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Alberta oil pipeline is ‘more likely than not’ Carney says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline out of Alberta is…
Quebec premier feels bound by Labrador energy deal despite expiration date
RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP — The premier of Quebec says she feels her province is still bound by…
Haslam breaks ground on Browns’ $2.6B domed stadium set to open in 2029
BROOK PARK, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and his family marked a…
Conservatives stay on top of party fundraising list as Liberals narrow the gap
OTTAWA — The Conservatives’ fundraising machine continues to outpace all other federal parties after bringing…
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
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The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.…
‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
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FORT MCMURRAY — A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray,…
Bank of Canada head ‘encouraged’ by Ottawa’s efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he’s “encouraged” by the federal government’s…
Disappearing before our eyes: One photographer’s passion project of capturing local newsrooms
NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the life of a journalist is glamorous, take…
The Onion’s bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Onion’s plan to take over the Infowars platforms that Alex…
Five B.C. health construction contracts axed, including Burnaby Hospital’s new phase
VICTORIA — The B.C. government says construction contracts for five health-care projects have been cancelled,…
Investment group comes forward to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps and move team to Las Vegas
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An investment group has come forward to buy the Vancouver…
Minister says B.C. expects billions from feds for forestry if U.S. talks fail
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s forests minister says he expects billions in additional federal support for…
Alberta’s Smith lauds new major Canada-U.S. oil pipeline permit, citing advocacy
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a key approval for a cross-border oil pipeline…
LIV Golf isn’t the only sports property being reconsidered in Saudi reboot of investment strategy
The billionaires in Saudi Arabia are pulling the plug on LIV Golf. It won’t be…
Amazon’s Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men’s basketball
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering…
New PBO says economic update lacks details on targets, results
OTTAWA — Canada’s new parliamentary budget officer criticized the government’s spring economic update on Thursday…
Trump’s trade czar says U.S. looking to work with Canada on energy: sources
WASHINGTON — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told Canadians looking for insights into the…
AltaGas expands propane customer reach in Asia as supply shocks continue
CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. says it recently delivered its first propane cargo to Indonesia as…
Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
The leaders of major media companies around the world, including The Associated Press, are calling…
TSB investigation finds distracted crew likely caused B.C. train crash in 2023
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RICHMOND — Federal investigators say a train crash in Metro Vancouver in 2023 where about…
King Charles III boosts his charity fundraiser with first appearance at gala joined by Lionel Richie
NEW YORK (AP) — Spring gala season tends to draw celebrated artists and fashion icons…
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.…
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
NEW YORK (AP) — Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from…
Hanwha offers made-in-Canada military vehicles if it wins submarine deal
OTTAWA — South Korean defence manufacturer Hanwha says it’s ready to build military vehicles in…