedly became ill and was rushed to the hospital with a perforated intestine

Science

7 h. ago Man accused of dangling child from Whistler balcony faces criminal charges

Late last month, prosecutors charged Jason Frost, 45, with abandoning a child and failing to provide the necessaries of life, Mounties said.

Events

8 h. ago RCMP charge 2 baggage handlers at Pearson accused of trying to smuggle $147K of cannabis to France

Two baggage handlers at Toronto’s Pearson airport have been charged after allegedly trying to smuggle more than $147,000 in cannabis to France. Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the two employees of baggage-handling company Swissport Canada Handling were arrested on July 4 following a drug-smuggling probe that involved baggage tag switching. Baggage tag switching involves someone […]

Economics

8 h. ago GAGNON: Time for Carney to give up his ban on gas and diesel vehicles 

Prime Minister Mark Carney is ignoring warnings from taxpayers and the auto industry. Yet his government is barrelling ahead with its plan to ban the sale of new gas or diesel cars and trucks. Starting next year, one in five new vehicles sold in Canada must be electric or plug-in hybrid. By 2035, buying a […]

Transport

8 h. ago Colorado dentist on trial, accused of killing wife with poisoned shakes

James Craig is also accused of placing a hit on the lead investigator in the case from behind bars.

Events

8 h. ago Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ Facebook message about U.S. campus sex assault pleads guilty

GETTYSBURG, Pa. —  An American accused of sexually assaulting a fellow Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has pleaded guilty months after being extradited from France to face the allegations. Ian Cleary, 32, who was raised in Silicon Valley before attending Gettysburg College […]

Events

8 h. ago Un meurtrier déjà connu accusé du meurtre en début de semaine à la place de la Paix

Jeremiah Valentine a déjà été reconnu coupable d’un homicide par balle survenu en 2005 en Ontario.

Events

8 h. ago Here’s why half of the requests for complex dental work were reportedly denied by Canada’s care plan

Complex dental work can include procedures like putting in crowns or partial dentures, root canals, specialist examinations and other kinds of oral surgery

Transport

8 h. ago Un meurtrier déjà connu des autorités est accusé de l’homicide à la place de la Paix

Jeremiah Valentine a déjà été reconnu coupable d’un crime semblable survenu en 2005 en Ontario.

Events

9 h. ago Denise Richards accuses estranged husband of domestic violence

Denise Richards filed a temporary restraining order against Aaron Phypers, claiming that he 'regularly threatened to 'break my jaw' and would cry, beg me to stay.'

Events

9 h. ago Suspect charged with hijacking in YVR incident used to be a pilot

Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after being accused of stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club and eventually landing it at YVR.

Transport

9 h. ago Slain UC Berkeley professor’s wife among 5 suspects accused of his murder in Greece

ATHENS, Greece — Five suspects implicated in the killing of a University of California, Berkeley professor appeared in court in Athens on Thursday, including his ex-wife, who has denied all charges. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was shot and killed July 4 in Athens while visiting Greece to see his two young children and finalize legal arrangements […]

Events

10 h. ago Teen accused of sexually assaulting Ontario girl, 8, makes a brief court appearance

Police initially believed the girl was attacked by an animal, after the child was found with life-threatening injuries

Events

10 h. ago Teen suspect in Quadeville, Ont. attack on young girl appears in court

The 17-year-old suspect made a brief appearance Thursday morning at the courthouse in Pembroke, Ont., where he stood in shackles as his case was put over until Aug. 21. 

Events

10 h. ago Long wait times for hip replacement in Alberta prompts Calgary man to pursue surgery in Lithuania

A Calgary couple is urging the province to lower wait times for surgery — or consider compensating Albertans who travel abroad for medical treatment — after going to Lithuania for a double-hip replacement last month. Doug Punt spent $35,000 to get a double hip replacement surgery in Lithuania, after being told he faced a potential […]

Science

10 h. ago Canada Strong Pass lets you save money on major museums and more

It's no longer just national parks and historic sites — the Canada Strong Pass now lets you access even more museums and galleries.If you love spending the day at museums or galleries learning about history or art, you can make the most of the Canada Strong Pass this summer. On July 17, the Department of Canadian Heritage announced that the pass now provides visitors with access to more provincial and territorial museums and galleries, allowing them to experience Canada's rich arts and history.Participating galleries and museums offer free admission to children aged 17 and under. Youth aged 18 to 24 receive 50 per cent off admission fees.It's time to start planning all the galleries and museums you plan to visit this summer, because there's plenty to choose from. A total of 10 national museums and 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries across the country will be participating. Youth and families with young children can explore more culture and exhibits withou...

Politics