Fort Simpson, N.W.T. lifts evacuation order, residents scheduled to begin returning Saturday

Starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 18, people will be allowed to board the ferry and return home.


Abducted Alberta children possibly in B.C.: RCMP

The case is connected to an Amber Alert that was issued on July 8 and then rescinded


Accused Bishnoi gang member living in Alberta ordered deported

An Alberta man accused of working for the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been ordered deported by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).


AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism

First Nations chiefs from across Canada are calling on the federal and provincial governments to protect treaty rights from, what they say are, threats posed by Alberta separatism.


Will a 64-team FIFA World Cup kill the game? | About That

FIFA is considering expanding the 2030 World Cup from 48 to 64 teams — a move that is proving extremely divisive among fans and pundits. Andrew Chang explains how FIFA's already tricky tournament math might play out in an expansion, and why people are so split over whether or not it's a good idea. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)


From deficit to surplus? Alberta's bleak budget outlook 'changed dramatically' as oil prices rise

Alberta's financial outlook has taken a dramatic turn after the province previously forecasted a $9.4-billion shortfall. Surging oil prices could mean the province finishes the fiscal year in the black.


William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band

Here's something that probably wasn't on your 2026 bingo card: 95-year-old Star Trek actor William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they're releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago.


Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation surprised by trust fees levied by Jeff Rath, seeks to remove him as trustee

The chief of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation says he learned only this week about millions of dollars in fees allegedly charged to the band’s trust fund by lawyer Jeff Rath in 2023 and 2024.


Chloe Fineman exits SNL after 7 seasons

Saturday Night Live cast member Chloe Fineman will exit the show after seven seasons, the comedian announced Thursday on Instagram.


The Odyssey is nearly 3,000 years old. But its message about seeking home resonates today

The Odyssey may seem ancient, but its message endures across millennia — a reminder that many of us may end up far from home, relying on our wits, the goodwill of strangers and, perhaps, fate to bring us back.