Federal bill to bolster border security expected early next week
OTTAWA — The Liberal government plans to introduce legislation soon to strengthen border security in response to continuing pressure from the United States. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to table a bill early next week. The latest federal...
Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a rally at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin...
Strong action will be taken for planes, drones violating G7 no-fly zone, says RCMP
CALGARY — The RCMP says air restrictions will be in place in two main areas during the upcoming G7 Leaders’ Summit in Alberta this June and officials will make sure that no unwanted drones or aircraft enter airspace. Sgt. Mark...
Gen Z Canadians make push for end to hyperpartisanship
OTTAWA — Hundreds of Gen Z Canadians met in the capital Friday calling for less partisanship at a time of heightened global polarization and uncertainty. Participants from across the country at the first-of-its-kind youth summit joined forces to break “hyperpartisanship”...
Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
WASHINGTON (AP) — One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties. “We are deeply disappointed that unforeseen circumstances have forced the cancellation” of the...
Alf Clausen, Emmy-winning composer who wrote music for ‘The Simpsons’ for 27 years, dies at...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of “The Simpsons” for 27 years, has died. His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday at...
CFIA fines B.C. ostrich farm and says cull will occur, rejecting U.S. intervention
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has fined a British Columbia ostrich farm $20,000 for failing to co-operate with anti-avian flu measures, rebuffing interventions in the case by United States health officials. It said the farmers who are resisting...
Funeral plans underway for 3 siblings killed in alleged drunk driving crash
Funeral preparations are underway for three siblings whose lives were tragically cut short in a crash that police say involved a suspected drunk driver. Family members of the three children aren’t saying much about what happened that fateful night as...
‘Deeply disappointing’: Google and Home Depot pull sponsorships from Pride Toronto
Pride Toronto faces a shaky future after two more corporate sponsors pulled their support for the festival just days before the beginning of Pride Month. The organization says it’s facing a $700,000 funding shortfall as a result of sponsors who...
Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to release names of residential school priests
OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says it will soon release the names of 140 priests or brothers who worked in residential schools. Along with their names, the centre said in a media release it will also...
