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Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

Bloc Québécois supply management bill moves swiftly through Parliament

OTTAWA — A Bloc Québécois bill to take Canada's supply management system off the table in future trade negotiations has passed swiftly through Parliament, with little opposition.
Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

Maybe next year? A look at where Canadian teams stand amid Stanley Cup drought

The Stanley Cup drought for Canadian teams reached 32 years after the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in a second consecutive final on Tuesday.
Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Elks come off bye week set to host unbeaten Alouettes at Commonwealth Stadium

Fatigue shouldn't be an issue Thursday night for Tre Ford and the Edmonton Elks. Edmonton (0-1) hosts the Montreal Alouettes (2-0) coming off a bye week. This will mark the Elks' home opener following their season-opening 31-14 road loss to the B.C.
Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

Carney to return to Ottawa after fruitful summit with G7 leaders in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading home to Ottawa today after hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta. He had been meeting with world leaders since Sunday to discuss topics such as U.S.
Edmonton man hit, killed by semi-truck after pulling over to check van

Edmonton man hit, killed by semi-truck after pulling over to check van

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man is dead after being hit by a semi-truck. Police say on Tuesday afternoon the 39-year-old man had pulled over on an Edmonton freeway to check his van. They say when the man got out of the van he was struck by a semi-truck.
Panthers beat Oilers, again, to repeat as Stanley Cup champions

Panthers beat Oilers, again, to repeat as Stanley Cup champions

SUNRISE — Canada may be the home of hockey, but the Stanley Cup is maintaining its residence in the Sunshine State. For the second straight season, the Florida Panthers have extended Canada's Cup drought.
G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

G7 leaders agree to 'charter' on wildfires, pledging global co-operation

BANFF — Leaders of the G7 have agreed to co-operate on efforts to manage the impacts of devastating wildfires, which are surging for another summer across Canada.
Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

Conservative MP resigns seat so Poilievre can run in Alberta byelection

OTTAWA — Alberta Conservative Damien Kurek officially resigned as an MP on Tuesday — the earliest he was legally allowed to step aside.
Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

CALGARY — More than 50 Sikh protesters continued their demonstration Tuesday outside Calgary city hall on the second and final day of the G7 leaders’ summit.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
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