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Members of Canada’s National Junior Team take a water break during a training camp practice in Calgary, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Moved from last December and January to August because of COVID-19, the postponed and reimagined 2022 world junior hockey championship presented unique challenges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada set to open world junior camp after strange summer event: ‘A cleaner process’

James Boyd had a lot more runway this time. Moved from last…

Staff work at a Canadian Armed Forces recruitment centre in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces says it has received more than 2,400 applications from permanent residents interested in joining the military since the beginning of November. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Military received 2,400 applications from permanent residents in November

The Canadian Armed Forces says it has received hundreds of applications from…

Families, Children and Social Development Minister Karina Gould stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. Families Minister Karina Gould is expected to introduce legislation today to strengthen child care in Canada, which is likely to include an effort to secure a long-term role for Ottawa in the new national daycare system. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Liberals aim to secure long-term role for feds in national child-care system

Families Minister Karina Gould introduced legislation today to strengthen child care in…

Alberta's two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles. Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period this afternoon that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. Copping addresses the children’s medication shortage in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Two deputy chief medical officers resign from their positions with Alberta Health

Alberta’s two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles…

Alberta's two deputy chief medical officers of health are leaving their roles. Health Minister Jason Copping confirmed during question period this afternoon that both of the doctors have submitted letters of resignation. Copping addresses the children’s medication shortage in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty bill galloped toward the finish line Wednesday, with the government using debate time limits to rebut what it called Opposition delay tactics. Smith speaks at a press conference after the throne speech in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta passes sovereignty act, but first strips out sweeping powers to cabinet

The Alberta legislature has passed Premier Danielle Smith’s controversial sovereignty act but…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty bill galloped toward the finish line Wednesday, with the government using debate time limits to rebut what it called Opposition delay tactics. Smith speaks at a press conference after the throne speech in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
A staff member carries bedding in one of the suites at Toronto's Interval House, an emergency shelter for women in abusive situations, on Feb. 6, 2017. A new report shows emergency shelters in Alberta haven't been able to provide refuge to thousands of women who are fleeing domestic violence due to a lack of space. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Alberta women’s shelters turn away thousands due to lack of space and staff: report

Emergency shelters in Alberta haven’t been able to provide refuge to thousands…

A staff member carries bedding in one of the suites at Toronto's Interval House, an emergency shelter for women in abusive situations, on Feb. 6, 2017. A new report shows emergency shelters in Alberta haven't been able to provide refuge to thousands of women who are fleeing domestic violence due to a lack of space. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Smith introduced Bill 1, Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act on Tuesday. (Photo by Government of Alberta)

Alberta sovereignty bill close to finish line as government invokes debate time limit

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s sovereignty bill galloped toward the finish line Wednesday,…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Smith introduced Bill 1, Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act on Tuesday. (Photo by Government of Alberta)
FILE - The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in the city center in Munich, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2020. Apple said Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, that it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its global cloud-based storage system. That will make it more difficult for hackers, spies and law enforcement agencies to access sensitive user information. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Apple: Most iCloud data can now be end-to-end encrypted

As part of an ongoing privacy push, Apple said Wednesday it will…

FILE - The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in the city center in Munich, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2020. Apple said Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, that it will now offer full end-to-encryption for nearly all the data its users store in its global cloud-based storage system. That will make it more difficult for hackers, spies and law enforcement agencies to access sensitive user information. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
A scene is shown from director Brandon Cronenberg's film “Infinity Pool,” which is among the Canadian films being showcased at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The science-fiction horror-thriller film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kate Parkes/Elevation Pictures *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Brandon Cronenberg’s film ‘Infinity Pool’ among Canadian films in Sundance lineup

Toronto-born director Brandon Cronenberg’s film “Infinity Pool” is among the Canadian films…

A scene is shown from director Brandon Cronenberg's film “Infinity Pool,” which is among the Canadian films being showcased at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The science-fiction horror-thriller film stars Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth and Cleopatra Coleman. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Kate Parkes/Elevation Pictures *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference, in Djerba, Tunisia on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Trudeau says the federal government is reviewing an RCMP equipment contract with a company that has ties to China's government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada’s government will review RCMP equipment contract with ties to China: Trudeau

The federal government is reviewing an RCMP equipment contract with a company…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holds a press conference, in Djerba, Tunisia on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. Trudeau says the federal government is reviewing an RCMP equipment contract with a company that has ties to China's government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Social Development Minister Karina Gould says 35,000 families have applied for the new dental benefit for their children since applications opened a week ago. Gould stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Tens of thousands of families have applied for federal child dental benefit: Gould

Social Development Minister Karina Gould says 35,000 people have applied for the…

Social Development Minister Karina Gould says 35,000 families have applied for the new dental benefit for their children since applications opened a week ago. Gould stands during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Play gets underway as cardboard cutouts of fans look on at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.Calgary has been named the host city for the 2024 Scotties Tournament Hearts national women’s curling championship.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Calgary will host curling’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2024

The last time the Scotties Tournament of Hearts took place in Calgary,…

Play gets underway as cardboard cutouts of fans look on at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.Calgary has been named the host city for the 2024 Scotties Tournament Hearts national women’s curling championship.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
David Hamel, Molson Coors general manager of operations for Western Canada, is seen on March 17, 2022 by the tanks that were converted to produce malt and spirit-based beverages at the Chilliwack brewery. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Upgrades at Molson Coors brewery in Chilliwack will take customers beyond the beer aisle

Malt and spirit-based beverages started rolling out from Chilliwack and Toronto breweries this week

David Hamel, Molson Coors general manager of operations for Western Canada, is seen on March 17, 2022 by the tanks that were converted to produce malt and spirit-based beverages at the Chilliwack brewery. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
Participation rates of girls in Canadian sport have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent study, despite fears that one in four would not return post-COVID. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Eric Gay

Study finds that Canadian girls and their parents want a better, safer sport system

Participation rates of girls in Canadian sport have returned to pre-pandemic levels,…

Participation rates of girls in Canadian sport have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent study, despite fears that one in four would not return post-COVID. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Eric Gay
President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda after touring the building site for a new computer chip plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

US to boost natural gas exports to UK in energy partnership

The United States will increase exports of liquefied natural gas to Britain…

President Joe Biden speaks about his economic agenda after touring the building site for a new computer chip plant for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Winnipeg police Insp. Shawn Pike provides an update to an ongoing homicide investigation in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg police defend decision to not search landfill for women’s remains

Winnipeg police have released more details about their decision to not search…

Winnipeg police Insp. Shawn Pike provides an update to an ongoing homicide investigation in Winnipeg, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a $2 circulation coin, shown in a handout photo, featuring a black outer ring to honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's service to Canada during her historic 70-year reign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Royal Canadian Mint **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Mint issues black-ringed toonie in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new black-ringed toonie to honour…

The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a $2 circulation coin, shown in a handout photo, featuring a black outer ring to honour Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's service to Canada during her historic 70-year reign. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Royal Canadian Mint **MANDATORY CREDIT**
Indigenous drummers perform a song during the official start of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. First Nations Chiefs in Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and will infringe on Indigenous rights. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

Alberta, Saskatchewan chiefs call for sovereignty acts to be withdrawn

First Nations chiefs in Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces…

Indigenous drummers perform a song during the official start of the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. First Nations Chiefs in Alberta and Saskatchewan are calling for their provinces to toss legislation they say is inherently undemocratic, unconstitutional and will infringe on Indigenous rights. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses the children’s medication shortage in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The province has secured five million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Alberta to bring in more children’s pain medication as illnesses strain hospitals

The Alberta government says it has secured another five million bottles of…

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addresses the children’s medication shortage in Edmonton, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The province has secured five million bottles of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen for Alberta families. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Cenovus Energy logos are on display at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, June 7, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Cenovus Energy to boost oil production in 2023

Cenovus Energy Inc. will boost production in 2023 to meet what it…

Cenovus Energy logos are on display at the Global Energy Show in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, June 7, 2022.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh