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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…
Privacy Commissioner probe finds Loblaw took too long to delete PC Optimum accounts
GATINEAU — An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took…
Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’
MONTREAL — A group representing Quebec’s dairy industry says it’s eyeing a special designation —…
MrBeast’s company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading
NEW YORK (AP) — Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations…
Anand says government pursuing options for Canadians to exit Middle East war zone
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada is pursuing multiple options to help…
Rachael Ray is harder to find but hardly slowing down
MIAMI (AP) — Rachael Ray isn’t sick. Her marriage is healthy, too. And yes, she’s…
NASA says meteor that lit up Vancouver sky was travelling 100 times speed of sound
VANCOUVER — A meteor that NASA says soared across the night sky above Metro Vancouver…
War Child UK looks to ‘Help’ again with a new benefit album, 30 years after its first success
War Child UK’s first benefit compilation album was a stunning success when it debuted in…
Village of Granisle, B.C., faces lawsuit over aluminum-contaminated water
Soon after Rhiana Stryd moved to the scenic lakeside Village of Granisle in British Columbia’s…
Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can’t be ruled out
CANBERRA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can’t rule out military participation in the…
Carney says Canada, Australia hold ‘rare convening power’ in Parliament speech
CANBERRA — Canada and Australia have a “rare” ability to help convene a coalition of…
Judge orders refunds after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — A judge with the U.S. Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered refunds…
New B.C. legislation cracks down on weapons, violence in supportive housing
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has tabled legislation, which the housing minster says will make…
Trial set for Quebec man charged with dangerous driving of a plane
A Quebec student pilot will head to court this month after his plane crashed during…
Poilievre pitches Germany on Canada as reliable LNG supplier in Berlin speech
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday pitched Canada to a German audience as…
Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada warns new players in global debt…
Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthused
MONTREAL — Every Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m., Charlie Whitley closes his vintage clothing…
Daughter of Canadian woman killed in Dominican bus crash left in dark on dad’s condition
The daughter of a Canadian woman killed in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic…
Fact File: Claim that Toyota is moving U.S. plant to Canada is false, company says
Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant…
Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war
NEW YORK (AP) — For President Donald Trump, some of the sharpest criticism he’s faced…
Inter Miami signs multiyear naming-rights deal with Nu for new stadium
MIAMI (AP) — Inter Miami has signed a deal with Brazilian financial services company Nu,…
Green energy orgs applaud Canada-India agreements on renewables
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s renewable energy organizations are applauding commitments Ottawa signed with India…