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Israel’s defense minister warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues firing missiles

Israel’s defense minister warns 'Tehran will burn' if Iran continues firing missiles

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles on Israel after at least three people died and dozens were wounded Saturday morning, following a series of blisteri
Canada's Foreign Minister urges restraint after Iran retaliatory attack on Israel

Canada's Foreign Minister urges restraint after Iran retaliatory attack on Israel

OTTAWA — Canada has condemned an Iranian attack on Israel that saw long-range missiles launched at Tel Aviv on Saturday morning in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Iran. The attack has killed at least three people and wounded dozens more.
PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister ha
Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has named quantum technologies as a priority topic for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis — placing the nascent tech centre stage at the summit for the first time.
As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption

As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the G7 summit — his first visit to Canada since leaving in a huff seven years ago.
British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
Quebec Liberals to elect new leader at convention in provincial capital

Quebec Liberals to elect new leader at convention in provincial capital

QUÉBEC — The Quebec Liberal Party will choose its new leader today at a convention in the provincial capital. Five candidates are vying for the party’s leadership, none of whom currently hold a seat in the provincial legislature.
Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

Alberta government to start charging residents for COVID-19 shots this fall

EDMONTON — Alberta's government announced Friday residents who are not immunocompromised or on social programs will soon have to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

Cities brace for large crowds at anti-Trump 'No Kings' demonstrations across the US

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the U.S.
The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump's birthday

The Army is set to celebrate 250 years with a parade that coincides with Trump's birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The massive military parade that President Donald Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands and thousands of troops.