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Hudson’s Bay is liquidating. Here’s what you need to know
TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is due to liquidate all but six of its stores starting…
Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver’s transit service over a decade
VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for…
Police in Vancouver arrest man suspected of vandalizing Tesla dealership
VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly vandalizing…
Premium Brands reports Q4 profit more than doubles, revenue up
VANCOUVER — Premium Brands Holdings Corp. reported its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled compared with…
Nearly half of landslides during B.C. disaster linked to logging, wildfire: study
VANCOUVER — A study has found nearly half of the landslides, debris flows and washouts…
B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over ‘uncertain financial times’
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to…
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows
MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve…
Feds give millions to B.C.’s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction
VANCOUVER — The federal government says it’s pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms…
Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers
MONTREAL — Quebec is taking some halting steps toward scrapping interprovincial trade barriers with measures…
Ottawa provides $20M for B.C.’s forest sector amid softwood duties, trade war
RICHMOND, B.C. — The federal government is providing about $20 million in funding to support…
Quebec MP, businesses join Vermont senator to denounce impacts of trade war
NEWPORT, VT. — President Donald Trump’s threats to make Canada a 51st state are “unacceptable,”…
Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event
VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show…
B.C. geoduck clam exports facing devastation from Chinese tariffs on massive molluscs
VANCOUVER — Diversification has become a mantra for Canadian exporters in the new age of…
Telus, Nvidia announce plans to develop ‘sovereign AI factory’ in Quebec
Canadian telecommunications giant Telus and U.S. artificial intelligence tech heavyweight Nvidia have announced plans to…
B.C. doles out grant funding to bolster food manufacturing sector
KELOWNA, B.C. — The B.C. government is contributing $6.6 million in grant funding to food…
TVA says federal parties have to pay total of $300K for head-to-head French debate
MONTREAL — If the four main federal political parties want to take part in the…
Canadian Music Week founder launches legal action against Departure Festival
TORONTO — The founder of Canadian Music Week is taking the new owners of Departure…
Q&A: ‘Severance’ is renewed for Season 3. Ben Stiller once thought the series might not get made
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Severance” is beloved by critics and audiences alike. But there was…
What to stream: ‘Wicked’ at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo in ‘Good American Family’
“Wicked” landing on Peacock for home sing-alongs and Ellen Pompeo starring in her first big…
Northern Super League stocked with talent from 21 countries ahead of opening kickoff
The Northern Super League, which kicks off next week, has drawn player talent from 21…
Pre-game concerts coming to Women’s Champions League finals in Europe from next season
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Pre-game concerts are coming to the biggest stages in European women’s…
Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets shudder over how much pain economy can take
WASHINGTON (AP) — Undeterred by a panicked stock market, President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs…
Mega Millions tickets rise to $5, but the lottery promises more giant jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Mega Millions players will get slightly better odds and should…
Sorry not sorry: Restaurants revamp decor, menus to showcase Canadian ties
TORONTO — When Grizzly Bar opens next week in Toronto, diners will have no doubt…