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In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta

In the news today: Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney to meet Trump this morning at G7 in Alberta Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet this morning with U.S.
Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

Drones and contraband pose everyday challenges in Quebec detention centres

MONTREAL — On any given day, drones buzz in the skies above Quebec's detention centres looking to drop tobacco, drugs or cellphones to the inmates below.
Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died

TORONTO — Canada's largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died.
Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

'Elbows up': Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta

KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated restricted airspace above Kananaskis, Alta., where G7 leaders are gathering for meetings.
Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall

Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall

DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province's northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend.
Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

Israel-Iran conflict looms large as leaders arrive for G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — An escalating conflict between Israel and Iran seems set to dominate this week's G7 leaders' summit in Alberta as members of Canada's Jewish and Iranian communities fear for those caught in the violence.
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday.
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Here's a look at what's on the agenda for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis and what to expect.