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The flight hours and miles of World Cup travels of FIFA’s Infantino in numbers
Multiple flights in a single day. Nearly 60,000 miles. More than 100 hours aloft. FIFA…
Union representing more than 5,000 salaried worker at Ford Motor ratify new deal
The union representing more than 5,000 hourly workers at the Ford Motor Company of Canada…
‘The best is yet to come’: Canada dubbed a soccer nation as FIFA World Cup ends
EAST RUTHERFORD — Canada’s first appearance at the centre of soccer’s biggest showcase has come…
Canada to join multinational fighter program in observer role: reports
OTTAWA — Canada is widely expected to enter into a multinational, next-generation fighter jet program…
Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
NEW YORK (AP) — Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in…
Ottawa to temporarily ban foreign nationals travelling from Congo over Ebola risk
OTTAWA — The Liberal government in Ottawa will bar foreign nationals who set foot in…
The World Cup winner will earn $51 million under expanded purse
The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the…
Vast John Horgan Dam is a monument to engineering, as well as NDP’s shifting stance
FORT ST. JOHN — The scale of the John Horgan Dam, the most costly engineering…
Marine monitoring network in Quebec could help improve environmental regulations
MONTREAL — A new marine monitoring system that can detect undersea earthquakes, whale songs, ship…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Ontario wildfire evacuees recall ashes ‘landing from the sky’ in harrowing escape
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THUNDER BAY — The smoke that blanketed Whitesand First Nation became thicker, darker and more…
A look at the hundreds of wildfires burning from coast to coast in Canada
More than 950 wildfires are scorching Canada from coast to coast, the national wildland fire…
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final a very high-priced ticket to watch Messi and Yamal
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Anyone looking for a last-minute ticket to see Lionel Messi…
Fears are widespread about data centre impacts on Canada’s water, environment: poll
OTTAWA — A large majority of Canadians in a recent poll said they worry that…
Opposition brewing as data centre capacity is set to explode across Canada
OTTAWA — Across Canada, plans are underway for a massive boom in construction of the…
How does wildfire smoke affect your brain today and down the road?
TORONTO — The perils of wildfire smoke don’t stop at the lungs or the heart.…
Fires from coast to coast: A look at the wildfire situation across the country
Just over 900 fires are burning across Canada, the national wildland fire summary indicates. Of…
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent…
Trump threatens increased tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke in U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to increase tariffs on Canada due to smoke…
Government investigating CN’s actions after rail crew caught in wildfire
MONTREAL — Federal authorities are looking into whether Canadian National Railway Co. broke the law…
Canadian wildfire smoke unlikely to postpone World Cup final, expert says
Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into northern New Jersey is highly unlikely to postpone Sunday’s World…
Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker Juul
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VANCOUVER — The Canadian Cancer Society says Canada’s federal and provincial governments need to strengthen…
B.C. nurses: Mediated talks ‘productive’ but ‘too early to know’ if deal is possible
PRINCE GEORGE — The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of…
Saab says pilot training will take place in Canada if Ottawa buys Gripen jets
OTTAWA — Swedish fighter jet maker Saab has struck a deal to work with Canadian…