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As the Canadian military grapples with the aftermath of the disaster at CFB Wainwright, it's also being deeply felt within the Alberta community right next door. The town of Wainwright — home…
Four service members are confirmed dead and dozens more were seriously injured following an explosion and fire on Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. A preliminary investigation suggests a munition from a…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said 39 patients were being treated in hospitals across Alberta, with 19 in critical condition as of Sunday afternoon. A Code Orange was in effect overnight as patients…
Political and military leaders in Canada and around the world quickly reacted to Saturday's incident at a military base in Wainwright, Alta. Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the response efforts, saying, "I…
If Albertans choose to continue on a path to separation, the implications would be enormous. Business groups such as the Chamber of Commerce have been vocal about the risks, saying Alberta would…
Violent protests taking over the streets of some major European cities have turned deadly. In Paris, officers in riot gear faced off with demonstrators in one of France's most violent protest movements…
CFB Wainwright is one of the busiest army bases in Canada, with tens of thousands of soldiers having been trained there over the years. About 200 kilometres east of Edmonton, the base…
Several military members were killed, and dozens more were seriously injured on Saturday, Oct. 17, in an explosion and violent, fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright, a massive military training base about 200…
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor calls President Donald Trump’s pause on Russian sanctions a “gift” to Vladimir Putin. Taylor argues easing restrictions on Russian oil sales will have little effect…
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will speak to reporters Sunday at 6:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. MT) following the deadly explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. The Canadian Armed Forces confirmed…
As Albertans prepare to head to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a referendum on whether to hold a binding vote on separation, one major concern for the federal government…
An independent report into the possible separation of Alberta finds it could cost up to $170 billion. The report by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy was commissioned by the…
An Ipsos poll found 70 percent of Albertans surveyed supported remaining in Canada ahead of Monday’s referendum. Meanwhile, 23 percent supported holding a binding referendum on separation, while seven per cent were…
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make a statement Sunday following a tragic incident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright that left at least seven people dead and dozens more injured. A…
Residents in the town of Wainwright, Alta., about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, have come together in the aftermath of a deadly explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on…
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith will provide an update Sunday in the aftermath of a deadly explosion and fire at a…
At least seven people were killed and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to multiple military sources. The…
A fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in central Alberta has claimed lives and injured others. Federal Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Saturday night he was saddened to share that…
Ottawa's multi-billion dollar Indigenous procurement program — which an ombud called the worst systemic failure he has seen — is back under the microscope. The program was designed to give First Nations,…
Hundreds gathered in Montreal on Saturday to march in solidarity with ongoing student protests in France. The Montreal demonstrators say they share some of the same concerns voiced by their French counterparts,…
Saturday is the last day for advance polls in Alberta, ahead of Monday's vote on a pivotal referendum on separation. Elections Alberta reported more than 703,000 people have now cast their ballots…
Chaos has erupted across France and parts of Europe as protesters have taken to the streets, causing some of the most destructive demonstrations seen in years. What started as students voicing their…
Protesters marched through downtown Halifax, raising concerns about a planned AI data centre near Point Tupper, N.S. Organizers questioned its environmental impact and promised jobs, while a Port Hawkesbury resident raised concerns…
Students and workers rallied across France on Saturday against high living costs, inequality and a lack of resources in schools. The movement began in September at high schools in Paris' northern suburbs…
The Chinese state owned company, XCMG, is one of the world's biggest heavy equipment manufacturers. But the quality of it's products changed drastically several years ago, according to one Canadian dealer. Ryan…
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is warning Stelco’s American owner it could face legal action and be forced to sell its Canadian operations unless it honours job commitments. The warning comes amid planned…
On this episode of Focus Ontario: The Americans appear to be drawing a line in the sand, daring Canadians to cross it. Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador warned Canadian officials that political commentary…
It’s a busy time for U.S. President Donald Trump as he juggles a pair of wars overseas, a trade war with Canada and backlash over plans to livestream an execution that he…
Albertans head to the polls Monday for a non-binding referendum on separation and other provincial demands. Concordia University political science professor Brooke Jeffrey says the complex ballot could leave voters confused. She…
Scientists now have a much better understanding of what caused the deadly flooding in Nepal in August, but forecasting the next event will still likely be challenging. They’ve determined that the immense…
Two Montreal police officers have been suspended following allegations of degrading behaviour, one of them accused of urinating on an unhoused person. The alleged incident was reported by the officer’s own colleagues.…
A Canadian comedian is generating Oscar buzz. Nathan Fielder’s new documentary — showing disgraced biotech giant Elizabeth Holmes — has made its silver screen debut. It’s one you have to see to…
In Calgary, an investigation is underway into the circumstances of a fiery bus crash explosion that killed three people and injured more than a dozen others. Two public transit buses were involved…
Classes were cancelled across Bend, Oregon, Friday, one day after a deadly shooting at an elementary school. The community is mourning three children and a teacher who were killed. As Jackson Proskow…
York Regional Police have released surveillance video of a white Mercedes Sprinter van they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Vaughan, Ont. on Oct. 4. The victim, a 60-year-old woman,…
Nova Scotia’s provincial government is embracing a sprawling data centre development. A private company has committed $10 billion to the project for Artificial Intelligence firm Anthropic. Here’s Heidi Petracek on the premier’s…
All eyes are on Alberta and the state of its union with Canada. Both the prime minister and his Conservative opponent in the province, delivering a united message. Thousands packed a federalist…
Advance voting is underway, and both campaigns are increasingly focused on the ridings that could decide who forms government. Ben O'Hara-Byrne and Keith Baldrey discuss why battleground ridings in Metro Vancouver, including…
It is voting day in the 2026 BC municipal elections and voters across B.C. are going to the polls to have their say in who will be representing their communities. We have…
White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was "let go" from the role, a White House official said on Friday, after President Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job…
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