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Canada’s emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows
OTTAWA — The latest annual account of greenhouse gas emissions shows Canada’s emissions reductions slowed…
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor
Global financial systems need to “come to grips” with the risks posed by rapid advances…
Feds launch consultations on improving employer-employee relations
OTTAWA — The federal government is launching consultations on ways to improve labour relations to…
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
ATLANTA (AP) — In early 2024, a former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama…
Federal government needs more desk space as public servants return to office: PSPC
OTTAWA — In less than three months, the federal government’s order requiring most public servants…
Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at attracting $1 trillion in investment
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday announced a new “Canada Investment Summit” that…
‘Extraordinary’: Back on Earth, Jeremy Hansen describes his long journey in space
HOUSTON — When Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen first floated to the window after the Orion…
FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was ‘haven for listeria,’ experts say
TORONTO — Documents detailing an inspection of a beverage production facility that regulators say was…
Rural B.C. communities ask province to support foreign worker program changes
Leaders in some of British Columbia’s rural communities are calling on the provincial government to…
Lytton was razed by fire. Some fear financial ruin is next for the tiny B.C. village
Ross and Judith Urquhart have called Lytton, B.C., home for half a century, leaving only…
Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
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A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against…
Conservatives say Champagne is avoiding committee study into Alto rail connection
OTTAWA — The Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of blocking a House of Commons committee…
Audit warns military procurement faces ‘persistent’ hurdles
OTTAWA — An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned the work of…
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates reflect on historic lunar mission
HOUSTON — Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflected on his historic Artemis II lunar mission on…
In address on media ethics, former Washington Post editor worries about fading moral compass
NEW YORK (AP) — In a speech about the importance of ethics in the news…
Thousands without natural gas service in B.C.’s Okanagan, possible until Sunday
KELOWNA — FortisBC says it is working to restore natural gas service to about 6,200…
Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a new Liberal majority government means Prime Minister…
Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs
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OTTAWA — Canada’s privacy commissioner says he hopes laws around private sector data sharing are…
‘Long live the movies’: Paramount’s David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paramount Skydance CEO and chairman David Ellison made big promises to…
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s new premier will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday in…
B.C. guide fined $12,000 for falsifying documents, exceeding fishing limits
MASSET — A British Columbia fishing guide has been fined $12,000 for exceeding his catch…
Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA — Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail…
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
NEW YORK (AP) — The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC — which for…
First Capital’s $9B portfolio to be divided between Choice Properties and KingSett
TORONTO — Choice Properties REIT and KingSett Capital have signed a deal worth more than…