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Nearly five years after first announcing its plans to close the supervised consumption site at the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the Alberta government set a date to close the site later this year and replace it with services more focused on recovery and treatment.

After Iranian Shahed drones hit an oil refinery in Kuwait, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Kyiv has sent more than 200 military specialists to the Middle East to help defend critical infrastructure from the same type of threat Ukraine has faced for years.

Netflix ​and Warner Music Group have signed an exclusive multi-year deal to produce documentary series and films exploring the lives, music and legacies of the label's storied artist ‌roster.

Alberta's separatist sentiment has resurged in recent months amid the Trump administration's comments about the province's future, coupled with economic and political tensions with the Canadian government. Andrew Chang explains what it would actually take to grant sovereignty to a Canadian province, and why it's so difficult to achieve.Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images

Worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting.

Israeli settlers sexually assaulted a Palestinian man — tying his genitalia with zip ties and parading him naked in front of his family — during a mid-March attack in the occupied West Bank, according to the victim and eyewitnesses.

As part of its 2026-2027 departmental plan, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has cancelled its ambitious lunar rover that would have landed at the moon's south polar region.

Martial arts phenom and Hollywood action star Chuck Norris — known for Walker, Texas Ranger, among other macho roles — died on Thursday at the age of 86, in what his family described as a "sudden passing."

The Ontario government is planning to outlaw sky-high ticket resale prices, according to a news release. The move comes years after the province scrapped part of an anti-scalping law in 2019.

U.S. officials said missiles for the Patriot system were moved from various locations around Europe in an effort to reinforce air defenses towards the Middle East.

A 33-year-old Mississauga man has been charged with breach of trust by a public officer.

Canada is expected to draw one million visitors including athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans.

Adam Skelly's Adamson Barbeque was at the centre of a three-day standoff that became a focal point of anti-lockdown protests.

At a press conference Friday, Prabmeet Sarkaria said the government has to ensure the rules keep up with quickly evolving technology.

MONTREAL - Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children.

“The plan, if there is one, remains a mystery," reads a motion from waterfront councillor Ausma Malik to be debated at council next week.

Researchers from University Health Network have developed an AI algorithm capable of accurately predicting heart failure based on smartwatch data.

Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a statement after it was released by allies Thursday, expressing a willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz which Iran has blockaded.

Husband says pair were taken into custody at U.S. border patrol checkpoint in Sarita

As war shatters Lebanon yet again, the country fights for its future on two fronts

‘The political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation,’ Vice Foreign Minister says

Any prolongation of the Iran war risks creating an unprecedented crisis in energy supplies that sooner or later will hit every corner of the global economy. But it is already clear that some countries are either more exposed to that impact or less able to deal with it.

It provides material to an estimated 700 stations and the service will end on May 22

It said the Ivy League school remains indifferent to hostility on its campus

Iran attacked an oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday and Israel killed a spokesman of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran showed no sign ​of ending.

He died Thursday, in what his family described as a ‘sudden passing’

Three Americans and one Canadian will zip around the moon in their capsule and then come straight home without stopping

Soccer fans planning to attend this summer’s World Cup are being warned of higher airfares and possible flight disruptions. Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta says conflict in the Middle East is squeezing airspace, driving up fuel costs and limiting airline capacity.

The Epstein files revealed consistent communication between the royal and Epstein, including after he was convicted of child sex trafficking offences in 2008.

Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Carney endorsed a statement after it was released by allies Thursday, expressing willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..

James 'Jimmy' Gracey was reported missing after he didn't return to the short-term rental where he was staying with friends during spring break.

U.S. President Donald Trump is widening the cracks between the United States and European NATO members with his calls for allies to help him finish the war he started with Iran.

The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait, which can process some 730,000 barrels of oil per day, is one of the largest in the Middle East.

U.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.

The federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.

Canada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'

Gas prices in Canada have been climbing sharply since the Iran war began, but how much higher they could go is unclear as consumers struggle with the higher cost of living.

Book publishing has few safeguards in place to prevent the unwitting publication of a novel heavily generated by artificial intelligence.

The Justice Department is examining whether President Gustavo Petro of Colombia has ties to drug traffickers.

Some of the proposed sales, valued at more than $23 billion, were under review, while others were never sent to Congress. The administration is pushing them through without congressional approval.

Many New Yorkers said Ramadan felt especially poignant this year under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who used his own observance of the holiday to model the diversity of Muslim life in the city.

The island is dependent on tourism, but a lack of fuel and extensive power outages are forcing many travelers to cancel. Here’s what visitors might face.

On the staff of The New Yorker for more than 60 years, he wrote about Duchamp, Rauschenberg and many others. His books include “Living Well Is the Best Revenge.”

The civil rights charges against the two Louisville, Ky., police officers stemmed from their involvement in drafting the no-knock search warrant that led to the fatal shooting.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has imbued U.S. military actions with a Christian moral underpinning that suggests they are divinely sanctioned.

The homeland security nominee brought up a mysterious trip in mid-2016 at a confirmation hearing. He visited Jordan that August, congressional records show.

A dam on the northern part of the island was close to failing, emergency officials said.

The metals saw bumpy trade on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day.

U.S. Treasury yields jumped on Friday as investors anticipated inflationary pressures resulting from the Middle East war.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was 'obliterating' Iran in the conflict.

Oil prices rose Friday even after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

The U.S. government has been trying to crack down on illegal shipments of top-tier Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China.

Etsy, Walmart and Shopify were quick to jump into Instant Checkout, but item information was often inaccurate and onboarding merchants was difficult.

The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade.

Democrats are vying for competitive seats across farm country in 2026, and fertilizer shortages spurred by the Iran war give them a new affordability angle.

Three charts show the extent of the U.K. government's borrowing woes.

AI industry leaders have opposed state-level regulatory efforts, arguing that a "patchwork" of laws would hobble innovation and give China a competitive edge.

They were at a salon getting their nails done for Eid al-Fitr. It was unclear who fired the missile.

Rather than evacuation, Israel’s defense minister said the mission now is “to protect northern communities against raids and anti-tank fire.”

Israel’s assault on the world’s largest natural gas deposit has renewed tensions between the two allies’ end goals in Iran.

As attacks rattled markets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration might lift restrictions on Iranian oil already loaded onto vessels.

Because of greater exposure to disruptions in the Middle East, such as high natural gas prices, businesses and consumers outside the U.S. are being hit harder by the war in Iran.

As attention focuses on Iran, the conflict between two of its neighbors is escalating.

The conflict continues to roil global energy markets. On Wednesday, an attack on Iran’s South Pars gas field sent energy prices soaring.

Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates

The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

BBC Sport explores whether the Women's Super League would be ready for Fifa's new female coach requirements.

The actor was known for Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon films - and numerous online memes.

She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.

In a memo to staff, editor-in-chief Barri Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski say the decision is "necessary" but "not an easy one".

Three women died at a private clinic where staff were not carrying out proper checks.

The prime minister had promised to pass the legislation by 15 April 2025, to mark the 36th anniversary of the disaster.

Birmingham's Small Heath Park attracts huge crowds as Muslims mark the end of Ramadan.

Annabelle Mackay, 21, has spoken to the BBC about her experience surviving meningitis.

Officials had previously issued a warning for the dam during heavy rains last week, but water levels had receded once the downpour subsided

The Education Department’s total student loan portfolio stands at nearly $1.7 trillion

Donald Trump earlier lashed out at Nato allies, calling them ‘cowards’

‘You don’t do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side,’ Trump told reporters on Friday

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a massive artificial intelligence data center and power complex at a former uranium enrichment site in southern Ohio

Stansted Airport said that the move would aim to ‘manage congestion at the terminal’

Downing Street said any such action would still amount to “collective self-defence”, insisting it would not mean the UK was drawn into the wider conflict

The female crossing guard sustained a concussion from the attack, which allegedly happened when a driver became impatient

U.S. defense officials have told The Associated Press that a sizable number of Patriot air defense interceptor missiles have moved from Europe towards the Middle East

Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it