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Bell Media eliminates 98 jobs, mostly in ‘service and corporate departments’
TORONTO — Bell Media says it’s cutting 98 jobs through layoffs and buyouts. A spokeswoman…
Corus radio stations to only play Canadian artists on Saturday amid tariff tensions
TORONTO — Radio stations across several parts of the country will set their tune to…
Late-night kababs and paneer: More halal restaurants extend hours during Ramadan
EDMONTON — Imran Kayesh remembers the smell of lightly marinated chicken and fish sizzling on…
Canadian screen industry entrepreneur, arts booster, Paul Bronfman dead at age 67
TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman was remembered Thursday as a visionary leader…
Vancouver-born ‘Anora’ producer Samantha Quan on ‘wonderful and discombobulating’ journey to Oscars
“Anora” producer Samantha Quan can’t help but get emotional when thinking about the film’s fairytale…
A federal byelection has been called for Halifax
HALIFAX — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that a byelection is to be held…
Excitement for Canadian company as Firefly’s Blue Ghost lands on moon
MONTREAL — The head of a Quebec aerospace company says he’s thrilled by the confirmation…
Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clearly signalled his view Sunday that Russian President Vladimir…
‘Team Rustad’ prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM, leader says difference is strength
NANAIMO, B.C. — “Team Rustad” has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives’ first annual general meeting…
Disrupting the Peace: On a B.C. ranch, fracking earthquakes rattle a way of life
Bo Hedges’ parents have lived on their ranch north of Fort St. John, B.C., for…
Freeland ‘uniquely qualified’ to lead Canada through ‘greatest threat’ since WWII
OTTAWA — When former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland enters her campaign rallies in her…
Expert says Trump wants a ‘win’ as it remains unclear whether Canada thwarted tariffs
WASHINGTON — Canadians are feeling a foreboding sense of déjà vu as the country waits…
Canada, other countries struggling to come up with new rules for AI and copyright
OTTAWA — The battle between AI companies and copyright holders notched an early win for…
Canadian Ukrainian community ‘shocked’ and ‘angry’ at Zelenskyy’s treatment
Leaders from Canadian Ukrainian organizations say they are shocked by Friday’s clash between U.S. President…
Chrystia Freeland takes shots at Poilievre, Trudeau on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’
Chrystia Freeland joined the growing ranks of high-profile Canadian politicians taking to U.S. airwaves to…
Trudeau off to security summit in London as Trump’s Ukraine comments rile Europeans
LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to London on Saturday ahead of a European…
Anti-Amazon protesters in Montreal rally once again for boycott demonstration
MONTREAL — Protesters accusing Amazon of union-busting gathered in downtown Montreal today to continue their…
Canadian-made lunar dust repellent heading to the moon aboard Firefly’s Blue Ghost
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A Canadian-made moon dust repellent is expected to land on the…
Leonard Cohen notebook sold for $174,000 in memorabilia auction
MONTREAL — From pages inked with poems to a locket containing a lock of hair,…
Karina Gould’s progressive approach sets her apart from the Liberal leadership pack
OTTAWA — In a leadership race dominated by high-profile insiders vying for outsider status, Karina…
Quick Sketch: Meet Liberal leadership candidate Karina Gould
OTTAWA — As Liberals across the country vote to choose Canada’s next prime minister on…
Canada’s plans to fuel Ukraine’s war effort with Russian cash, explained
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take its first steps toward expropriating assets held by…
Joly says Ukraine needs a security guarantee after Trump-Zelenskyy fight
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday there’s a good chance that Russia…
B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft
SQUAMISH, B.C. — A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when…