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U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa before the G7 in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Ottawa between June 14 and 15 ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next week. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the visit this morning. An itinerary for the visit has not been released yet.
Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters

Wisconsin lawsuit seeks to ban Elon Musk from offering $1 million checks to voters

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Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

Kananaskis: An explainer on Alberta's cherished park and G7 host location

CALGARY — For the next week, Derek Ryder will be temporarily divorced from his favourite mountain range and beloved trails in Kananaskis, Alta., so the world's most powerful people can safely gather for the G7 leaders summit.
Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Poll suggests half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests that nearly half of Canadians believe Israel is committing genocide in Gaza almost two years after the current conflict began.
Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

Ottawa moves to prop up youth employment in a rough summer jobs market

OTTAWA — The federal government is moving to shore up a historically weak summer job market for students — even as one economist argues tough employment prospects for young people suggest broader softness in the job market.
New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor

New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's auditor general has found "significant deficiencies" in the operations of the province's public housing agency, saying the stock of subsidized homes managed by the Crown corporation is not well maintained.
About 7,000 residents in La Ronge, Sask., area can go home Thursday

About 7,000 residents in La Ronge, Sask., area can go home Thursday

REGINA — About 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., will be allowed to return home on Thursday after the lifting of a wildfire evacuation order, the director of the local emergency operation centre said Tuesday.
Arizona governor vetoes bill to ban teaching antisemitism in Arizona’s public schools

Arizona governor vetoes bill to ban teaching antisemitism in Arizona’s public schools

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposal that would ban teaching antisemitism at the state’s public K-12 schools, universities and colleges and expose educators who violate the new rules to discipline and lawsuits.
In his own words: Trump said during 2024 campaign he would use military for immigration enforcement

In his own words: Trump said during 2024 campaign he would use military for immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump in recent days has sent thousands of National Guard troops and 700 active duty Marines to quell Los Angeles-area protests over immigration enforcement actions, despite the objections of Democratic Gov.
The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

President Donald Trump called Los Angeles a “trash heap” and promised to “liberate” it from criminals in a speech to troops at Fort Bragg to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Trump's visit Tuesday came after he deployed U.S.