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B.C. regulator fines Amazon $10,000 in ruling that limits what ‘delivery’ means
A British Columbia regulator has ordered Amazon to pay a $10,000 penalty over a failed…
Trump’s tariff tool faces tough questions from U.S. Supreme Court justices
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s key tool for deploying tariffs faced tough questions from the conservative-led…
Longest U.S. government shutdown in history could hit Canadians’ travel plans: expert
WASHINGTON — As the impasse between Republicans and Democrats pushed into its 36th day on…
Researchers find microplastics in the tails of lobsters caught off Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — The lead researcher of a new study assessing microplastics in lobsters says the…
Eby, coastal First Nations call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby and coastal First Nations have signed a declaration…
Motion Picture Association tells Meta to stop using PG-13 to refer to Instagram teen account content
The Motion Picture Association is asking Meta to stop referring to content shown to teen…
Federal unions vow to fight public service cuts as government looks to trim costs
OTTAWA — Federal public service unions vowed Wednesday to “fight” planned job cuts, arguing they…
Fortnite maker Epic Games and Google say they’re settling 5-year legal fight over Android app store
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Video game maker Epic Games has reached a “comprehensive settlement” with…
Federal budget promises legislation to accelerate Alto high-speed rail project
MONTREAL — The federal budget promises new legislation to accelerate development of the Alto high-speed…
Bailey says Ottawa must support B.C. forestry as it supports Ontario’s car industry
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister said she thinks the newly announced federal budget aligns…
Travel agents hope for return of ‘glory times’ as China resumes group tours to Canada
VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing’s decision to resume group tourism to Canada after…
Liberal budget earmarks billions for ‘bold and swift action’ to meet U.S. disruption
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget takes a big swing at making…
Ottawa cutting foreign aid and research spending back to pre-pandemic level
OTTAWA — The Carney government laid out plan to cut the foreign aid budget to…
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
VANCOUVER — A new study says sea otters in British Columbia have been found to…
With Carney’s budget tabled, the countdown to a make-or-break confidence vote begins
OTTAWA — While Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne vowed there would be no surprises in the…
Budget pledges to cut 40,000 jobs from public service by 2029
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to slash the public service by 10 per cent…
Ottawa earmarks billions of dollars for defence as global spending race ramps up
OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled plans Tuesday to shell out $73 billion for national…
Feds unveil new climate strategy with no details on Canada’s emission commitments
OTTAWA — The federal government’s climate competitiveness strategy promises a stronger industrial carbon pricing system…
Federal budget forecasts $78B deficit as Liberals shift spending to capital projects
OTTAWA — This year’s federal budget contains a deficit nearly twice the size forecast by…
Feds pitch $2B fund for critical minerals investments, including equity stakes
OTTAWA — The federal budget says Canada will take out equity stakes in critical mineral…
Global Affairs Canada could merge embassies with allies, must focus on trade: budget
OTTAWA — The Carney government’s first budget redirects diplomatic dollars to the trade file while…
Conservative activist Laura Loomer, a Trump ally, says she has a new Pentagon press pass
NEW YORK (AP) — With the Pentagon’s press room largely cleared of mainstream reporters, conservative…
What’s missing from the Carney government’s first federal budget
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget represents a shift in policy from…
MLS boss Garber says Vancouver Whitecaps can’t grow without a better stadium deal
VANCOUVER — The head of Major League Soccer has long believed Vancouver has what it…