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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…
Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount said Monday that it has bought the news and commentary…
Associated Press disputes Trump’s false characterization of its legal fight over access
The Associated Press is objecting to Donald Trump’s false claims about its ongoing legal dispute…
Number of temporary worker applications fell as fine total increased, government says
OTTAWA — Ottawa ordered companies to pay almost $5 million in fines in the last…
Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…
Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods comes into force
MONTREAL — A new Quebec law came into effect Sunday aimed at protecting consumers against…
Legault urges stronger U.S.-Canada ties amid trade tensions at summit
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault urged the need for strong collaboration between the states…
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month
VICTORIA — Engineer Jashan Bains is the first to spot a black dorsal fin cutting…
Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a ‘major step backwards’
The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is “making a mockery of…
Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza’s story, knowing that could make them targets
BEIRUT (AP) — Minutes after journalists gathered outside a Gaza hospital to survey the damage…
Lucky Duck Mail Club sends out kindness and patience during Canada Post strike
Kiki Klassen started the Lucky Duck Mail Club not long before last year’s Canada Post…
‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in…
Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract…
Contract talks break down between B.C. and community health workers: union
British Columbia’s public service workers’ union says contract talks have broken down between the bargaining…
Quebec LNG proposal not of ‘national interest’ at this point, says federal minister
MONTREAL — Federal Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says it’s too early to say whether a…