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Oil removal work begins on ‘fragile’ Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.
An oil salvage operation is underway on the fragile wreckage of a U.S. army transport…
Kuwait bans ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the…
Calgary Wild FC women’s pro soccer team announces its leaders
CALGARY — Soccer so foundational to her life, Lara Murphy is putting her skills and…
Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters
OTTAWA — Last May, when Jenny Saulnier was home alone with her dog in Nova…
A look at what people are saying about the Bank of Canada’s rate decision
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key policy interest rate by 50 basis…
Local news sources are still drying up, but there’s growth in digital sites in metro areas
Newspapers in the United States closed at the rate of more than two per week…
Labout tribunal rejects Amazon’s challenge of Quebec warehouse’s unionization
LAVAL, Que. — A labour tribunal has dismissed Amazon’s challenge of the unionization of its…
Vancouver begins process of closing homeless encampment at Crab Park
VANCOUVER — Vancouver’s park board says it has begun the process of closing the homeless…
Alberta, Ottawa discuss funding for homelessness, more talks expected in coming days
EDMONTON — The federal housing minister and the Alberta minister in charge of the file…
Tim Burton talks about his dread of AI as an exhibition of his work opens in London
LONDON (AP) — The imagination of Tim Burton has produced ghosts and ghouls, Martians, monsters…
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report
TORONTO — Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider,…
By moving to podcasts, Harris and Trump are turning away from legacy media to spread their messages
NEW YORK (AP) — Among the legacy news outlets that have come up empty in…
Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot
OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth…
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
The parent company of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and…
Teck Resources’ share prices falls as miner lowers copper production forecast again
The share price of Teck Resources Ltd. took a hit Thursday as the Canadian mining…
Rogers to sell minority stake in portion of backhaul infrastructure to pay down debt
TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is selling a minority stake in a portion of its…
Cineplex appeals Competition Tribunal decision on ‘drip pricing’
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has launched an appeal of a record $38.9-million fine for deceptive…
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program
Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put…
New Jersey loves the money from online sports betting, but fears addictive consequences
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Online sports betting is reaping new revenue for New Jersey but…
After 20 years at the top of chess, Magnus Carlsen is making his next move
STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen’s celebrity status. A grand master…
Majority of Canadians would vote for Kamala Harris in U.S. election: poll
WASHINGTON — If Canadians could vote in the U.S. election, a majority would choose to…
New regulations allow Canada Post to ship prohibited firearms returned in gun buyback
OTTAWA — The federal government is giving Canada Post the ability to store and transport…
Corus Entertainment signs amended debt deal with banks, reports $26M loss in Q4
TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. has gained some breathing room. The company says it has…
Two more LA Times editorial board members resign after the paper withholds a Harris endorsement
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have…