24-Year-Old Woman Killed in Crash Near Banff National Park

British Columbia Premier David Eby has embarked on his first official trade mission to China, aiming to reduce the province's dependence on the United States and double trade with non-U.S. markets over the next decade. China is B.C.'s second-largest trading partner, and during the trip Eby will meet with government and business leaders in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Before departing, the premier said he is hopeful the visit will lead to positive discussions about removing China's current tariffs on B.C. seafood exports. Eby is now scheduled to return to British Col

The federal government has announced the relaunch of its Green Home Retrofit Program with $500 million in funding, expanding support to British Columbia and three other provinces. The program will help more than 35,000 households receive free energy-efficient home upgrades, including heat pumps, insulation, and air sealing improvements. Previously available only to homeowners, the program has now been expanded to include low-income renters, allowing more Canadians to benefit from energy-saving upgrades. The renewed initiative is being launched in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and

A pro-separatist billboard in the southern Alberta town of Taber became the focal point of a rally supporting Alberta's independence on Sunday. Despite strong winds and heavy rain, about 150 people attended the demonstration organized by the group Cruise to Alberta Independence. The guest of honour was Cory Morgan, who paid for the controversial billboard and refused to remove it despite an order from the Town of Taber, which declared it a public nuisance. Morgan said the billboard has been paid for until Tuesday and will likely be taken down afterward. However, he argued that the town's acti

A 24-year-old woman from Camrose, Alberta, has died following a single-vehicle crash near the entrance to Banff National Park. According to the RCMP, officers responded to reports of the collision on Highway 1 early Sunday morning. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found the woman deceased. Police have not released the victim's identity, and no further details about the cause of the crash have been made public. Mounties said they extend their condolences to the woman's family and friends during this difficult time.

Canada's national football team has made history by becoming the first team to reach the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In their final group-stage match on Monday, Canada defeated a strong South African side 1-0 to book their place in the knockout stage. It is the first time that Canada has won a knockout match at the FIFA World Cup. The Canadian team will now face the winner of the Netherlands vs. Morocco match in the pre-quarterfinal on July 4. The thrilling contest at Los Angeles Stadium remained goalless after the regulation 90 minutes, with both teams unable to find the back of t