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B.C. NDP pledges to help middle-income homebuyers with 40% of financing
SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help more middle-class, first-time…
Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — For decades, video games have relied on scripted, stilted interactions with…
Population growth slows for first time since pandemic as feds clamp down: StatCan
OTTAWA — Population growth in Canada slowed slightly in the last quarter of the year…
Anthem Sports & Entertainment acquires Canadian specialty channels Hollywood Suite
TORONTO — Anthem Sports & Entertainment has acquired independent Canadian broadcaster Hollywood Suite. Anthem, a…
Balmain’s whimsical show meets Courrèges’ minimalism in Paris
PARIS (AP) — Olivier Rousteing opened Balmain’s Wednesday show at Paris Fashion Week with an…
Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too
VANCOUVER — In the seven years since the NDP came to power in British Columbia,…
Visual effects, animation studios unite to convince Quebec for better tax deal
MONTREAL — Visual effects and animation companies are uniting to strike a better deal with…
‘Not impossible’: Facebook whistleblower Haugen talks protecting kids on social media
TORONTO — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen feels “extremely hopeful” about society’s ability to push social…
Trudeau, French president Macron meet in Canada as trade deal challenges continue
OTTAWA — French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say their governments will…
Former Bucks player Junior Bridgeman buys minority stake in the franchise
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Junior Bridgeman played for the Milwaukee Bucks long enough to retire as…
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Parents in California who profit from social media posts featuring their…
Naomi Campbell barred from being charity trustee in England and Wales
LONDON (AP) — British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been barred from being a charity trustee…
Ex-‘Apprentice’ candidates dump nearly entire stake in owner of Trump’s Truth Social platform
A Florida firm owned by former contestants on “The Apprentice” has disposed of nearly all…
B.C. company sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Department wants Health Canada licences back
VANCOUVER — A chemical firm based in Port Coquitlam, B.C., claims Health Canada wrongfully cancelled…
Prince Harry’s Sentebale organization leading initiative to support young people in Southern Africa
NEW YORK (AP) — Prince Harry’s latest philanthropic move will gather world business leaders and…
Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was…
Federal government posts $7.3B deficit between April and July
OTTAWA — The federal government’s deficit has grown to $7.3 billion so far this fiscal…
Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing
OTTAWA — Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about…
B.C. Conservatives, NDP both announce plans to help ease B.C. housing crisis
Both of the main candidates in British Columbia’s election campaign pushed their own plans to…
Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo
Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization…
Michael Andretti hands over control of race team to business partner. Formula 1 plans in limbo
Michael Andretti has restructured Andretti Global to give co-owner Dan Towriss control of the organization…
Canada booking seats on flights out of Lebanon as violence escalates
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada began booking blocks of seats on the few remaining commercial…
No deal after two days of negotiating in the Vancouver grain workers strike
VANCOUVER — Negotiations to end a strike by grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver have…
CBS News says it will be up to Harris and Walz to fact-check each other in veep debate
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News, hosting vice presidential candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz…