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Over a dozen community groups refuse to leave Montreal centre despite eviction order
MONTREAL — More than a dozen groups have refused to vacate a community centre in…
Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98
Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box…
Charles Dolan, HBO and Cablevision founder, dies at 98
Charles F. Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ battle for No. 1 at the holiday box office
Two family films dominated the holiday box office this week, with “Sonic the Hedgehog 3”…
TSB investigating rough plane landing in Halifax, passenger says flames were visible
HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after sparks and flames shot…
Authorities change plan to free ship stranded in Quebec
MONTREAL — The Canadian Coast Guard announced this morning that a change of strategy is…
‘Tinder of construction’ aims to keep B.C. building waste out of landfills
COBBLE HILL, B.C. — Gil Yaron barely contains his excitement when asked to describe his…
Debris found at St. John’s airport after plane takes off, catches fire on N.S. runway
HALIFAX — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says it is investigating whether debris found…
Losing your kids to doom scrolling? Greece is building a government app for that
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece announced plans on Monday to enhance parental oversight of mobile…
Ontario labour ministry investigating injury on Toronto set of ‘Beast Games’
TORONTO — Ontario’s labour ministry is investigating an industrial accident on the Toronto set of…
‘We have no back road’: Panic in tiny Kootenay towns as B.C. ferry strike escalates
PROCTER, B.C. — A sense of panic is growing in tiny southeast British Columbia communities…
Rogers activates new cellular towers on B.C.’s Highway of Tears to boost 911 access
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Telecom giant Rogers Communications says it has activated five new cellular…
Labradorians pay thousands to fly to Newfoundland. Could a Quebec energy deal help?
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — An airport executive in Labrador hopes a new energy deal with…
B.C. ringing in new year with home-flipping tax, with income tax rebate on the way
VICTORIA — A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among new regulations taking effect in British…
Dartmouth basketball players end attempt to unionize in anticipation of shifting NLRB
BOSTON (AP) — The Dartmouth men’s basketball team dropped its attempt to form a union…
Second attempt to free ship stranded in St. Lawrence River set for Sunday
MONTREAL — A second attempt to free a ship stuck in the St. Lawrence River…
Dartmouth basketball players end their unionization attempt in anticipation of shifting NLRB
BOSTON (AP) — The Dartmouth men’s basketball team on Tuesday dropped its attempt to unionize,…
‘Devastating loss’: Fire engulfs Telegraph Cove boardwalk on Vancouver Island
Gordie Graham spent decades building the Telegraph Cove Resort on northeast Vancouver Island into a…
Trump’s top priorities: Experts watching for how president-elect uses Day 1 powers
WASHINGTON — A new year will bring Donald Trump back to the White House and…
Movies in 2024: Lessons from a turbulent year at the box office
Movie ticket sales took a bit of a hit in 2024. The annual domestic box…
From industrial highway to developer’s paradise, Montreal’s Lachine Canal turns 200
MONTREAL — It used to be that on New Year’s Eve, people living along Montreal’s…
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says
OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a…
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what’s at stake
OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025,…