Indigenous tourism group avoids closure, plans marketing campaign to help industry
OTTAWA — A group representing thousands of Indigenous-led tourism operators says it has found the money to avoid going under, and has enough left over to launch a new campaign to help the beleaguered sector. The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada...
Erdogan says Turkey and US entering ‘new era’ of relations
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that Turkey and the United States are entering a “new era” in ties, after the NATO allies’ relationship deteriorated in recent years over an array of issues.
Donaldson bids to lead N. Ireland’s biggest unionist party
LONDON (AP) — Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed Monday that he will stand again for the leadership of the Democratic Unionist Party, just five weeks after narrowly losing the election to lead the senior party in Northern Ireland’s government.
Serbia and Montenegro clash over 1995 Srebrenica massacre
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia and Montenegro clashed Monday over Belgrade’s denial that genocide was committed in the Bosnian enclave of Srebrenica during the Balkan wars, further straining relations between the two former close allies.
Alberta COVID-19 lottery adds hundreds of Stampede tickets, giveaways
EDMONTON — Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine lottery offering million-dollar cash awards and trips to Cancun is adding the Calgary Stampede to its stable of prizes. More than 70 per cent of Albertans have received at least one vaccine dose, but Premier Jason
Canada joins U.S., U.K., EU in imposing sanctions on Belarus after journalist arrest
OTTAWA — Canada has announced new sanctions against Belarusian officials and entities in response to the politically motivated arrests of journalist Raman Pratasevich and his companion Sofia Sapega. In a joint statement with the European Union, the Un...
Horgan marks Indigenous Peoples Day by urging recognition of systemic racism
VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan is marking National Indigenous Peoples Day by celebrating First Nation communities while recognizing systemic racism continues to be a reality for them. A statement from Horgan and Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation ...
Woman who shot at police killed by cop at Juneteenth event
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A 19-year-old Michigan woman died after exchanging gunfire with a police officer who was controlling traffic near a weekend Juneteenth parade, authorities said.
Germany gets 1st military rabbi in over a century
BERLIN (AP) — The German military got its first rabbi in over a century Monday, with the inauguration to the post of Hungarian-born Zsolt Balla at a synagogue in Leipzig.
Wembley may have 65,000 fans for Euro 2020 semifinals, final
LONDON (AP) — UEFA is in talks with the British government about increasing the attendance at Wembley Stadium to 65,000 for the semifinals and final of the European Championship, people with knowledge of the discussions said Monday.