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Chinese ambassador pitches new EVs as first step to new Canadian jobs, cheaper cars
OTTAWA — As critics attack Ottawa’s agreement last week to start allowing a small number…
2028 Olympics could bring big wins for Los Angeles labor unions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Los Angeles ramps up for the 2028 Olympics, local unions…
Ex-grocery boss Jones to make ‘big announcement’ amid B.C. Conservative race
VICTORIA — Former grocery executive Darrell Jones says he’ll be making a “big announcement” next…
Quebec pushes back greenhouse gas reduction target by five years to 2035
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government announced Thursday that it’s pushing back its greenhouse gas reduction…
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded an invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Carney says Canadian values key to sovereignty, pushes back on Trump’s remarks
QUÉBEC — Staying true to Canada’s core values will be key to upholding its sovereignty,…
Hundreds line up near Edmonton to sign petition calling for vote on separation
STONY PLAIN — An hour after the doors opened Thursday at a community centre west…
Chinese ambassador urges Canada to move quickly to implement deals signed in Beijing
OTTAWA — China’s ambassador to Canada is urging the government to make progress quickly on…
Missouri rejects a ban on college athlete prop bets after NCAA gambling scandals
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri gambling regulators on Thursday rejected a request from the…
Lutnick calls Carney’s speech ‘political noise’ and cautions Canada on China deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the…
Ski season saved at Le Massif ski resort in Quebec after workers accept new deal
MONTREAL — A major Quebec ski resort that has been shut down because of a…
Elizabeth Hurley describes ‘monstrous’ privacy invasion by Daily Mail in British media hacking case
LONDON (AP) — Elizabeth Hurley accused the publisher of the Daily Mail on Thursday of…
First Nations-owned Vancouver Island wood chip plant set to close in March
ALERT BAY — A wood chip plant on Vancouver Island that’s majority-owned by a First…
Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sources
TORONTO — Marineland has presented a plan to the federal government to ship the last…
Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement – and concern
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters),…
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn’t mention water
OTTAWA — Some First Nations chiefs are demanding answers from Ottawa after the federal government…
Carney back home after trips to Davos, China, Qatar, focused on non-U.S. trade
DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived back in Ottawa after a nine-day trip…
Eby says B.C. will play a key role in new global order described by PM Carney
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says B.C. will play a “key role” in a new…
Federal Court sets aside TikTok Canada shutdown order
TikTok will live to scroll another day in Canada. A Federal Court judge has set…
Here are five things you should know about Mark Carney’s whirlwind world tour
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney headed home Wednesday after a trip that saw him…
Doug Ford calls for boycott of Chinese EVs that will enter Canada under Carney deal
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling on Canadians to boycott Chinese-made electric vehicles…
Verbatim: Carney’s speech to the World Economic Forum
DAVOS — Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech at World Economic Forum that is…
Tempo set to make WNBA debut on May 8 at home against Washington
TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are scheduled to make their debut when the 2026 WNBA…
Legault believes his Coalition Avenir Québec party will stay relevant after he leaves
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s confident the party he co-founded as a…