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Quebec should strengthen climate targets despite rollback in the U.S., says committee
MONTREAL — An expert committee says Quebec needs to maintain its ambition to address climate…
B.C. Securities Commission settles with man, company for more than $4 million
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has reached a nearly $4.2 million…
B.C. going door to door to hear residents’ concerns in Cowichan title area
The office of British Columbia Premier David Eby has appointed a “community contact” whose job…
Quebec premier lays out economic vision, warns economy headed for tough times
BEAUHARNOIS — Quebec Premier François Legault showed little interest on Monday to raising immigration levels,…
Montreal activist Yves Engler officially looking to enter NDP leadership race
OTTAWA — Montreal-based activist Yves Engler is applying to enter the NDP leadership race months…
‘Why we do it’: More than 100 volunteers lay flags at soldiers’ graves in Kingston
KINGSTON — On a chilly November morning, more than 100 volunteers began arriving at a…
At 101, WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter
NASHVILLE (AP) — In a life filled with milestones, Irving Locker celebrated a new, unexpected…
Upcoming Kahlo auction could fetch up to $60 million. Mexican art historians explain why
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frida Kahlo’s “El sueño (La cama)” — in English, “The Dream…
Canada Post submits overhaul plan to the federal government
OTTAWA — Canada Post has submitted its plan to the federal government to transform its…
‘Trailer Park Boys’ actor Mike Smith arraigned on sexual assault charge
HALIFAX — Mike Smith, best known for playing Bubbles on the long-running comedy “The Trailer…
Competition Bureau says algorithmic rent pricing a concern, but not widespread
OTTAWA — The federal Competition Bureau says it hasn’t found evidence that using computer software…
Atletico Madrid coming under US ownership after deal with Apollo Sports Capital
MADRID (AP) — Atletico Madrid is about to come under American ownership. Apollo Sports Capital,…
As U.S. wine sales in Canada plummet, local wineries look to capitalize on market gap
HALIFAX — Over the summer, Narek Nersisyan saw more tourists and day trippers at his…
How Gary Sinise is helping the nonprofit CreatiVets build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’
NASHVILLE (AP) — Richard Casper shakes his head as he touches one of the boarded-up…
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says plans to dredge Burrard Inlet remain uncosted
VICTORIA — A spokesperson for the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says plans to dredge Burrard…