13 h. ago Trump says Israel has agreed on terms of Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday. The U.S. leader has […]

Events

4 d. ago N.S. mayors concerned for local police services as province pushes larger RCMP role

Under changes announced Thursday, Justice Minister Becky Druhan said the government wants to use the RCMP as a provincial police force.

Events

4 d. ago Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB and TCDSB, due to ‘mismanagement’

Ontario has taken control of four more school boards due to “mismanagement,” the education minister announced Friday while saying it’s time for a broader rethink of board governance. The province has appointed supervisors to the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School […]

Society

5 d. ago How to succeed in business: Alberta Business Hall of Fame inductees share keys to success

Business and life tips from four of Alberta's business leaders

Economics

6 d. ago The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investment and Aviation announces New Airlift from Canadian Cities with Expansion of Porter Airlines into Nassau

Nassau, The Bahamas, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There will be more ways for Canadians to escape to The Bahamas with the launch of Porter Airlines nonstop flights to Nassau. The announcement was made today by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The new nonstop service from three key Canadian cities, Toronto, […]

Politics

7 d. ago Liberal cabinet minister announces $11 million for Alberta businesses

"Whether it's equipping farms in southern Alberta with AI to increase their productivity, or introducing automated production lines to a commercial bakery in Edmonton, today's investments are really about unleashing the incredible ingenuity of Alberta innovators."

Economics

7 d. ago Manitoba launches heat pump savings initiative for eligible homeowners

Environment and climate change minister Mike Moyes announced the new initiative, part of Manitoba's Affordable Energy Plan, on Tuesday.

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8 d. ago Alberta Premier Expects New Oil Pipeline Proposal Within Weeks

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith expects a private-sector firm to propose a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast within weeks in a bid to become one of the first entrants on the Canadian government’s list of nationally important projects.

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8 d. ago Canada Defense Promises Point to More Borrowing, Watchdog Says

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s surprise announcement that Canada would spend 2% of gross domestic product on defense this fiscal year is a recipe for even deeper deficits, the parliamentary budget officer said.

Events

9 d. ago Former Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum dead at 75, family says

McCallum was first elected to the House of Commons to represent the Greater-Toronto-Area riding of Markham in 2000

Politics

1 week ago OCUFA Challenges Ontario Government’s Narrative on Postsecondary Funding Crisis, Welcomes Review with Call for Meaningful Faculty Consultation

TORONTO, ON, June 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) today responded to the announcement by Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security (MCURES) Nolan Quinn of $55.8 million to expand teaching training seats across Ontario. While OCUFA welcomes any new investment in the postsecondary sector, the organization […]

Politics

1 week ago World’s first quantum computing super hub boots up in Lethbridge

A high-tech computing platform has launched in southern Alberta with a goal of aiding businesses in the area before expanding across the world.

Politics

1 week ago Alberta Pension Looks For New CIO Amid Push to Expand Calgary Office

Alberta Investment Management Corp. is hunting for a new chief investment officer as it carries out an overhaul that began last year when the provincial government fired the board and its top executive.

Other

1 week ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

Politics

1 week ago Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as ‘unreasonable’

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a letter sent on Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, said that Spain “cannot commit to a specific spending target in […]

Events

1 week ago Carney’s major projects bill sails through committee. What’s next?

The Liberal government’s legislation would let cabinet quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines.

Politics

2 w. ago Canada imposes new sanctions on Russia as Carney urges support for Ukraine

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the sanctions package alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta.

Events

2 w. ago Bahamasair Signs Landmark MOU and Interline Agreement with Emirates

Milestone agreement enhances visitor access and supports Bahamasair’s modernization. Nassau, The Bahamas, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation announces a major advancement in global airlift following the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Interline Agreement between Bahamasair and Emirates Airline. The signing took place in […]

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2 w. ago MEG Energy urges shareholders to reject unsolicited takeover offer by Strathcona Resources

Strathcona and MEG both extract bitumen using steam-driven techniques in eastern Alberta and don't have fuel refining or retail businesses like some bigger oilsands players.

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2 w. ago Former Justin Trudeau cabinet minister Pablo Rodriquez wins Quebec Liberal leadership

Former Justin Trudeau MP Pablo Rodriquez wins Quebec Liberal leadership

Politics