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Old military transport aircraft to get new lease on life as waterbombers
OTTAWA — The federal government said Friday it is selling 10 of its used CC-130H…
Dairy farmers warn against concessions as U.S. tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA — Canadian dairy farmers are warning against any concessions involving their sector as trade…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
Metro Vancouver bus operators reject tentative deal again, to begin job action
VANCOUVER — The union representing Metro Vancouver transit bus operators says its members have rejected…
Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case – but only for now
President Donald J. Trump, Plaintiff, got a welcome break this week in one of his…
No consideration of charges for Abbotsford, B.C., officer in fatal arrest: IIO
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog agency says it doesn’t believe an Abbotsford officer committed…
‘Not yet strong’: Canada adds surprise 75,000 jobs in July but recovery still ongoing
OTTAWA — Canada’s job market took a leap toward recovery in July, adding 75,000 jobs,…
Why celebrities from Zendaya to Kylie Jenner are wearing Fecal Matter
The brand name behind recent showstopping fashion moments isn’t quite as delicate as their romantic…
Ford calls on Carney to extend gas tax cut or make it permanent
TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to make a…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.4 per cent in July. Here are the…
National employment numbers for July from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s July employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Interim Indigenous languages commissioner says she’s participating in probe of office
OTTAWA — The interim commissioner of Indigenous languages says she knows her office has work…
Fact File: Chemical smell from wildfire smoke is not evidence of spraying
Several online videos claimed a chemical smell in Canadian wildfire smoke was deliberately created rather…
Housing minister says B.C. in talks with Ottawa over cutting development cost charges
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VICTORIA — British Columbia’s housing minister said her government is working with Ottawa to help…
PM says Ottawa is ‘loyal’ to supply management system protecting dairy sector
CHICOUTIMI — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is “loyal” to the supply management…
Anand says women are key in pursuit of shared economic growth with African countries
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is pushing for more airline connections,…
What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX — Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts…
N.S. attorney general wants answers after innocent man serves 18 months in prison
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s attorney general says he wants answers on how an innocent man…
Changes coming to protect against identity and credit fraud in B.C.
The B.C. government is bringing in new requirements for credit reporting agencies and lenders, protecting…
WestJet flight attendants win 18% wage hike, new perks after strike
Walking off the job for a day helped earn flight attendants at WestJet a more…
FIFA World Cup helps lift Bell Media revenues as BCE’s overall Q2 profit down
Record audiences for the 2026 FIFA World Cup helped drive Bell Media revenues higher in…
Climate change made Ontario, N.W.T. fire conditions roughly twice as likely: report
The conditions underlying intense July wildfires in Ontario and Northwest Territories were made roughly twice…
UK won’t intervene in Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
British regulators on Thursday gave Paramount the greenlight for its $81 billion takeover of Warner…