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Quebec government lifts planned 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicle sales
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is lifting a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars…

What the Canada Post strike means for your passports, pension cheques and more
OTTAWA — With Canada Post workers hitting picket lines, the flow of mail across the…

Statistics Canada says tourism spending up 0.9 per cent in second quarter at $26.5B
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total tourism spending in the second quarter rose 0.9 per…

Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew in July but any momentum may have been short…

Concordia University celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid financial challenges
MONTREAL — The president of Montreal’s Concordia University says the success of the school’s most…

Port of Vancouver says record volumes of cargo moved during first half of 2025
VANCOUVER — Record volumes moved through Canada’s biggest port during the first half of this…

Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping…

Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ‘informal,’ with no specific deadline
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per…

Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging “like-minded” countries to work together in the…

Quebec labour tribunal to hear case against Amazon over warehouse closures
MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal will begin hearing witnesses in a case against Amazon…

Prada’s Milan runway offers the freedom to compose looks beyond fashion’s conventions
MILAN (AP) — Prada’s cavernous showroom was awash in bright orange paint Thursday for a…

Woman sues Universal Orlando over injuries from same roller coaster in which man died after ride
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured…

Five things to know about Canada Post’s future after Ottawa announces reforms
Mail service is halted at Canada Post after unionized workers announced Thursday they are on…

No simulcast deal this time around for Jays’ game against Rays on Friday night
TORONTO — Baseball fans in Canada should not expect a repeat of a deal that…

Fact File: COVID-19 fuelled drop in life expectancy, contrary to podcast claims
In September, a clip from a January 2024 episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast…