Beginning Friday, Alberta will open up its diagnostic medical testing by allowing people to bypass medical referral for tests like an MRI or an ultrasound with patients paying out of pocket and a potential for reimbursement. Photo: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Beginning Friday, Alberta will open up its diagnostic medical testing by allowing people to bypass medical referral for tests like an MRI or an ultrasound with patients paying out of pocket and a potential for reimbursement. Photo: Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, centre, makes a health-care announcement with Justin Wright, left, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services and Dr. Rob Davies in Calgary, Monday, July 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The federal and provincial governments are equally splitting a $52-million contribution to upgrading Calgary's Olympic Oval built for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
The federal and provincial governments are equally splitting a $52-million contribution to upgrading Calgary's Olympic Oval built for the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Police are ending the ground search for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing since July 16. Chief Katie McLellan says police are refocusing their investigation into the disappearance of Parker, who has autism and is non-verbal.
Police are ending the ground search for an 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing since July 16. Chief Katie McLellan says police are refocusing their investigation into the disappearance of Parker, who has autism and is non-verbal.
A killer whale is pictured near Nova Scotia's Canso Causeway in this handout photo on Sunday, July 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Kayla Partridge (Mandatory Credit)
A marine conservation group in Nova Scotia has confirmed multiple sightings of a lone killer whale near the Canso Causeway, saying such sightings are rare. Here are some photos and videos from one social media user.
A marine conservation group in Nova Scotia has confirmed multiple sightings of a lone killer whale near the Canso Causeway, saying such sightings are rare. Here are some photos and videos from one social media user.
Police tape stretches across University Avenue as Toronto police work on the scene of a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Ontario, Canada July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Arlyn McAdorey
Good morning. A new study highlights an epidemic of burnout among Canada’s emergency room physicians. More on that below, along with the deadly Berlin Pride festival attack and massive wildfire evacuations in France.
Good morning. A new study highlights an epidemic of burnout among Canada’s emergency room physicians. More on that below, along with the deadly Berlin Pride festival attack and massive wildfire evacuations in France.
The head of a neighbourhood association in Winnipeg’s north end says a pilot project is aiming to help turn around a trend of rising vacant and abandoned houses.
The head of a neighbourhood association in Winnipeg’s north end says a pilot project is aiming to help turn around a trend of rising vacant and abandoned houses.
Advocates say the federal government's decision to halt Ontario's plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport will spare Toronto's waterfront from a serious rollback on rehabilitation.
Advocates say the federal government's decision to halt Ontario's plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop airport will spare Toronto's waterfront from a serious rollback on rehabilitation.
Professor Stephen Fai (L) and director of the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) , Lara Chow (C) associate director and Nicolas Arellano June 15, 2026 at Carleton University in Ottawa. Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. Thani al-Zeyoudi, the UAE's minister of foreign trade, says the agreement was reached in 47 days, which he called "record time."
The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. Thani al-Zeyoudi, the UAE's minister of foreign trade, says the agreement was reached in 47 days, which he called "record time."
The RCMP says it’s investigating a possible hate crime in southeastern New Brunswick, after a video appearing to show a woman assaulting a Muslim woman was posted online.
The RCMP says it’s investigating a possible hate crime in southeastern New Brunswick, after a video appearing to show a woman assaulting a Muslim woman was posted online.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to tariff Canada over the wildfire smoke that has "invaded" major cities like New York and Chicago, saying we aren't doing enough to manage the fires. The Globe’s Jesse Winter, who has covered wildfires for years, explains what Trump’s claims overlook.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to tariff Canada over the wildfire smoke that has "invaded" major cities like New York and Chicago, saying we aren't doing enough to manage the fires. The Globe’s Jesse Winter, who has covered wildfires for years, explains what Trump’s claims overlook.
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