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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…
Think tank calls on Ottawa to abandon single-payer pharmacare model
OTTAWA — A think tank is urging the federal government to abandon plans for a…
Jim Lawson appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group
HAMILTON — Jim Lawson was appointed vice chair of Hamilton Sports Group Partnership (HSG) on…
RCMP say $56-million cryptocurrency seizure is biggest in Canadian history
MONTREAL — The RCMP say their seizure of $56 million worth of cryptocurrency from an…
CRTC launches hearing on Canadian content obligations for music streamers
OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator begins a hearing today to look at which Canadian…
Escalation of B.C. public service strike hits citizens’ services and gaming branch
BURNABY — Public service workers in British Columbia are again escalating job action, picketing a…
Montreal mayor sees opening of UN-Habitat office as part of her political legacy
MONTREAL — Outgoing Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante says Thursday’s inauguration of a sixth UN office…
Canada’s 2030 emissions target is out of reach after progress stalled in 2024: report
OTTAWA — Canada’s short-term targets for reducing its emissions are now out of reach after…
Champagne says it’s ‘sad’ the U.S. ‘turned its back’ on Canada with tariff war
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday it’s “sad” that the U.S. “turned its…
Eby in Ottawa to lobby Carney for B.C. major projects funding
OTTAWA — British Columbia Premier David Eby is in Ottawa to push the federal government…
Morgan & Morgan sues Disney to use ‘Steamboat Willie’ in law firm ads
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Is Steamboat Willie “For the people?” That’s a question that one…
Canada says Israel’s ‘horrific’ Gaza City offensive puts hostages in greater danger
OTTAWA — Ottawa is calling Israel’s latest ground offensive in Gaza City “horrific” and says…