Politics Oct 23 Seeking to help Collins in Maine, Trump exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Oct 20 Alberta voters reject independence from Canada in victory for Carney Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes counted showing 75% support for staying. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
World Oct 19 Carney fights to keep Canada united as Albertans consider path to independence Voters in Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province will decide Monday whether to begin a process that could lead to independence. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
World Oct 18 Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base Fire crews scrambled late Saturday as fierce winds whipped flames beyond Canadian Forces Base Wainwright and into the surrounding rural area. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
World Oct 17 How Alberta separatism went from fringe cause to referendum Alberta is not voting to leave Canada on Oct. 19. Instead, voters will decide whether the province should remain in Canada or begin the legal process toward a future referendum on separation. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Oct 16 Prime Minister Mark Carney says U.S. is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path By Rob Gillies, Associated Press “This referendum comes at the worst possible time,” Carney told a large pro-Canada rally in Calgary. “The world has become more dangerous and divided. Some outside our borders are working to break us so they can own us.”… Continue reading
Sep 29 U.S. ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, from motorcycles to booze, goes into effect By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The ban amounts to barely a ripple in $880 billion worth of annual two-way trade between the two northern neighbors. But it marks another ratcheting up of President Donald Trump’s second-term trade war with America’s longtime ally and trading partner. Continue reading
Sep 21 Up to 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue By Associated Press A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired. Continue reading
Sep 20 Carney and Macron deepen ties as Canada turns toward Europe and away from U.S. dependence By Associated Press Carney said the countries will task their space agencies and defense ministries to develop and share infrastructure, including launch systems and ground-based reception facilities. They also agreed to expand cooperation in energy, telecommunications, climate resilience and economic development. Continue reading
Sep 17 Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member, saying closer ties with the continent would ensure no country could control Canada’s markets or undermine its sovereignty. Continue reading