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Wisconsin lawmakers take a shot at joining the ranks of states allowing online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball…
Arizona hits Kalshi with criminal charges, escalating fight between states and prediction markets
Arizona on Tuesday became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the…
Strong winds leave thousands without power in Central Canada, Maritimes
MONTREAL — Strong winds put electrical grids to the test across Central Canada and the…
Culture minister says ‘serious conversation’ needed about AI systems and news media
OTTAWA — Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government must have a serious conversation about…
Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
NEW YORK (AP) — A Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee testified Tuesday at the company’s…
Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up…
Anand says Canada’s focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday that she agrees with Prime…
Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
CALGARY — A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in…
February home sales fell but CREA still hopeful for strong spring market
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The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales continued moving at a slow pace in…
Ottawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — The federal government is putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad so…
AI systems use Canadian journalism but seldom cite media sources: report
OTTAWA — A new study released on Monday says AI systems depend on Canadian journalism…
Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
NEW YORK (AP) — The antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster resumed Monday in…
Cardi B calls out Hamilton for low ticket sales: ‘Not playing with y’all Banadians’
Cardi B is dragging the Hammer for slow ticket sales. The Grammy-winning rapper called out…
Via Rail ‘needs to improve its service’ despite solid management: auditor general
Via Rail needs to improve its service — punctuality, in particular — according to Canada’s…
MLB test of robot umpires for checked swing calls moving up to Triple-A
MIAMI (AP) — Major League Baseball’s experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges…
Inflation cooled in February before oil price shock; last data ahead of BoC rate call
OTTAWA — Inflation was showing signs of easing in February but economists warn price relief…
Here’s a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says.…
‘We’re taking over’: Canadian animators win big at Oscars, call on streaming giants to fund local arts
Moments after winning an Oscar, Maciek Szczerbowski reflected on his parents fleeing Poland decades ago…
Carney, Nordic leaders pledge to deepen ties amid world economic coercion
OSLO — The prime ministers of Canada and Nordic countries have agreed to continue work…
Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida lead title odds for March Madness, bettors expect chalky results
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The No. 1 seeds had a clear separation over the rest…
CPC CEO acknowledges dip in Paralympic medal standings, calls for added investment
Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO Karen O’Neill acknowledged Canada’s showing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics wasn’t…
Poilievre announces auto plan aiming for tariff-free access to U.S. market
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OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled a new auto plan that aims to…
‘Hoppers’ holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as ‘Reminders of Him’ overperforms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pixar’s “Hoppers” held onto the top slot at the box office,…