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Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable and streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery will calve off cable operations from its streaming…
‘General acceptance’: A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms
EDMONTON — Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban…
U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence
OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence…
Nova Scotia’s ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore energy plan wins support with conditions
HALIFAX — Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia’s ambitious…
‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
EDMONTON — Anita Hagh couldn’t stop pressing the corner of her phone screen where the…
Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content
OTTAWA — Some of the world’s biggest streaming companies will argue in court on Monday…
Environment Canada issues air quality statements for northeastern B.C. amid wildfires
Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is affecting air quality in northeastern British Columbia. The agency…
Film festival showcases what artificial intelligence can do on the big screen
NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial intelligence ‘s use in movie making is exploding. And a…
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a ‘shock-prone’ world
OTTAWA — Tiff Macklem is wearing an Edmonton Oilers pin as he reflects on coming…
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time…
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say
MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb…
U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment ‘not a pattern’
OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa’s travel advice, saying…
Appeals court hands AP an incremental loss in its attempt to regain its access to Trump events
Digging deep into free-speech precedents in recent American history, a federal appeals panel handed The…
Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years
OTTAWA — Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan…
B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and…
AFN to hold emergency meeting with chiefs on major projects bill
OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations will hold an emergency meeting next week to…
Justice Department cutting up to 264 jobs as it faces ‘budgetary pressures’
OTTAWA — The federal Department of Justice is set to lay off as many as…
“I feel so bad”: Man cancels planned trip to U.S. due to travel ban
TORONTO — Hla Wynn was looking forward to his annual trip to New York this…
Canadian, European space agencies reaffirm relations amid political, economic anxiety
LONGUEUIL — Economic and geopolitical turmoil is forcing the Canadian and European space agencies to…
Liberals table bill to speed up approvals for major ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government introduced legislation Friday that would grant it new…
Quebec premier says he’s not going anywhere as legislative session ends
MONTREAL — Following a legislative session dominated by an embarrassing scandal and persistent queries about…
U.S. ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Canada’s economic hopes align with Trump’s goals
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of enhancing American power aligns with Prime Minister…
Montreal prepares for bus and metro disruptions during upcoming transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal is bracing for a transit strike that could severely disrupt bus and…
Manitoba premier eyes northern development that could include a pipeline
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew promoted his province Friday as the route for a…