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Local news sources are still drying up, but there’s growth in digital sites in metro areas
Newspapers in the United States closed at the rate of more than two per week…
Labout tribunal rejects Amazon’s challenge of Quebec warehouse’s unionization
LAVAL, Que. — A labour tribunal has dismissed Amazon’s challenge of the unionization of its…
Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s park board says it has begun the process of closing the homeless…
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days
EDMONTON — The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file…
Tim Burton talks about his dread of AI as an exhibition of his work opens in London
LONDON (AP) — The imagination of Tim Burton has produced ghosts and ghouls, Martians, monsters…
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report
TORONTO — Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider,…
By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messages
NEW YORK (AP) — Among the legacy news outlets that have come up empty in…
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot
OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth…
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and…
Teck Resources’ share prices falls as miner lowers copper production forecast again
The share price of Teck Resources Ltd. took a hit Thursday as the Canadian mining…
Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its…
Cineplex appeals Competition Tribunal decision on ‘drip pricing’
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has launched an appeal of a record $38.9-million fine for deceptive…
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put…
New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Online sports betting is reaping new revenue for New Jersey but…
After 20 years at the top of chess, Magnus Carlsen is making his next move
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen’s celebrity status. A grand master…
Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll
WASHINGTON — If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to…
New regulations allow Canada Post to ship prohibited firearms returned in gun buyback
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Canada Post the ability to store and transport…
Corus Entertainment signs amended debt deal with banks, reports $26M loss in Q4
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. has gained some breathing room. The company says it has…
Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have…
Washington Post becomes second major US newspaper this week to not endorse a presidential candidate
Less than two weeks before Election Day, The Washington Post said Friday it would not…
Azcárraga steps down as Televisa chief executive amid US soccer investigation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Emilio Azcárraga has stepped down as chief executive of Televisa because…
B.C. port employers, foremen’s union return to negotiation table with mediator
VANCOUVER — Employers and the union representing foremen at British Columbia’s ports will return to…
CRTC sets interim rates for wholesale fibre internet access
GATINEAU, Que. — The CRTC has set interim rates for what smaller internet providers will…
Hallmark exec sought to replace ‘old talent,’ lawsuit alleges, naming actors like Lacey Chabert
Hallmark Media executive vice president of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed a former employee not…