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Canada joins other G7 nations to impose new Russian sanctions

Canada joins other G7 nations to impose new Russian sanctions

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The G7 Leaders' Summit kicked off on Friday in Hiroshima with Canada joining other members to announce new sanctions on Russia, as well as new funding to guard against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Passport redesign just the latest battle in the culture war over Canadian identity

Passport redesign just the latest battle in the culture war over Canadian identity

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Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima.
In The News for May 19 : Travellers breathe easier after WestJet pilot strike averted

In The News for May 19 : Travellers breathe easier after WestJet pilot strike averted

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of May 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Good corporate neighbours': Locals fear disruptions from giant VW plant in Ontario

'Good corporate neighbours': Locals fear disruptions from giant VW plant in Ontario

ST. THOMAS, ONTARIO — Jenna Tranter thought she had finally found rural tranquillity a decade ago when she bought a lush 25-acre farm where she could teach horseback riding, removed from the traffic and noise of a major city.
Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Parks Canada is rewriting hundreds of outdated historical plaques that mark some of the country's most prominent places and events. Here's a look at 10 sites where texts are being reviewed: 1.
Princess Anne to visit Canada's oldest regiment in New Brunswick this weekend

Princess Anne to visit Canada's oldest regiment in New Brunswick this weekend

FREDERICTON — Princess Louise,the mare that was once the mascot of the 8th Canadian Hussars, never met the calvary regiment's horse-loving colonel-in-chief.
WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

WestJet, pilots reach 11th-hour deal as strike averted

CALGARY — WestJet and its pilots union say they have reached a last-minute deal, averting a strike ahead of the May long weekend.
Smith, Notley square off in Alberta election debate, ask voters who do they trust

Smith, Notley square off in Alberta election debate, ask voters who do they trust

EDMONTON — Alberta’s two political contenders hammered each other on the issue of trust in the provincial election campaign's lone debate Thursday.
'Make it go away': Ethics probe finds Alberta Premier Smith in conflict of interest

'Make it go away': Ethics probe finds Alberta Premier Smith in conflict of interest

EDMONTON — Alberta's ethics commissioner says United Conservative Premier Danielle Smith undermined democracy and broke conflict-of-interest rules by intervening in a criminal case and pressuring her attorney general to "make it go away.