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Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
For the second straight day, Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group, this…
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give…
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps…
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs
OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of…
Two companies drop McGregor after civil jury ruled he must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her
LONDON (AP) — Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court…
Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women’s pro hockey league
TORONTO — Property and casualty insurance company Intact Financial Corp. has signed a multi-year partnership…
Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the…
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation
OTTAWA — The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization,…
Ottawa settles Phoenix pay system lawsuit with non-union employees
OTTAWA — The federal government has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit launched by…
Lawyers, loyalists and Wall Street executives: a look at who’s on Trump’s tariff team
WASHINGTON — As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he…
Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls
It’s been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver…
B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be ‘devastating’ for forest industry
A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be “devastating” for the province’s lumber and…
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill
OTTAWA — The Liberal government introduced a stand-alone bill to implement its proposed GST holiday…
Aviation consortium celebrates first piloted hydrogen-powered flight
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based aviation consortium says it is celebrating the first ever piloted hydrogen-powered…
Liberals, NDP pass bill to enact two-month GST holiday in House of Commons
OTTAWA — The Liberals’ GST holiday bill is one step closer to becoming law after…
Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository
TORONTO — A region in northern Ontario was chosen Thursday as the site to hold…
Eliminating B.C.’s open-net fish farms would cost billions, report says
Opposing sides in British Columbia’s fractious battle over coastal open net-pen salmon farming are in…
No ‘Taylgate’ party for Vancouver, with BC Place to be fenced off for Swift shows
VANCOUVER — Ticketless Taylor Swift fans hoping for a “Taylgate” party in Vancouver are out…
Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering
MONTREAL — A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for…
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday
TORONTO — The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit…
Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark
OTTAWA — Canadian negotiators at the United Nations plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea…
GDP per capita falls for sixth straight quarter, economists split on rate cut size
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy shrank on a per-person basis for a sixth consecutive quarter,…
As Australia bans social media for children, Quebec is paying close attention
MONTREAL — As Australia moves to ban social media for children under 16, Quebec is…
From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity
LOS ANGELES (AP) — On a recent Saturday afternoon, hundreds of “Anora” fans lined up…