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Assembly of First Nations chiefs meet in Halifax to hear from new interim chief
Hundreds of Indigenous leaders are gathering today in Halifax for the start of the Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly, where they will hear from their new interim national chief for the first time.
Canada to more than double military presence in Latvia: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to more than double the size of Canada's contribution to a NATO mission in Latvia, committing $2.6 billion in funding over three years and up to 2,200 Canadian troops for persistent deployment.
Premiers gather in Winnipeg to discuss health care funding, affordability
Provincial and territorial premiers are kicking off a three-day meeting in Winnipeg today in which the chaos in Canada's health care systems will be front and centre.
Crowd turns out in Vancouver to support striking B.C. port workers
Hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver for a rally to support striking British Columbia port workers as their job action stretches into its second week.
Cold front cools Central Canada but heat wave continues on both coasts
A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected to offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave.
Trudeau set to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on climate goals
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith today in Calgary, among other stops in the city as Stampede season gets underway.
Justin Trudeau invites Taylor Swift to bring tour to Canada via Twitter
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears to be a secret Swiftie, after tweeting an invitation to superstar Taylor Swift asking her to bring her Eras tour to Canada
Heat warnings across many parts of Canada
Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting weather alerts.
Alberta announces recovery fund for municipalities, Metis settlements impacted by wildfires
The Alberta government has approved a $175-million recovery program for municipalities and Metis settlements affected by wildfires.
Some Canadians expected to receive 'grocery rebate' today
Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries.