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Summer wildfire that hit Jasper, Alta., tops Environment Canada 2024 weather list
A wildfire that left a third of the popular Rocky Mountain tourist town of Jasper,…
Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto had modest impact on Ontario economy: TD report
TORONTO — Taylor Swift’s concerts in Toronto boosted recreation and entertainment spending in Ontario compared…
A look at Environment Canada’s top 10 weather events for 2024
Environment Canada has released its annual list of top 10 weather events. Here’s the list…
National rent prices decline year-over-year to 15-month low: report
TORONTO — A new report says average asking rents fell nationally on a year-over-year basis…
Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says
TORONTO — Canada’s premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the…
Parkland produces first batch of low carbon jet fuel made in Canada
VANCOUVER — The first commercial batch of made-in-Canada low-carbon aviation fuel sourced from non-food grade…
Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools…
Passenger from B.C. had 10 kg of Christmas-wrapped meth: New Zealand border agency
VANCOUVER — New Zealand’s border agency says a woman is in custody after arriving on…
What did you Google in 2024? From the elections to Copa América, here’s what search trends show
NEW YORK (AP) — Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google released…
TikTok files legal challenge of federal government’s shutdown order
TikTok is challenging the federal government’s order to shut down its operations in Canada, claiming…
Union in B.C. port dispute seeks judicial review of federal back-to-work order
VANCOUVER — The union representing British Columbia port supervisors in a dispute with their employers…
Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s winning auction bid
A federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The…
BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada delivered another hefty interest rate cut as it acknowledged…
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.
OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat…
Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks
The federal labour minister says the government will remain on the sidelines as the Canada…
Ski racers, snowboarders challenge sport’s governing body to reconsider lucrative investment chance
DENVER (AP) — A group of high-profile ski racers and snowboarders, along with executives and…
What happens next with Alex Jones’ Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected
The Onion’s rejected purchase of Infowars in an auction bid supported by families of the…
Red Bull Arena becomes Sports Illustrated Stadium in 13-year naming rights deal with MLS team
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Red Bull Arena has become Sports Illustrated Stadium in a 13-year…
Text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points…
Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action
The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting…
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador expected to sign Churchill Falls energy deal
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Quebec Premier François Legault and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey…
NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret.…
Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady join Bills’ ownership group as limited partners
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among…
NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret.…