Canada

O'Dwyer, 16, added to Republic of Ireland squad as training player

Shamrock Rovers teenager Josh O'Dwyer is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendly against World Cup co-hosts Canada in Montreal.

3 days ago

Davies in 'best ever' Canada squad for World Cup

Head coach Jesse Marsch includes Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies in what he describes as the best Canada squad "ever assembled" for this summer's World Cup.

3 days ago

4 days ago

Close up of Kenneth Law, who is staring at the camera and is wearing glasses.

'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides

Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.

4 days ago

5 days ago

When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada

Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.

5 days ago

An image showing an LNG carrier loaded at the LNG Canada docks in Kitimat, British Columbia. There is port infrastructure visible, a large ship and LNG flares in the background emitting from the facilitiy. It is set on the water, with a picturesque backdrop of small mountains and pristine, green landscape.

Canada signs landmark LNG energy deal with Germany

The deal would see one million tons of natural gas shipped annually from Canada to Germany by the early 2030s through a proposed terminal in British Columbia.

5 days ago

8 days ago

Alphonso Davies of Canada, in the team's largely white kit with red detail, holds a football in his right hand before taking a throw-in

Injured Davies set to miss Canada World Cup opener

Injured Alphonso Davies is set to miss co-hosts Canada's World Cup opener, but head coach Jesse Marsch expects the full-back to feature at some point in the tournament.

8 days ago

An image of PM Mark Carney wearing a suit, speaking at a podium. Behind him are three poles holding Canadian flags. He is photographed mid-speech. He has short black and grey hair.

Carney says Alberta referendum 'dangerous bluff' and likens to Brexit

The western province will hold a vote in October on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move ahead with holding a binding separation referendum.

8 days ago

23 May 2026

A separatist supporter waves a flag during as part of a convoy in Edmonton, Canada. The flag is black and says THE NORTH STANDS FREE above Alberta's crest, which contains mountains at the top and wheat at the bottom.
He is holding his fist up and is standing in the trunk of a moving pick-up truck. He is wearing a plaid shirt and a cap, with sunglasses.

Alberta will vote on whether to remain part of Canada. What now?

The oil-rich province will decide in October whether to stay part of Canada or trigger a binding independence referendum.

23 May 2026

22 May 2026

A close-up image of Mark Carney mid-speech. He has short grey and black hair and grey eyes.

Carney says Alberta is 'essential' to Canada as province plans vote on separation

Alberta's decision to hold a referendum on separation has been widely criticised, including by separatists who say the question is not definitive enough.

22 May 2026

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