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The Canadian Press
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University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer
VANCOUVER — A “beautiful experience” isn’t a term often used for a trip to an…
Netflix greenlights Canadian period romance series ‘The Granville Girls’
Netflix is betting on love in the Canadian Rockies with “The Granville Girls,” a new…
Dan Aykroyd says estates of late stars should be compensated for AI-generated videos
TORONTO — Dan Aykroyd says he’s not opposed to an AI-generated alter ego extending his…
‘A lot of twists and turns’: Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in the sky
A Halifax pilot and longtime Blue Jays fan has taken his support for Canada’s baseball…
Health warning as unlicensed food businesses surge in B.C. garages and homes
Health authorities in British Columbia are urging people not to buy food from unlicensed businesses…
Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec managers never sought explanation over 2022 publication
MONTREAL — A former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility research institute charged with economic espionage…
Toronto FC players look to impress while Orlando hopes to shore up playoff position
TORONTO — It’s Decision Day for Major League Soccer, which for Toronto FC means one…
Three Indigenous-led marine refuges established in waters off B.C.’s North Coast
BANKS ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The federal government and two First Nations have jointly announced…
Striking B.C. public service staff to enter non-binding mediation with province
VANCOUVER — The union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to…
Looking to next year, Redblacks give Adams the ball as they host Als
OTTAWA — With just two games left and already eliminated from the playoffs, the Ottawa…
Justice ministers wrap up their meeting in Alberta
OTTAWA — Ministers responsible for justice and public safety at the federal, provincial and territorial…
Jays jerseys abound as baseball fans help Seattle amid tourism slide
SEATTLE — Pike Place Market artist and vendor Daniel Fleming says Toronto Blue Jays fans…
Upcoming budget to include funding for 1,000 new CBSA officers, minister says
NIAGARA FALLS — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Friday the federal government will fulfil…
Scherzer’s confrontation with Schneider in ALCS Game 4 nothing new for Hall of Famer
Max Scherzer was pacing around the mound when he spotted Toronto Blue Jays manager John…
Toronto to develop wastewater surveillance program for FIFA World Cup
TORONTO — Toronto Public Health is developing a wastewater surveillance program to detect any potential…
World Cup construction means statue of giant hawk at BMO Field needs new winter home
TORONTO — It’s not flying south for the winter, but the big hawk at BMO…
Five things to know about British Columbia’s ongoing public service strike
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government and the union representing its striking public service workers…
Bank of Canada will be ‘humble’ as it returns to economic forecasts: Macklem
Governor Tiff Macklem says the Bank of Canada will have to be “humble” in its…
Vancouver officer cleared by watchdog after man’s leg is broken during confrontation
SURREY — British Columbia’s police watchdog says a Vancouver officer will not face charges after…
BMO Field a work in progress as the curtain falls on Toronto FC’s MLS season
TORONTO — The curtain falls on the Toronto FC season Saturday. And when fans return…
Carney heading to Asia for 9 day trip to work on trade, defence partnerships
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over…
Diab says new border bill powers would have been useful during COVID-19 pandemic
OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would give Ottawa new powers to limit permanent…
India’s new envoy pitches full trade deal with Canada, but urges business to act now
OTTAWA — India’s new envoy to Canada says Ottawa should pivot away from pursuing a…
Roquefort cheese from Maison Gabriel Coulet recalled due to possible Listeria concern
OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a Roquefort cheese from Maison Gabriel…