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Le Massif de Charlevoix shuts down because of strike, leaves tourists disappointed
Tourists looking to head to the ski slopes northeast of Quebec City were left disappointed…
Remote work option ending for thousands of public, private sector workers in 2026
OTTAWA — The new year will bring some big changes to the rules on in-office…
Major Quebec ski resort Le Massif de Charlevoix shuts down because of strike
MONTREAL — A Quebec ski resort suspended operations on Friday after its unionized workforce walked…
Canadian furniture, cabinet industry still ‘reeling’ after Trump pauses tariff spike
WASHINGTON — The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
Alberta group gets green light to collect signatures for separation referendum
EDMONTON — Alberta’s election agency has fired the starter’s pistol on the race to collect…
Companies can make generic Ozempic as of next week, but don’t expect to get it soon
TORONTO — Drug companies in Canada are allowed to make lower priced generic versions of…
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
An Air India pilot was offloaded from a plane and arrested at Vancouver International Airport…
B.C. home grant threshold falls for first time since 2020, as Vancouver values drop
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has dropped the threshold for its homeowner grant program…
City of Surrey lawsuit alleges fraud funds deposited in CIBC, Coast Capital accounts
VANCOUVER — The City of Surrey is suing the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and…
Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero products added to pistachio recall due to salmonella
TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added several Peace by Chocolate and NuttyHero…
Drake faces class action lawsuit over ties to ‘illegal’ online gambling company
TORONTO — Drake is facing another legal battle in 2026. The Toronto rapper has been…
Canada pushes back on Chinese military drills in Taiwan Strait
OTTAWA — Canada is pushing back on Chinese influence in the Taiwan Strait after Beijing…
Downed power line in northern Manitoba repaired, electricity being restored
CROSS LAKE — Manitoba Hydro said Thursday it is restoring power for residents of a…
In orbit: Canada’s satellite-to-cell offerings poised to grow after Rogers beta trial
"So much of British Columbia does not have cell service, and for folks ... in those areas, when something goes wrong, getting help to them as fast as possible is critical."
Northern lights inspire recovery in Telegraph Cove, B.C., year after devastating fire
Mary Borrowman says she’ll never forget the moment she and her husband, Jim, watched the…
Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
OTTAWA — A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from…
Treasury Board minister silent on details of plan to shrink federal public service
OTTAWA — Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali says the federal government hasn’t worked out details…
A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around
NEW YORK (AP) — By nearly any measure, 2025 has been a rough year for…
Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill
OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations…
Torrential rain shuts and washes out highways in B.C.’s north coast
PRINCE RUPERT — Torrential rain of more than 200 millimetres in places along British Columbia’s…
B.C. paramedics union says negotiations broke down, warns of a possible strike
VANCOUVER — The union representing thousands of paramedics, dispatchers, and call takers in British Columbia…
What music and television to stream: A New Year’s Eve tradition and a ‘Stranger Things’ sendoff
It’s the end of the year and there are fewer new streaming options headed to…
‘Canada is not for sale’ hat makers want to share domestic manufacturing tips
OTTAWA — One of the people behind the viral “Canada is not for sale” hat…
Organizers of West Bank delegation blocked by Israel call for steeper sanctions
OTTAWA — Members of a Canadian delegation that was denied entry to the West Bank…