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‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
The Walt Disney Co.’s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box…
Border control and tariffs: Quebec Premier François Legault meets Trump in Paris
Quebec Premier François Legault says he met U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in Paris and they…
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
The Walt Disney Co.’s animated film “Moana 2” remained at the top of the box…
Juan Soto’s $765M deal with the Mets is the largest in MLB history. Here’s who he passed
Juan Soto and the New York Mets agreed to a record $765 million, 15-year contract…
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/9 at 12:01 a.m. ET. Photos prelinked XKS301-308 and video TK. The results…
The Onion’s bid to buy Infowars goes before judge as Alex Jones tries stopping sale
A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform…
‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year
The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across…
BoC expected to lower interest rates again, with odds leaning toward larger cut
OTTAWA — Financial markets and forecasters are betting on another jumbo interest rate cut from…
Canada Post warns no end in sight for strike after receiving latest union proposals
As the Canada Post strike involving more than 55,000 workers neared the end of its…
Salvation Army says holiday donations down 50 per cent since mail strike began
The Salvation Army says holiday donations are down 50 per cent since the Canada Post…
Lundin selling pair of mines in Europe to Boliden AB in deal worth up to US$1.52B
VANCOUVER — Lundin Mining Corp. has signed a deal to sell a pair of mines…
Pamela Anderson’s Hollywood comeback nets Golden Globe nom for best drama actress
Pamela Anderson’s Hollywood comeback hit a new high Monday when the Canadian actress picked up…
GST break would cost Ottawa $2.7B if provinces with HST asked for compensation
OTTAWA — The federal government’s GST holiday would cost as much as $2.7 billion if…
Auctioneer defends The Onion’s bid for Infowars as Alex Jones tries stopping sale
An auction company executive involved in the liquidation of Alex Jones’ conspiracy theory platform Infowars…
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record, grossing an estimated $2.2B, Pollstar says
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour brought in $2.2 billion in its nearly…
New Jersey fines sports betting firms for taking bets after games had already ended
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It doesn’t happen all that often, but when it does,…
Finance minister says government’s fiscal update coming Dec. 16
OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will publish the government’s fall economic statement on Dec.…
‘Infuriating’: Wait times grow amid Canada Post strike as backlogs, frustration mount
It’s been almost two weeks since Darren Solomon had a working fridge. The appliance’s compressor…
$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
These were Juan Soto’s numbers in 2024: 41 home runs, 109 RBIs, a .288 batting…
North anxious over dwindling necessities, no Christmas gifts, due to postal strike
HALIFAX — Community leaders in Northern Canada say the postal strike is choking off the…
Trudeau says dealing with Trump will be ‘a little more challenging’ than last time
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said dealing with incoming president Donald Trump and his…
New Jersey fines sports betting firms for taking bets after games had already ended
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It doesn’t happen all that often, but when it does,…
B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to…
The Onion’s bid for Infowars is still in court as judge reviews auction
A bankruptcy judge scrutinizing The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones ’ Infowars platform was expected…