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Anita Anand sworn in as transport minister after Pablo Rodriguez resigns
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Anita Anand has been sworn in as federal transport minister…
Motorcycle rider dead in crash that closed Highway 1 in Langley, B.C., for hours
LANGLEY, B.C. — Police in Langley, B.C., say one person is dead in a crash…
B.C. and First Nations reach deal to sell 2,600 condos at 60% of market value
VANCOUVER — An agreement between First Nations and the British Columbia government will see thousands…
Facts about the New Brunswick election campaign
FREDERICTON — A quick look at some of the issues in the New Brunswick election…
Hot Docs says it’s reopening theatre on a limited basis, searching for new leader
TORONTO — The beleaguered Hot Docs Film Festival says it will reopen its flagship Toronto…
This fund has launched some of the biggest names in fashion. It’s marking 20 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors…
With NHL national rights up in 2026, could Amazon be the big winner after MLSE deal?
Rogers Communications’ plan to buy out Bell’s ownership share of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment…
West Fraser indefinitely curtails Lake Butler, Fla., sawmill
VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it’s indefinitely curtailing its sawmill in Lake…
Labour Day train delay isolated incident, Via Rail CEO tells MPs
OTTAWA — The head of Via Rail repeatedly told MPs a train delay over the…
Nike names Elliott Hill as CEO, replacing John Donahoe
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Nike Inc. said Thursday it has named Elliott Hill as its…
This fund has launched some of the biggest names in fashion. It’s marking 20 years
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the curated electronic music, models’ cold stares and magazine editors…
Legacy, financial opportunity likely motivated Rogers for MLSE takeover: experts
TORONTO — Experts say rising team valuations and the desire to forge a legacy are…
NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by corporate landlords
OTTAWA — The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian corporate landlords…
Brett Favre to appear before US House panel looking at welfare misspending
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, who has repaid just over $1…
Ottawa’s $2B loan for satellites has Tories calling for Elon Musk to step in
OTTAWA — A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing…
Madonna makes veiled entrance to Dolce&Gabbana for show celebrating her 1990s heyday
MILAN (AP) — Celebrities swarmed Milan Fashion Week on the last big day of runway…
Recall expands for Nutrabolics vegan bars over undeclared milk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of Nutrabolics brand Feed Me Vegan Real…
Madonna makes veiled entrance to Dolce&Gabbana for show celebrating her 1990s heyday
MILAN (AP) — Celebrities swarmed Milan Fashion Week on the last big day of runway…
Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Young Dolph grew up riding his bike and playing basketball in…
Calgary couple find their ‘Zen’ through axe throwing, compete in world championships
CALGARY — Nick Kolomyja reckons axe throwing may have saved his life. After 30 years…
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ scares off ‘Transformers’ for third week as box office No. 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a three-peat for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The Tim Burton legacy sequel…
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ scares off ‘Transformers’ for third week as box office No. 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s a three-peat for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” The Tim Burton legacy sequel…
Dick Moss, the lawyer who won free agency for baseball players, dies at age 93
NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Moss, the lawyer who won the arbitration case that created…
Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story
David Screech doesn’t mince words when asked about street disorder and crime around his business…