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Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules
VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British…
Trade bill could trigger ‘race to the bottom’ in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial…
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest
OTTAWA — The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada…
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appears to be setting high expectations as they…
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family Fun
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Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost
TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have “catastrophic impacts” on cross-country services in legal…
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation
VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver’s entertainment district for 16…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…
Federal union restarting contract talks for more than 120,000 public servants
OTTAWA — Two years ago, more than 120,000 federal public servants went on strike after…
Supreme Court of Canada to hear appeal in long-running Facebook privacy case
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to review a ruling that concluded…
Meet the charitable foundation carrying the little-known legacy of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s sung every summer in baseball stadiums around the United States.…
First mediation session to begin Monday in Montreal public transit strike
MONTREAL — The first mediation session between Montreal’s public transit authority and its striking maintenance…
‘Mind-blowing’: Former Barenaked Ladies frontman recalls performing with Brian Wilson
TORONTO — When Steven Page penned an ode to musical visionary Brian Wilson, he never…
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he’s always keen to restore some “justice” to…
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada’s critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in…
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype ‘boils off’
ST. JOHN’S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green…
Wildfire looming over Squamish, B.C., reached within 40 metres of homes
SQUAMISH — Drivers on British Columbia’s Sea To Sky Highway could see the smoke billowing…
Juliette Powell, ravishing MuchMusic host turned insightful tech critic, dies at 54
TORONTO — Juliette Powell, who once commanded attention as the host of MuchMusic’s live dance…
Business leader says BC Ferries’ hiring of Chinese shipyard is ‘informed decision’
VICTORIA — A business leader on ferry-dependent Vancouver Island says BC Ferries made a “strongly…
Luxembourg opens Ottawa embassy as Canada shifts its attention to Europe
OTTAWA — The federal government says its “best friends” are Europeans amid a drift with…
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney and Universal sued popular artificial intelligence image-generator Midjourney on Wednesday,…