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Retaliatory tariff turnaround puts Ottawa in better negotiating spot: LeBlanc
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the decision to drop retaliatory tariffs puts…
Haitians in Springfield were thrust into the spotlight — now they’re bracing to leave
SPRINGFIELD — Viles Dorsainvil looks down at his hands — pauses — and says he…
Contributing to war and peace: Canada’s role in Ukraine explained
OTTAWA — Ottawa is watching closely as U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to play peacemaker…
Carney announces that Canada is dropping many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
OTTAWA — Canada will drop some retaliatory tariffs on American products to match U.S. tariff…
Tariffs: Quebec will donate rather than destroy expiring U.S. alcohol, minister says
MONTREAL — Quebec’s finance minister says $300,000 of expiring American alcohol that is banned from…
The fall’s 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
NEW YORK (AP) — Fall books mean more than literary fiction. The top releases this…
A court says cull of 400 ostriches in B.C. can proceed. Here are five things to know
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday that a cull of about 400 ostriches…
Air Canada ramping up operations to near full schedule
MONTREAL — Air Canada says operations are almost back to full capacity as it continues…
Fall is books’ biggest season. Expect some long-awaited returns
NEW YORK (AP) — In the decade since she published her acclaimed debut novel, “The…
How MLB’s upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games
When ESPN opted out of its contract with Major League Baseball in February, the network…
With U.S. pressure, concern emerging about fate of online streaming, news bills
OTTAWA — Cultural and broadcast industry groups are calling on the Liberal government to support…
Rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada: WHO
TORONTO — The World Health Organization says climate change-driven heat is a “public health crisis”…
AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos
Cries for help came from the pitch-black woods, from rooftops and from attics that shifted…
Carney has ‘productive’ phone call with Trump amid bilateral tensions
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had a “productive and wide-ranging” phone conversation…
Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday
Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of…
Tariffs: Quebec liquor board prepares to destroy $300,000 worth of American alcohol
MONTREAL — The Quebec liquor board may be forced to destroy $300,000 worth of American…
B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities
VICTORIA — British Columbia has set new housing targets for a group of 10 more…
Saskatchewan premier calls on Prime Minister Carney to meet with China’s Xi on canola
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Thursday that he wants Prime Minister Mark Carney…
In the US Open’s qualifying tournament, the smaller sportswear brands can shine
NEW YORK (AP) — Tennis apparel sponsorship is a big business. It is also one…
Rising concerns over U.S. move to broaden products subject to metal tariffs
TORONTO — There’s growing concern about a move by the United States to make hundreds…
B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run
British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen…
Air Canada flight attendants to vote on proposed pay increase next week
More than 10,000 flight attendants for Air Canada will begin voting next week on a…
Apple TV Plus streaming service to cost $2 more per month in Canada
TORONTO — Prices are going up at the house of “Ted Lasso” and “Severance.” Apple…
First-of-its-kind role to advance accessibility in Canadian screen industry
The Disability Screen Office and the National Screen Institute are launching a program in which…