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World Cup buzz has the potential to mint more soccer fans among kids – some just toddlers now
LENEXA, Kan. (AP) — Jude Cornell joined a swarm of toddlers crawling after soccer balls,…
Judge orders Pentagon to lift policy that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort
A federal judge has ordered the Defense Department to temporarily halt its requirement that New…
Negotiations set to continue as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Representatives of Canada, Mexico and the United States are set to meet virtually…
Canada’s historic World Cup run helps prolong Vancouver restaurants’ business boost
VANCOUVER — The head of B.C.’s Restaurant and Foodservices Association says Canada’s historic run in…
B.C. journalist, tormented by followers of Chinese tycoon, relieved at jail sentence
A British Columbia journalist who was targeted for months by followers of Chinese tycoon Guo…
Girl Guides with Calgary Stampede in their hearts to now wear it on their sleeves
CALGARY — Girl Guides who hold the Calgary Stampede in their hearts will now wear…
Alberta planning post-Canada Day pipeline announcement
CALGARY — It’s the Alberta government’s self-imposed deadline to submit its proposal for a new…
Victor Dodig succeeds Darren Entwistle as Telus CEO after 25-plus years at helm
One of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies has officially transitioned to new leadership after more than…
OpenAI film ‘Artificial,’ dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
NEW YORK (AP) — “Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has…
China imposing 73.5 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on Canadian pea starch
OTTAWA — China is imposing a 73.5 per cent tariff on pea starch from Canada…
New Tory finance critic maintains Canada is in recession after front bench shakeup
OTTAWA — The Conservatives have named a new critic to take on the Liberals’ handling…
Canada approves generic version of Wegovy for weight loss
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved a generic version of Wegovy, a semaglutide drug that’s…
Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
CALGARY — The Alberta government is poised to make an announcement about its plans for…
Canada announces $688-million contract for RADARSAT replenishment satellite
MONTREAL — The federal government has announced a $688-million contract for a new replenishment satellite…
Carney to travel to Turkey for NATO summit next week, then Saudi Arabia
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey next…
Solid April GDP rebound suggests Canada is not in a recession: economists
OTTAWA — The economy sprung back to life in April with solid enough growth to…
$87B Quebec plan aims for 77% of energy consumed in province by 2050 from renewables
VARENNES, QUÉBEC — The Quebec government says it wants 77 per cent of the energy…
Carney doesn’t expect ‘drama’ as U.S. prepares to blow past trade deal deadline
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he doesn’t expect any drama as officials…
After N.B. law, all 10 provinces now have job protection for long-term sick leave
FREDERICTON — Natalie Lipschultz, who was fired from her job six and a half years…
American investors dip into English rugby as Exeter Chiefs bought by U.S. owners of Bournemouth
English rugby club Exeter Chiefs is now American-owned after being bought by a U.S. investment…
Premier Lacrosse League adds Wrexham co-owner Rob Mac, ‘Top Gun’ actor Glen Powell as investors
NEW YORK (AP) — The Premier Lacrosse League is adding actors Rob Mac and Glen…
In the news today: Canada vs. Morocco, Ontario heat wave, future of CUSMA
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Italy’s failure to qualify for World Cup has Canadian sports shops changing game plan
More than a year before the World Cup, Canadian sports stores placed what they thought…
B.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president says
British Columbia’s nurses have reached a “breaking point” with burnout, the rising threat of violence…