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Saskatchewan Party’s Moe pledges change room ban in schools; Beck calls it desperate
REGINA — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe is promising a directive banning “biological boys” from…
Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in ‘historic’ proposed deal
Three tobacco giants would pay close to $25 billion to provinces and territories and more…
Here are the key numbers in the deal proposed by three tobacco giants
Three tobacco giants would pay billions of dollars to provincial and territorial governments as well…
‘I wish my father was here’: Tobacco victims hail bittersweet $32.5-billion deal
MONTREAL — After nearly three decades fighting Canada’s tobacco giants, Lise Blais is close to…
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
Every Christmas growing up in Minnesota, Jimmy Darts’ parents gave him $200 in cash: $100…
One Direction was the internet’s first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force
Liam Payne’s voice is the first one heard in the culture-shifting boy band One Direction’s…
Quebec nurses union votes in favour of new collective agreement
MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest nurses union has reached a deal with the provincial government more…
Tobacco settlement will not protect future generations from addiction: advocates
The Canadian Cancer Society and other health advocates say a proposed settlement that may see…
Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinner
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel on Friday denied Donald Trump’s assertion that any…
Five things on proposed landmark $32.5-billion tobacco deal
MONTREAL — Three tobacco giants are set to pay out roughly $32.5 billion in a…
Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof
Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business…
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The Diamond Sports Group’s channels will soon be branded as FanDuel…
Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods
OTTAWA — The federal government says businesses can now request remission from newly announced tariffs…
Diamond Sports Groups channels branded as part of FanDuel Sports Network in deal
SOUTHPORT, Conn. (AP) — The Diamond Sports Group’s channels will soon be branded as FanDuel…
Fox’s Bret Baier acknowledges ‘mistake’ in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip
Fox News anchor Bret Baier says he “made a mistake” during his interview with Kamala…
Groundwater at Eagle Gold mine in Yukon shows high cyanide levels
The Yukon government says groundwater samples at the site where a mine’s ore containment facility…
‘Sleeping with an elephant:’ What will a Republican or Democrat win mean for Canada?
WASHINGTON — Pierre Trudeau famously described living next to the United States as “sleeping with…
Fearing demolition, Montreal skateboarders rally to protect DIY skatepark from city
MONTREAL — Frédérique Luyet hops on her skateboard, rides the half pipe and pulls off…
Here’s the latest on British Columbia’s wet and wild election
British Columbians went to the polls on Saturday, with election day marked by torrential rain…
Bishnoi gang: Experts say fear of Indian syndicate has existed for years in Canada
Alleged members of an Indian gang and its leader have been sending shivers down the…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
One Liberal MP says he’s signed letter asking Trudeau to resign, others remain mum
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Sean Casey is the first to publicly confirm that he has…
Fleming, Sauerbrunn and over 100 women’s soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco
ZURICH (AP) — Canadian national team captain Jessie Fleming, former U.S. national team captain Becky…
Metro’s Moi Rewards loyalty program coming to Ontario stores
Metro is expanding its Moi Rewards program into Ontario later this week after rolling it…