The Latest Breaking News from Canada

Rightward slant of UCP candidate slate risks upsetting moderate Alberta voters

As Canada's oil province Alberta gears up for a May 29 election, some political analysts say the candidates being put forward by right-wing premier Danielle Smith's ruling United Conservative Party (UCP) may deter voters more used to moderate conservative lawmakers.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Canada hopes to join Aukus defence pact, says report

Ottawa ‘highly interested’ in joining group amid fears country could be shut out of intelligence and tech sharing

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2023

Canada wants more cooperation with AUKUS allies on advanced technologies

Canada wants to work more closely with allies including Australia, United States and the UK in areas of advanced technologies, Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Monday, when asked if the country wanted to join the AUKUS defense alliance.

Reuters · May 8, 2023

Canadian airlines brace for a summer of change as U.S. airlines consider reforms

The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report on the causes of flight disruptions before and after the pandemic. The report also outlined the challenges airlines faced managing and responding to these flight disruptions.

The Conversation · May 7, 2023

Leafs and Oilers in the NHL playoffs: Can I cheer on a team I usually hate?

It’s been 30 years since a Canadian NHL team has won the Stanley Cup. The last team to bring home the trophy was the Montréal Canadiens in 1993, but the long drought might finally be over with two Canadian teams in the second round of the NHL playoffs: the Edmonton…

The Conversation · May 7, 2023

Canada’s Economic Slowdown Could Be Good for the U.S.: Kiplinger's Economic Forecasts

Canada’s Economic Slowdown Could Be Good for the U.S.: Kiplinger's Economic Forecasts

Kiplinger · May 7, 2023

Sunak and Trudeau emphasise UK-Canada ties at post-coronation meeting over tea

The two leaders hugged when the Canadian prime minister arrived at No 10.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen carries Canadian flag at coronation of King Charles

Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen carried the Canadian flag in the country's delegation at the coronation of King Charles III of England.

Space · May 6, 2023

Britain’s King Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey

The coronation was Britain’s first in 70 years and second to be televised. Charles is the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. He is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2023

Women finds camera hidden inside appliance in her Airbnb after 'weird' feeling

Kennedy Calwell was on a 30th birthday trip in Vancouver, Canada when she started to have the feeling that she was being watch, prompting her to inspect the room

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2023