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Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
TOKYO (AP) — Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop…
Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report
TOKYO (AP) — Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan’s top TV hosts and a former pop…
Canada’s digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants…
TikTok, Meta ‘chaos’ reminds Canadian businesses of the value of diversification
For Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, the last month has brought a whipsaw of emotions…
Federal government using AI to tackle Phoenix backlog as it tests replacement system
OTTAWA — The federal government is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to clear a…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
Newman’s Own invites more companies to donate 100% of their profits to charities
The promise is not new, but still hard for many to believe: 100% of profits…
CNN is announcing layoffs as part of a further shift to digital business
CNN announced a restructuring Thursday that includes some 200 layoffs, an accelerated pivot to digital…
Quebec maple syrup producers fear ‘major consequences’ if Trump tariffs go ahead
MONTREAL — Quebec’s maple syrup producers say they are worried their industry will take a…
Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media?
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry ‘s mission to tame the British media has produced results…
Prince Harry claims court victories. But is he winning the larger war with the British media?
LONDON (AP) — The mission of Prince Harry to tame the British media has produced…
Rick Owens brings a bold dystopian vision to Paris Fashion Week
PARIS (AP) — Rick Owens brought a bold, dystopian energy to Paris Fashion Week on…
Joly off to Washington to talk tariffs with Rubio as Trump floats 5% target for NATO
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will press Canada’s case against damaging tariffs with…
Trump’s call for OPEC to bring down cost of oil conflicts with his agenda: experts
WASHINGTON — Experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for the OPEC+ alliance of oil…
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer
Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems…
INEOS Britannia parts ways with skipper Ben Ainslie for 38th America’s Cup
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A tidal wave of discord has hit America’s Cup sailing after…
Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men’s fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration
PARIS (AP) — Inside the historic Ecole Militaire, with the Eiffel Tower looming above, Kate…
Kim Jones sharpens VIP-filled Dior men’s fashion with a structured, masculine recalibration
PARIS (AP) — Inside the historic Ecole Militaire, with the Eiffel Tower looming above, Kate…
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada’s attempts…
Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa
OTTAWA — Plans to close all seven of Amazon warehouses in Quebec are unchanged, the…
Utah Hockey Club’s bid to trademark ‘Yeti’ for team name hits snag
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request…