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B.C. Greens, NDP working constructively despite challenges, accord updates say
VICTORIA — New Democrats in British Columbia under Premier David Eby and the provincial Greens…
Kim Kardashian’s robbers found guilty in Paris but won’t face prison time
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Friday found the ringleader and seven other people…
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast
HALIFAX — As the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, a senior Environment Canada…
Lawyer challenging Trump’s trade war says tariffs are ‘illegal and abusive’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s global trade war is an “illegal and abusive” use…
New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it’s time for some quick wins
CALGARY — Canada’s new energy minister walked into the lion’s den Friday and spoke to…
Cohere asks U.S. court to toss complaint from media alleging copyright infringement
TORONTO — Cohere is asking a U.S. court to throw out complaints from media outlets…
Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective status
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have…
Class-action lawsuit filed in B.C. over 2009 Interior Health data breach
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s Interior Health Authority has been hit with a class-action lawsuit over…
Ottawa has to allow home prices to fall to make housing more affordable, experts say
OTTAWA — Housing experts are pushing back against a federal cabinet minister’s recent claim that…
Canada Post union calls for halt to overtime as deadline passes with no agreement
OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide…
Stars convene for amfAR gala to raise millions for AIDS research
ANTIBES, France (AP) — Artwork by Adrien Brody and James Franco and a chance to…
B.C. First Nations fear protests and conflict over fast-track legislation
First Nations leaders in British Columbia say proposed legislation to fast-track resource projects will likely…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
G7 finance ministers show ‘proof of unity’ with joint statement at summit: Champagne
BANFF — There’s a sense of unity coming out of this week’s summit with finance…
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces
TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they’ve arrested three people in connection with a luxury…
Nearly one in three non-profit workers burnt out and food insecure, survey suggests
A survey of 1,116 employees at non-profit organizations across Canada indicates more than one-third of…
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program
OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign…
New report casts doubt on potential revival of Quebec LNG project
MONTREAL — Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec’s Saguenay region would be…
Fictional fiction: A newspaper’s summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI
NEW YORK (AP) — The recommended reading list contained some works of fiction. It also…
A wave of new owners brings fresh energy to independent bookselling
NEW YORK (AP) — Amber Salazar is the kind of idealist you just knew would…
Carney says Canada in talks with U.S. on ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed on Wednesday that Canada is considering joining in…
G7 finance ministers to discuss global economy, Ukraine at Banff summit
BANFF — Top economic officials from the G7 were locked in a full day of…
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the…
Bipartisan Senate resolution introduced to recognize Canada-U.S. partnership
WASHINGTON — A resolution with bipartisan support was introduced by United States senators on Wednesday…