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Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion
Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven…
‘Fragile’: An emotional day for Jasper residents one year after devastating wildfire
JASPER, ALTA. — Kimberley Stark has a scavenger hunt planned for her three kids on…
Supreme Court allows lawsuit in labour-inducing drug case at New Brunswick hospital
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada is allowing a class-action lawsuit against New Brunswick’s…
Supreme Court of Canada dismisses constitutional challenge of sex-work law
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has rejected a constitutional challenge of the criminal…
Royal Canadian Navy to retire eight warships before the end of the year
HALIFAX — The Royal Canadian Navy plans to retire some of its older warships this…
As B.C. miners await rescue, here’s how other operations have played out
Rescue operations involving a remote-controlled scoop and drones are underway at the Red Chris mine…
Bail hearing underway for 3 men accused of terrorism in alleged Quebec extremist plot
QUÉBEC — A bail hearing will continue for a second day on Friday for three…
Number of federal public service jobs could drop by almost 60,000, report predicts
OTTAWA — A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the federal…
LeBlanc ‘encouraged’ after meeting with Lutnick, lawmakers ahead of tariff deadline
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Thursday he’s feeling “encouraged” after meeting with…
Sentencing for ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders Lich, Barber scheduled for Oct. 7
OTTAWA — Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the “Freedom Convoy” protest, are…
Meeting with Carney offered reassurances over major projects bill, says Inuit leader
INUVIK — An Inuit leader who met Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss…
Three dead after ‘neighbourhood dispute’ in Maple Ridge, B.C., police say
MAPLE RIDGE — Bruce Fairweather was in bed Wednesday night when he says his wife…
The latest as judge acquits five hockey players in sexual assault trial
LONDON — An Ontario judge has delivered her ruling in the sexual assault trial for…
Canada condemns Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday accused the Israeli government of failing to…
Trapped miners named as rescue chief tells of air flow and stable route behind debris
Natural air is flowing to the area where three contractors are trapped in a northern…
Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will once again withdraw…
Renée Fleming makes directing debut with wrestling-themed ‘Così fan tutte’ at Aspen Music Festival
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Renée Fleming’s “Così fan tutte” was ready to rumble. Long a…
‘MAGA superstar:’ Permits revoked for two of Christian singer’s East Coast concerts
HALIFAX — Public officials in Nova Scotia and P.E.I. have cancelled concerts by a U.S.-based…
Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Thursday…
Jazz legend Chuck Mangione, known for ‘Feels So Good,’ dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Chuck Mangione, who achieved international success in…
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upsets top seed Jessica Pegula in third round of Citi Open
WASHINGTON — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez advanced to the quarterfinals of the Citi Open hardcourt tennis…
Calls for hockey culture change continue after decision in sexual assault trial
The spotlight on Canadian hockey culture dimming with the acquittal of five players of sexual…
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has 2 stents inserted to treat blocked arteries
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his…
More competitions, longer seasons and other demands put focus on workload in elite women’s soccer
England’s Millie Bright bowed out of the European Championship because of mental and physical exhaustion.…