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Experts say Ottawa’s new AI task force is skewed towards industry
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has given its new AI “task force” until the end…
‘Stable’ reputation makes Canada attractive to investors, Joly says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s industrial strategy will leverage Canada’s reputation for stability to attract more foreign…
B.C.’s attorney general introduces changes for credit fraud protection bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Attorney General says the province is working to “modernize” consumer protection…
A look at the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay to hit the auction block
Heffel Fine Art Auction House has revealed the first 27 items from Hudson’s Bay’s art…
Man charged in hit-and-run in Prince George, B.C., that killed fundraising cyclist
PRINCE GEORGE — Charges have been laid against a man in relation to a hit-and-run…
British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law…
All B.C. government liquor, cannabis stores now behind workers’ pickets in escalation
Job action by British Columbia public service workers is putting pressure on craft brewers, with…
Canada, U.S. have deep relationship despite shift to ‘transactional’ trade: Carney
TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is a path toward a deal with…
Carney pitches Keystone XL restart in exchange for progress on aluminum, steel
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline…
Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI
OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address…
Murder was ‘unexpected’ by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears
VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence…
Bettman commends McDavid’s team-friendly contract: ‘A testament to Connor’s passion’
TORONTO — Connor McDavid left a bag of money on the table this week. The…
‘Love my job’: Alberta teachers look to make ends meet in provincewide strike
EDMONTON — If Adrien Dominguez were teaching this week, he’d be introducing physics to a…
Conservative Rustad says private property rights, Indigenous title cannot coexist
VICTORIA — Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad says “Indigenous rights and private property…
Advocacy group calls for worker trust fund after N.B. company’s $1M fine
Estefania Montes says she couldn’t afford groceries while working for a New Brunswick shellfish processing…