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Russian living in B.C. claims Scotiabank wrongfully withholding funds over sanctions
VANCOUVER — A Russian woman who has been living and working in Canada for the…
Trump will be honored as Time’s Person of the Year and ring the New York Stock Exchange bell
NEW YORK (AP) — About six months ago, Donald Trump was sitting in a courtroom…
Trump is named Time’s Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell
NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New…
Agnico Eagle signs deal to buy O3 Mining in cash deal worth $204 million
TORONTO — Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. has signed an agreement to buy O3…
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley quitting legislature seat as of Dec. 30
EDMONTON — Former Alberta premier and NDP leader Rachel Notley is quitting her seat in…
The Body Shop Canada to close more stores as it prepares for new owner
TORONTO — The head of the Body Shop Canada says more stores are due to…
Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says
OTTAWA — As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump…
Housing unaffordability still rising despite billions in government measures: PBO
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in need of affordable housing is still rising despite…
New $1.4M fund aims to bring more veterinarians to rural B.C.
VICTORIA — A new program is offering up to $25,000 to help clinics attract more…
Expanded College Football Playoff field draws more bets and on more teams
LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Texas coach Steve Sarkisian holds aloft the College Football Playoff…
Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province
VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European…
YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here’s what to know
NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about…
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity
OTTAWA — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario’s threat to restrict electricity…
Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth hotel to close over holidays amid labour dispute
MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest hotel will close over the holidays due to an ongoing labour…
B.C. aims to hang onto ‘Hollywood north’ title by boosting film and TV tax incentives
The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and…
B.C. Supreme Court certifies class-action lawsuit against Airbnb
VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class-action lawsuit against Airbnb that alleges…
Meta gives in to CRTC disclosure order on Online News Act compliance
OTTAWA — After initially fighting the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Meta has complied with…
Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?
TORONTO — Taylor Swift commands a legion of devotees, but among the thousands decked out…
Canadian officials eyed ‘new opportunities’ no matter who won U.S. election: memos
OTTAWA — As the U.S. presidential election loomed, Canadian officials envisioned new opportunities for co-operation…
Suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew barred from UK
LONDON (AP) — A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been…
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike
Mail could begin moving again in Canada as early as next week after the federal…
What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests
Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and a Jamie Foxx…
‘The Bibi Files,’ with leaked Netanyahu footage, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
NEW YORK (AP) — Veteran documentarian Alex Gibney, who in a decades-long career has tackled…
Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age, Astro Bot and an indie wave lead the top AP video games of 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been a rough year in the world of video games, which…