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From industrial highway to developer’s paradise, Montreal’s Lachine Canal turns 200
MONTREAL — It used to be that on New Year’s Eve, people living along Montreal’s…
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a…
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what’s at stake
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025,…
Proline bettor earns nice payout on Canada’s junior loss to Latvia
It’s been a mixed bag for Canada so far at the world junior hockey tournament.…
Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
MONTREAL — An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that…
B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found evidence suggesting high levels of road…
Louisville punter says he opted out of Sun Bowl because of unpaid NIL money
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville punter Brady Hodges said he opted out of the Sun…
Louisville punter says he opted out of Sun Bowl because of unpaid NIL money
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville punter Brady Hodges said he opted out of the Sun…
Denver group lands NWSL team for record $110M expansion fee, Sportico reports
DENVER (AP) — The NWSL’s 16th team is headed to Denver for a record $110…
B.C. property values flat across most of province, but affordability remains elusive
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s latest property assessments show values remain generally flat compared to the…
Industry minister talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill
OTTAWA — As the federal government battles TikTok in court over Ottawa’s order to close…
Pedal away: Charlottetown proposes ‘bike bus’ to get students to bicycle to school
CHARLOTTETOWN — Anna Keenan likes to keep up with public transit trends. The City of…
David Fincher gives ‘Seven’ a final, 4K UHD glow up for its 30th anniversary
For David Finche r, seeing “Seven” in 4K was an experience he can only describe…
Uptick in Vancouver home sales last month caps ‘pivot year’ for market: board
Greater Vancouver home sales rose 31.2 per cent on a year-over-year basis in December, capping…
Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption
Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange…
Trudeau attending U.S. relations cabinet committee meeting amid calls for resignation
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took part in a virtual meeting of the Canada-U.S.…
MLB panel cuts Nationals TV rights fees by 20% for 2024-26
NEW YORK (AP) — A Major League Baseball panel cut the rights fees owed the…
Why Apple TV+ is offering a free weekend of binge-watching
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple TV+ is hoping people will make a dent in the…
‘We’ve done the impossible’: Calgarians get back personalized 1988 Olympic bricks
CALGARY — Some people say it with flowers. Some with an engagement ring. For Keith…
Want to cut back on alcohol? You may see conflicting advice on low-risk drink limits
TORONTO — As some people try to cut down their drinking and embrace Dry January,…
Plant-milk packager tied to listeria outbreak plans to file for creditor protection
The Canadian beverage packaging company that processed plant-based milk linked to a listeria outbreak has…
Pierre Poilievre outlines goals, strategy, key players in Jordan Peterson interview
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality…
Yukon told of ‘potential leak’ from toxic pond at failed Eagle Gold mine
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says it has been told there is a “potential leak”…
WWE ready to begin Netflix era with ‘Monday Night Raw’ moving to the streaming platform
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Khan’s prediction becomes a reality on Monday night. The World…