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Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada.

Jun 16, 2025 2:18 PM Read more >

Karina Gould gets key committee chair as NDP is frozen out

OTTAWA — House of Commons committees are taking shape for this session of Parliament with a top spot for Liberal Karina Gould and no representation at all for New Democrats.

Jun 16, 2025 12:41 PM Read more >

Former MP Han Dong says he can move on after settling lawsuit against Global News

OTTAWA — Former MP Han Dong says he and his family can finally move on now that his lawsuit against Global News has been settled.

Jun 16, 2025 11:48 AM Read more >

In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S.

Jun 16, 2025 3:15 AM Read more >

Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec's detention centres looking to drop tobacco, drugs or cellphones to the inmates below.

Jun 16, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

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.

Jun 16, 2025 1:00 AM Read more >

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.

Jun 15, 2025 11:22 PM Read more >

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.

Jun 15, 2025 11:19 PM Read more >

CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.

Jun 15, 2025 9:22 PM Read more >

Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall

DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend.

Jun 15, 2025 6:06 PM Read more >