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Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

Historic Quebec scout camp to become conservation land, recreational tourism site

MILLE-ISLES, QUEBEC — The new buyers of a more than century-old Scouts camp site north of Montreal say the property will become a mix of conservation land and a recreational tourism site.
Tomorrowland says Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium

Tomorrowland says Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium

A spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says a Canadian woman has died after attending the large gathering in Belgium. Debby Wilmsen says in an emailed statement that a 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the festival on Friday.
Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it's a 'nightmare'

WASHINGTON, D. C. — Paula Callejas was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida after taking time off to take care of her ailing father in Canada before his death.
Ottawa weighing plans on AI and copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction

Ottawa weighing plans on AI and copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction

OTTAWA — Canada's artificial intelligence minister is keeping a close watch on ongoing court cases in Canada and the U.S. to determine next steps for the government's regulatory approach to AI.
Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now

Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries to get a sense of how U.S. tariffs will impact the economy — and some economists think it might just stay there.
Drug body members quit, B.C. minister apologizes to family of girl with rare disease

Drug body members quit, B.C. minister apologizes to family of girl with rare disease

VICTORIA — Four members of British Columbia's Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Committee have resigned after the government went against its recommendation and reinstated medication funding for a 10-year-old girl.
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith demanded Friday the fire-stricken town of Jasper apologize and retract a report criticizing her government for its role in last summer's devastating blaze.
Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August.
Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax

Google kills ad fee implemented in response to digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google is eliminating a surcharge on ads it previously implemented in response to Ottawa’s now-defunct digital services tax. A year ago, Google said it would put in place a 2.
Photo Gallery: The week in news photos

Photo Gallery: The week in news photos

Here's a look at some of this week's top news photos as selected by editors. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025. The Canadian Press
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