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Did Quebec get a better deal? Hydro-Québec comments spook critics in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Comments from Quebec’s hydro utility have some critics in Newfoundland and…
Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed open to a Texas law aimed…
Supreme Court will hear Texas anti-pornography law that challengers say violates free-speech rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Texas anti-pornography law is going before the Supreme Court on Wednesday…
Canada says it has border under control just ahead of Trump inauguration
OTTAWA — Ottawa has added 60 new drones at the Canada-U.S. border and the RCMP…
Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington
WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is making a case to American…
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music…
Global temperatures this year to rival 2024’s record-breaking heat: climate officials
This year’s average global temperature is expected to rival 2024’s record-breaking heat, Canadian officials said…
Interim tag removed for Swimming Canada CEO Suzanne Paulins
OTTAWA — Suzanne Paulins has been named chief executive officer of Swimming Canada after serving…
Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’
A hip-hop superstar beef was cranked up another notch Wednesday when Drake sued Universal Music…
Forestry ‘transition’ sets off review of BC Timber Sales, province says
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The “significant pressures” on British Columbia’s forest industry have prompted a…
Scott O’Neil takes over as the CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Scott O’Neil was formally introduced Wednesday as the new…
Utah forward Jack McBain fined for high-sticking Montreal’s Brendan Gallagher
NEW YORK — Utah Hockey Club centre Jack McBain has been fined US$4,166.67 for high-sticking…
Walmart Canada says underweight meat problem fixed by B.C. supplier
VANCOUVER — Walmart Canada says a third-party supplier that weighed and labelled meat products for…
CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in…
Insurers balk at $19.7M claim on fake Basquiat paintings seized by FBI
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two insurance companies have asked a court to block a $19.7…
Trudeau names ex-premiers, business and union reps to Canada-U.S. relations council
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has assembled a new Canada-U. S. relations council to…
Canada’s energy minister says many Republicans don’t know Trump’s plans for tariffs
WASHINGTON — Exactly what president-elect Donald Trump plans to do with his tariff threat remains…
Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console will come out in 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gaming giant Nintendo revealed its newest console Thursday in a highly…
David Eby calls Trump tariffs ‘economic war’ that would cost B.C. $69 billion
VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby said British Columbia families face a direct threat from U.S.…
Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks
OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous leaders say Indigenous Peoples should be at the centre of…
Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report
OTTAWA — The federal government spent more on contracted information technology services in four federal…
Analysts say Canada can meet EV sales target without national rebates
OTTAWA — The federal government’s decision to pause a key initiative meant to boost electric…
Quebec opposition parties call for investigation into struggling Lion Electric
MONTREAL — Quebec’s opposition parties are calling for answers about whether Lion Electric Co. misled…
LIV Golf finally gets network TV partner in deal with Fox Sports
LIV Golf finally has a network TV partner as the Saudi-funded league enters its fourth…