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Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will meet its NATO commitment and spend 2 per cent of national GDP on defence this year. Canada is currently estimated to be spending about 1.4 per cent of GDP o...
Jun 09, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
What to know about Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to LA protests
President Donald Trump has deployed at least 300 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to respond to immigration protests, over the objections of California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Trump initiall...
Jun 09, 2025 Protesters confront a line of U.S. National Guard in the metropolitan detention center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night's immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Edmonton, Sunrise mayors up the ante in bet over Stanley Cup rematch
If history repeats itself, Edmonton's mayor may soon declare an official Florida Panthers Day in Alberta's capital city. Last year's bet between Amarjeet Sohi and Mike Ryan, the mayor of Sunrise, Fla....
Jun 04, 2025
Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
A new report argues that Canada's trade war with the United States might come with a silver lining for the domestic tourism industry. The Conference Board of Canada says its April travel intentions su...
Jun 03, 2025 Hundreds of people walk near the lighthouse in Peggy's Cove, N.S., Tuesday, July 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Mayor of Flin Flon, Man., says fierce winds may cause wildfire to hit his city
The mayor of Flin Flon, Man., says fierce, shifting winds are threatening to propel a nearby raging wildfire into the city and begin burning structures. "Unless we get one heck of a boost, it's projec...
May 30, 2025 A wildfire in the Flin Flon, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government *MANDATORY CREDIT*
A wildfire in the Flin Flon, Man. area is shown in a government handout photo on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Manitoba Government
Winnipeg opens its doors as thousands flee crippling fires in northern Manitoba
Winnipeg has opened its doors to thousands of evacuees fleeing crippling wildfires that have prompted a provincewide state of emergency in Manitoba. The fires have forced 17,000 people from their home...
May 29, 2025
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north. Kinew says he has spoken to P...
May 28, 2025 The City of Flin Flon and the Town of Creighton both have mandatory evacuations orders as the Club Fire nears. (The City of Flin Flon/Facebook)
Throne speech underscores Canada's sovereignty, commits to joining ReArm Europe
Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by Canadian dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition. On Tuesday morning, the King became the first reigning monar...
May 27, 2025 The safe consumption site in Saskatoon did not receive any funding in the provincial budget. (650 CKOM file photo)
Quebec MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as new House of Commons Speaker
Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday - after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the...
May 26, 2025 Francis Scarpaleggia speaks during the election process in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, May 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Costs remain unclear for Canada to join Trump's Golden Dome
An anti-weapons proliferation group says if Prime Minister Mark Carney signs on to U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defence shield, Canada could face ballooning financial costs. Jessi...
May 22, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with media during a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, May 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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