Calgary - CBC News

With U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminum and light-duty vehicles continuing to batter the Canadian automobile industry, the CEOs of Canada’s big three automakers are asking for a break that could see the end of Canada's electric vehicle mandate.

It's been a tough rodeo for Canada's economy so far this year, ever since U.S. President Donald Trump sparked a tumultuous trade war with wide-ranging impacts on consumer spending, jobs and travel plans. But those economic worries seem largely in the rearview mirror, at least in Alberta, as the 10-day long Calgary Stampede begins.

Tim Clare says board games like Monopoly and Wingspan are more than just a fun thing to do. He says games give people a chance to take control of their circumstances, especially during chaotic times, and make choices in a situation that likely won’t actually affect their life one way or the other.

Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit to the Calgary Stampede as prime minister.