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Meta ends contract for journalism fellowship program as Bill C-18 fallout continues

Meta ends contract for journalism fellowship program as Bill C-18 fallout continues

As the fallout from the federal government's Online News Act continues, Facebook parent Meta is terminating a contract with The Canadian Press that saw the digital giant support the hiring of a limited number of emerging journalists at the national n
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Canadian cyberspy agency says it disrupted foreign extremist activity

Canadian cyberspy agency says it disrupted foreign extremist activity

OTTAWA — Canada's cyberspy agency says it conducted operations in the last year to disrupt and remove harmful terrorist content spread online by foreign, ideologically motivated extremists.
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Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta optimistic about this year's budget forecast despite drop in oil prices

Alberta Finance Minister Nate Horner says the government may have to lower how much it expects to take in from oil this year, but the overall budget outlook remains optimistic.
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Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate

Gatherings combining Pride and Juneteenth give Black LGBTQ+ people a refuge where they can celebrate

DALLAS (AP) — From speaking at a health equity forum to striking a pose to the beats of a DJ set at a party on a pedestrian bridge, Naomi Green spent one weekend this month jumping from one event in Dallas to another that celebrated Juneteenth and Pr
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Pence makes a surprise trip to Ukraine and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Pence makes a surprise trip to Ukraine and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring the war-torn country as it fights Russian aggression.
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Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

Saskatchewan government posts $1.5-billion surplus at year end

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has posted a surplus of more than $1.5 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The province says the surplus let the government pay $1.
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Turkey's president condemns Quran burning in Sweden, signals it'll obstruct NATO membership

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday condemned a Quran-burning protest in Sweden, signaling that this would pose another obstacle to the country's bid for NATO membership.
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Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs

Ontario adds 300 new spaces in paramedic college programs

BARRIE, Ont. — Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says there will be more than 300 new spaces in paramedic programs at provincial colleges this year.
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Former Google executive enters 2024 US Senate race to succeed California's Feinstein

Former Google executive enters 2024 US Senate race to succeed California's Feinstein

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former tech executive Lexi Reese announced Thursday that she is entering California’s 2024 U.S. Senate contest, adding another Democrat to a growing field of candidates that already includes three members of Congress .
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Mitsui High-tec investing $100 million to expand EV parts plant in Ontario

Mitsui High-tec investing $100 million to expand EV parts plant in Ontario

BRANTFORD, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Mitsui High-tec is investing more than $100 million to expand manufacturing operations in southwestern Ontario that produce a component needed for electric vehicles.
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