Three to See: Stollery concert, Shaguar, Banff Mountain Film Fest

OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's recent actions have raised concerns about a potential national unity crisis as she lowered the threshold for a 2026 independence referendum. With 55% of Albertans feeling unfairly treated by the federal government, and 20% supporting separation, Liberal insiders warn that Prime Minister Mark Carney must address these sentiments, especially during the upcoming G7 summit. Ontario Premier Doug Ford supports a more conciliatory approach towards Alberta, emphasizing the need for...

Pictou County District RCMP are asking the public for help finding Lily Sullivan, age 6, left, and Jack Sullivan, age 4. The two children were last seen Friday morning in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County. The RCMP has scaled back its search for missing siblings Jack and Lily Sullivan, last seen on Friday morning, after extensive coverage of four square kilometers of wooded terrain yielded no sightings. Despite this transition to a more focused search strategy,...

Summary During a meeting on May 6, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in discussions aimed at improving bilateral relations, exchanging gifts including a historical photograph and golf gear. While U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum remain unresolved, both leaders reportedly established a more amicable relationship compared to Carney's predecessor, Justin Trudeau. Observers noted the productive nature of the meeting, with Trump expressing respect for Carney and a...

An alligator attacked and killed 61-year-old Cynthia Diekema while she was canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee, Florida. The incident occurred when their canoe drifted over the alligator, causing it to tip over and throw both individuals into the water, where Diekema was bitten. Following the attack, two large alligators were captured in the area, and while authorities continue to investigate, they believe the incident was not predatory, emphasizing the importance of being cautious...

Quebec has become the first Canadian province to mandate that suggested tip amounts on payment terminals be calculated on the subtotal before taxes, rather than the total after taxes, starting from Wednesday. This change aims to alleviate pressure on consumers, as many have been tipping based on inflated post-tax totals, with a survey indicating that 62% of people felt they tipped excessively due to this practice. Additionally, the legislation requires that tipping options be presented...

The recent federal election not only determined a new prime minister but also resulted in significant changes among party leaders, with Jonathan Pedneault stepping down as Green Party co-leader after losing his seat, and the NDP appointing Don Davies as interim leader following Jagmeet Singh's defeat. Andrew Scheer was announced as the interim opposition leader for the Conservatives, stepping in for Pierre Poilievre, who lost his seat and plans to run in a byelection in...