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B.C. to introduce legislation regulating on-time construction payments
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is introducing new legislation aimed at making sure construction…

Smith’s plan threatens ‘fragile’ consensus over development of B.C. coast: Eby
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says a pipeline plan across northern B.C. by Alberta Premier…

MPs launch probe of trucking sector, Bloc calls out labour standards
OTTAWA — Labour standards in Canada’s trucking sector are under scrutiny as a House of…

Striking B.C. public service workers expand pickets again to more liquor stores
VANCOUVER — Too many wildland firefighters “hang up their boots” in British Columbia as wages…

Quebec couple fight to stay in home expropriated for Lac-Mégantic, Que., rail bypass
MONTREAL — Two years after their home was expropriated to make way for a rail…

Fiscal watchdog gives mixed review to Ottawa’s budget framework changes
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says that while there are good ideas in the new…

Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Wednesday to fight a decision — and…

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…

Smith says she’s open to adjusting Alberta’s industrial carbon price
OTTAWA — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s open to adjusting aspects of Alberta’s industrial…

As Trump digs in on tariff rhetoric, LeBlanc suggests quick deals in the works
WASHINGTON — A high-profile meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump…

Ottawa’s drive for aid efficiency doesn’t have to abandon values, aid official says
OTTAWA — As the Carney government moves to refocus foreign aid on what it sees…

“Simplified version” of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournament
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to…

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…

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…

Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…