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Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While much of Hollywood was consumed by the streaming wars, Issa…
Pop diplomacy: Eurovision gives Canada a chance to flex ‘soft power,’ expert says
OTTAWA — Canada should dust off its sequins and get ready to dazzle Europe, a…
Carney says B.C. condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts
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OTTAWA — Converting British Columbia’s glut of unsold condos into affordable housing is about supporting…
These economists are worried Canada has a data quality problem
OTTAWA — Most economists, including at the Bank of Canada, were a bit surprised when…
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear U.S. stock fraud case involving B.C. man
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the appeal of a former…
In the news today: Canada to face South Africa, calls to ban SKS, breastfeeding rates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
News, cultural groups want clarity on copyright after Ottawa releases AI strategy
OTTAWA — News and cultural industry groups are calling on the government to take a…
Despite being banned in stadiums, colourful smoke bombs ignite soccer fan culture
As thousands of Canadian soccer fans marched towards the World Cup stadium in Vancouver ahead…
Dredging of Vancouver’s Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
VICTORIA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to…
Websites suggest conspiracies fed accused Montreal gunman’s ‘buffet extremism’
Online activity suggests accused Montreal shooter Seth Hatfield watched videos about weapons, the outdoors and…
Captain’s ‘medical issue’ on Air Canada flight forces diversion of Halifax flight
MONTREAL — Air Canada says a pilot on a flight from Newark, N.J., to Halifax…
Yukon pens letters to minister, CRTC and Bell Canada over poor cellular service
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government is pleading with the CRTC and Innovation, Science and Economic…
Democrat blames Trump for delayed bridge opening in new political ad
WASHINGTON — The delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is now an issue…
Comment period opens for planned liquefied petroleum gas facility on B.C. coast
OTTAWA — Ottawa has begun taking public comments on a proposed liquefied petroleum gas facility…
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
OTTAWA — Almost a year after the federal government’s Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament,…
Yukon mine receiver sues Vancouver firm for negligence linked to 2024 collapse
VANCOUVER — The receiver of a defunct Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic storage…
Roughriders post slight $157,005 loss during 2025 championship season
REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders lost $157,005 last season, one in which the franchise captured…
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Each additional Canada World Cup match equals a $70M boost to Vancouver economy: BMO
VANCOUVER — It won’t just be fans feeling the joy if Team Canada advances to…
Looser federal rules on pesticides will erode Canada’s trade access: senator
OTTAWA — Canada’s goal of boosting trade with countries outside the United States could be…
Fewer Canadians see U.S. as ‘reliable’ as global confidence in Washington sags: poll
WASHINGTON — Most Canadians continue to view the United States unfavourably as global confidence in…
Ottawa to peg first national interest projects in territories: sources
OTTAWA — Ottawa is expected to announce Wednesday that it will begin the process of…
Plan to buy B.C. condos might be more about stabilizing sector than housing: expert
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VICTORIA — A government plan to buy empty condominiums and turn them into affordable housing…
NHL exploring Texas expansion in Houston or Austin with billionaire Dan Friedkin and family
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is exploring potential expansion in Texas in either Houston…