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CP News Alert: NDP Leader Notley wins seat in Edmonton-Strathcona

CP News Alert: NDP Leader Notley wins seat in Edmonton-Strathcona

EDMONTON — Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley has been re-elected as the legislature member for Edmonton-Strathcona. The Canadian Press
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CP News Alert: Smith secures seat in Alberta legislature

CP News Alert: Smith secures seat in Alberta legislature

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. — Alberta United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith has been re-elected as the legislature member for Brooks-Medicine Hat. The Canadian Press
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25 NATO-led peacekeepers injured in Kosovo in clashes with Serbs outside municipal building

25 NATO-led peacekeepers injured in Kosovo in clashes with Serbs outside municipal building

ZVECAN, Kosovo (AP) — The NATO-led peacekeeping force said on Monday that 25 of its troops were injured in clashes with ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo after they tried to take over the offices of one of the municipalities where ethnic Albanian mayor
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Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

Impeachment trial of Texas’ Ken Paxton to begin no later than August 28

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A historic impeachment trial in Texas to determine whether Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton should be permanently removed from office will begin no later than August in the state Senate , where the jury that would determine
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Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has failed to persuade the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to fighting drug addiction. In a vote of 209-113 Monday, MPs defeated a motion presented by Poilievre.
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Government to recognize historical significance of Canada's ban on Chinese immigrants

Government to recognize historical significance of Canada's ban on Chinese immigrants

OTTAWA — Parks Canada Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government has designated the 1923 ban on immigration by people of Chinese origin as an event of historical significance.
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Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukraine's capital with series of nighttime barrages

Russia strikes Kyiv in daylight after hitting Ukraine's capital with series of nighttime barrages

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Explosions rattled Kyiv during daylight Monday as Russian ballistic missiles took aim at the Ukrainian capital, hours after a more common nighttime barrage of the city by drones and cruise missiles.
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Michael Chan sues CSIS, unidentified leakers, reporters

Michael Chan sues CSIS, unidentified leakers, reporters

TORONTO — A former Ontario cabinet minister is suing the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and unidentified employees who he alleges leaked classified information with the intent of harming his reputation.
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Yukon government announces aid for residents affected by spring flooding

Yukon government announces aid for residents affected by spring flooding

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it's working to provide financial support and other help to residents and businesses hurt by ongoing flooding in the Klondike Valley.
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Bell CEO warns 'interventionist' regulations could lead telcos to curtail investments

Bell CEO warns 'interventionist' regulations could lead telcos to curtail investments

TORONTO — Bell Canada president and CEO Mirko Bibic warned Monday that increased regulation in Canada's telecommunications industry could prompt companies to scale back investment and make cuts to service for underserved communities.
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