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Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s sent another round of counter-proposals…
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
NEW YORK (AP) — Seán McLoughlin wears a lot of hats: YouTuber. Voice actor. Coffee…
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It’s big business with the…
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition…
Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment
LONDON (AP) — London’s Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual…
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia’s leadership position in energy efficiency has…
‘The Sticky’ taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec
TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its…
Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned…
‘They’re sitting ducks:’ More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness…
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has…
Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police
VANCOUVER — Witnesses have described a chaotic scene leading up to a downtown Vancouver stabbing…
Pete Hegseth’s mother says The New York Times made ‘threats’ by asking her to comment on a story
To The New York Times, it was a standard journalistic practice done in the name…
Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first week
NEW YORK (AP) — Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have…
Taylor Swift ‘Eras’ tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
NEW YORK (AP) — Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have…
Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment
LONDON (AP) — London’s Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual…
Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it’s ready to restart mediation
As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the Crown corporation says it is…
Canadian men’s road back to HSBC SVNS circuit will take them to South Africa, Poland
The Canadian men’s road back to the elite HSBC SVNS series lies through South Africa…
Montreal posts big home sales gains in November as median prices continue to rise
MONTREAL — Montreal-area home sales rose 47 per cent in November compared with a year…
Tariffs on Chinese EVs, aluminum and steel to raise federal revenues by $473M: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aluminum and…