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Premiers seek ‘urgent’ meeting with Trudeau before Trump returns to White House
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to hold an urgent first…
LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses four-year bid to keep it quiet
A long-withheld investigation into a 2019 hacking at LifeLabs Inc. that compromised millions of Canadians’…
Trump pledges 25-per-cent tariff on Canadian products until border issues solved
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order imposing a 25-per-cent tariff…
Drake alleges Universal and Spotify falsely inflated Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake has begun legal action against Universal Music Group and Spotify, alleging they conspired to…
Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the…
Trump’s 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say
TORONTO — Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent…
Womenswear retail firm Groupe Dynamite closes oversubscribed IPO
Groupe Dynamite Inc. says it has closed its initial public offering. The Montreal-based firm behind…
Will Trump’s return lead to a new wave of bestselling books?
NEW YORK (AP) — As she anticipates her estranged uncle’s return to the White House,…
Trudeau, premiers to meet Wednesday after Trump trade threat
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for a united front ahead of an emergency…
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA — Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including…
MLB players’ union affiliate reaches agreement with FanDuel after agreeing to dismiss lawsuit
NEW YORK (AP) — A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association reached…
Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER — Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next…
Canada’s financial intelligence agency aiming to provide crucial info in real time
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it is modernizing with the aim of providing…
Boissonnault’s former company suspended from federal procurement
OTTAWA — The federal government is barring a company previously co-owned by a Liberal MP…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report
OTTAWA — Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output…
Spotify Wrapped is finally here. How can you see your 2024 recap?
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s that time of year: Spotify has released its annual Wrapped,…
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
VANCOUVER — A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal by a “deeply religious” British…
Shipping container of teddy bears pulled out of river near Montreal
MONTREAL — A shipping container full of teddy bears that fell into the St. Lawrence…
Quick quotes: How Canada is reacting to Trump’s threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff
OTTAWA — Here’s how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect’s…
Trump’s tariff threat a grim reminder of turbulent trade in first administration
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump threatened the United States’s closest neighbours with big tariffs this week,…
Drake makes another legal move against Universal over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
For the second straight day, Drake has taken legal action against Universal Music Group, this…
NDP won’t support Liberal $250 rebate plan unless eligibility expanded: Singh
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says while he supports the Liberal plan to give…
Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps…