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Joly touts ‘private’ diplomacy as Mexico criticizes Canada’s culture, trade
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is not escalating a war of words with…
Kansas City Royals reach agreement with Diamond Sports Group to continue airing games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday they have a reached…
Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughing
HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron,…
Commanders hire Campbell’s CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders hired Mark Clouse as their new team president Tuesday,…
Is Enron back? If it’s a joke, some former employees aren’t laughing
HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron,…
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating
REGINA — Saskatchewan introduced a promised legislative amendment Tuesday that would continue to see residents…
Bank of America signs again with FIFA for US-hosted Club World Cup that still has no TV deals
GENEVA (AP) — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second…
Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted
VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and…
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
Postal union says it sent new proposals to mediator as strike nears three weeks
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it’s sent another round of counter-proposals…
How an Irish YouTuber turned a niche following into millions for charities with holiday livestreams
NEW YORK (AP) — Seán McLoughlin wears a lot of hats: YouTuber. Voice actor. Coffee…
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico
The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It’s big business with the…
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere – or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in history — one that experts…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
Poilievre offers two hours on Monday for Freeland to present fall economic statement
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is offering to give up time on an opposition…
Sumo wrestlers bring 1,500 years of tradition to London as the sport has an international moment
LONDON (AP) — London’s Royal Albert Hall, the gilded concert venue known for an annual…
Nova Scotia, still dependent on fossil fuels, drops in rankings for energy efficiency
HALIFAX — A new national study says Nova Scotia’s leadership position in energy efficiency has…
‘The Sticky’ taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec
TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and…
The end of an Eras tour approaches, marking a bittersweet moment for Taylor Swift fans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two…
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its…
Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned…
‘They’re sitting ducks:’ More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness…
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1-billion lithium-ion battery cell production plant that was planned for Maple Ridge, B.C., has…
Downtown Vancouver stabbing suspect shot dead by police
VANCOUVER — Witnesses have described a chaotic scene leading up to a downtown Vancouver stabbing…