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McDavid says two-year contract extension shows commitment to winning with Oilers
EDMONTON — For Connor McDavid, signing a two-year, US$25-million extension with the Edmonton Oilers was…
B.C. to introduce legislation regulating on-time construction payments
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is introducing new legislation aimed at making sure construction…
Fiscal watchdog gives mixed review to Ottawa’s budget framework changes
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says that while there are good ideas in the new…
Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Wednesday to fight a decision — and…
“Simplified version” of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournament
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to…
Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding
Laura Youngson didn’t expect to focus so much on soccer cleats when she organized a…
Alberta teachers say strike aims to fix crisis, Smith says province wants to bargain
EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta teachers union said Monday the provincewide strike by…
Thousands of union members greeted MLAs outside B.C. legislature as it has resumed
VICTORIA — Thousands of union members representing different sectors filled the lawn outside the British…
Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast…
Disney Plus to increase prices by up to $3, bring Hulu branding to Canada
TORONTO — Disney Plus is rolling out another price increase in Canada. The streaming home…
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album,…
Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says
MONTREAL — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that her province and Quebec are united…
Hydro-Québec seeks to shield info as ex-employee’s economic spying trial begins
LONGUEUIL — A trial for a former employee of Quebec’s electricity utility accused of economic…
Ottawa shifts budgets to the fall as minister defends new fiscal focus
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Monday unveiled major changes to how and when…
Economic uncertainty takes centre stage at summit of Great Lakes premiers, governors
QUÉBEC — Economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration was the focus of a three-day…