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Silvia Fenturini Fendi gives up creative control of family’s fashion house after centennial show
MILAN (AP) — Silvia Venturini Fendi, who took full creative control of her family’s heritage…
Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films
President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the…
Volkswagen of Kamloops – Driven by Service, Fuelled by Trust
Business Spotlight
A world of corporate-owned companies means fewer and fewer locally-owned businesses to choose from. They…
‘Stand with us’: Indigenous artists tapped by big companies for Orange Shirt Day
Jenny Kay Dupuis was recently in a Winners store, when a senior asked for help…
CBSA self-service kiosks outage resolved after causing delays at customs in airports
Canada Border Services Agency says the service outage at its primary inspection kiosks has been…
Armani’s last collection shown in solemn runway show with Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton in 1st row
MILAN (AP) — The last Giorgio Armani collection signed by the late designer himself and…
CBSA self-service kiosks outage causing delays at customs in some airports
Canada Border Services Agency says its primary inspection kiosks are experiencing a service outage impacting…
B.C. funeral homes complain of lack of funding in provincial burial program
British Columbia’s government helps to pay families who can’t afford funeral costs, but those who…
Tyla and Liza Koshy help remind the Global Citizen Festival audience of their collective power
NEW YORK (AP) — Global Citizen surpassed its fundraising goals for Amazon rainforest protection, African…
At AI conference, old-school telcos pitch cutting-edge digital ‘sovereignty’
MONTREAL — Canada’s traditional telecom companies are jockeying for a piece of the federal government’s…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Carney says international meetings are ‘necessary’ to opening new markets
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said his recent international trips and meetings with world…
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians on strike, concerts cancelled
VANCOUVER — Unionized Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have officially walked off the job, resulting in…
Talks to resume between B.C. government and its public service union
VICTORIA — Negotiations will resume Monday between the union representing British Columbia’s public service workers…
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new involuntary care beds, North Coast power line
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby came prepared with announcements as he spoke to leaders of…
Labubu-maker Pop Mart to open first Canadian store at B.C. mall
The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store…
Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back to local TV stations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group brought Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night…
Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping…
Carney’s globe-spanning travel schedule draws both criticism and praise
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is back in London this week — his second…
Audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group questions millions of dollars in spending
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Saskatchewan say they want answers after a forensic audit…
Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging “like-minded” countries to work together in the…
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third…
What the Canada Post strike means for your passports, pension cheques and more
OTTAWA — With Canada Post workers hitting picket lines, the flow of mail across the…
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third…