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Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

Floats, horses, bands, but no spectators: Parade kicks off return of Calgary Stampede

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede is back and kicked off Friday morning with the usual array of floats, bands, horses and dignitaries. But the first parade since the COVID-19 pandemic was missing one main ingredient from the past — spectators.
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Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June

Canadian economy added 230,700 jobs in June

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy nearly recovered the jobs lost during third wave lockdowns as restrictions rolled back and businesses expanded their payrolls faster than expected in June.
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A look at Quebec's vaccine-passport system expected as of September

A look at Quebec's vaccine-passport system expected as of September

Quebec has announced its intention to impose a vaccine-passport system beginning in September that would require people to prove they are vaccinated to access non-essential businesses — such as bars and gyms — in parts of the province where COVID-19
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New National Chief RoseAnne Archibald pledges to make AFN more inclusive, transparent

New National Chief RoseAnne Archibald pledges to make AFN more inclusive, transparent

OTTAWA — In her home community of Taykwa Tagamou Nation in northeastern Ontario, surrounded by family and friends, RoseAnne Archibald was about to deliver the oath of office as newly elected national chief of the Assembly of First Nations Thursday wh
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Father charged in killing of Winnipeg girl had tried to force abortion: court records

Father charged in killing of Winnipeg girl had tried to force abortion: court records

WINNIPEG — Court records show a man charged in the killing of his three-year-old daughter had tried to force her mother to get an abortion.
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Quebec businesses want vaccine passport system to be simple, not a burden

Quebec businesses want vaccine passport system to be simple, not a burden

MONTREAL — Business owners say they are happy Quebec's vaccine-passport system will allow them to operate during potential COVID-19 outbreaks, but they worry the health order will become burdensome and another source of conflict with clients.
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Quebec Crown drops case against ex-construction tycoon, citing lack of resources

Quebec Crown drops case against ex-construction tycoon, citing lack of resources

MONTREAL — The Crown has dropped its fraud case against a former construction tycoon in Quebec and four co-accused following a nine-year legal battle.
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Transport minister halts trains near Lytton, B.C. as evacuees make temporary return

Transport minister halts trains near Lytton, B.C. as evacuees make temporary return

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is ordering most trains in the vicinity of Lytton, B.C., to halt as residents return temporarily to the wildfire-scorched community.
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Shattering a glass ceiling and the Stampede returns: In The News for July 9

Shattering a glass ceiling and the Stampede returns: In The News for July 9

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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'We're ready to go': Calgary Stampede to kick off with enhanced safety measures

'We're ready to go': Calgary Stampede to kick off with enhanced safety measures

CALGARY — The rides are up, the stuffed animals are displayed at the games tables and concession booths are loaded with supplies. Forced by the pandemic to cancel last year for the first time in its history, the Calgary Stampede has returned.
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