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Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
For all the concerns about a tumultuous process that could leave Americans waiting for days…
Nintendo Chief insists the Switch momentum will keep going, even after its successor
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese video game maker Nintendo’s chief said Wednesday that Switch console sales…
Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as ‘envy of the world’
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign and Canadian…
‘Let’s be calm’: Canada’s cabinet ministers reflect on Donald Trump’s election win
OTTAWA — Canadian cabinet ministers are offering reassurances and urging calm after learning former president…
Montreal-area home sales jumped in October as prices rose: board
MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales surged…
Company ordered to pay $200,000 in Alberta arena workplace death
TOFIELD, Alta. — A recreation facility equipment supplier has been ordered to pay $200,000 after…
No talks scheduled in standoff between employers, union in B.C. port lockout
VANCOUVER — British Columbia port employers say they may be “required to reassess” their position…
Cineplex to make online purchase fee more obvious amid tribunal case
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it will continue adding a fee to some online ticket…
Swimming Canada CEO Ahmed El-Awadi steps down to pursue other opportunities
TORONTO — Ahmed El-Awadi is stepping down as the chief executive officer of Swimming Canada.…
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump – and for Fox News
Four years ago, Fox News precipitated an internal crisis with a bold election night call…
Ottawa orders TikTok’s Canadian arm to be dissolved over national security risks
The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security…
Manitoba premier strikes optimistic tone on relations with new Trump administration
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he will continue to push the benefits of…
‘Aging membership, aging buildings:’ Some legion branches struggle to keep doors open
MONTREAL — The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal’s Verdun borough meets once a week…
NDP calls on federal government to allow open work permits for temporary workers
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on the government to change how it handles…
Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill
OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet accused senators of betraying their fellow Canadians to…
Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump’s second term
OTTAWA — Donald Trump’s mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger…
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program
OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous…
Negotiations are set to resume in B.C. port work stoppage
VANCOUVER — Talks are set to resume between the union representing more than 700 locked-out…
Ottawa’s TikTok order sends mixed messages to users, experts say
TORONTO — By ordering TikTok to shut down its Canadian operations but not banning the…
Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy —…
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
PHOENIX (AP) — Sponsorship deals were far from Jonny Bottorff’s mind when he transferred to…
Money in NCAA sports has changed life for a few. For many athletes, college degree remains the prize
PHOENIX (AP) — Sponsorship deals were far from Jonny Bottorff’s mind when he transferred to…
Sony reports healthy profits on strong sales of sensors and games
TOKYO (AP) — Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September from a year earlier on the…
‘More of the same’: Jobless rate holds steady at 6.5% in October amid weak hiring
OTTAWA — The Canadian job market posted another weak hiring month in October as employers…