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Fact File: Why it’s tough to verify some of Carney’s claims about ‘protected’ jobs
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has made a series of claims recently about how…
U.S. senators express support for trade pact as Trump questions CUSMA’s future
WASHINGTON — United States lawmakers expressed support for the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade during a…
What to know about the counter drone technology that triggered the closure of the El Paso airspace
The government’s ability to deal with drones that pose a threat on American soil has…
Federal public servants seek legal advice as they face job cuts
OTTAWA — Several law firms in Ottawa say they’re getting an influx of calls from…
Dominic LeBlanc to lead large trade mission to Mexico next week
OTTAWA — The minister in charge of Canada-U.S. trade is leading a large delegation to…
Newfoundland’s COVID-19 travel restriction a justifiable Charter infringement: court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the constitutionality of a pandemic-related restriction…
Quebec political, business leaders backing Montreal’s bid to host NATO defence bank
MONTREAL — Montreal has become the latest Canadian city to put its name forward to…
Canada Soccer strikes lucrative new rights deal, projects massive financial boost
Canada Soccer has successfully reworked its controversial rights deal with Canadian Soccer Business, with the…
‘Nomadic lifestyle’ of Tumbler Ridge shooter, who created shopping mall massacre game
TUMBLER RIDGE — A picture of the troubled life of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooter Jesse…
Feds say $20M loss at emergency stockpile was caused by open freezer door
OTTAWA — Federal public health officials say an open freezer door caused the loss of…
Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an airliner collision with an…
Airlines say federal probe disproves unpaid work claims, but Ottawa wants more data
OTTAWA — Major airlines are claiming the initial findings of a federal probe clear their…
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will…
History of Tumbler Ridge, a mining boom town with a wounded heart
TUMBLER RIDGE — Tumbler Ridge in the remote Peace region of northeast British Columbia was…
TSB says still ‘too early’ to determine cause of Pearson plane crash, one year later
TORONTO — It’s still “too early” to draw conclusions about the cause of the Delta…
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments
LONDON (AP) — Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said Thursday that he’s sorry if some…
Hall of Fame driver Tony Stewart and UFC boss Dana White are leading Ram back into NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart is breaking his NASCAR retirement to drive a…
Canadians returning from Cuba amid energy crisis due to U.S. oil blockade
Ryan Profid was enjoying a karaoke night at a resort near Cayo Coco in Cuba…
Cardi B’s cameo in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show leads to dispute on prediction markets
CHICAGO (AP) — Cardi B was part of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. What…
Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the…
U.S. House passes symbolic vote to end Trump’s fentanyl-related tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump took aim at Canada Wednesday evening as the U.S. House…
College of Physicians welcomes powers granted to other professions under Bill 15
MONTREAL — Quebec’s professional order of physicians is welcoming a provincial bill that would give…
Bad Bunny streams skyrocketed after the Super Bowl, up 175% in the U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — The legacy of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show continues. Streams…
Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: report
OTTAWA — The number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell sharply last year but there…