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New AI minister says Canada won’t ‘over-index’ on AI regulation
OTTAWA — Canada’s new minister of artificial intelligence said Tuesday he’ll put less emphasis on…
Auditor general finds F-35 costs soared due to project delays, pilot shortages
OTTAWA — The estimated cost of Canada’s incoming fleet of advanced stealth fighters exploded by…
Disney to pay almost $439 million to take full control of streaming service Hulu
Disney will pay Comcast’s NBCUniversal nearly $439 million for its stake in Hulu, taking full…
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly…
Cineplex reports $55.3M May box office revenue up from $33.9M a year ago
TORONTO — Movie theatre company Cineplex Inc. reported its May box office report rose compared…
Video game performers on strike for almost a year over AI issues reach a tentative deal
The union for Hollywood’s video game performers has reached a tentative contract with several video…
Study finds little agreement between Republicans and Democrats on media sources they trust
A new survey that probes the level of trust Democrats and Republicans have for news…
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea
VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her “haul” on the False Creek Fishermen’s…
B.C. to restore housing aid to families with sick children in Vancouver hospitals
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it’s working to reverse changes that slashed accommodation…
Canada Post rejects union terms for arbitration as both sides enter bitter stalemate
MONTREAL — A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail…
Quebec government scraps gasoline floor price to boost competition
MONTREAL — Quebec has abolished its floor price on gasoline in a bid to bring…
Five things to know about Canada’s plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence…
B.C.’s youth unemployment rate second-highest in Canada with 16.6 per cent in May
VICTORIA — High school students walking across graduation stages this month will step into an…
Mi’kmaq band drops legal case on N.S. lobster fishery
HALIFAX — A Mi’kmaq band has dropped a legal case alleging Ottawa was violating its…
Tony Awards draw best audience in 6 years for CBS
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tony Awards on Sunday lured 4.85 million viewers to CBS,…
Montreal bus and subway services disrupted as transit maintenance workers strike
MONTREAL — Montreal’s transit maintenance workers have started a nine-day strike that is causing widespread…
Montreal officials say they’ve left no stone unturned to prepare for Grand Prix
MONTREAL — City officials and organizers of this weekend’s Grand Prix in Montreal say they’re…
Nintendo’s Switch 2 soups up the graphics, but does it deliver the games?
WASHINGTON (AP) — I’m cruising around Bowser’s Castle with my old pal Toad. It’s not…
ABC’s Terry Moran is suspended following his social media post calling Trump and Miller haters
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News has suspended correspondent Terry Moran for calling Trump administration…
Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two companies, dividing cable and streaming services
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery will calve off cable operations from its streaming…
‘General acceptance’: A year of banning cellphones in Canadian classrooms
EDMONTON — Sixteen-year-old Roha Akram was skeptical when teachers in Calgary announced a cellphone ban…
U.S. envoy closely eyes Canada defence spending; says NATO about collective defence
OTTAWA — The American ambassador to Canada is closely watching as Ottawa shapes its defence…
Nova Scotia’s ambitious ‘Wind West’ offshore energy plan wins support with conditions
HALIFAX — Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia’s ambitious…
‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction
EDMONTON — Anita Hagh couldn’t stop pressing the corner of her phone screen where the…