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Trump terminates trade talks with Canada because of tariff ads
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is terminating trade negotiations with Canada because of television…
Ottawa cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts
OTTAWA — The federal government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import…
B.C. River Forecast Centre upgrades flood warning for part of north coast
British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has issued an upgraded flood warning for areas around Terrace…
Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse
DELTA — Unifor has filed notice to begin the bargaining process with online retailer Amazon…
EU won’t ‘lecture’ Canada as it pushes ahead with tech, AI regulation: commissioner
MONTREAL — The European Union’s democracy commissioner said he won’t “lecture” Canada or any other…
B.C. First Nations make legal challenges to huge Ksi Lisims LNG project
VANCOUVER — Two British Columbia First Nations are taking the federal government to court to…
Minister defends changes allowing Canada Post to shutter rural offices
OTTAWA — The federal minister in charge of Canada Post told a parliamentary committee Thursday…
Montreal transit agency seeks mediation with bus, metro drivers to avoid more strikes
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has asked the provincial government to appoint a mediator…
Anand says Canada is in a ‘strategic partnership’ with China
OTTAWA — Just three years after Canada called China a “disruptive global power,” Foreign Affairs…
Premier Smith affirms Alberta’s 2050 net zero goal in testy committee appearance
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reiterated her province’s commitment to becoming a carbon neutral…
Nova Scotia to learn from Ontario’s nuclear efforts as part of new agreement
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will learn from Ontario’s nuclear…
CIRB rules against Canada Post union’s challenge to back-to-work order
OTTAWA — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post…
Toronto bar told to take down social media posts with Blue Jays logo
TORONTO — A Toronto bar and music venue had to take down social media posts…
Carney says ports, minerals key to his plan to double non-U.S. exports
OTTAWA — Building up port infrastructure and exporting more resources like the critical minerals in…
Blue Jays drive home Rogers revenue growth amid World Series run
Enthusiasm for the World Series-bound Toronto Blue Jays helped boost third-quarter revenue at Rogers Communications…
Former world chess champion may face discipline for allegations against Daniel Naroditsky
Chess’s international governing body said Wednesday it’s considering disciplinary action against a Russian former world…
Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike
NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with…
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will…
NDP leadership contenders pitch their vision to party membership at first forum
OTTAWA — The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership met for the first…
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from…
After others departed, Pentagon announces ‘new’ press corps filled with conservative news outlets
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected…
Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
BURNABY — British Columbia’s public service workers’ union is expanding its job action even as…
Quebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has decided to equip the province’s roadside inspectors with firearms.…
Carney taking a ‘gamble’ with large deficit in fall budget: Desjardins economist
OTTAWA — A Desjardins economist argues the surge in government spending in the Liberals’ upcoming…