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Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing two hats — campaigning in…
WWE continues to expand its social media reach with Royal Rumble
NEW YORK (AP) — WWE continues to expand its social media reach as its successful…
Here’s the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump
Following a phone conversation Tuesday afternoon, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that U.S. President Donald…
Book Review: Chris Hayes’ ‘Sirens’ Call’ is a thorough look at the fight for attention in modern age
It’s no new big news that we’re living in an era of distraction. States are…
Pause on U.S. tariffs good news, but uncertainty is ‘dagger over our heads’: Legault
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault welcomed news that Canada would not be hit with…
A short list of U.S. goods which will be charged 25 per cent tariffs starting Tuesday
OTTAWA — Effective Tuesday, Canada is imposing 25 per cent tariffs on $30 billion in…
B.C. puts its response to U.S. tariffs on hold after 30-day delay
VANCOUVER — British Columbia is pausing its response to threatened tariffs by the United States…
Interprovincial trade barriers: what they are, why they exist and how to cut them
OTTAWA — The Trump administration’s on-again, off-again threat to impose damaging tariffs has boosted an…
Canada’s forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
VICTORIA — A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada’s forestry sector by…
Trump wrong, U.S. banks can and do operate in Canada, association and professor say
The association representing bankers in Canada says U.S. subsidiaries and branches represent half of all…
NHL Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association join the AFL-CIO
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Hockey League Players’ Association and Professional Hockey Players’ Association are…
Paradox Museum Miami takes guests through a 21st century funhouse of mind-boggling illusions
MIAMI (AP) — Art gallery, science exhibition and 21st century funhouse, Paradox Museum Miami takes…
Ministers call on Washington lawmakers to scrap tariff threat completely
WASHINGTON — Key cabinet ministers returned to Washington Tuesday to keep pressing Canada’s economic case…
From Musk to mushrooms, Canadian buyers let money do the talking amid tariff turmoil
VANCOUVER — Finance worker Michael Atkinson is a fan of electric cars, but lately he…
Japan game maker Nintendo reports lower profit as demand for Switch consoles wanes
TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo’s profits tumbled as sales of its Switch console lost momentum, prompting…
Ford aims to keep tariff focus in election as Liberals, NDP tout health, education
Ontario’s Liberals and NDP are using a pause in the tariff threat from the United…
Paradox Museum Miami takes guests through a 21st century funhouse of mind-boggling illusions
MIAMI (AP) — Art gallery, science exhibition and 21st century funhouse, Paradox Museum Miami takes…
A’ja Wilson’s release of Nike shoe, apparel collection shows growth and interest in women’s sports
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A’ja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not…
Survey: Nearly half of Ontarians planning to watch Super Bowl will bet on game
TORONTO — It’s sports betting’s biggest event and the Responsible Gambling Council expects Super Bowl…
Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season
TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is bringing a bevy of hit musicals to the Toronto stage…
Quebec union group urges Amazon boycott after warehouse closure announcement
MONTREAL — A Quebec labour group is urging governments and the public to boycott Amazon…
Momentum beginning to swing in Vancouver housing as January sales rise
VANCOUVER — The number of homes that changed hands in the Vancouver area rose again…
‘More money is coming’: Canada’s Nurse on one-year deal with WNBA’s Chicago Sky
Newly signed Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse chose her free-agency destination carefully. Currently in Nashville,…
FireAid benefit concert raised more than $100 million so far
NEW YORK (AP) — The stars came out for FireAid and so did wallets —…