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      <title>Winnipeg police charge teen after baseball bus arson</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Winnipeg police charged a 15-year-old girl with arson after a charter bus used by the Kane County Cougars, a U.S. minor league baseball team from Illinois, was set on fire in Winnipeg. The Cougars were in the city for a series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. Police allege the fire was intentionally set.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/eo0lV9xHIbwcZjTWt5z_023kqA0ni2z-3CQeqVQGGLgTTCQgd01pSITpr8GB3KucaWreIyzN9dUleWUiPofQRB_ZyPDauuyYTxGL06rnwFjHcJ-yOy7nasK8HvqpGUvzosWFOL6ih1bnOTxqxBkv8oo7nZyxYaFX6yk3mkMVRO8Z83WpIyiYZas4YbuHAcpcQWaCtDd3R8b5Eei8qUJJsoiokq1Qzuopu4rSkVZvl2BU7Qu_GyaRRaU9F9PKlTpCOLoyHPvUg149z70uvA' alt='A torched charter bus being used by minor league baseball team Kane County Cougars is seen in this undated photo. The bus was torched while the team was playing a series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Call time: Police said officers responded to the fire around 1:50 a.m. and found the bus fully engulfed in flames.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stadium area: Reports placed the bus at Blue Cross Stadium or near the Winnipeg Goldeyes’ stadium.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Damage: The News reported the bus and everything inside were destroyed.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canadanews/comments/1tk0o7p/baseball_teams_bus_torched_in_winnipeg_teenage/'&gt;Baseball team’s bus torched in Winnipeg, teenage girl charged with arson: WPS&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/article-winnipeg-bus-arson-fire-baseball-kane-county-cougars/'&gt;15-year-old girl charged with arson after U.S. minor league baseball team’s bus is torched in Winnipeg&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/teen-charged-after-bus-carrying-us-minor-league-baseball-team-torched-in-winnipeg/article_4ebd3f04-3a6a-5352-bc4d-5ba61bc7cd1d.html'&gt;Teen charged after bus carrying U.S. minor league baseball team torched in Winnipeg&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://ca.news.yahoo.com/visiting-kane-county-cougars-charter-162357169.html'&gt;U.S. baseball team&amp;#x27;s charter bus torched near Winnipeg Goldeyes stadium&lt;/a&gt; - yahoo.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1403406-teen-faces-arson-charges-after-baseball-team-bus-goes-up-in-flames-in-winnipeg'&gt;Teen faces arson charges after baseball team bus goes up in flames in Winnipeg&lt;/a&gt; - thenews.com.pk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/05/22/kane-county-cougars-team-bus-burns-down-in-canada-girl-15-charged-with-arson/'&gt;Kane County Cougars’ team bus burns down in Canada; girl, 15, charged with arson&lt;/a&gt; - shawlocal.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <category>Canada</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:51:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Czech snowboarder dies after fall into Jasper glacier crevasse</title>
      <link>https://kite.kagi.com/5124b566-ccef-4989-97eb-762f1dcdf750/canada/10</link>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;A 38-year-old Czech citizen who lived in Revelstoke, B.C., died after falling into a glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park in Alberta, RCMP said. The man was snowboarding with two friends before he fell, RCMP said. Yahoo Canada reported that the incident also involved two rescues from a glacier crevasse at Jasper National Park.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnews.ca/news/11859528/columbia-icefield-death-may-2026/'&gt;Man dies after falling into glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park&lt;/a&gt; - globalnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTFByOFBQVERzbndfckdhMVJncGdvVVB0bFBmMFN5RnVKMHhGeE9oNTBNNmxZanZDTU9xRWR0TE02LWVNUS1Yd2FTWWpYOFhldHF3NDg1X0lTeVpaaFZxaE1jc25tMl9UNDVta1ctSllVZXNDbWN6a3hjbg'&gt;Man dies after falling into glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park - Global News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/czech-national-dies-after-falling-into-glacier-crevasse-in-jasper-national-park/article_2e5fc186-de26-5a87-8586-08e6bd0335c5.html'&gt;Czech national dies after falling into glacier crevasse in Jasper National Park&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://ca.news.yahoo.com/one-dead-two-rescued-glacier-204423972.html'&gt;One dead, two rescued from glacier crevasse at Jasper National Park&lt;/a&gt; - yahoo.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <category>Canada</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:16:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Air France flight diverted to Montreal over Ebola rules</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after a passenger on board triggered Ebola-related U.S. entry restrictions. U.S. and Canadian authorities were responding to a central Africa Ebola outbreak and reviewing travel histories for possible exposure. In Canada, federal quarantine officials assessed the traveler in Montreal. Separately, Ontario reported that a hospitalized patient was undergoing precautionary infectious-disease testing after recent travel.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rule trigger: Reports said the U.S. measure was based on travel history, meaning recent presence in outbreak countries — not a confirmed diagnosis on the aircraft — was enough to affect boarding and routing decisions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flight handling: Flight-tracking data cited by Business Insider identified the service as Air France Flight 378, a Boeing 777 that left Paris Charles de Gaulle at about 4 p.m. local time before changing course to Montreal.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Local concern: A Detroit-area TV medical segment said residents raised exposure questions after the aircraft continued to Detroit, while Air France said there was no medical emergency on board.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ontario testing: Ontario officials did not release the hospitalized patient’s symptoms or the country where exposure may have occurred, but said no other Ebola cases had been confirmed in the province.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;U.S. Customs and Border Protection: CBP said Air France boarded a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo in error under entry restrictions and barred the aircraft from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. (&lt;a href='https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/congo-canada-passenger-flight-diversion-ebola'&gt;The Guardian&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Public Health Agency of Canada: PHAC said a quarantine officer assessed the traveler in Montreal and found the person was asymptomatic. The agency said the traveler returned to Paris while the flight and other passengers continued to Detroit. (&lt;a href='https://globalnews.ca/news/11858597/air-france-flight-diverts-montreal-us-ebola/'&gt;Global News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ontario Ministry of Health: The ministry said clinicians were testing the hospitalized patient for a range of infectious diseases because of recent travel history, with infection prevention and control measures in place. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/ebola-virus-montreal-flight-diverted-ontario-testing'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Air France: Air France said it diverted the flight at the request of U.S. authorities after a Congolese passenger on board was denied entry into the United States. (&lt;a href='https://www.graphic.com.gh/international/international-news/us-bound-plane-diverts-to-canada-after-person-from-ebola-hit-region-boards.html'&gt;Graphic Online&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/ebola-virus-montreal-flight-diverted-ontario-testing'&gt;U.S. diverted flight to Montreal over Ebola concern. Here&amp;#x27;s the latest on the outbreak&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/1tj7di1/air_france_flight_to_us_diverted_to_montreal_over/'&gt;Air France flight to U.S. diverted to Montreal over concerns of possible Ebola virus exposure on board&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-us-flight-diverted-to-montreal-ebola-travel-restrictions/'&gt;U.S.-bound flight diverts to Montreal over Ebola travel restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/air-france-flight-diverted-to-montreal-amid-us-ebola-travel-restrictions/article_820d88fb-3dea-51cd-ae67-69d57d3d6613.html'&gt;Air France flight diverted to Montreal amid U.S. Ebola travel restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://arynews.tv/air-france-flight-diverted-to-montreal-after-passenger-ebola-exposure-fears'&gt;Air France flight diverted to Montreal over passenger Ebola exposure fears&lt;/a&gt; - arynews.tv&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wral.com/news/ap/4a1bb-air-france-flight-to-us-diverted-to-montreal-due-to-ebola-travel-restrictions/'&gt;Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - wral.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.foxnews.com/us/detroit-bound-plane-diverted-canada-passenger-ebola-hit-region-boarded-error-officials-say'&gt;Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error,’ officials say&lt;/a&gt; - foxnews.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/air-france-ebola-montreal-9.7206753'&gt;U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal over Ebola restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - cbc.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.graphic.com.gh/international/international-news/us-bound-plane-diverts-to-canada-after-person-from-ebola-hit-region-boards.html'&gt;US-bound plane diverts to Canada after person from Ebola-hit region boards&lt;/a&gt; - graphic.com.gh&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/congo-canada-passenger-flight-diversion-ebola'&gt;Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak&lt;/a&gt; - theguardian.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/detroit-bound-flight-from-france-diverted-canada-due-ebola-concerns'&gt;Detroit-bound flight from France diverted to Canada due to Ebola concerns&lt;/a&gt; - fox2detroit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/air-france-flight-to-us-diverted-to-montreal-due-to-ebola-travel-restrictions/article71009066.ece'&gt;Air France flight to U.S. diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - thehindu.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-air-france-flight-detroit-diverted-montreal-passenger-congo/'&gt;U.S.-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - cbsnews.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wxyz.com/news/health/ask-dr-nandi/ask-dr-nandi-what-you-need-to-know-about-ebola-as-a-detroit-bound-flight-is-diverted'&gt;Ask Dr. Nandi: What you need to know about Ebola as a Detroit-bound flight is diverted&lt;/a&gt; - wxyz.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnews.ca/news/11858597/air-france-flight-diverts-montreal-us-ebola/'&gt;Amid Ebola fears, person on flight diverted to Montreal was asymptomatic&lt;/a&gt; - globalnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/air-france-flight-bound-for-us-diverted-to-canada-due-to-ebola-restrictions'&gt;Air France flight bound for US diverted to Canada due to Ebola restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - straitstimes.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nbcboston.com/news/health/detroit-bound-flight-diverted-canada-after-passenger-congo-boarded-ebola-outbreak/3953366/'&gt;Detroit-bound flight diverted to Canada after passenger from Congo boarded ‘in error&amp;#x27; amid Ebola outbreak&lt;/a&gt; - nbcboston.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://indianexpress.com/article/world/air-france-flight-diverted-canada-congo-passenger-ebola-travel-restrictions-10702150/'&gt;Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada after Ebola outbreak&lt;/a&gt; - indianexpress.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/05/21/epidemie-debola-un-vol-dair-france-a-destination-de-detroit-deroute-vers-montreal'&gt;Épidémie d’Ebola: un vol d&amp;#x27;Air France à destination de Détroit dérouté vers Montréal&lt;/a&gt; - journaldemontreal.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://airlinegeeks.com/2026/05/21/detroit-bound-flight-diverted-over-ebola-restrictions/'&gt;Detroit-Bound Flight Diverted Over Ebola Restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - airlinegeeks.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.businessinsider.com/air-france-flight-diverted-canada-due-to-ebola-concerns-2026-5'&gt;Ebola fears stopped a flight from Paris to Detroit from landing in the US and forced a diversion to Canada&lt;/a&gt; - businessinsider.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://myfox8.com/news/us-bound-flight-diverted-over-ebola-concern-after-passenger-boards-in-error/'&gt;US-bound flight diverted over Ebola concern after passenger boards &amp;#x27;in error&amp;#x27;&lt;/a&gt; - myfox8.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.corriere.it/economia/trasporti/aerei/26_maggio_21/ebola-air-france-imbarca-per-errore-un-passeggero-del-congo-sul-volo-per-detroit-gli-usa-vietano-lo-sbarco-e-l-aereo-dirotta-in-0513297c-dd36-4009-88d1-05fe02034xlk.shtml'&gt;Ebola, Air France imbarca per errore un passeggero del Congo sul volo per Detroit: gli Usa vietano lo sbarco e l’aereo dirotta in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - corriere.it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202605221413001/'&gt;미국, 민주콩고 국적 승객 탄 여객기 착륙 불허…결국 캐나다로&lt;/a&gt; - khan.co.kr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/national-news/us-bound-flight-diverted-over-ebola-concern-after-passenger-from-drc-boards-in-error/'&gt;US-bound flight diverted over Ebola concern after passenger from DRC boards &amp;#x27;in error&amp;#x27;&lt;/a&gt; - mychamplainvalley.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ledevoir.com/actualites/societe/981725/vol-paris-detroit-deroute-montreal-debarquer-passager-congolais'&gt;Un vol Paris-Detroit dérouté à Montréal pour débarquer un passager congolais&lt;/a&gt; - ledevoir.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.leparisien.fr/societe/sante/ebola-un-vol-paris-detroit-dair-france-force-de-sarreter-a-montreal-pour-debarquer-un-passager-congolais-21-05-2026-RFK3UKHBL5FZNOXQW2ILLPIIQQ.php'&gt;Ebola : un vol Paris-Détroit d’Air France forcé de s’arrêter à Montréal pour débarquer un passager congolais&lt;/a&gt; - leparisien.fr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tenarenses.com/desvian-a-canada-un-vuelo-a-ee-uu-por-llevar-pasajero-congoleno-en-plena-crisis-de-ebola/'&gt;Desvían a Canadá un vuelo a EE.UU. por llevar pasajero congoleño en plena crisis de ébola&lt;/a&gt; - tenarenses.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.trthaber.com/haber/dunya/ucakta-ebola-panigi-abd-rotasi-kanada-ile-degistirildi-945937.html'&gt;Uçakta Ebola paniği: ABD rotası Kanada ile değiştirildi&lt;/a&gt; - trthaber.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.diken.com.tr/air-france-ucaginda-ebola-panigi-rota-degistirildi/'&gt;Air France uçağında ebola paniği: Rota değiştirildi&lt;/a&gt; - diken.com.tr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/nation-world/ebola-outbreak-travel-restrictions-us-flight-diverted-washington-dulles/507-4fb723f2-6c38-41f9-aaf7-db8bbb598725'&gt;Air France boarded man from the Congo &amp;#x27;in error&amp;#x27; on flight to Detroit despite US Ebola travel restrictions&lt;/a&gt; - wzzm13.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/externe/sua/ebola-un-zbor-paris-detroit-a-fost-deviat-catre-montreal-pentru-debarcarea-unui-pasager-din-rd-congo-revolta-in-randul-pasagerilor-3780085'&gt;Teama de Ebola: Un zbor Paris-Detroit a fost deviat către Montreal pentru debarcarea unui pasager din RD Congo. Revoltă la bord&lt;/a&gt; - digi24.ro&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mirrormedia.mg/story/20260522edi092'&gt;防堵伊波拉病毒！剛果旅客誤登機　美國底特律機場「拒絕落地」整機轉降加拿大&lt;/a&gt; - mirrormedia.mg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <category>Public Health</category>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Update: Toronto police intensify search for missing teen</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Toronto police raised the search for 14-year-old Esther to Priority 1 status after she went missing May 15 in northern Toronto. Police and members of Toronto’s Jewish community asked for public help as the search entered its fifth day. Police also released new information about where the teen was last seen and continued asking the public for tips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/wzpxmBPhYWFjD5Vs59geaYttMWqdlcq6ZHmo8w3mVp2D7hOF1u1Duv5Mq3egArNYq7l-J5yoAsb8wdgjxi_4tJBz9NZ99ehzxkFMRV4Ue-8jXsEqATzacEKmtxNZr6LZOt2u5ZKR2xvjVorcyY6Hb8ZjcxIEdQjLUqJqxm3n18quR1Bb1dlJH_EbE-c3y4MzP7gbapCw_HNEFZuxNXriiZFdlC9PdM794MUcPcAeJ3jWgaf1q-DfG9sCg6TMURzCB5kqEfwFZU_lFoB6Yw' alt='A poster of missing 14-year-old Esther is seen in Earl Bales Park in Toronto on Tuesday.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Search level: A Priority 1 or Level 1 search is Toronto police’s highest response level and can mobilize K-9 units, drones, mounted officers, large-scale ground searches and community outreach.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Last clothing: Police described Esther as 5-foot-2 with a medium build and brown hair, last seen wearing grey sweatpants, a green shirt and no shoes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Updated location: Toronto police said the teen was last seen about three kilometres from where she had been reported missing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Esther’s mother, Shira: Shira told Global News it was cold and dark when Esther left, and said both pairs of Esther’s shoes were still by the door; she also said Esther did not have her phone. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/missing-jewish-girl-esther-toronto'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Toronto Police Service: Toronto police established a dedicated tip line as the search continued, according to a police update listed in Google News. (&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNNlpuc0NNWEd1MUxkZ3pBQTdZU0stVU95RlNRZ1ZJWlJJMjdBaklfRDdDd0U2SnlqUHFxdzZpb1JYejd3RDR6MTBaV0FfdkoxUEt0TGpWNy1wRkl0RGpadmJKLW5OeHRsRnVJQnpVOFZVVGZjODdSSWFWNTJUYUY2YlZZUHpLZlZyaUZ5SVA1Rjd2eXROcWFmWXVNZkZheENnemFMYV9rcXNUdmRjWEZJOVRkVWFuT2I2cTQzSmJLZmU'&gt;Google News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/missing-jewish-girl-esther-toronto'&gt;Toronto police concerned for missing Jewish girl&amp;#x27;s safety, give an update on search&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canadanews/comments/1tk1c21/toronto_police_say_teen_last_seen_3_km_from_where/'&gt;Toronto police say teen last seen 3 km from where she was last reported missing&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-search-intensifies-for-missing-14-year-old-toronto-girl/'&gt;Search intensifies for missing 14-year-old Toronto girl&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNNlpuc0NNWEd1MUxkZ3pBQTdZU0stVU95RlNRZ1ZJWlJJMjdBaklfRDdDd0U2SnlqUHFxdzZpb1JYejd3RDR6MTBaV0FfdkoxUEt0TGpWNy1wRkl0RGpadmJKLW5OeHRsRnVJQnpVOFZVVGZjODdSSWFWNTJUYUY2YlZZUHpLZlZyaUZ5SVA1Rjd2eXROcWFmWXVNZkZheENnemFMYV9rcXNUdmRjWEZJOVRkVWFuT2I2cTQzSmJLZmU'&gt;New information about missing 14-year-old Toronto girl as search continues - CTV News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:45:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Carney sets conditions for Alberta-B.C. pipeline talks</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Prime Minister Mark Carney warned British Columbia against prolonging debate over a possible new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, saying ahead of a meeting with Premier David Eby that too much delay could prompt Ottawa to invest elsewhere in Canada. In Vancouver, Carney said any pipeline carrying Alberta oil through B.C. would have to meet conditions including First Nations consultation and a share of economic benefits for British Columbia. The comments followed an Ottawa-Alberta agreement that the National Post said could open a path to approving a new oil pipeline by September 2027 if a proponent comes forward. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government aims to submit a pipeline proposal by Canada Day, with design and construction possibly beginning as early as September 2027, while noting that a route to the west coast has not been determined. Smith told a Calgary Chamber of Commerce event that Indigenous participation would be essential and cited a hypothetical 30% First Nations ownership stake and $1 billion in annual toll revenue as an example of potential benefits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/-ke49dZvcyxYpL0CPjISeZjT77i6UrNIhKJGH_LPiVjXZ464VFhr_-F1Z_FeoUogzyWuMX08Zhqk44vWeYXqx4i-RcdI65traBZQfFM1KvJmNUrgpyI_SFqROJRvXrabtJ8ir__bg3HuZrKqFWkvodiTmS3U_LHg0YJ3JpCe_GvLomO4qGQI5dT1Q3ky6NuV6EpCW838RPBYCTvVkkNfyD6WlzoksKipUmhK7-muybVSCtLlV5byHOjx_PV34pvOOXuJOIhnS5gJ0gyi0g' alt='Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks beside B.C. Premier David Eby in Vancouver on Wednesday.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carney&amp;#x27;s energy message: Coverage linked by Google News said Carney told a Vancouver audience the world faces an &amp;quot;energy crisis&amp;quot; and Canada must help solve it.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Alberta concessions: The National Post said the Ottawa-Alberta deal included concessions by Alberta and was tied to the federal government&amp;#x27;s national-projects agenda and environmental goals.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Timeline pressure: The Calgary Herald described Smith&amp;#x27;s schedule as tight, while she said First Nations communities could be persuaded by potential benefits.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regional tension: CTV News coverage referenced by Google News said the B.C. and Alberta premiers escalated tensions before a western premiers meeting.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;It&amp;#x27;s really important we put our lens on that&amp;#x27;s not so Alberta-centric, - Jennifer Pierce&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prime Minister Mark Carney: After criticism over pipeline comments, Carney told a Vancouver audience he did not want to hear only what people opposed, according to headlines collected in the Google News item. (&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPOTJGQllqZGlQVzBEWlpkakVuazZUSW1TVDhnMzhUVllacU5SY1ZNczJHR2w2R3g0YjJwQVZJOUJsYTN1WEtqZGhmbHhHZEpLM3BudzgteUtkR3FDdENrVUg0dDlVelVQR211QkVDbmNlaXpjMkZCQUZnQTNPRnl5RFdNX0sxYzVJS2cxUkdVM3otZHNxS0E'&gt;The Globe and Mail&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trans Mountain chief administrative officer Jennifer Pierce: Pierce appeared in the Calgary Herald story, adding the view of an existing pipeline operator to comments from federal and provincial politicians. (&lt;a href='https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/0522-smith-first-nations'&gt;Calgary Herald&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Tyee opinion article: The piece described Carney and Smith as aligned in wanting a pipeline and Eby as less supportive. (&lt;a href='https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/05/21/Carney-Smith-Want-Pipeline-Eby-Not/'&gt;The Tyee&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/10-3-podcast-smith-carney-balance-ottawa-alberta-relations-with-pipeline-approval-deal'&gt;10/3 podcast: Smith, Carney balance Ottawa-Alberta relations with pipeline approval deal&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-carney-cautions-bc-not-to-stall-on-pipeline/'&gt;Carney cautions B.C. not to drag out pipeline debate&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPOTJGQllqZGlQVzBEWlpkakVuazZUSW1TVDhnMzhUVllacU5SY1ZNczJHR2w2R3g0YjJwQVZJOUJsYTN1WEtqZGhmbHhHZEpLM3BudzgteUtkR3FDdENrVUg0dDlVelVQR211QkVDbmNlaXpjMkZCQUZnQTNPRnl5RFdNX0sxYzVJS2cxUkdVM3otZHNxS0E'&gt;Carney cautions B.C. not to drag out pipeline debate - The Globe and Mail&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/05/21/Carney-Smith-Want-Pipeline-Eby-Not/'&gt;Carney and Smith Both Want a Pipeline. Eby Not So Much&lt;/a&gt; - thetyee.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/0522-smith-first-nations'&gt;Smith optimistic that Indigenous communities will agree to pipeline proposal&lt;/a&gt; - calgaryherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alberta premier shuffles cabinet, names Nixon finance minister</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made six cabinet changes Thursday in Calgary, reassigning about one-quarter of her front bench and naming veteran MLA Jason Nixon finance minister. The shuffle moved Adriana LaGrange from primary and preventative health services to hospital and surgical health services, replacing outgoing minister Matt Jones. The changes came after Nate Horner and Jones said Wednesday they do not intend to run in the next provincial election; the Edmonton Journal reported both will remain as backbench MLAs so their replacements can take over before the province-wide vote slated for October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/UV58oMyM0o09Za0B5HyMyVy_oZ3jZ4ssJKuBc3_LcOkwVbBo3NLv59bA2xx-TFGRQqHUlri8iZkm33eISUoEHSi1lOa-5bqu_d6IV2XxNE_Sxn6nNZ0czEgXfB2LgwqDCJkKJBumY9g_Yrhylc2LVxrw8eAa9gqE_xYMEEGdrQNy1LJiRGGlRlF0oETMoOINUBKV6Ka_B-Uw8HZcoyGF9qXG0cSI6pcQkVZK3T4Vocymexufw-Rd8-djsdUTDbQv8TSPDzyd8lcwXI-XRQ' alt='New Alberta Minister of Finance Jason Nixon poses with Premier Danielle Smith in Calgary on May 21, 2026.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Nixon&amp;#x27;s legislature record: The Star said Nixon has more than a decade of experience in the legislature.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rural representation: The Globe and Mail said the shuffle boosted rural representation while changing several portfolios, including health.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;New faces: The Edmonton Journal reported the shuffle included two first-time ministers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Edmonton Journal: The outlet said Nixon&amp;#x27;s move was the shuffle&amp;#x27;s most prominent shift and said the broader changes were needed after the previous day&amp;#x27;s cabinet departures. (&lt;a href='https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/alberta-cabinet-shuffle-smith-nixon-finance-minister'&gt;Edmonton Journal&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Danielle Smith: Smith made the cabinet changes before an expected announcement on a separation referendum, according to CBC News. (&lt;a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/nixon-goes-to-finance-lagrange-swaps-health-roles-in-alberta-cabinet-shuffle-9.7206960'&gt;CBC News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/nixon-goes-to-finance-lagrange-swaps-health-roles-in-alberta-cabinet-shuffle-9.7206960'&gt;Nixon goes to finance, LaGrange swaps health roles in Alberta cabinet shuffle&lt;/a&gt; - cbc.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-premier-danielle-smith-shuffles-cabinet/'&gt;Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shuffles cabinet, boosting rural representation&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxQdUZFWDg3dG1HYlpmVTFzcVpvemE1a0lVd0N4TTdGTmFUZVptdEo0UFV1OXAzYjZtR2lNZkhPN1FDdkU0aUZ4Y2hwcFZrVF82Q2pvSGVhakItSXk5enRWR29QSG5KTWtlQ0lqOThHNkJkaGxEVkRXWkJETnNqSUtBblJSX012bjVRb2pBby01cm0tLTNVMlRpOFVIbWE'&gt;Alberta cabinet shuffle: Smith makes six changes, Nixon named new finance minister - Edmonton Journal&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/albertas-smith-set-to-shuffle-cabinet-high-profile-ministries-in-play/article_f9e17f4d-3301-5fc7-bd1b-571ecc7f875a.html'&gt;Jason Nixon named Alberta&amp;#x27;s new finance minister in cabinet shakeup&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/alberta-cabinet-shuffle-smith-nixon-finance-minister'&gt;Alberta cabinet shuffle: Smith makes six changes, Nixon named new finance minister&lt;/a&gt; - edmontonjournal.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Saanich man sentenced in 652-victim voyeurism case</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Yin Yeung Derek Chan, 39, of Saanich, B.C., was sentenced to 4½ years in prison after pleading guilty in a voyeurism case involving 652 women and girls, according to the Times Colonist and a Canadian Press story carried by the Lethbridge Herald.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Court setting: The Times Colonist reported that Chan had been scheduled for sentencing on Thursday at Victoria Law Courts.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Other coverage: Google News listed related reports from CBC, Global News, Yahoo News Canada and CTV News alongside the Times Colonist item.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saanich Police Department: Police said they believe the case is Canada’s most prolific prosecuted voyeurism case. (&lt;a href='https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/05/21/saanich-b-c-man-pleads-guilty-in-voyeurism-case-involving-652-victims-police/'&gt;Lethbridge Herald&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Investigators: Investigators determined the imagery included photos and videos Chan had been posting online. (&lt;a href='https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-man-pleads-guilty-in-unprecedented-voyeurism-case-12311570'&gt;Times Colonist&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/05/21/saanich-b-c-man-pleads-guilty-in-voyeurism-case-involving-652-victims-police/'&gt;Saanich, B.C., man pleads guilty in voyeurism case involving 652 victims: police&lt;/a&gt; - lethbridgeherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/1tjybgc/police_in_bc_say_652_victims_in_canadas_most/'&gt;Police in B.C. say 652 victims in Canada’s ’most prolific case of voyeurism ever prosecuted’&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxQRjhzaE5PQ19tWHJaZWUweUJGTXpFNW1vQTJPZ1UtQ01fYVRXaFNCSE9xTi1qcUc2MmRXdGpEbkhSU0RwZTVCdWM4RE5xM0VjeFd0NGs5VnJMaDBvS2dWdkp6b0ZFNHpRRmdXb3p6cktjOUNXeDdtZXNNOE5wcjhPdkdGR2ZIbjBLQmlNZ0hjTmRObDVTTEpLb0VicGItaDFFNV9UTTl6dnNyTEk'&gt;Saanich man pleads guilty in voyeurism case involving hundreds of women and girls - Times Colonist&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/saanich-man-pleads-guilty-in-unprecedented-voyeurism-case-12311570'&gt;Saanich man pleads guilty in voyeurism case involving hundreds of women and girls&lt;/a&gt; - timescolonist.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>RCMP union seeks probe of CBC-APTN prank show</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The National Police Federation called for an inquiry into a CBC and APTN comedy production after retired Mounties said they were misled into taking part. Brian Sauve, the federation’s president, said the accounts raised questions about how the CBC-related project was approved. The show had not aired when the federation raised its concerns, according to reports.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Union scale: The National Police Federation represents roughly 20,000 current and former RCMP members.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Local reaction: A Brockville history buff was described as baffled by the prank, while another retired RCMP officer described the experience as humiliating.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;National Police Federation: Brian Sauve said he had heard of “probably a dozen or more” affected people and described the situation as “not a one-off scenario.” (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/head-of-rcmp-union-seeking-answers-for-how-cbc-related-prank-targeting-retired-mounties-was-okd'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Retired RCMP participant: The former member said he understood the project to be a series about how police officers transition to life after service, and he also detailed his experience in a YouTube video. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/head-of-rcmp-union-seeking-answers-for-how-cbc-related-prank-targeting-retired-mounties-was-okd'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CBC: CBC said it paused production while it examines footage in light of the concerns raised. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/head-of-rcmp-union-seeking-answers-for-how-cbc-related-prank-targeting-retired-mounties-was-okd'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Indigenous Screen Office: The Indigenous Screen Office described the show as satire designed to “flip the script” on modern and historical injustices against Indigenous Peoples. (&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/police-federation-calls-for-probe-of-cbc-aptn-show-says-officers-were-misled/article_9b4e9033-1478-58c6-9b56-2788d2f9ff1f.html'&gt;Toronto Star&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Hub: The Hub’s commentary argued the issue was not only taste but whether public money should support a production that used deception. (&lt;a href='https://thehub.ca/2026/05/21/the-cbcs-northland-tales-scandal-isnt-about-bad-taste-its-about-what-happens-when-public-money-funds-deception/'&gt;The Hub&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/head-of-rcmp-union-seeking-answers-for-how-cbc-related-prank-targeting-retired-mounties-was-okd'&gt;&amp;#x27;Disgust&amp;#x27;: Head of RCMP union seeking answers for how CBC-related prank was greenlit&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxQbW9NY3ZWbFZwQ2ZQUmhSUThfM2NUdGlrRWh0NzhjRGYtOVFHTVo5Nm9Wam9DVmRTS3VPOXpPaW44QkN5cGlZaDEzSkMwLVdYZVZVSDZWMWwyTG04MmJBeDJ4WDU5a3V2bEJjeW9sbFEwa2RUZVZnYlpOVkhRN0NlM3RjUFVuMmVBVTl5RFN3TFhmbHVvUjVZVU9RaC13M3g1Szk2Y3NkWEp2YkhFbE9JRFdkbWRnMXlqcC1SWW1fY1dIUGZocHl3cGVVUGI5Y0E'&gt;&amp;#x27;Disgust&amp;#x27;: Head of RCMP union seeking answers for how CBC-related prank was greenlit - National Post&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/police-federation-calls-for-probe-of-cbc-aptn-show-says-officers-were-misled/article_9b4e9033-1478-58c6-9b56-2788d2f9ff1f.html'&gt;Police federation calls for probe of CBC-APTN show, says officers were &amp;#x27;misled&amp;#x27;&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://thehub.ca/2026/05/21/the-cbcs-northland-tales-scandal-isnt-about-bad-taste-its-about-what-happens-when-public-money-funds-deception/'&gt;The CBC’s Northland Tales scandal isn’t about bad taste—it’s about what happens when public money funds deception&lt;/a&gt; - thehub.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/police-federation-calls-for-probe-of-cbc-aptn-show-says-officers-were-misled/'&gt;Police federation calls for probe of CBC-APTN show, says officers were ‘misled’&lt;/a&gt; - aptnnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:37:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>B.C. renames Site C dam after John Horgan</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;British Columbia announced Thursday that Site C&amp;#x27;s official name will be the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station, after the former B.C. premier. The province issued the announcement May 21, 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/qoaKpIC4B43pZ9A2WFbNuQkZD9z7DpCp_6ov0kKEGANMDIZivMLJPFi_BFPQxaSD5OiXsktrA_KU_pYn2YpM_d8pvrcrBIH1RjbhtppEauX5fUWBNHBBjNKrFEfDmp2oBDBWRYNZvxiuWVOzmvXw8857XqVFEGhMlnQWTKSzBERCSxsblRVhw4Zstt2SQ-tQaiiNKcglFMjHud8lV0w7WSCr_Zqc6c3CFowUIyxXaSYyGCI9mXAXd_TLVd6CF3DI3nd40sClGf15YwE4KA' alt='John Horgan makes an address in Whistler, B.C., on Sept. 16, 2022.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Project site: Site C is on the Peace River near Fort St. John in northeastern British Columbia.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Official wording: The province said the facility&amp;#x27;s official name is the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Government of British Columbia: The province said the new official name pays tribute to former premier John Horgan. (&lt;a href='https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0024-000575'&gt;Government of British Columbia&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Globe and Mail: The Globe and Mail reported that Horgan had not supported Site C before his government allowed it to proceed. (&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-site-c-dam-premier-john-horgan/'&gt;The Globe and Mail&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/site-c-john-horgan-dam-dreamer-lake-9.7206180'&gt;B.C. names Site C dam after late premier John Horgan&lt;/a&gt; - cbc.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-site-c-dam-premier-john-horgan/'&gt;B.C. to rename Site C hydro dam after late premier John Horgan&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNTGhrUGU1TDhYZ1NTSU9oNGNzYi14eGNxMVUtaE5pZnV3N0Vza2I2WVBnSEhiRV95b0ozNGNVeG5Tb2NtdEhGRlBSZ3FlTFhCcGVyYXN0aDU5LTV4RWVhU09CZ3lYZUc4OHEtcnhrQVNOWkhycndFQzdDTFVJU2I0WFpWaURsTXlDWGk2cXpHLTljVHZGc2xjNzk4VmdlY2VCQ3g0'&gt;Site C Dam officially renamed John Horgan Dam and Generating Station - Global News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/05/21/cp-newsalert-b-c-to-rename-site-c-dam-after-deceased-premier-john-horgan'&gt;B.C. to rename Site C dam after deceased premier John Horgan&lt;/a&gt; - winnipegfreepress.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026ECS0024-000575'&gt;Site C dam receives official name: The John Horgan Dam and Generating Station&lt;/a&gt; - gov.bc.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Supreme Court takes B.C. mineral rights appeal</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Supreme Court of Canada will hear British Columbia’s appeal of a ruling that found the province’s Mineral Tenure Act inconsistent with its Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, or DRIPA. The case concerns a mineral-claim system that allowed miners to acquire rights on Crown land without consulting First Nations, according to The Globe and Mail. Premier David Eby called the decision to hear the case “very good news” and said the province needs clarity from the Supreme Court.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/j3W3KjL05BQAQGUWZiSaW3uruQHLB9G6ZcOHv9hoj581qhH-0t0d0GqACSQ23YnN9lML2TCnsDS-F8AxbAtpQ27S9O_5GgP_neo2GGMskWjsO9BBZayxKewix73laMrkTm1mwk_Ld-FNKX3mvi0iRKsUZ0jtxICIYlmYuN4DuKO69kQyL8oRT-sXzpDx5yrkF8FExdlaFhUK1SfXvAnRwZRyE3Jp5NQQ8syVoieEyn4vQNFtvTFCYJgSM69uF-MLlru_CLLYMW-c560vvQ' alt='The Supreme Court of Canada is seen in Ottawa on June 3, 2024.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Timing: The Supreme Court has not set a hearing date, and a Vancouver Sun column said it could be held by spring 2027.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Split appellate ruling: The B.C. Court of Appeal ruled 2-1 in December, leaving the Supreme Court to review a divided lower-court decision.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Legislative option: British Columbia’s attorney general said the government could still introduce legislation to amend key provisions connected to the case.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;To be frank, it is absolutely crucial that it is British Columbians, through their elected representatives, that remain in control of this process, not the courts - David Eby&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;B.C. Premier David Eby: Eby has framed the dispute as consequential for the province’s prosperity and legal certainty. (&lt;a href='https://vancouversun.com/news/supreme-court-of-canada-bc-appeal-decision-dripa-mineral-tenure-act'&gt;Vancouver Sun&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenger’s lawyer: The lawyer representing the challenger said they would have preferred that British Columbia respect the lower court’s decision rather than appeal. (&lt;a href='https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/05/21/very-good-news-that-high-court-will-hear-b-c-mineral-claims-case-eby-says/'&gt;The Lethbridge Herald&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/05/21/very-good-news-that-high-court-will-hear-b-c-mineral-claims-case-eby-says/'&gt;‘Very good news,’ that High Court will hear B.C. mineral claims case, Eby says&lt;/a&gt; - lethbridgeherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/supreme-court-canada-gitxaala-decision-appeal-granted-9.7206981'&gt;Supreme Court of Canada to hear B.C. challenge over mineral rights and DRIPA&lt;/a&gt; - cbc.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-supreme-court-indigenous-rights-declaration-case-bc/'&gt;Supreme Court will hear Indigenous rights declaration case from B.C.&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxNS0lLUUpoUk5SX180MzNGMGhXTlFHUHpwRDBpd21BM09VaHpCV2FwNzlPZVZnZWNCUjhoLUl4ZXI4NmtsWm5yWmJMTG9jWXF2S1ZPVHVqeTFDZXEzWThYQ29USTNtT0pEbmNSY2xlZEFjQmpmWWcwdmNMSk83UjFVZjZkTlZpam8wUmI5cGU3VW9hUm9KYmQ1enVIdGNfSXRWT3k2WVZhMEFKTVZxUHp2Z3BsaXdFaWxra3JkWA'&gt;Supreme Court of Canada to decide whether to hear B.C. appeal in mineral claims case - Global News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/very-good-news-that-high-court-will-hear-bc-mineral-claims-case-eby-says-12309222'&gt;&amp;#x27;Very good news,&amp;#x27; that High Court will hear B.C. mineral claims case, Eby says&lt;/a&gt; - sootoday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-b-c-ndp-relieved-as-scc-agrees-to-take-dripa-case'&gt;Vaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP relieved as SCC agrees to take DRIPA case&lt;/a&gt; - vancouversun.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/supreme-court-of-canada-to-hear-appeal-in-british-columbia-mineral-claims-case/'&gt;Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in British Columbia mineral claims case&lt;/a&gt; - aptnnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Canadian regulator orders streamers to pay 15% of Canadian revenue</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said Thursday that large online streamers must direct 15% of annual Canadian revenue to Canadian and Indigenous content, tripling the earlier base requirement. The regulator said the decision implements the modernized Broadcasting Act. The decision follows consultations on applying the Online Streaming Act to services such as Netflix and other streaming platforms. A pending legal challenge to an earlier contribution order has paused some payments while the Federal Court of Appeal considers the case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Appeal: National Post identified Apple, Amazon, Spotify and MPA-Canada as challengers to the earlier CRTC order, and reported that a decision is expected soon.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Discoverability: Le Devoir reported that Ottawa postponed any requirement on platforms to make Canadian content more discoverable online while the CRTC advanced its financial contribution plan.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Scale: Deadline described the dispute as involving “Heated $2B Requirements” for content revenue contributions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;The overall policy of the CRTC is we move forward, if we waited for courts to rule, whether it’s on the broadcasting or telecom side, we would just give an incentive for everyone to take us to court on everything all the time - Scott Shortliffe&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;CRTC: The regulator said the steps update support for Canadian and Indigenous programming and its availability in the streaming era. (&lt;a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/crtc-takes-action-to-support-the-creation-and-discoverability-of-canadian-and-indigenous-content.html'&gt;Canada.ca&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;CRTC broadcasting official: Scott Shortliffe described the CRTC as a quasi-judicial tribunal whose decisions are reviewed by the Federal Court of Appeal. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/crtc-to-require-online-streamers-to-pay-15-of-annual-revenues-to-support-canadian-content'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Motion Picture Association: The studio trade group said the Canadian rules impose discriminatory obligations on U.S. streaming services. (&lt;a href='https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/major-studios-canada-us-streamers-discriminatory-investment-1236603995/'&gt;The Hollywood Reporter&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/crtc-to-require-online-streamers-to-pay-15-of-annual-revenues-to-support-canadian-content'&gt;CRTC to require online streamers to pay 15% of annual revenues to support Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnews.ca/news/11859450/online-streaming-act-canadian-content-crtc-rules/'&gt;Major streamers must pay 15% of revenues to Canadian content, CRTC says&lt;/a&gt; - globalnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canadian/comments/1tk22w2/crtc_to_require_online_streamers_to_pay_15_of/'&gt;CRTC to require online streamers to pay 15% of annual revenues to support Canadian content. The Online Streaming Act has become a major trade irritant for the U.S.&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxOZkdxenJrdFh6aElYeXJqOFBFNjlwYWRBV2dUb2xod0tYS0Z6Zlo2cHRFajFmMnFQTWVKNzEyZnFPaEtSSjB0NHdyR0JUZEIzTTZtWmQxSS0ydXFFSHFzTlBlWXRYeHZOYmpwOUZlTG1JandhTWJTd3VRSmViLXdwUXBjX0FMMUZlczFJRG54bUkzb3JkWTNFRmszb0hjQ1YxYlM2Y19KNmVjOVk4SjNfS2pMbWRQQjlab3VUMndrb0I0N25IRVpN'&gt;Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers - The Hollywood Reporter&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/2026/05/21/cp-news-alert-crtc-triples-streamers-financial-contributions-to-canadian-content'&gt;CRTC triples streamers’ financial contributions to Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - winnipegfreepress.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/crtc-triples-streamers-financial-contributions-to-canadian-content-12312730'&gt;CRTC triples streamers&amp;#x27; financial contributions to Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - sootoday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/981965/ottawa-repousse-toute-exigence-decouvrabilite-contenus-canadiens-web'&gt;Ottawa repousse toute exigence de découvrabilité des contenus canadiens sur le Web&lt;/a&gt; - ledevoir.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2026/05/crtc-takes-action-to-support-the-creation-and-discoverability-of-canadian-and-indigenous-content.html'&gt;CRTC takes action to support the creation and discoverability of Canadian and Indigenous content&lt;/a&gt; - canada.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.lapresse.ca/arts/2026-05-21/contenu-canadien/le-crtc-appelle-les-diffuseurs-en-ligne-a-tripler-leur-contribution.php?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=manchettes&amp;amp;utm_campaign=accueil'&gt;Contenu canadien | Le CRTC appelle les diffuseurs en ligne à tripler leur contribution&lt;/a&gt; - lapresse.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.wral.com/news/ap/34f06-canadian-regulator-triples-american-streamers-financial-contributions-to-canadian-content/'&gt;Canadian regulator triples US streamers&amp;#x27; financial contributions to Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - wral.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/canadian-regulator-triples-american-streamers-financial-contributions-to-canadian-content/'&gt;Canadian regulator triples US streamers’ financial contributions to Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - seattletimes.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/canadian-regulator-triples-american-streamers-financial-contributions-canadian-133203451'&gt;Canadian regulator triples American streamers&amp;#x27; financial contributions to Canadian content&lt;/a&gt; - abcnews.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/major-studios-canada-us-streamers-discriminatory-investment-1236603995/'&gt;Major Studios Slam Canada For Slapping “Discriminatory Investment Obligations” on U.S. Streamers&lt;/a&gt; - hollywoodreporter.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://deadline.com/2026/05/canada-streamers-content-revenue-contributions-1236918582/'&gt;Heated $2B Requirements: MPA Livid As Canada Jacks Up Streamers’ Content Revenue Contributions&lt;/a&gt; - deadline.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Alberta premier sets October vote on separation process</title>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the province will ask voters on Oct. 19 whether Alberta should remain in Canada or whether her government should begin the constitutional steps needed to hold a later binding referendum on separation. The proposed question says: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian Constitution to hold a binding provincial referendum on whether or not Alberta should separate from Canada?”. Smith said she supports Alberta remaining in Canada and that the question is meant to gauge Albertans’ views while her government appeals a Court of King’s Bench decision that blocked a citizen-led separation petition over consultation with First Nations. The announcement followed rival citizen petition efforts: Stay Free Alberta’s separation petition drew more than 301,000 signatures, while Smith said more than 700,000 people signed either the Stay Free Alberta petition or the pro-Canada “Forever Canada” petition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/vgixOYZ1vBYh3oNPxKXwWkctnhjmubof_n13Mtd7PoEpco3VqQ199EHhsAzoA9QAi9iCY8EjZ3P5VXMjakBqQxm6wpsV34OTlA3OEFy1ggLITrc-z3TDF9NPY9_MbilI9z8MtyCN7ADInWkXvECWodZk9dDN-Kz36DUfjZABt595bhLLiocJdE92yeGr_wz394YgDYqVZRRupv3aKIR-sB0wLMqKUVKGNJHNAn-1-ONuDfa6HjBzvT3J4QojBEDiobJlI1ffe4cR0rWpIg' alt='Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mark Carney in Calgary in a May 15 file photo.' /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Highlights:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Political risk: The National Post reported the move could fracture Smith’s support within UCP ranks as separatist sentiment in Alberta reaches its highest level in decades.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Question design: Smith chose wording that matches neither the Stay Free Alberta separation petition nor the pro-Canada Forever Canada petition.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ballot context: Albertans were already scheduled to vote this fall on nine referendum questions before Smith added the separation-process question.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;Kicking the can down the road only prolongs a very emotional and important debate. It’s time to have a vote, understand the will of Albertans on this subject, and move on. - Danielle Smith&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Perspectives:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Danielle Smith: Smith said the province would appeal the court ruling and argued the decision wrongly interfered with the democratic rights of Albertans who signed the citizen petition. (&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/full-text-danielle-smith-separation-question-speech'&gt;National Post&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Nations: The Confederacy called on Canada to step up on the separation issue after the court decision involving the duty to consult First Nations. (&lt;a href='https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/alberta-pushing-ahead-with-question-on-separation-on-fall-referendum-ballot-in-spite-of-court-ruling/'&gt;APTN News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jeff Rath, lawyer for Stay Free Alberta: Rath said Smith had alienated the most committed part of her base and predicted the petition signatories would rally against her. (&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQU294SXpnbHdaLWpyS0RENnpBU1pBd05YUU5XS0ZWeVJFNDBiV1hEOW1XU1FWTVEyQmc4MWxfT2dhU0h6dF8xVlYyeXpDcUVmOEZrd1c2SDN3c0NVNFJfY0JVVmlfNFJ2SHN6V3FORkFieFpYNThFdmVLNlk0RkJxZQ'&gt;Global News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lori Williams, Mount Royal University: Williams said Smith appeared to be trying to satisfy both pro-Canada voters and those seeking a separation referendum, and said the premier was likely to satisfy neither. (&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQU294SXpnbHdaLWpyS0RENnpBU1pBd05YUU5XS0ZWeVJFNDBiV1hEOW1XU1FWTVEyQmc4MWxfT2dhU0h6dF8xVlYyeXpDcUVmOEZrd1c2SDN3c0NVNFJfY0JVVmlfNFJ2SHN6V3FORkFieFpYNThFdmVLNlk0RkJxZQ'&gt;Global News&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ian Brodie, University of Calgary: Brodie said Smith appeared to be proceeding carefully by offering “a vote to see if people even want a vote.” (&lt;a href='https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260522-alberta-hold-october-referendum-to-remain-canada'&gt;France 24&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Sources:&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/danielle-smith-separatism-referendum'&gt;Danielle Smith says she will put her own separation-related referendum question to Albertans in October&lt;/a&gt; - nationalpost.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://globalnews.ca/news/11859681/alberta-premier-separatism-referendum-question/'&gt;Should we stay or go? Albertans to vote on separatism in referendum&lt;/a&gt; - globalnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://lethbridgeherald.com/news/national-news/2026/05/21/baffling-reaction-to-albertas-referendum-on-a-separation-referendum/'&gt;‘Baffling’: Reaction to Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum&lt;/a&gt; - lethbridgeherald.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.reddit.com/r/canada/comments/1tk3hk6/fall_referendum_will_ask_albertans_whether/'&gt;Fall referendum will ask Albertans whether government should explore process for separatism vote, Smith says&lt;/a&gt; - reddit.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ft.com/content/e27771b2-100c-4363-8799-553d482af90f'&gt;Alberta to hold vote on referendum to separate from Canada&lt;/a&gt; - ft.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-committee-to-weigh-response-to-pro-canada-petition/'&gt;Alberta to vote on whether to hold a binding separation referendum&lt;/a&gt; - theglobeandmail.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://news.google.com/atom/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxQU294SXpnbHdaLWpyS0RENnpBU1pBd05YUU5XS0ZWeVJFNDBiV1hEOW1XU1FWTVEyQmc4MWxfT2dhU0h6dF8xVlYyeXpDcUVmOEZrd1c2SDN3c0NVNFJfY0JVVmlfNFJ2SHN6V3FORkFieFpYNThFdmVLNlk0RkJxZQ'&gt;Alberta’s referendum on a separation referendum elicits bewilderment, concern - Global News&lt;/a&gt; - google.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sootoday.com/national-news/baffling-reaction-to-albertas-referendum-on-a-separation-referendum-12314304'&gt;&amp;#x27;Baffling&amp;#x27;: Reaction to Alberta&amp;#x27;s referendum on a separation referendum&lt;/a&gt; - sootoday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/alberta/danielle-smith-announces-alberta-vote-on-whether-to-start-work-on-separation-referendum/article_99715347-27bc-4866-9cba-bf5af658b2f9.html'&gt;Danielle Smith announces Alberta vote on whether to start work on separation referendum&lt;/a&gt; - thestar.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-referendum-separation'&gt;Alberta Premier Smith announces referendum to stay in Canada — or to have another referendum&lt;/a&gt; - edmontonjournal.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/world/canada/alberta-separation-referendum-vote.html'&gt;Alberta Separation: What to Know Ahead of Oct. 19 Vote on Staying in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - nytimes.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/981905/danielle-smith-prendra-parole-ce-soir-fond-rumeurs-referendum-independance'&gt;Les Albertains devront décider de la tenue d’un référendum sur l’indépendance&lt;/a&gt; - ledevoir.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/alberta-pushing-ahead-with-question-on-separation-on-fall-referendum-ballot-in-spite-of-court-ruling/'&gt;Alberta pushing ahead with question on separation on fall referendum ballot, in spite of court ruling&lt;/a&gt; - aptnnews.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/national/2026-05-21/referendum/les-albertains-invites-a-se-prononcer-sur-la-separation.php?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=fil&amp;amp;utm_campaign=actualites'&gt;Référendum | Les Albertains invités à se prononcer sur la séparation&lt;/a&gt; - lapresse.ca&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/alberta-province-plans-public-vote-on-whether-to-hold-referendum-on-leaving-canada/article71009297.ece'&gt;Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada&lt;/a&gt; - thehindu.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/canada-alberta-referendum-smith-l11042'&gt;Alberta province plans a public vote on whether to hold a binding referendum on leaving Canada&lt;/a&gt; - newsday.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgze8n5dxko'&gt;Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - bbc.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://rts.rs/vesti/svet/5955758/alberta-kanada-referendum-secesija-sad.html'&gt;Покрајина Алберта иде на референдум о останку у Канади&lt;/a&gt; - rts.rs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260522-alberta-hold-october-referendum-to-remain-canada'&gt;Alberta to hold October referendum on whether to remain in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - france24.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/mundo/provincia-canadiana-de-alberta-pondera-referendo-sobre-separacao-do-canada_n1742769'&gt;Província canadiana de Alberta pondera referendo sobre separação do Canadá&lt;/a&gt; - rtp.pt&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.energyconnects.com/news/oil/2026/may/alberta-calls-vote-on-oil-rich-region-s-future-in-canada/'&gt;Alberta Calls Vote on Oil-Rich Region’s Future in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - energyconnects.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/externe/mapamond/provincia-alberta-va-organiza-un-referendum-privind-ramanerea-in-canada-3781133'&gt;Provincia Alberta va organiza un referendum privind rămânerea în Canada&lt;/a&gt; - digi24.ro&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/alberta-canada-referendum-danielle-smith-b2981700.html'&gt;A Canadian province will hold a referendum on independence – and it’s not Quebec&lt;/a&gt; - independent.co.uk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://politiken.dk/internationalt/art10852863/V%C3%A6lgere-i-olierig-canadisk-provins-skal-stemme-om-l%C3%B8srivelse'&gt;Vælgere i olierig canadisk provins skal stemme om løsrivelse&lt;/a&gt; - politiken.dk&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://thewest.com.au/politics/alberta-to-non-binding-referendum-on-staying-in-canada-c-22323966'&gt;Alberta to non-binding referendum on staying in Canada&lt;/a&gt; - thewest.com.au&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.klix.ba/vijesti/svijet/stanovnici-kanadske-pokrajine-alberte-u-oktobru-odlucuju-da-li-treba-raspisati-referendum-za-otcjepljenje/260522005'&gt;Stanovnici kanadske pokrajine Alberte u oktobru odlučuju da li treba raspisati referendum za otcjepljenje&lt;/a&gt; - klix.ba&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.dnevnik.bg/sviat/2026/05/22/4917072_kanadska_provinziia_shte_provede_referendum_dali_da/'&gt;Канадска провинция ще проведе референдум дали да остане в страната&lt;/a&gt; - dnevnik.bg&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2113760/aposchistikes-taseis-stin-almperta-toy-kanada-dimopsifisma-gia-to-an-tha-parameinei-sti-chora/'&gt;Αποσχιστικές τάσεις στην Αλμπέρτα του Καναδά; Δημοψήφισμα για το αν θα παραμείνει στη χώρα&lt;/a&gt; - naftemporiki.gr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://hotnews.ro/referendum-in-bogata-provincie-alberta-unde-oamenii-vor-fi-intrebati-daca-mai-vor-sa-faca-parte-din-canada-2252579'&gt;Referendum în bogata provincie Alberta, unde oamenii vor fi întrebați dacă mai vor să facă parte din Canada&lt;/a&gt; - hotnews.ro&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.bankier.pl/wiadomosc/Alberta-odlaczy-sie-od-Kanady-Ogloszono-oficjalna-date-referendum-9137597.html'&gt;Alberta odłączy się od Kanady? Ogłoszono oficjalną datę referendum&lt;/a&gt; - bankier.pl&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rtvslo.si/svet/s-in-j-amerika/v-alberti-bodo-oktobra-izvedli-referendum-o-tem-ali-naj-provinca-ostane-del-kanade/782952'&gt;V Alberti bodo oktobra izvedli referendum o tem, ali naj provinca ostane del Kanade&lt;/a&gt; - rtvslo.si&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.seznamzpravy.cz/clanek/zahranicni-kanadska-provincie-bude-v-referendu-hlasovat-o-ceste-k-nezavislosti-306775'&gt;Kanadská provincie bude v referendu hlasovat o cestě k nezávislosti&lt;/a&gt; - seznamzpravy.cz&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.sta.si/3558094/kanadska-alberta-bo-glasovala-o-obstanku-v-kanadi'&gt;Kanadska Alberta bo glasovala o obstanku v Kanadi&lt;/a&gt; - sta.si&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.skynewsarabia.com/world/1870912-%D8%A3%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AA%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%B7%D8%B7-%D9%84%D8%A5%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%85%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%85-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%B5%D8%A7%D9%84-%D9%83%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7'&gt;ألبرتا تخطط لإجراء &amp;quot;استفتاء ملزم&amp;quot; للانفصال عن كندا&lt;/a&gt; - skynewsarabia.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://vnexpress.net/alberta-se-to-chuc-trung-cau-dan-y-ve-di-hay-o-voi-canada-5076952.html'&gt;Alberta sẽ tổ chức trưng cầu dân ý về &amp;#x27;đi hay ở&amp;#x27; với Canada&lt;/a&gt; - vnexpress.net&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/vr3OxB/alberta-ska-rosta-om-att-stanna-i-kanada'&gt;Alberta ska rösta om att stanna i Kanada&lt;/a&gt; - aftonbladet.se&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://noticiassin.com/mundo/2026/05/22/alberta-votara-en-octubre-consulta-sobre-referendo-2004635/'&gt;Provincia canadiense de Alberta consultará en octubre sobre posible referendo separatista&lt;/a&gt; - noticiassin.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://meduza.io/news/2026/05/22/provintsiya-alberta-provedet-referendum-ob-otdelenii-ot-kanady-posle-sekretnyh-vstrech-chinovnikov-administratsii-trampa-s-mestnymi-separatistami'&gt;Провинция Альберта проведет референдум об отделении от Канады — после секретных встреч чиновников администрации Трампа с местными сепаратистами&lt;/a&gt; - meduza.io&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://vijesti.hrt.hr/svijet/u-listopadu-neobvezujuci-referendum-o-ostanku-alberte-u-kanadi-12730567'&gt;U listopadu neobvezujući referendum o ostanku Alberte u Kanadi&lt;/a&gt; - hrt.hr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.trthaber.com/haber/dunya/alberta-eyaleti-kanadadan-ayriliyor-mu-945934.html'&gt;Alberta eyaleti Kanada&amp;#x27;dan ayrılıyor mu?&lt;/a&gt; - trthaber.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.index.hr/vijesti/clanak/stanovnici-naftom-bogate-pokrajine-reci-ce-na-referendumu-zele-li-ostati-u-kanadi/2794767.aspx'&gt;Stanovnici naftom bogate pokrajine reći će na referendumu žele li ostati u Kanadi&lt;/a&gt; - index.hr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti/svijet/alberta-simbolicni-referendum-neovisnost-danielle-smith-ottawa-15710811'&gt;Kakve su šanse da Kanada ostane bez najbogatije države? Zakazan neobvezujući referendum o otcijepljenju&lt;/a&gt; - jutarnji.hr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://hirado.hu/kulfold/cikk/2026/05/22/kanada-leggazdagabb-tartomanya-osszel-nepszavazast-tart-arrol-hogy-az-orszag-resze-maradjon-e'&gt;Kanada leggazdagabb tartománya ősszel népszavazást tart arról, hogy az ország része maradjon-e&lt;/a&gt; - hirado.hu&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://net.hr/danas/svijet/kanadska-pokrajina-alberta-raspisuje-referendum-o-neovisnosti-6ff51be6-5597-11f1-936f-9600040c8f8e'&gt;Kanada bi mogla ostati bez svoje najbogatije pokrajine: Separatisti predali potpise&lt;/a&gt; - net.hr&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://n1info.si/novice/svet/enotnost-kanade-na-preizkusnji-bo-drzava-ostala-brez-naftno-bogate-province/'&gt;Enotnost Kanade na preizkušnji: bo država ostala brez naftno bogate province?&lt;/a&gt; - n1info.si&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>
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