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Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Emergency workers who responded to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park for…
Web of business interests shows that Kimmel’s future rests on far more than his jokes
NEW YORK (AP) — The decision about whether to keep Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night…
Supreme Court of Canada sides with couple over disputed portion of their backyard
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a Toronto couple owns a portion of…
CRA says it’s hiring more call centre staff, using AI to improve services
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency said it’s hiring more staff at its call centres…
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced his candidacy for the federal NDP…
Liberal MP Kody Blois says more ministers likely to visit China after canola trip
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Kody Blois says Canadians can expect more high-level visits to China…
Carmakers facing billions in credit purchases under EV mandate if sales don’t improve
OTTAWA — Canadian automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of…
Willie Nelson and Neil Young highlight 40th Farm Aid concert
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concerts launched by Willie Nelson,Neil Young…
What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC took comic Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely Wednesday,…
As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here’s what a new poll shows about who still watches
WASHINGTON (AP) — As late-night talk shows undergo major changes and controversy, a new poll…
Carney, Sheinbaum sign deal to deepen economic, security ties
MEXICO CITY — Canada and Mexico have signed a pact to deepen economic and security…
Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after…
U.S. ambassador to Canada disappointed by ‘anti-American’ rhetoric, ‘elbows up’
HALIFAX — The U.S. ambassador to Canada took aim at those who use the term…
Picketing B.C. public sector workers attacked with bear spray: union
VICTORIA — The president of a union representing British Columbia’s public service workers says he…
Seven-month Vancouver Island transit strike ends after ‘deeply disruptive’ dispute
DUNCAN — A strike by transit workers in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley is over after…
Reactions pour in about ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show following comments he made about the killing of Charlie…
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at…
Champagne defends budget investments as he sets out to deepen European ties
OTTAWA — The financial returns from Ottawa’s capital spending plans in the upcoming fall budget…
B.C. chief raises concerns about Teck-Anglo merger’s effect on First Nations
OLIVER — A First Nations chief in the southern British Columbia Interior says he’s concerned…
Sportsnet and Apple TV reach deal to simulcast Friday’s Jays-Royals game
TORONTO — Baseball fans will now be able to watch the Toronto Blue Jays game…
Lichen, logging, land rights: Complex forces play out in fate of ancient B.C. forest
A shaggy, cool-green lichen hangs from the trunk of a tree in a forest on…
CAQ member booted from cabinet quits party, says she has lost faith in leader Legault
QUÉBEC — A member of the Coalition Avenir Québec recently booted from cabinet has resigned…
Canada Post sending new offers to union with aim of moving talks forward
Canada Post is sending new offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in an…
Kimmel’s suspension is the latest display of Trump’s growing power over the US media landscape
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has used threats, lawsuits and government pressure as he…