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Independent Quebec would adopt its own currency, PQ leader says
SHERBROOKE — Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wants Quebec to have its own currency…
With the rise of AI ‘slop,’ Canada’s creative sector sets sights on licensing regime
OTTAWA — On Nov. 1, Xania Monet appeared for the first time on the Adult…
Montreal transit strike averted after tentative deal reached with drivers’ union
MONTREAL — Bus and metro service is set to continue in Montreal this weekend after…
‘Backdoor dealing’: B.C. farmer decries omission of private owners from Cowichan case
RICHMOND — The co-owner of an eight-hectare farm on the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title lands…
Mark Carney attends launch of new branch of Montreal-area light rail network
MONTREAL — The northwest branch of a light rail project in the Montreal area was…
How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources
The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein released this week shine a light on the…
Five things to know about Quebec graphite mine added to major projects list
MONTREAL — A graphite mine in Quebec has been included on the federal government’s expanded…
Ottawa’s operating spending — not capital — driving deeper deficits: PBO
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer projects the federal Liberals will narrowly maintain long-term fiscal…
Ottawa to return $623 million to small businesses in rebate payments
OTTAWA — More than 600,000 small businesses will share $623 million in carbon price rebate…
B.C. invests $241 million in trades training to boost labour for major projects
ESQUIMALT — British Columbia’s government is investing $241 million over the next three years to…
Government spent $19 billion on outside services in 2024-25
OTTAWA — Government records show the federal government spent more than $19 billion on external…
Western Canada Theatre Turns 50 with a Dazzling New Production of a Classic
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Kamloops’ very own theatre company has been the hub of the local art and culture…
Oil and gas producers applaud Ottawa’s latest major projects list
OTTAWA — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers is praising Ottawa’s latest list of major…
Hamilton fighter Denis Puric set for kickboxing showdown in Tokyo
There isn’t much in combat sports that Denis (The Bosnian Menace) Puric hasn’t done. The…
Shoplifter swipes $9,700 in baseball and Pokemon cards from Tom Brady shop
NEW YORK (AP) — Police were searching for a shoplifter who stole about $9,700 in…