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An Alberta farm is home to Beef, the world’s tallest steer
VULCAN, ALBERTA, CANADA — It was love at first sight when Jasmine Entz locked eyes…

Newly formed extortion task force investigating Surrey, B.C., shooting
SURREY — British Columbia’s new provincial extortion force is investigating after a Metro Vancouver business…

Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…

Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway
PARIS (AP) — Inside the Centre Pompidou, Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney ’s Paris Fashion…

Patrick Zalupski’s group finalizes purchase of Rays, ending Sternberg’s 18-year tenure
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski…

Quebec premier outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature
QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party’s political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault…

B.C. public service workers to rally in Vancouver after contract talks break down
VANCOUVER — The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of…

‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood…

Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on…

Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…

As public service cuts loom, local Ottawa agency eyes growing defence industry
OTTAWA — With the prospect of public service cuts looming over the capital, an Ottawa…

Rebuilding NHL teams prioritize developing top prospects amid NHL’s rising salary cap
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager…

Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with additional 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian…

Canadian energy minister, Alberta premier disappointed with Imperial Oil job cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s “very disappointing” plan to lay off roughly 20…

Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an…