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The relationship between the White House and its press corps is time-tested – and can be contentious
This week, the White House barred Associated Press journalists from three media appearances by President…
Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close
REGINA — Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the…
Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic
A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario,…
Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale
WASHINGTON — Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S.…
Gould promises to open ‘path’ to a basic personal income
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Karina Gould said she would work toward establishing a basic personal…
Many Canadians willing to ditch U.S. travel and alcohol but not streaming services
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests many Canadians are willing to use their spending power…
Trump’s threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden
BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for…
Canadian children see thousands of digital ads for unhealthy food every year: report
MONTREAL — Children in Canada are exposed to more than 4,000 ads for food on…
Report says ports need automation to boost efficiency — the evidence isn’t so clear
MONTREAL — After a choppy couple of years for Canada’s largest ports, a new paper…
English cricket gets ‘seminal moment’ as $650M raised by investors including Brady, Boehly and IPL
English cricket has generated around $650 million from the sale of stakes in franchises in…
Cavalry FC midfielder Charlie Trafford looking to make a difference on the food front
While playing soccer in Europe, Charlie Trafford found himself disappointed during trips to the grocery…
Wholesale access helps ‘maximize’ value of fibre internet infrastructure: Telus CFO
Telus Corp. plans to continue expanding its fibre internet network within the core regions it…
PSG president Al-Khelaifi handed preliminary charges in France in corruption probe
PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been handed preliminary charges from an…
English soccer to debut semi-automated offside technology in FA Cup
LONDON (AP) — English soccer will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in…
Pamela Anderson, Tom Green and Jason Priestley recall fun, wild, pressure-cooker gig of hosting ‘SNL’
Hosting “Saturday Night Live” is a massive career milestone, but it also comes with intense…
Carney touts modular homes while Freeland promises to repatriate doctors from U.S.
OTTAWA — Rival Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland issued duelling policy pledges…
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025
VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the…
Want to own a ski hill? The Newfoundland and Labrador government has one for sale
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is once again trying to off-load…
At 50, ‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates its past as a comedy icon – and wonders about its future
NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of “Saturday Night…
Cineplex’s digital rentals business sold for ‘nominal proceeds’ to Swiss media firm
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has sold its digital rentals business to a subsidiary…
Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver
MONTREAL — A Quebec company once hailed as a success story in the electric-vehicle transition…
B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump’s tariff threats
The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring…
Many Americans think Valentine’s Day is romantic and fun – not outdated or stressful: AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — While some U.S. adults consider Cupid’s holiday outdated, more say they…
Canada still top of mind for Trump, ‘not a good place to be’
OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order for reciprocal tariffs on Thursday…