5 d. ago Calgary Stampede security plan to include overhead drones, vehicle mitigation measures

More than 1.3 million people are expected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, which begins with a parade on Friday.

Events

7 d. ago Security heightened for Canada Day in B.C. in shadow of Lapu Lapu festival attack

B.C. police are beefing up security measures for Canada Day celebrations following recent incidents of violence. A government leader says the measures should make people feel safe.

Events

7 d. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

Culture

8 d. ago Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation. […]

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2 w. ago Canada’s Gabriel Diallo picks up another win on grass as Wimbledon draws near

Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo picked up another win on grass as Canada’s tennis players continued to prepare for Wimbledon. The 23-year-old Diallo advanced to the second round of the Mallorca Championships with a 7-5, 6-3 win over local favourite Jaume Munar of Spain on Monday, which took just 56 minutes to complete. The six-foot-eight Diallo fired […]

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2 w. ago EU and Canada Prepare to Sign Security Pact Ahead of NATO Summit

The European Union and Canada are expected to sign a security and defense partnership on Monday at a summit that will kick off a range of discussions about how they can work closer together.

Events

2 w. ago Transportation Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about BC Ferries’ contract with Chinese shipyard

Freeland told B.C.'s transport minister that she expects BC Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to 'mitigate any security risks'

Sport

2 w. ago Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland ’dismayed’ about B.C.'s choice of Chinese shipyard

Freeland says in a letter sent to provincial Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth that she expects B.C. Ferries to inform her about all measures that it plans to take to "mitigate any security risks

Sport

2 w. ago CSIS says it took steps against dozens of employees over misconduct last year

OTTAWA — Canada’s spy service says it closed 34 misconduct cases last year and concluded the allegations were founded in 33 of the cases. In its latest annual report, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases that ranged from verbal warnings to dismissal. CSIS says there were […]

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2 w. ago CSIS says dozens of employees faced discipline over misconduct last year

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service says disciplinary or administrative measures were taken in the cases, ranging from verbal warnings to dismissal.

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2 w. ago Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over disciplinary probe

Canada Soccer says it is preparing its response to CONCACAF over an alleged incident involving suspended coach Jesse Marsch at Canada’s 6-0 Gold Cup win over Honduras on Tuesday in Vancouver. CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings “to investigate the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) and its head coach, Jesse Marsch, for incidents that occurred […]

Sport

2 w. ago Canada Soccer preparing response to CONCACAF over alleged incident in Vancouver

CONCACAF said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Canada head coach Jesse Marsch for 'incidents that occurred' during the 2025 Gold Cup match between Canada and Honduras

Sport

2 w. ago Montreal transit agency reinstates ‘move along’ rule to boost sense of security

The Société de transport de Montréal says the measure helped decrease assaults on staff and increased users’ sense of security when it was implemented as a pilot project.

Events

3 w. ago Lack of appropriate safeguards led to 23andMe data breach, joint investigation finds

OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy watchdog says inadequate security measures opened the door to a data breach discovered two years ago at genetic testing company 23andMe. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne and U.K. information commissioner John Edwards released the findings from their joint investigation of the breach, which affected almost seven million people, including nearly 320,000 in […]

Economics

3 w. ago Dudas: Why Ottawa city hall needed to boost security measures

Sadly, threats and even attacks against politicians of all stripes are on the rise. As well, staff and visitors also deserve protection.

Events

3 w. ago G7 summit live updates: Mark Carney's economic focus and Trump relations | What's a bike ride in Kananaskis like right now | More road closures, motorcades

What you need to know about everything related to the G7 summit in Kananaskis

Transport

3 w. ago Chrétien offers advice to Carney on dealing with Trump as Canada prepares to host G7

Instead of a single comprehensive joint statement the countries are currently working on six smaller joint statements

Politics

3 w. ago Canada to let telecoms hand over your personal data to cops without warrant

On June 3, 2025, the House of Commons of Canada introduced Bill C-2.Bill C-2 is described as "An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures."This new federal bill is intended to address border-related issues and proposes significant amendments to certain statutes, including the Criminal Code. The government justified the changes by claiming they will help protect children, battle organized crime and combat fentanyl.However, the bill sparked concern over potential impacts on Canadians' digital privacy due to warrantless data access. One of the areas of concern is the new definitions Bill C-2 introduces. In Part 14, the bill amends the Criminal Code with "subscriber information" and "information demand" definitions, which are as follows:Bill C-2 Part 14 (I): "facilitate access to basic information that will assist in the ...

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3 w. ago G7 Kananaskis summit updates: Calgary airport tunnel to close | Parking ban on Highway 40 | More security measures in effect

What you need to know about everything related to the G7 summit in Kananaskis from June 15-17

Politics

3 w. ago Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Canada is expected to see a warmer than usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, Environment and Climate Change Canada says. Warning preparedness meteorologist Jennifer Smith says the warmth may be the result of short-term heat waves or the result of a more persistent heat that sticks around for months. The federal agency […]

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