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CP NewsAlert: Liberals target affordability to meet era of uncertainty
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say they’re getting a windfall from better-than-expected fiscal revenues and…
Carney leaving Saturday for Armenia summit as Ottawa’s focus shifts toward economy
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Armenia this weekend for a summit on…
Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies
MONTRÉAL — Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says the leaders of Canada’s oil industry are…
Toronto World Cup seats off FIFA resale site while it retools for price cap law
TORONTO — FIFA’s marketplace for resale World Cup tickets no longer has seats listed for…
Out of the danger zone, Kenny Loggins wrestles with retirement as he premieres doc in Toronto
TORONTO — After more than five decades on the road, Kenny Loggins thought he had…
Rogers’ voluntary buyouts could signal further industry cuts to come: analyst
TORONTO — While it’s yet to be determined how many employees will accept Rogers Communications…
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple’s new exhibit
BERLIN (AP) — Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after world-renowned figures — including…
B.C. man who viewed child abuse images in B.C. café gets 535 days in jail
RICHMOND — A British Columbia man has been sentenced to more than 17 months in…
Blockbuster $22B Shell-ARC deal bodes well for expansion to LNG Canada, experts say
CALGARY — Global energy heavyweight Shell PLC’s plan to buy one of Canada’s biggest natural…
Prime Minister Mark Carney promises ‘good news’ in spring economic update
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Liberals are “good fiscal managers” — and…
Employee testifies owners knew of problems at Dominican club where roof collapse killed 236
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A former employee of a popular nightclub whose roof…
Poll suggests Canadians want Carney government focused on affordability in next year
OTTAWA — A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are giving Prime…
Oprah Winfrey’s podcast lands at Amazon as part of multiyear deal
NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s podcast is headed to Amazon. Winfrey’s production company, Harpo…
Royal Canadian Mint reviewing allegations about gold from tainted Colombian mines
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Mint says it has initiated a full review in response…
B.C. says new regulations effective this fall will curb extortion-related violence
VICTORIA — Provincial gun regulations that have been nine years in the making will come…
Canada mulls observer role in fighter jet program with Italy, U.K., Japan: McGuinty
OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty confirms Canada is looking into getting involved in a…
Quebec premier meets U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON — Quebec’s premier met on Monday in Washington D.C. with Jamieson Greer, the top…
Canada is getting a sovereign wealth fund. What does that mean and how do they work?
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the creation of the country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund on…
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada’s 1st sovereign wealth fund
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the country’s first national sovereign wealth fund on…
Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson once sang “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.” For…
Construction of the stage for Shakira’s concert in Brazil resumes after worker’s death
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Workers in Brazil on Monday resumed the construction of the…
Carney’s trade advisory group meets for 1st time, welcomes new member
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new advisory council on Canada—U.S. trade met for the…
Canadian manufacturers call for tariffs on global imports of wood products
OTTAWA — Canadian wood manufacturers are welcoming a trade inquiry into wood imports but say…
Shell goes big on Canadian gas with $22B deal to buy ARC Resources
CALGARY — Shell plc has signed a $22-billion deal to acquire ARC Resources Ltd., bringing…