Trump promises 'really long' Fourth of July speech despite heat warning

U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to deliver a ‘really long’ Fourth of July speech despite many celebrations for America’s 250 birthday in Washington have already been cancelled due to severe heat.


Heartbroken girlfriend of B.C. captain tells of close call days before deadly sinking

The heartbroken girlfriend of a young charter boat captain feared drowned in a deadly sinking in B.C. waters last Sunday says she was aboard the vessel two days earlier when a broken door swung open and water flooded in.


Will Alberta pipeline proposal move voters ahead of separation vote?

After Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled an official proposal for an oil pipeline to the West Coast on Thursday, one pollster sees the opportunity to win over a narrow group of undecided referendum voters, while some groups supporting the province's independence don't put much stock in the deal.


From Elle to Obsession: your weekend watch cheat sheet

This week, those looking for a summer blockbuster may be disappointed to see plenty of screen times for Minions & Monsters and … not much else. Here's a list of recent releases which — depending on your tastes — should be worth your time.


Pancakes, pipelines and independence: politics serving up new flavour at this year’s Calgary Stampede

Generations of Canada’s political class have summited at the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to shake hands and flip pancakes. This year’s festival arrives with a looming referendum on Alberta’s future within Canada and, as of Thursday night, a multibillion-dollar pipeline bid.


Taxpayers could be on hook for West Coast pipeline, but it's a 'good investment': Energy minister

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says a second pipeline to the West Coast will be money well-spent for the federal government but can't say how much Ottawa would be on the hook for.


Inmate and jail guard investigated, but not charged in Project South alleged murder plot

An inmate and a corrections officer at Toronto South Detention Centre were investigated for potential involvement in the alleged conspiracy to kill a senior corrections officer at the jail, which sparked Project South, according to an Information to Obtain (ITO) application for more than 50 warrants in the police investigation.


Denmark uninvites American officials from its big 4th of July bash

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland, organizers of Denmark’s Fourth of July celebration have barred U.S. officials from taking part.


Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy

As the Vatican excommunicated four bishops of the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X this week, notice was also served that the society’s priests and lay Catholics who formally adhere to it are also considered cut off from the Roman Catholic Church — a move that raises the spiritual stakes for thousands of followers worldwide.


Canada's Koné feels the love after shocking World Cup injury

Canada midfielder Ismaël Koné felt like he had let the country down as he lay stricken on the pitch with a broken leg, but has remained around the squad to offer his support ahead of their World ​Cup last-16 game against Morocco in Houston on Saturday.