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A year after HBC’s collapse, some reimagined spaces — and a lot of vacant stores
Four days before Christmas, shoppers lined up around the Bay Centre in Victoria, B.C., where…
B.C. approves new police training sites in Vancouver and Victoria
VICTORIA — Two new police training sites have been approved in Vancouver and Victoria to…
Canada’s new trade team meets Trump’s trade czar in Washington to talk CUSMA review
WASHINGTON — Canada’s new chief trade negotiator to the United States met her American counterpart…
‘Smile of a murderer’: B.C. double-killing suspects seen posing with alleged weapon
ABBOTSFORD — A prosecutor says three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford, B.C., couple kept…
Ottawa, Alberta reach prospective agreement to streamline major project assessments
EDMONTON — Ottawa and Alberta have reached a prospective deal that they say will see…
B.C. forestry workers, other sectors hurt by tariffs to get $70M in jobs training
VICTORIA — Workers in B.C.’s softwood lumber industry and those in other sectors who have…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection says at least 45 days needed for tariff refunds
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will not be able to immediately begin issuing…
Canadians arriving in Toronto from Dubai relieved to return home amid war
There was tangible relief among Canadians who landed Friday morning in Toronto on a flight…
AltaGas CEO says company will defend interests in B.C. First Nation’s fight with port
CALGARY — The chief executive of AltaGas Ltd. says he’s disappointed the company has been…
Photo Gallery: Sabayons breathes new life into former Hudson’s Bay property
A new Sabayons department store has been breathing new life into a property that just…
Judge weighs New York Times bid to block policy limiting journalists’ access to Pentagon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon policy limiting journalists’ access to the building is depriving Americans…
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump’s White House mark a change?
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed…
Middle East conflict could drive up costs across Canada’s supply chains: experts
OTTAWA — Analysts are warning the conflict in the Middle East could drive up costs…
Hegseth’s comments are a reminder that government isn’t always eager to show the human cost to war
Remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the American press emphasizes U.S. casualties in the…
Ottawa office market experts left in the dark over feds’ return-to-work needs
OTTAWA — Ottawa real estate watchers are calling on the federal government to be more…
A Lagos rave rewrites the rules of nightlife, drawing young Nigerians priced out of club culture
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — On a recent Friday night, thousands of mostly young people trooped…
Ottawa accused of preferential treatment with coming rail subsidies for steel, lumber
OTTAWA — The federal government is being accused of creating an uneven playing field in…
B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement for 3% annual wage boost
VANCOUVER — The head of British Columbia’s teachers’ union says parents will see better supports…
New coalition targets $100M for Canadian carbon removal projects by 2030
An emerging industry to remove carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere got a boost on…
B.C. Christian charity files court challenge to stave off status revocation by CRA
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based Christian charity founded by a wealthy businessman has filed a constitutional…
Alberta government corks added-value levy on wine, returns to standard flat tax
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EDMONTON — Those in the wine and hospitality industries are applauding a move from the…
LeBlanc to meet Trump’s trade czar in Washington on Friday
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump’s trade…
Carney to cap Indo-Pacific trip with Tokyo visit focused on trade, security
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Japan for a brief visit to…
More than 20 states sue over Trump’s worldwide tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to realign global trade are facing another legal…