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Advocates hail feds’ rejection of island airport plan, while trade groups pan it
The federal government’s decision to halt Ontario’s plan for a major expansion of Billy Bishop…
Alberta premier says she won’t retaliate Trump’s latest threats with alcohol ban
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she does not plan to retaliate against U.S.…
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
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President Donald Trump returned to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Friday night, delivering…
Feds received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes to major project reviews
OTTAWA — The federal government says it received more than 21,000 emails on proposed changes…
Federal government rejects expansion of Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport
TORONTO — The federal government has rejected Ontario’s plan to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport…
B.C.’s unionized nurses to end job action provincewide to review recommendations
VANCOUVER — The union representing 55,000 nurses in British Columbia has accepted a mediated proposal…
Canada, UAE conclude negotiations on a free-trade agreement
OTTAWA — The governments of Canada and the United Arab Emirates say they have concluded…
Paramount delays closing Warner buyout while judge considers states’ challenge
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to delay closing their…
Elmer MacKay, longtime Progressive Conservative MP for Nova Scotia, dead at 89
OTTAWA — Elmer MacKay, a Nova Scotia politician who spent more than two decades representing…
Canada-only event held to mark Gordie Howe bridge opening as questions linger on deal
WINDSOR — A Canada-only ceremony took place Friday to mark the opening of the Gordie…
Critics accuse Ottawa of ignoring human rights as it signs trade deal with Ecuador
OTTAWA — Critics are accusing Ottawa of prioritizing trade over human rights by signing a…
Forced labour or leverage: What Trump’s new tariffs are really about
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration says it’s hitting Canada and dozens of other countries with…
B.C. government allows accelerated expansion of the Tilbury LNG fuel facility
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is exempting a utility company that plans to expand…
Quebec obstetricians and gynecologists association head to court over pay gap
MONTREAL — Quebec’s obstetricians and gynecologists have filed a legal challenge against the medical specialists…
Alberta wants provinces to address retail alcohol trade after direct-to-consumer deal
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EDMONTON — Fresh off multiple Canadian provinces agreeing this week to make it easier to…
Forecaster says smoke bad enough for health impacts in B.C.’s Okanagan, Fraser Canyon
VANCOUVER — Southeastern British Columbia is covered in air-quality warnings as wildfires burning across the…
Deadline for public servants to apply for early retirement arrives
OTTAWA — Public servants have just hours left to apply for the federal government’s early…
Canada will celebrate the Gordie Howe bridge’s opening today. Here’s what to know
A new cross-border bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit is set to open Monday, with…
Celebrity giving is evolving: Ariana Grande’s foundation shows how
For years, pop star Ariana Grande gave away money, mostly quietly and without much structure.…
Government withdraws subpoenas of 3 reporters for The New York Times after admitting legal errors
NEW YORK (AP) — Criticized by a federal judge for sloppy legal work, the government…
Trump hitting countries, including Canada, with forced labour tariffs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Thursday it is hitting dozens of countries, including Canada,…
B.C. premier says businesses can tap into $1.5 billion fund if U.S. escalates tariffs
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says local businesses will have access to a…
Carney says ‘everything’s on the table’ for tariff retaliation against United States
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prime Minister Mark Carney says “everything’s on the table” if Canada can’t secure…
Gaps in tariff effects among provinces could test Team Canada’s unity: experts
OTTAWA — Experts warn the latest tariff threats from the United States will hit some…