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LeBlanc sets up talks with U.S. trade rep next week in Washington
OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he will meet with U.S. Trade…
In the age of streaming, Haligonians gather in arcade for the love of physical film
HALIFAX — It was a cold and snowy Wednesday night, and a killer was on…
Snowfall, high wind warnings expand in B.C. as frontal system moves across province
COQUIHALLA — Large portions of British Columbia are under warnings and advisories for heavy snowfall…
Feds knew EV rebates were running out months before telling public, documents suggest
OTTAWA — Transport Canada officials were aware funding for the popular electric vehicle rebate program…
Premier League to launch its own streaming platform in Singapore next season
LONDON (AP) — The Premier League is launching a Netflix-style direct-to-customer streaming platform from next…
A children’s hospital is renamed for Dolly Parton and hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton’s name might inspire full-throated sing-a-longs to her working woman’s…
Carney follows up speech in Davos with trip to India, Australia, Japan
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney left Ottawa Thursday morning for a 10-day visit to…
Cristiano Ronaldo buys stake in Saudi-owned second-tier Spanish club
ALMERIA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a stake in Spanish second-division club Almeria,…
Canada signs a defence agreement with South Korea as it seeks to diversify trade
OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have signed a new defence agreement, roughly a month…
Better call DAVID? AI chatbot gives legal advice in Alberta personal injury cases
EDMONTON — DAVID, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, answers a call before the first…
To sit or stand: Trump’s challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
About halfway through his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump sprung the moment…
Number of assaults reported in Montreal metro rises 15 per cent in one year, to 726
MONTREAL — The number of assaults reported in Montreal’s metro system rose by 15 per…
NWSL Atlanta expansion team announces 7-year front-of-kit sponsorship deal with Georgia-based Aflac
ATLANTA (AP) — Aflac U.S. president Virgil Miller says his insurance company was a natural…
Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade czar says if Canada wants a deal with…
Chiuri makes Fendi creative debut with fur-forward looks and star-filled front row
MILAN (AP) — Uma Thurman’s casual front-row look for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut as Fendi…
The home of the ‘Mona Lisa’ has a new boss to steer the Louvre out of crisis after jewel heist
PARIS (AP) — The home of the “Mona Lisa” is getting a new boss. Art…
Almost half of Toronto-area immigrant settlement services expect program closures
OTTAWA — Nearly half the immigrant service organizations in the Greater Toronto Area are braced…
Federal officials express ‘disappointment’ after OpenAI meeting over B.C. shooting
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says federal officials expressed “disappointment” to representatives of OpenAI after…
Trump defends tariff regime in State of the Union address after top court blow
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump remained committed to realigning global trade through tariffs in…
B.C. launches $400M fund to directly invest in private projects
VICTORIA — British Columbia has launched a $400 million fund to directly invest in private-sector…
Number of Canadians registered in Mexico rising as airlines resume flights
OTTAWA — The number of Canadians in Mexico who have registered with Ottawa continued to…
Louvre Museum director resigns in the wake of October’s brazen French crown jewels heist
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre Museum’s director resigned Tuesday after months of pressure following the…
Warner Bros gets a higher offer from Paramount in heated fight for the storied Hollywood studio
NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount has raised the price of…
Alberta challenge to federal project review law being heard in court, again
CALGARY — Alberta is taking another run at having a court strike down federal project…