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BC Greens won’t renew accord with NDP, citing ‘undelivered or stalled’ commitments
VICTORIA — The BC Green Party announced Monday that it will not renew an accord…
Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs
OTTAWA — A federal union is warning of threats to public safety as employees at…
Inquiry report on scandal at Quebec auto insurance board to be released Feb. 16
QUÉBEC — The commissioner who oversaw the public inquiry into the $500-million cost-overrun scandal at…
NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invests in hometown Hamilton arena
HAMILTON — Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his hometown of Hamilton, joining the…
B.C. firm says some workers found dead after abduction from Mexico mine
VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers…
Ottawa commits $6M to fund cross-Canada research aimed at driving productivity
CALGARY — The federal government has announced a $6 million grant aimed at improving Canada’s…
Halina Centre Continues Their Legacy of Sharing and Caring
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As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean Astin has taken on the presidency of the SAG-AFTRA at…
Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of…
‘Melania’ falls steeply and ‘Send Help’ holds steady at No. 1 on a quiet weekend in theaters
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood largely ceded attention to football over a slow box-office weekend,…
‘Get their act together’: Freeland on U.S. relationship with others on world stage
Former cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland says when it comes to the U.S. and its relationships…
‘Heated Rivalry’ spotlighting Montreal and its renowned bagels
MONTRÉAL — The popular TV series “Heated Rivalry” is putting the spotlight on Montreal and…
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he’s stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper
Washington Post publisher Will Lewis said Saturday that he’s stepping down, ending a troubled tenure…
Ottawa gives Canada Post a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles
GATINEAU — The federal government is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post…
City of Regina urged to promote connections it has to TV hit ‘Heated Rivalry’
REGINA — Some residents of Saskatchewan’s capital are hoping their city can jump on the…
Reporting on itself: ‘Today’ keeps it low-key in covering search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Savannah Guthrie gets top billing every weekday morning when the “Today” show introduces its cast.…
Keeping her ‘eye on the ball’: Hillman reflects on her time as top diplomat in D.C.
WASHINGTON — Kirsten Hillman hasn’t written her autobiography yet, but the 57-year-old career diplomat —…
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as a shareholder, marking a new venture for the NBA star
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has become a shareholder in Kalshi, a major prediction market…
Canadian Tire ordered to pay nearly $1.3 million for false advertising
MONTREAL — Canadian Tire has been ordered to pay just under $1.3 million after pleading…
Union files complaints as feds increase public servants’ in-office time
OTTAWA — Canada’s largest federal public sector union has filed several unfair labour practice complaints…
Despite job losses, shrinking labour force lowers unemployment rate in January
OTTAWA — Fewer people were looking for work in January, driving the unemployment rate lower…
This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore
NEW YORK (AP) — As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for…
Meet the man behind the Super Bowl’s annual confetti blizzard
Noah Winter brags he’s been to way more Super Bowls than Tom Brady. Brady competed…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.5 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…