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Canada updates travel advisory for U.S., noting need to register on long stays
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for those heading south of the border, noting the U.S. requires that visitors register if staying more than 30 days. The updated advisory says t...
Mar 22, 2025
'No Canadian dream': Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state
EDMONTON - Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life ha...
Mar 22, 2025
County of Grande Prairie gets $50,00 grant for hydrogen hub study
Some federal grant money is going towards a project in the County of Grande Prairie.The federal government announced on Friday that it would give a total of $8.3 million to 13 clean technology project...
Mar 22, 2025
Israel fires on Lebanon in response to rockets fired at Israeli targets
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire. Earlier, rockets were fired from Lebanon int...
Mar 22, 2025
The five senses of spring: How climate change is shaping our experience of the season
Singing frogs are looking for love. Sweet sap is flowing from the maple trees. Striking migratory birds are returning to their northerly nests. Spring is about transformation, a season often marked by...
Mar 22, 2025
RCMP unit that helps flag threats to PM faces 'numerous challenges': internal report
OTTAWA - Members of an RCMP unit that helps to protect the prime minister and other public figures face a risk of burnout due to a heavy workload and limited resources, says a newly released internal ...
Mar 22, 2025
Just hours left before PM Carney is expected to trigger a federal election
OTTAWA - With just hours left to go before a widely expected election call, the main political parties are gearing up as their leaders pitch themselves as the best people to lead Canada through a trad...
Mar 22, 2025
Canada's Homan tops Scotland's Jackson to advance into women's curling worlds semis
UIJEONGBU-SI - Canada's Rachel Homan cruised to a 10-4 win on Saturday in a qualification match over Scotland's Sophie Jackson to earn a spot in the semifinal of the LGT World Women's Curling Champion...
Mar 21, 2025
Carney keeping emissions cap on oil and gas, but focusing on investing in green tech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Friday that his government would keep the emissions cap on oil and gas production in place if elected - but would fast-track investments in carbon capture...
Mar 21, 2025
Canadian Cory Johnston stands second after first day of Bassmaster Classic
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - It was a solid start to the US$1-million Bassmaster Classic for Canadian Cory Johnston. Johnston, of Cavan, Ont., was second after the opening day of pro bass fishing's premier eve...
Mar 21, 2025