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B.C. approves extending life of Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine to 2035
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office says it has approved an extension for the…
Unemployment rate jumps to 6.8% as more workers look for jobs
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada said a surge in workers rejoining the labour force pushed the…
NHL fines Florida’s Anton Lundell for high-sticking Montreal’s Alexandre Texier
NEW YORK — Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Montreal…
Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed the pioneering hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit…
Darts phenom Luke Littler signs sponsorship deal worth a reported $27M
LONDON (AP) — Luke Littler has signed what has been described as the biggest sponsorship…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for December, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in December. Here are the…
National employment numbers for December from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s December employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
Fisheries Department grants authorization for port expansion in Contrecoeur, Que.
MONTRÉAL — Fisheries and Oceans Canada has granted authorization to the Montreal Port Authority to…
Vancouver building donated to become youth mental health and substance use clinic
VANCOUVER — Young clients of the Foundry organization currently receive its youth mental health and…
Carney to travel to Qatar next week alongside trips to China, Switzerland
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for…
Spanish soccer league battles Cloudflare over piracy, says US company ignores illegal content
MADRID (AP) — Once the ball starts rolling in the Spanish league, the game is…
TikTok picked by FIFA as video content partner at 2026 World Cup
GENEVA (AP) — TikTok was picked by FIFA as the first “preferred platform” for video…
Kinew, leaders visit Manitoba First Nation dealing with frozen water crisis
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — Politicians travelled to get a look at a First Nation…
RCAF commander reports progress on filling recruitment, retention gaps
OTTAWA — A substantial entry level pay hike for pilots and the acquisition of new…
Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The world’s largest tech showcase does not come without theatrics. Innovations…
Vancouver Island logging protesters hit out at arson ‘insinuation’
VICTORIA — A group protesting old-growth logging on Vancouver Island is hitting out at an…
London Drugs shuts Downtown Eastside store, citing safety and operational conditions
VANCOUVER — Retail giant London Drugs says it is shutting down its location in Vancouver’s…
Carney to host Canada’s premiers in Ottawa
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada’s premiers in Ottawa later this…
Yukon officials outline power concerns after cold snap tested grid capacity
Officials in charge of Yukon’s power grid say rotating blackouts are a “last resort,” and…
Carney heads to China next week for first visit by a prime minister in eight years
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next…
NDP leadership candidates sprint to final fundraising, membership deadlines
OTTAWA — NDP leadership candidates are entering the final sprint to sign up members and…
Big streamers challenging financial disclosure rules in CRTC Cancon decision
OTTAWA — Large foreign streaming companies are fighting a requirement by the federal broadcast regulator…
Winnipeg Jets push back ski goggle giveaway after Swiss ski resort fire
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets are postponing a ski-related promotion in the wake of a…