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Russian soprano’s case alleging national origin discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge says Russian soprano Anna Netrebko can move forward…
Diabetes Canada calls on federal government to reset pharmacare program
OTTAWA — As the federal Liberals consider a path forward for a national pharmacare plan,…
Lions and Chargers have high expectations as they open the NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Fifteen wins. No. 1 seed. Super Bowl betting favorites. The Detroit…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris will not run for California governor…
Puerto Rico declares emergency and activates National Guard over water outages
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor declared a state of emergency on…
B.C. RCMP, provincial government announce new 12-member human trafficking unit
SURREY — The head of the British Columbia RCMP major crime section says human trafficking…
Texas Republicans get a bigger House edge under a new map, meeting Trump’s goals
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled plans for a new U.S. House…
More Trump administration figures who met Laura Loomer’s ire are out. A look at her influence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a…
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute “canary in the coal mine” of U.S. protectionism
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of…
Here are some facts about the massive Russian quake and the tsunami it sent to B.C.
When one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s coast on Tuesday, it…
With Ottawa promising bail reform, what’s driving the debate?
OTTAWA — Premiers are putting pressure on Ottawa to implement tougher bail rules. With the…
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% but opens door to future cuts
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future…
UK air traffic control operator says ‘technical issue’ briefly caused flight delays
LONDON (AP) — A technical issue briefly grounded and diverted flights in Britain on Wednesday…
1988 Quebec missing person’s case solved after bones found in river identified
MONTREAL — Montreal-area police say a missing person’s case from 1988 has been solved with…
Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is freezing $108 million in research funding to Duke…
Quebec population expected to decrease over next five years
MONTREAL — Quebec’s statistical institute estimates the province’s population will decline by 80,000 by 2030.…
Islamophobia envoy says Mideast war is bringing back anti-Muslim tropes from 9/11
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s special representative on combating Islamophobia says she’s alarmed by a recent revival…
Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns with star power and cultural legacy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — No matter the time on Martha’s Vineyard, a shimmering glow will…
Sarah Huckabee Sanders tests political waters by headlining GOP event in early-voting South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to headline the latest…
Trump, in another break from the norm, interviews 4-star general candidates
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a break with past practice, President Donald Trump now meets with…
Myanmar’s military government enacts a tough new electoral law ahead of year-end vote
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government has enacted a new electoral law that imposes punishments…
Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves put five-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on…
Two Canadians and previous winner Kiran Desai on the Booker Prize long list
LONDON (AP) — Indian author Kiran Desai, who won the Booker Prize and then didn’t…
Track and field sets Sept. 1 deadline for female eligibility gene tests ahead of worlds in Tokyo
MONACO (AP) — Clarifying promised rules on female eligibility, track and field’s governing body set…