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Beyond — Page 31

11D AGO

CSIS security screening risks stereotyping foreign nationals

Canada's spy agency adds blanket country warnings to clearance assessments—a practice a federal watchdog says may unfairly bias hiring decisions.

11D AGO

Overseas accounts flooding Alberta separatism groups with divisive content

Facebook is paying creators in Indonesia, Pakistan, and India to post about Alberta independence—some stealing content from real Albertans.

11D AGO

Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes Philippines, 4 deaths reported

Tsunami waves reached nearby coasts after the quake centered southwest of General Santos, affecting Indonesia and Malaysia.

11D AGO

Chinese leader Xi visits North Korea for first talks in seven years

Beijing seeks to reassert influence over Pyongyang amid separate U.S. confrontations, as Xi meets Kim Jong Un for the first time since September.

12D AGO

Bank of Canada expected to hold rates steady Wednesday

Economists say the central bank will keep its policy rate at 2.25% for a fifth straight meeting. What it says about the future matters more.

12D AGO

World Cup security costs explained: geography matters as much as threats

Toronto's $94 million bill is half Vancouver's $242 million, largely because BMO Field sits on Exhibition grounds rather than downtown.

12D AGO

Alberta trucking firm linked to deadly Manitoba crash had spotty safety record

Conquer Transportation Inc. was flagged as high-risk months before a driver allegedly blew a stop sign, killing a woman in Brandon.

12D AGO

Israel strikes Iran after missile attack, escalating Middle East tensions

Israeli warplanes targeted central and western Iran early Monday in response to Iranian missile fire, threatening to widen the regional conflict.

12D AGO

Bank of Canada set to hold rates steady for fifth time

Economists expect no policy shift Wednesday, though central bank messaging on global risks will be closely watched as recession concerns mount.

12D AGO

Alberta road-trip restaurants worth the drive

From Alpine Italian in Banff to Texas-style BBQ in Okotoks, here are standout spots beyond the city limits worth a weekend detour.

12D AGO

Austria soccer players greeted by enthusiastic fan in California

As the 2026 World Cup kicks off this week, an excited spectator at the airport offered her own welcome to the Austrian national team.

12D AGO

New garage-sale site maps Edmonton's weekend hunts

YardQuest launches with 400+ sales posted daily, built-in directions, and privacy controls that hide addresses outside sale hours.