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Teck Resources expects copper production to rise this year
VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it expects its copper production to total between 490,000…
Canada should stop playing defence on Trump’s tariff threat, minister says
WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a…
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is ‘absurd,’ says Bloc leader
OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by…
Lions veteran linebacker Lokombo announces his CFL retirement
VANCOUVER — Bo Lokombo is calling it a career. The B.C. Lions veteran Canadian linebacker…
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
TOKYO (AP) — Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials on Fuji Television…
U.S. business groups warn CRTC’s CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict
OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that…
Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders
OTTAWA — A prominent trans activist wants Canada to update its travel safety guidelines for…
B.C. First Nations leader reverses stance on pipeline as Trump tariff threat looms
VANCOUVER — The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs is reversing his previous…
By the numbers on U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff claims for Canada and Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening tariffs starting Feb. 1 on Canada and Mexico because…
AI experiment in halfpipe judging at X Games will give snowboarders a glimpse into the future
The X Games will experiment judging halfpipe runs this week in Aspen using artificial intelligence,…
Star-filled Louis Vuitton show unveils East-meets-West streetwear in collaboration with Kenzo
PARIS (AP) — Celebrities including Bradley Cooper squeezed into Louis Vuitton Tuesday night as the…
Netflix is raising prices — here’s how much more Canadian subscribers will be paying
Netflix is raising its prices in Canada. The streaming giant says the monthly cost of…
B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.
British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as…
From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump’s executive orders could affect Canada
OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming…
B.C. union leader says ‘high probability’ of dispute in public sector contract talks
VICTORIA — Wage increases that address affordability issues will be the major focus of contract…
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against The Sun is part of a long saga of alleged tabloid misbehavior
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s lawsuit against The Sun ended dramatically on Wednesday with an…
Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its warehouses in Quebec
Amazon Canada says it will close all seven of its Quebec warehouses and lay off…
CFIA says inspectors could be sent to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it’s possible that investigators will be sent to Italy…
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree
OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs…
Housing Minister Erskine-Smith calls on Ontario to do more for social housing
OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith is calling on the Ontario government to do…
Canadian Darren Owen looks to shake up MMA world with the Global Fight League
Canadian Darren Owen is no stranger to thinking big. In 2011, he and fellow Victoria…
MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says
Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — isn’t in the TikTok bidding race…
B.C. First Nation leader apologizes, walks back on Northern Gateway pipeline support
The president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs apologized Wednesday and walked back comments…
Saskatchewan premier says broad counter-tariffs not in Canada’s best interest
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach…