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'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

'A special one': Calgary Stampede kicks off with parade as thousands line streets

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede returned Friday with its trademark parade, led by Hollywood actor Kevin Costner on horseback, in the first full event since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
New round of sanctions hits Russian TV, media and head of Russian Orthodox Church

New round of sanctions hits Russian TV, media and head of Russian Orthodox Church

OTTAWA — Canada has imposed a new round of sanctions on Russia's media machine designed to puncture disinformation campaigns about the war in Ukraine.
Feds look into potential legal risks of providing abortions to U.S. patients

Feds look into potential legal risks of providing abortions to U.S. patients

Federal officials are looking into whether Canadian health workers could face legal risks for providing abortion services to Americans from states where the procedure has been outlawed.
Former clerk of B.C. legislature to serve three months' house arrest

Former clerk of B.C. legislature to serve three months' house arrest

VANCOUVER — The man who was once the senior officer of the B.C. legislature has been sentenced to three months of house arrest for breaching the public trust when he purchased a new suit and shirts as work attire.
Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri's 'Humanity' art exhibit to Ottawa

Justin Trudeau welcomes Masai Ujiri's 'Humanity' art exhibit to Ottawa

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says an art installation in Ottawa spearheaded by Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri is a reminder of the positivity and hope needed in the world.
U.S. removing tariffs on Canadian solar panels, as USMCA trade reps meet in Vancouver

U.S. removing tariffs on Canadian solar panels, as USMCA trade reps meet in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Canada and the United States have reached an agreement to remove American tariffs on Canadian-made solar products.
Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment

Quebec nurse gets job back after abrupt 2021 firing over Atikamekw patient treatment

MONTREAL — A Quebec nurse who had been accused of making degrading comments towards an Atikamekw woman in March 2021 won't be fired, an arbitrator has ruled.
Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe 'horrifically disturbing': Trudeau

'He was a thoughtful, compassionate, strong leader who understood the importance of service, understood the importance of building a better world, better opportunities for his citizens,' Prime Minister says
Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign

Rona Ambrose to chair Rebecca Schulz's UCP leadership campaign

CALGARY — A candidate vying to lead Alberta's United Conservatives has brought on a high-profile former federal politician as campaign chair.
Fossils of ancient predators with three eyes shed light on evolution of insects

Fossils of ancient predators with three eyes shed light on evolution of insects

Research based on a collection of fossils from the Burgess Shale shows a bizarre-looking animal with three eyes that sheds light on the evolution of the brain and head of insects and spiders.
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