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Carney: Alberta 'at the centre' of making Canada better
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (119+ words) thecanadianpressnews. ca Prime Minister Mark Carney extended an olive branch to Alberta by comparing the country to the Parliament buildings, which are currently under renovation for improvements. Carney made the comments a day after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a…...
An all-women Senate delegation is heading to the Arctic to reassure US allies
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (606+ words) From the eight senators to their staff and military liaison officers, the group will be entirely women as they pay diplomatic visits to government officials in four Arctic nations, witness the challenges for militaries in the region and visit a…...
Carney says 'Canada is working', as Alberta readies for vote on separation referendum | Alberta
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (721+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith answers questions at a news conference in Calgary, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a statement in the Library of Parliament in Centre Block on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa,…...
The Latest: Trump tests his economic messaging as Republicans stand up
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (1750+ words) President Donald Trump hosted a White House swearing-in ceremony for Kevin Warsh, urging the new chairman of the Federal Reserve to be "totally independent" and then urging him not to overly constrain the central bank with concerns about inflation. Later…...
The latest on Alberta's vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (234+ words) Supporters carry boxes of signatures to submit for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum....
Manitoba politician calls Saskatchewan farmer who killed Colten Boushie a victim
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (579+ words) The exterior of the Manitoba legislature is seen in Winnipeg, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods WINNIPEG - A Manitoba legislature member faced criticism Thursday for saying the farmer who killed Colten Boushie in a high-profile case in Saskatchewan was…...
Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action
16+ hour, 17+ min ago (538+ words) President Donald Trump has again raised the specter of U. S. military intervention in Cuba. The renewed threat Thursday takes on greater weight a day after the administration announced criminal charges against former Cuban President Ra'l Castro. Trump said previous U. S. presidents have…...
B. C. to rename Site C dam after deceased premier John Horgan
19+ hour, 15+ min ago (814+ words) Outgoing B. C. Premier John Horgan speaks during a question-and-answer session at a B. C. Chamber of Commerce luncheon on his last full day as premier of the province, in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Horgan announced in June he would be stepping down as…...
Alberta committee urges vote on separation
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (207+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservatives are taking steps to hold a vote on Alberta quitting Canada. The Opposition NDP says it's further proof Smith and her UCP are separatists, and the proponent of a pro-federalist petition says Smith alone…...
Alberta premier calls vote on whether to have binding separation referendum |
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (116+ words) Alberta premier calls vote on whether to have binding separation referendum thecanadianpressnews. ca Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says there will be a question on an Oct. 19 referendum about whether to hold a binding referendum on the province separating from Canada....