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Leaders echo messages in final push to election day
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as…
Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units
VANCOUVER — The latest housing report from Metro Vancouver underscores the significant gap between current…
Hudson’s Bay is liquidating all of its stores. Here’s what you need to know
Hudson’s Bay has begun liquidating all of its stores after the company filed for creditor…
Man, 30, shot dead by police at Toronto’s Pearson Airport: SIU
TORONTO — A 30-year-old man was shot dead by police outside Toronto’s Pearson Airport on…
Grand chief requests halt to auction of Hudson’s Bay items linked to First Nations
Even as Hudson’s Bay was granted court permission to auction off 1,700 pieces of art…
Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow
WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed…
One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant…
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile…
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…
Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments
WHITEHORSE — Yukon’s government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will…
Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action
MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to pay passengers more…
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American ‘bullying’
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to…
Jen Psaki stepping up for MSNBC as Rachel Maddow returns to once-a-week schedule
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Psaki is stepping up — not to a podium, but…
‘Absolutely bonkers’: Bars, restaurants cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to…
Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.
MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting…
US TV executive Gandler is the new majority shareholder of London club Leyton Orient
LONDON (AP) — American TV executive David Gandler has become the new majority shareholder at…
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been “successes” at…
The top producer at ’60 Minutes’ has quit. He says he can no longer run the show as he always has
NEW YORK (AP) — With his show involved in a bitter dispute with President Donald…
Frank and Oak to close all stores, sell intellectual property
Clothing retailer Frank and Oak is closing all 14 of its stores in the coming…
Supreme Court signals support for Maryland parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday signaled support for the religious…
Women’s cleat-maker partners with top-tier USL Super League
NEW YORK (AP) — The players union for the USL Super League has partnered with…
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on…
Edmonton Fringe festival’s porta-potty fundraising campaign flushed with donors
EDMONTON — One of North America’s largest Fringe festivals says a new fundraising campaign that…
Rogers hopes to ride MLSE deal, NHL rights extension to higher share price
TORONTO — The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. says the company is keen to…