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Unifor says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has died
TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says former Canadian Auto Workers president Buzz Hargrove has…
‘Elbows up’: Plane spotters and protesters mark the arrival of G7 leaders in Calgary
CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of…
CF-18 jets intercept plane violating restricted air space above G7 site in Alberta
KANANASKIS — Canadian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a private, civilian plane that violated…
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit
OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada…
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ soars in box office debut with $83.7 million, beating ‘Lilo & Stitch’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Train Your Dragon” took flight at the box office…
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada’s priorities as the…
Leaders on Canada’s expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security
OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in…
Dollarama-sold Oracare Baby Brush toothbrush recalled for choking hazard
Health Canada has recalled a baby toothbrush sold in Dollarama stores across the country due…
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent
MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing…
WestJet hit with ‘cybersecurity incident,’ says operations running safely
WestJet says a “cybersecurity incident” is affecting access to some of its servers and software…
As Trump heads to the G7, Canada hopes to avoid another Charlevoix-style eruption
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive Sunday in Alberta for the…
Report on B.C. port turmoil backs right to strike, rebuffing essential-service calls
VANCOUVER — The right of workers to strike and employers to lock them out should…
Home owned by family of UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health embezzler up for sale
NORTH VANCOUVER — A real estate listing for a $2 million property in North Vancouver…
Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules
VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British…
Trade bill could trigger ‘race to the bottom’ in health standards, health groups warn
OTTAWA — Anti-smoking groups are warning the Carney government that its legislation to eliminate interprovincial…
Public service shrinks by nearly 10,000, with tax, immigration hit the hardest
OTTAWA — The federal public service shed almost 10,000 people last year, with the Canada…
Canadian premiers turn to New England governors for support on Trump tariffs
FREDERICTON — A group of Canadian premiers appears to be setting high expectations as they…
Westside Daze Kicks Off Summer With Great Music and Free Family Fun
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Get ready for a weekend of celebrations! The Westside Daze festivities have been kicking off…
Review: Switch 2 a significant upgrade, but the extra muscle comes at a cost
TORONTO — Nintendo bet big on innovation when it launched the Switch in 2017. Able…
American weather presenters say coverage of wildfires on the Prairies has intensified
EDMONTON — Three American TV weather presenters say their viewers’ appetite is soaring for information…
Quebec Liberals hope to boost their fortunes as they choose new leader
MONTREAL — After a drawn-out campaign overshadowed by upheaval in Ottawa and threats from the…
CN Rail warns of ‘catastrophic impacts’ as it seeks anti-flood barrier in Jasper park
VANCOUVER — CN Rail warns flooding could have “catastrophic impacts” on cross-country services in legal…
Downtown businesses in Vancouver, Victoria decry desperate public safety situation
VANCOUVER — Alan Goodall has owned the Aura nightclub in Vancouver’s entertainment district for 16…
Ottawa puts latest Canada Post offer up for a vote by union members
OTTAWA — The federal government is asking unionized Canada Post employees to vote directly on…