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Fast-track approval no guarantee of success for B.C. mines, researcher suggests
VICTORIA — The mining industry is applauding the British Columbia government’s decision to fast-track permits…
Trump promotes misleading claims about federal government’s media subscriptions
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal government payments to news outlets like Politico, The New York…
Are government-paid media subscriptions a ‘scandal’? That’s what Donald Trump is now asserting
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal government payments to news outlets like Politico, The New York…
Trudeau says Trump’s comments about taking over Canada are ‘a real thing’
Donald Trump is not joking when he says he’d like to make Canada the 51st…
‘Serious momentum’: Jobs data blows past estimates as unemployment falls to 6.6%
OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate ticked down in January as the labour market added 76,000…
Toronto FC GM says hunt for new talent continues with movement the other way possible
TORONTO — Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez says reinforcements are coming. And there could also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Here are the…
National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s January employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Silicon Valley and Indian investors spend big as English cricket goes up for sale
Foreign investors have been googly-eyed about English soccer for decades. Now, they are buying into…
Chinese firm DeepSeek’s AI chatbot restricted from some government phones
The federal government has restricted Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek’s chatbot from some of its…
Nielsen says Christmas had more viewing on streaming services than any day ever
NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas marked a milestone in media history: more streaming than any…
A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari…
A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A violin made in 1714 by the legendary luthier Antonio Stradivari…
Canada invests $72 million on satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires
LONGUEUIL, Que. — Canada is investing $72 million on a novel satellite constellation that will…
Julie Adam promoted to president and CEO of Universal Music Canada
TORONTO — There’s a change in leadership at one of Canada’s most prominent record labels,…
Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump’s tariff threats, leaders say
OTTAWA — As U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats rattle Canadian investors, the head of…
Jim Becker, AP reporter who covered Jackie Robinson and an underdog Hawaii football team, dies at 98
HONOLULU (AP) — Jim Becker, a world-traveling journalist who covered Jackie Robinson’s big-league baseball debut…
Super Bowl prices are down this year. StubHub explains why
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If you’re still planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday,…
The Trump administration is throwing more Pentagon reporters out of their workspaces
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday doubled the number of news organizations…
The Trump administration is throwing more Pentagon reporters out of their workspaces
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday doubled the number of news organizations…
Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures
Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party’s border security measures amid the threat…
European trip gives PM a chance to tout Canada’s AI efforts, strengthen ties: experts
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s five-day visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to…
‘Should I just laugh?’: Energy experts question Freeland’s pledge to push LNG
OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland’s pitch to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) to…