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Canada to target steel originating from China with new tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is moving to shore up its domestic steel industry amid U.S. President…
B.C. Premier David Eby leans on Ravi Kahlon again as he reshuffles cabinet
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has leaned on Ravi Kahlon from the moment…
Carney’s meeting with First Nations on major projects leaves some chiefs frustrated
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he was optimistic about finding consensus on the…
Ex-pilot called himself Messiah on climate-change mission, day before alleged hijack
VANCOUVER — The day before the suspected hijacking of a light aircraft triggered a security…
How Vancouver’s urban orcas create connections and community among followers
VANCOUVER — Chatchawan Jaksuwong says he used to feel empty when he looked at the…
Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post’s latest contract…
Canada, New Zealand settle trade dispute regarding supply management of dairy sector
OTTAWA — Canada and New Zealand have settled a trade dispute over Ottawa’s dairy-sector protections…
Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries…
Ottawa weighing plans on AI and copyright as OpenAI fights Ontario court jurisdiction
OTTAWA — Canada’s artificial intelligence minister is keeping a close watch on ongoing court cases…
Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE says it’s a ‘nightmare’
WASHINGTON, D. C. — Paula Callejas was trying to expand her swimsuit business in Florida…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit
A $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders…
Simple Plan didn’t want to wait until they were ‘really old’ to make a documentary
TORONTO — The problem with so many rock documentaries is they too often come out…
Disney sues Hong Kong company it says is selling illegal Mickey Mouse jewelry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Wednesday sued a Hong Kong jewelry…
Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested…
Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn ‘Hamilton’ 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services
Lin-Manuel Miranda plans to use the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of his award-winning cultural phenomenon…
Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ became an unexpected TikTok hit – 63 years after its release
Connie Francis was a giant of 1950s and ’60s sugary-sweet pop, notching more than a…
Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license
NEW YORK (AP) — A Caesars Palace casino in the heart of Times Square. A…
8 bands divided by lawsuits: It’s not just Jane’s Addiction
Bands behaving badly? It’s only rock ’n’ roll. Members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction…
What’s in the Republican bill cutting $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-led Congress has passed President Donald Trump’s request to claw back…
Congress approves Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump’s request to claw…
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of…
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
CBS says its decision to end Stephen Colbert’s late-night comedy show is financial, not political.…
Coldplay’s jumbotron captures – what exactly? The internet has its theories
LONDON (AP) — It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay…
Lawyer argues Call of Duty maker can’t be held responsible for actions of Uvalde, Texas, shooter
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawyer for the maker of the video game Call of…