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The obituary for William (Bill) Wilson, who partook in the bloody D-Day landings, said "Captain Bill" helped create the Naval Museum of Alberta and The Military Museums in Calgary.

Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest hubs, said Wednesday it saw a sharp drop in passengers during the second quarter as the Iran war disrupted air travel.

The B.C. Lions' attempt at humour after a win over the Ottawa Redblacks may have missed the mark, according to some reactions on social media.

Barbara Jean Batten hasn't missed a year at The Ex since she was born, and now the annual festival is rewarding the 81-year-old with free entry for the rest of her life.

An explosives team identified the device as a live Parrott round from the Civil War era and successfully transported it to an explosive range, where it was disposed of safely.

Jim Popp is gearing up for long days in front of a computer screen.

The provincially owned company in charge of the new nuclear power project is assuring residents that the sector operates much differently than when it was in its infancy.

Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in a rented apartment in the building and spent the early weeks of his life there before his family relocated to Passau in southern Germany.

A tree on the Memorial Avenue of Trees at Saskatoon's Woodlawn Cemetery is being removed due to Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Saskatoon said.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the European Union’s annual State of the Union address by the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Race organizers say the event is 'used as the first major indicator of whether a candidate has the physical and mental aptitude to complete the legendary Selection course.'

The price of oil surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July after attacks on oil facilities and ships in the Middle East threatened an already weakened supply chain.

Charles Rousseau says he’s always believed in Quebec independence but it won’t be his top priority at the ballot box come Oct. 5, when the province chooses its next government.

Gone are the millions of visitors who came to see apex predators such as killer whales, lovable seals, sea lions and dolphins and the world's largest pod of captive belugas.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's government in a statement said the deal involves the development of 17 fields with a proven potential of 65 billion barrels.

Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.

Orders are now being taken for Fiat's new tiny electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S., which the parent company, Stellantis, says could come to Canada depending on demand.

Smith has called a vote for Oct. 19 that will ask Albertans whether the province should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country.

The commemorative celebration precedes a visit to Gander by U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra and other officials and plane passengers on Sept. 11.

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo kicks off this week, and is marking some significant milestones for Canada's military history.