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B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.
British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as…
From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump’s executive orders could affect Canada
OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming…
B.C. union leader says ‘high probability’ of dispute in public sector contract talks
VICTORIA — Wage increases that address affordability issues will be the major focus of contract…
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against The Sun is part of a long saga of alleged tabloid misbehavior
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s lawsuit against The Sun ended dramatically on Wednesday with an…
Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec
Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its Quebec warehouses and lay off…
CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy…
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree
OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs…
Housing Minister Erskine-Smith calls on Ontario to do more for social housing
OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith is calling on the Ontario government to do…
Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League
Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria…
MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says
Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — isn’t in the TikTok bidding race…
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments…
Saskatchewan premier says broad counter-tariffs not in Canada’s best interest
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach…
Mount Polley boss says 2014 B.C. mine spill not toxic as firm faces fisheries charges
The president of the company involved in the Mount Polley environmental disaster that poured millions…
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
TOKYO (AP) — Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop…
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
TOKYO (AP) — Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop…
Canada’s digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants…
TikTok, Meta ‘chaos’ reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification
For Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, the last month has brought a whipsaw of emotions…
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system
OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities
The promise is not new, but still hard for many to believe: 100% of profits…
CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business
CNN announced a restructuring Thursday that includes some 200 layoffs, an accelerated pivot to digital…
Quebec maple syrup producers fear ‘major consequences’ if Trump tariffs go ahead
MONTREAL — Quebec’s maple syrup producers say they are worried their industry will take a…
Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media?
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry ‘s mission to tame the British media has produced results…
Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media?
LONDON (AP) — The mission of Prince Harry to tame the British media has produced…