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As governments pour billions into new affordable housing, existing units in disrepair
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MONTREAL — Mercedes Rodriguez says she and her seven kids struggle to sleep at night…
Watchdog raps intelligence service over lack of reporting on possibly illegal acts
OTTAWA — The Canadian Security Intelligence Service may have run afoul of the law when…
MLB owners have formally proposed a salary cap to players for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike
NEW YORK (AP) — MLB owners have formally proposed a salary cap to players for…
CPL’s Vancouver FC settles lawsuit with former head coach Afshin Ghotbi
VANCOUVER — Former Vancouver FC head coach Afshin Ghotbi and SixFive Sports & Entertainment, the…
Four arrested for allegedly defrauding $200,000 from Vancouver casino
SURREY — Police have arrested four people in Vancouver in connection with an alleged cheating…
Fact File: Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says
When the United States allowed the widespread sale of gasoline with increased ethanol content at…
Prime Video to launch Michael Bublé and Drew Scott’s Vancouver hockey show ‘Hometown Giants’
TORONTO — When Michael Bublé and Drew Scott, part-owners of the Vancouver Giants, started working…
As World Cup nears, intelligence agency warns of increased human trafficking risk
OTTAWA — As Canada prepares to host World Cup soccer, the federal financial intelligence agency…
Baseball players ask for expanded free agency, salary arbitration rights, almost doubling minimum
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players fired the opening salvo Wednesday in what is expected…
Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
Fans cheer on the Montreal Canadiens ahead of NHL playoff hockey action against the Carolina…
By the numbers: Quebec’s struggles with social housing
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MONTREAL — Nearly one-third of Quebec’s social housing units — roughly 21,500 homes — is…
The US is a two-time World Cup host. Without Lamar Hunt, it is likely neither would have happened
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The most enduring memories that Clark and Dan Hunt share…
Canada’s biggest arms expo is booming as Carney prioritizes defence
OTTAWA — Canada’s biggest arms expo is booming as an uncertain geopolitical climate and the…
Transportation Safety Board report details lead-up to fatal B.C. helicopter accident
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VANCOUVER — The Transportation Safety Board has found that a pilot missed important steps on…
Alberta premier wins standoff with party over position on provincial separation vote
EDMONTON — A standoff between Premier Danielle Smith and her own United Conservative Party on…
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
NEW YORK (AP) — Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to…
Liberals prepare to lose climate champion as Guilbeault plans to quit Commons
OTTAWA — The resignation of one of the most prominent environmental voices in the Liberal…
New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket practices as World Cup prices soar
NEW YORK (AP) — FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices…
NDP leader sees ‘hot summer’ ahead if labour code update affects right to strike
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Avi Lewis is promising a “hot summer” of organized labour action…
German utility to buy one million tonnes of LNG per year from Ksi Lisims project
A German utility has signed a long-term agreement to buy one million tonnes of liquefied…
Chinese foreign minister’s visit to Canada a ‘positive sign’: trade minister
OTTAWA — A planned visit by China’s foreign minister to Canada this week — the…
Ottawa negotiating purchase of Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes: Carney
OTTAWA — The federal government is entering into contract negotiations with Saab to buy a…
Federal judge drops charges against ex-Fox executive in soccer corruption case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed charges against a convicted former Fox television…
Iran expands restrictions on distribution of news content by international media outlets
Iran has expanded restrictions on distribution of news content from the country, directing international news…