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B.C. nurses issue strike notice as they reach ‘breaking point,’ union president says
British Columbia’s nurses have reached a “breaking point” with burnout, the rising threat of violence…
Canada’s former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U.S. midterms
Canada’s former chief trade negotiator said Monday he doesn’t expect Ottawa to reach a tariff…
B.C. natural gas leak caused by crews hitting misidentified pipeline: TSB report
GATINEAU — A federal investigation has found the puncture of a natural gas pipeline in…
Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she’s eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kara Swisher is everywhere. She’s filling in for Joy Behar on ABC’s…
Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she’s eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kara Swisher is everywhere. She’s filling in for Joy Behar on ABC’s…
UN ambassador Lametti: Canada pushing for safety, equity in artificial intelligence
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing for safe, equitable adoption of artificial intelligence at the United…
Some Indigenous people wary of Order of Canada’s “colonial symbolism”: federal study
OTTAWA — Indigenous community members have encouraged federal officials to reflect on how the Order…
Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. ‘condo bailout’ blocking ‘a price correction’
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OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Parliament to probe Ottawa’s proposal to…
No injuries but Hibernia oil spill posed threat of deadly blast and fire: regulator
ST. JOHN’S — The agency that oversees Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore energy sector says a…
B.C. premier visiting China to pitch LNG project as province’s ‘really big fish’
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his first-ever trade trip to China will…
Canada’s first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders
HALIFAX — Development of Canada’s first offshore wind farms took a significant step forward late…
Beyond the gold rush: Totem poles at the Chilkoot Trail mark route’s long history
Two carved cedar totems now flank either side of the Canadian end of the Chilkoot…
World Cup sticker frenzy: Panini packs sell out as fans race to fill 980 spots in collectible albums
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Adam Martin remembers taking boxes of Panini stickers and their…
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the…
Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’…
There’s a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
DALLAS (AP) — Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and…
Water alert lifted for Vancouver Island community after main repaired
PORT RENFREW — Residents of the Vancouver Island community of Port Renfrew can resume regular…
Carney says he and Trump discussed defence priorities, Arctic ahead of NATO summit
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump…
PM Carney says 24 Sussex to be restored with fundraising campaign, design competition
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans Friday to restore the prime minister’s residence…
Anand welcomes Turkish counterpart as two countries explore nuclear deal
OTTAWA — Canada has formally expressed interest in partnering with Turkey on nuclear power, Foreign…
Hotel occupancy down in Toronto during first weeks of World Cup
TORONTO — An organization representing Toronto hotels says demand for accommodations in the city is…
MLB proposes limiting most free agent contracts to 5 years and 15% of a team’s salary cap
Major League Baseball proposed limiting most free agent contracts to five years and 15% of…
In the news today: Senegal vs. Iraq in Toronto, 24 Sussex plans, Flying Tiger lands
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Heat. Moisture. National pride. These were top of mind as Nike…