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Concerns from array of groups about prevalence of gambling ads during World Cup
TORONTO — The stage is set for Toronto’s turn as FIFA World Cup host, and…
Van Koeverden promotes fan events, dismisses cost concerns as World Cup kicks off
OTTAWA — Canada’s secretary of state for sport has dismissed concerns about the cost of…
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
NEW YORK (AP) — What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song…
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices, availability stand
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Cup starts Thursday, and FIFA is charging record prices…
‘Can you imagine the stress?’: Protest against high-speed rail project hits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Protesters chanted “No Alto!” as they marched past the Prime Minister’s Office on…
B.C. premier calls Trump’s comments on not renewing CUSMA ‘lame’ sequel to 1987 book
VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest statement that…
‘Unthinkable’: Child driver of utility vehicle, 7, and boy, 8, dead in B.C. rollover
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POUCE COUPE — The mayor of a small British Columbia village says news of two…
Fact File: Revisiting Trump’s false claims about the Gordie Howe bridge
The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario and Michigan is set to open, months after…
Trump ‘not looking to renew’ CUSMA trade pact, says no need for Canadian imports
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he is “not looking to renew”…
Carney says ‘no big drama’ on Gordie Howe Bridge — but opening may take a bit longer
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney insisted Wednesday there is “no big drama” surrounding the…
Quebec auditor slams government for poorly planning subsidies for battery companies
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s auditor general says the provincial government showed poor planning in $2.2 billion…
Canada, Turkey set to restart discussions on free-trade agreement
OTTAWA — Canada and Turkey have agreed to restart initial discussions on a free-trade agreement.…
Nisga’a official says most hurdles for Ksi Lisims have been cleared
CALGARY — The secretary-treasurer of the Nisga’a Nation in northern British Columbia says there remain…
Bank of Canada holds key rate as Macklem downplays recession talk
OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem doesn’t think the economy is in a…
Law firms cheated in filing claims with NFL’s $1 billion concussion settlement fund, report says
The court officials overseeing the NFL’s $1 billion-plus settlement fund for concussion-related injuries have barred…
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it…
As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer’s platform will stream all 104 games
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions,…
At 356, the HBC charter is about to get a Manitoba Museum welcome
TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay faltered last year, Manitoba Museum CEO Dorota Blumczynska didn’t even…
Hollywood directors reach tentative 4-year deal with studios and streamers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood directors on Tuesday reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with…
Chrystia Freeland’s ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’ offers front-row seat to US-Canada tensions
NEW YORK (AP) — A former top Canadian government official who has clashed often with…
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will…
Former government net-zero adviser ‘disappointed’ by Carney’s commitment to climate
OTTAWA — The co-founder of Ottawa’s independent net-zero advisory body says she has been “disappointed”…
B.C. court finds province didn’t properly consult First Nation on northwest gold mine
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia court has ruled that the provincial government did not properly…
Health experts tell Quebec politicians there are no benefits from energy drinks
Health experts told Quebec’s legislature that there are no health benefits to consuming energy drinks…