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Want to own a ski hill? The Newfoundland and Labrador government has one for sale
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again trying to off-load…
At 50, ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates its past as a comedy icon – and wonders about its future
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night…
Cineplex’s digital rentals business sold for ‘nominal proceeds’ to Swiss media firm
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has sold its digital rentals business to a subsidiary…
Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver
MONTREAL — A Quebec company once hailed as a success story in the electric-vehicle transition…
B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump’s tariff threats
The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring…
Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun – not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — While some U.S. adults consider Cupid’s holiday outdated, more say they…
Canada still top of mind for Trump, ‘not a good place to be’
OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday…
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers
OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit…
Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits
BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says…
Parent grateful for community support after soccer coach — and $40,000 — disappear
EDMONTON — An Edmonton mother says she’s thrilled to see the community rally to support…
Goodyear Blimp at 100: From Ronald Reagan to Ice Cube, ‘floating piece of Americana’ still thriving
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Flying a few hundred feet above the streets and shores…
Two men arrested for fake taxi scam targeting B.C. universities, shopping centres
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver Transit Police say two men from Ontario have been…
White House blocks AP reporter from Trump-Modi news conference because of Gulf of Mexico fight
The White House blocked an Associated Press journalist from covering a news conference with two…
Ski hills get major lift from heavy snowfall after storm sweeps Eastern Canada
Forget chocolate. This week, Mother Nature gave skiers and snowboarders a Valentine’s gift they can…
Once proud fans, some Tesla owners in Canada embarrassed by company’s CEO
MONTREAL — Stéphane Pascalon’s Tesla fan club brings people together to share their pride for…
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump’s threats loom
OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin…
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses
TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a…
TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension
TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is warning against an overly…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Sailboat that disappeared with B.C. couple aboard had caught fire off Sable Island
HALIFAX — An investigation has concluded there was a fire aboard a sailboat that disappeared…
Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What’s its connection to NASCAR’s most impactful Daytona 500?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Cease production of the penny, let collectors gobble up what’s…
Trump orders US to ditch the penny. What’s its connection to NASCAR’s most impactful Daytona 500?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) — Cease production of the penny, let collectors gobble up what’s…
CAE stock rises almost 14 per cent after reporting results, board shakeup
MONTREAL — CAE Inc. reported better margins than expected in its defence segment, as it…
Lion Electric creditor protection extended to April amid search for buyer
MONTREAL — A court-appointed monitor says potential buyers and liquidators are interested in Quebec electric-vehicle…