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Several Conservative MPs and leader Pierre Poilievre are criticizing the Crown’s approach to prosecuting two key organizers of the Freedom Convoy protests, with the party’s deputy leader calling it an act of “political vengeance.” Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were convicted of mischief in April for their roles in organizing the demonstration, which …

Brazil’s congress passed legislation on Thursday loosening environmental licensing, a potential blow to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he seeks to burnish his country’s green credentials before hosting the United Nations global climate summit, COP30, this year. The bill passed with broad support in congress where a powerful …

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales. By the end of the first month, she had sold …

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2025 7:31 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the notable names set to speak at a conference today ahead of next week’s G7 leaders’ …

The B.C. Lions have kicked off their CFL season with a concert by legendary rapper Snoop Dogg. The 35-minute performance came before the Lions hosted the Edmonton Elks in their first game of the season. Snoop Dogg performed several of his hits, including “P.I.M.P.,” “Gin and Juice,,” and “Drop it Like it’s Hot,” plus abbreviated …

It is a well-rested, eager group of Edmonton Oilers who head into the NHL Western Conference final confident they will repeat their 2024 series victory over the Dallas Stars. “There’s lots of things going to be similar,” forward Leon Draisaitl said of meeting the Stars for the second straight conference …

President Donald Trump hopes separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed his hopes for a “productive day” Monday — and a ceasefire — in a social media post over the …

China has announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war, as the two sides prepare for talks later this week. Beijing’s central bank governor and other top financial officials outlined plans Wednesday to cut interest rates and reduce bank reserve requirements …

U.S. President Donald Trump has levelled what may be his most devastating tariffs yet, hitting a sizable chunk of the cross-border auto trade and potentially all of it at a later date. A new 25 per cent duty will strike all finished vehicles imported into the United States starting on April …

Seasonal flu vaccines need to be updated each year because the virus changes so frequently. But the U.S. hasn’t contributed its information on what’s spreading there since January, a World Health Organization (WHO) official said. For seasonal influenza, which forced schools to shut down in some American states earlier this …