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B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has invalidated a bylaw passed by the City of…
Business spat between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been resolved in arbitration, attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Aug. 8 The New…
New federal entity to prioritize Canadian-made, affordable housing projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promised new entity to spur massive amounts of housing…
Air Canada flight attendants picket at 4 major airports as bargaining continues
TORONTO — Air Canada flight attendants gathered for simultaneous demonstrations outside airports in some major…
Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming
A potential strike looms as contract talks carry on between Air Canada and the union…
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount will become the new home to Ultimate Fighting Championship events…
The Latest: Mayor Bowser holds press conference after Trump announces plan to make DC safer
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is holding a press conference following President Donald Trump’s announcement…
Ottawa Senators, NCC finalize land deal for new arena at LeBreton Flats
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators are one step closer to having a new arena in…
Prince Harry, Meghan and Netflix extend partnership for streaming programs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prince Harry and Meghan have extended their partnership with Netflix and…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund sells its shares in 11 Israeli companies
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has sold its shares in 11 Israeli…
Team owner predicts van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs
Labeling statistics as “kind of an American thing,” Shane van Gisbergen avoids dwelling on his…
Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Authorities on Monday detained the owner and the constructor of a…
Organizers of 2026 FIFA World Cup start search for some 65,000 tournament volunteers
Organizers are looking for volunteers to help staff the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With 48…
Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions
TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on…
Finland charges top officers of Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables
HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish authorities said Monday they have charged the captain and two senior…
South Korea’s president to pardon jailed ex-Justice Minister Cho Kuk
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president will pardon jailed former justice minister and…
In the news today: Air Canada flight attendants picketing at airports
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Dirty soda trend bubbles up to Canada with ‘Mormon Wives’ as inspiration
Jeremy Guenette was sitting in an Idaho parking lot waiting for his kids to finish…
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s August, and horror and humor came to play. In a…
Migrants returning to Venezuela face debt and harsh living conditions
MARACAIBO, Venezuela (AP) — The hands of Yosbelin Pérez have made tens of thousands of…
Olympian Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong for victory at the US gymnastics championships
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hezly Rivera was the fresh face a year ago. The newcomer.…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced…
Phillies sweep Rangers with 4-2 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out seven and allowed three hits, Edmundo Sosa…