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Harper urges global powers not to negotiate with incoming Iranian regime

Harper urges global powers not to negotiate with incoming Iranian regime

Governments around the world should shun Iran's incoming president based on his long-standing record of human rights abuses, a former Canadian prime minister argued Saturday in a speech to an international conference on the state of the middle-easter
Finance minister says Canada is committed to proposed global corporate tax rate

Finance minister says Canada is committed to proposed global corporate tax rate

VENICE, Italy — Canada stands firmly behind a two-pillar plan to enact sweeping reforms to the global corporate tax system and limit multinational companies' capacity to shop around for lower tax rates, the country's finance minister said Saturday.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 11:45 a.m. Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting one new case of COVID-19 today as well as one new recovery.
'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

'Safe enough:' Thousands gather at Calgary Stampede's live music venue

CALGARY — A bird's-eye view of a popular live music venue on its first night at the Calgary Stampede showed hundreds of people standing close together, waiting for a swab or to hand over proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
B.C. resident who owned home in Lytton says wildfire has left the place 'flat'

B.C. resident who owned home in Lytton says wildfire has left the place 'flat'

LYTTON, B.C. — A Delta, B.C., resident who owns a home in Lytton that was charred by a wildfire that tore through the village says the devastation is "breathtakingly shocking" after getting a glimpse of the area Friday.
Pre-election spending limits on party ads don't apply without fixed voting day

Pre-election spending limits on party ads don't apply without fixed voting day

OTTAWA — Canadian party leaders worked their way around the country this week, in what some see as a sure sign the pandemic is near its end, but also as proof that a federal election is on its way.
No winning ticket for Friday's $21 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $21 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning was sold for Friday's $21 million Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on July 13 will be an estimated $27 million. The Canadian Press
Board probes possible train-fire link in Lytton

Board probes possible train-fire link in Lytton

LYTTON, B.C. — Residents of Lytton, B.C.
Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

Advocate says ArriveCAN app technology is not accessible for blind Canadians

OTTAWA — The federal government's new ArriveCAN travel app is inaccessible to some Canadians with disabilities, raising questions of fair treatment and practical border-crossing concerns.
Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

Better vaccine outreach to younger Canadians needed as first doses slow, says Tam

OTTAWA — Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says she is concerned that vaccination rates among younger Canadians aren't high enough as the rate of first-dose shots is slowing.