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Canada to focus foreign aid on building ‘mutual prosperity’ with trading partners: MP
OTTAWA — The MP overseeing foreign aid says Ottawa wants to focus its international assistance…
‘Corrosive’ immigration loopholes need to be shut down, Eby tells Ottawa
Federal lawmakers must close “corrosive” loopholes hampering the crackdown on extortion-related shootings in British Columbia,…
Transport minister will ‘not interfere’ with plane certification despite Trump threat
MONTREAL — Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says he will not interfere with the work of…
NASA delays Artemis launch with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen until March
WASHINGTON — NASA has delayed the planned launch of a moon rocket with a Canadian…
Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro will take over for Bob Iger as CEO
Disney has named its parks chief Josh D’Amaro to succeed Bob Iger as the entertainment…
Florida’s DeSantis and MLB commissioner support new Rays stadium in Tampa
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob…
Vancouver International Airport set records for passengers and cargo in 2025
RICHMOND — Vancouver International Airport says it saw a record number of travellers and cargo…
Estée Lauder fined $750k for using ‘forever chemicals’ in some eyeliners
OTTAWA — Cosmetics company Estée Lauder has been fined $750,000 after federal agents found it…
Veteran Canadian safety Marc-Antoine Dequoy announces his CFL retirement
MONTREAL — Marc-Antoine Dequoy is calling it a career. The 31-year-old Canadian safety announced his…
Ottawa’s plan for GST relief set to cost $12.4 billion over 6 years, PBO says
OTTAWA — The government’s budget watchdog said Monday it expects the federal government’s plan to…
Canadians sitting on $2 billion in uncashed federal cheques: documents
OTTAWA — Canadians have left more than $2 billion on the table by not cashing…
Disney’s first quarter is powered by box-office hits ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire…
Disney’s first quarter is powered by box-office hits ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire…
From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who’s who of powerful people named in Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries,…
Ontario community where “Schitt’s Creek” was filmed remembers Catherine O’Hara
The picturesque Ontario community Catherine O’Hara spent long days shooting in for her role as…
Earliest launch date for Artemis II set for Feb. 8 after cold weather delay: NASA
The earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II rocket to carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy…
Owner of B.C. ghost town taking another swing at energy exports
CALGARY — Krishnan Suthanthiran is trying to make Kitsault, B.C., happen — again. The Indian-born,…
Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing: minister
OTTAWA — The federal housing minister says he wants to ramp up the lagging pace…
ESPN closes deal for NFL Network, rights for RedZone which gives the NFL a stake in the network
ESPN’s purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government…
In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition
With the eyes of a nation fixed on the unrest in Minneapolis, the events haven’t…
‘Creeping snow drought’: Canadian research shows less snowpack a concern
New research shows less snowpack in certain regions of Canada can have wide-ranging effects on…
B.C.-based Pattison says Virginia warehouse sale to ICE won’t proceed
VANCOUVER — Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments announced Friday it will no longer be selling a…
10 ‘taken’ from B.C. firm’s Mexican mine site, but Global Affairs says no Canadians
VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada says it is monitoring a security incident at a Vancouver-based…
Seahawks sale rumors swirl ahead of Super Bowl, Paul Allen’s estate denies report
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will go up for sale after the team’s appearance…