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Jobs minister presses Canada Post, workers to reach a deal
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu on Wednesday called on Canada Post and the union representing 55,000…
B.C. port supervisors union and employers ratify four-year deal
VANCOUVER — Maritime employers in British Columbia and the union representing port supervisors say they…
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum
OTTAWA — Canada’s steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S.…
Smoke covering parts of U.S. as wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Swaths of smoke from wildfires that have torched buildings and forced thousands from their homes…
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos
TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth…
Smith says she sees a ‘breakthrough’ in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there’s been a “breakthrough” in conversations…
Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration appointee overseeing the Voice of America has outlined job…
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s power utility has begun the process to boost the province’s baseload…
Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined
OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States’ trade war and signs of creeping inflation…
Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike
TORONTO — Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it…
Broadway has found its Gen Z audience – by telling Gen Z stories
NEW YORK (AP) — Kimberly Belflower knew “John Proctor is the Villain” needed its final…
Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel…
Citytv pauses ‘CGT,’ enlists Howie Mandel to host Toronto-shot ‘Price is Right’
TORONTO — Come on down, eh! A Canadian spinoff of “The Price is Right” headlines…
Canada’s domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
OTTAWA — Canada’s tourism industry might be in for a boost as Canadians boycott the…
Duty free stores look for financial support as cross-border traffic drops
OTTAWA — An association representing duty free stores and a group of 15 mayors from…
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified
SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday’s gathering of the country’s premiers to talk…
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney
SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian…
Disney laying off several hundred employees worldwide
The Walt Disney Co. is laying off several hundred employees worldwide as the entertainment giant…
Harrison Ford wants the Operation Smile award honoring his friend to inspire others to give more
Harrison Ford will receive an award for his philanthropy Tuesday night from the global surgery…
Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules
MONTREAL — Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine…
MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors
NEW YORK (AP) — MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video…
Immersive tech reshapes music and film landscape with Bono, Metallica and ‘Matrix’ taking the leap
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — With a mic in hand, Bono belts out “Vertigo,” close enough…
OAN’s Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion
Assigned to cover the Pentagon for the conservative outlet One America News Network, Gabrielle Cuccia…
Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees
Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging…