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Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada’s electric vehicle mandate,…
Aid groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponization’ of aid in Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 100 nonprofit groups warned Thursday that Israel’s…
Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as producers, premiers demand action
REGINA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s considering measures to support farmers hit by…
More people urged to prepare to evacuate N.L. fire that has destroyed about 100 homes
ST. JOHN’S — Officials in Newfoundland and Labrador extended an evacuation alert Thursday evening, asking…
Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English
MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec’s language watchdog has backed…
DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a…
Maine clinics fight to restore Medicaid funds after Trump’s cuts to abortion providers
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A network of clinics that provides health care in Maine asked…
Canadian-led patrol finds alleged shark finning, dolphin harvesting in North Pacific
A Canadian-led patrol of the North Pacific earlier this year uncovered dozens of alleged fisheries…
Racial profiling of customers a neglected human rights issue, report says
Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to…
The Latest: Dozens arrested in Washington as White House ratchets up federal police presence
Following President Donald Trump’s unprecedented announcement that his administration would take over the Washington, D.C.,…
The end is near: Megadeth to release final album and embark on farewell tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Call it a symphony for dissolution. American thrash metal giants Megadeth…
Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on…
Taylor Swift’s economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn’t lost on…
Wildfire raging near Port Alberni, B.C., shows vigorous, ‘unusual’ behaviour
A raging wildfire that has forced evacuations on south-central Vancouver Island has been burning at…
Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.
While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false…
Greek protesters rally against an Israeli cruise ship as EU unions express anger over Gaza
PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Riot police at Greece’s largest port cordoned off an area around…
South Carolina celebrates another interstate expansion after influx of money to crumbling system
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The leader of South Carolina ‘s roads agency has been to…
LA Olympics to sell naming rights to some venues in game-changing deal for 2028
Organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics will sell naming rights for a handful of its…
A way-too early guess at who will make the College Football Playoff this season
It is a well-versed group of athletic directors, former coaches and players along with a…
100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland’s largest wildfire: premier
ST. JOHN’S — Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have…
US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile…
‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor
Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since…
Every major update from Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t…
Grave by grave, a new project in divided Cyprus tries to mend mistrust
TOCHNI, Cyprus (AP) — On opposite sides of ethnically divided Cyprus, even the resting places…