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Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief
VANCOUVER — Projections show U.S. President Donald Trump’s promised tariffs on Canadian goods could hit…
Ottawa’s ‘meh’ budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told
OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, “smoke and mirrors” — even “meh.” Those are all words Canadians…
Texas Rangers expand TV broadcast options with traditional carriers and some free games
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will…
Trump’s pick for commerce says president’s tariff threat could be just the beginning
WASHINGTON — The man U.S. President Donald Trump has chosen to oversee his tariff agenda…
Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook
OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the economic outlook for the Bank…
This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute…
This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
NEW YORK (AP) — Get ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute…
FireAid, with Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga, is the latest in a long line of massive benefit concerts
FireAid, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Sting, Red Hot Chili Peppers and others in a…
Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent
With a launch party that included Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, the VH1…
The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the films
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn’t require a trip…
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers,…
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a…
‘Remarkably poor judgment’: Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump’s 2nd term
Amid all of the enthusiasm in conservative media for President Donald Trump’s first week back…
‘Remarkably poor judgment’: Wall Street Journal takes a critical eye to start of Trump’s 2nd term
Amid all of the enthusiasm in conservative media for President Donald Trump’s first week back…
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax
OTTAWA — The federal New Democrats are urging the Liberal government to move quickly to…
Legoland Florida plans to layoff 234 workers who are mostly performers
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) — Legoland Florida plans to lay off 234 workers, primarily performers,…
The Sundance Film Festival goes online this week. Here’s how to watch the films
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Access to the Sundance Film Festival doesn’t require a trip…
Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say
OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald Trump’s threat to impose massive…
Damages in Jasper wildfire rise to $1.2B, goal to clear rubble for May construction
JASPER, ALTA. — The Insurance Bureau of Canada says last year’s wildfire in Jasper, Alta.,…
Ontario judge begins hearing arguments over landmark $32.5-billion tobacco settlement
TORONTO — An Ontario judge began hearing arguments Wednesday about whether to approve a landmark…
B.C. assembles ‘war room’ as U.S. tariff threat looms on Saturday
VANCOUVER — The relationship between the U.S. and Canada has “fundamentally changed,” regardless of whether…
Authors Guild sets up ‘Human Author’ portal to certify books come from ‘human intellect’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Authors Guild has set up an online portal for members…
Authors Guild sets up ‘Human Author’ portal to certify books derive from ‘human intellect’
NEW YORK (AP) — The Authors Guild has set up an online portal for members…
AI-assisted works can get copyright with enough human creativity, says US copyright office
Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a…