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Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs back on after appeals court decision
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world…

Chiuri leaves Dior, joining a growing list of high-profile global fashion exits
PARIS (AP) — Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first woman to lead Dior’s women’s collections, announced…

MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut
Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will…

Cosmetics company E.l.f acquires Hailey Bieber’s Rhode beauty brand for $1 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — E.l.f. Beauty has acquired Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skincare brand in a…

Provinces ‘hold the key’ to unlocking homebuilding, new report argues
OTTAWA — While the federal government and cities across Canada are making strides on expanding…

Bill fast-tracking infrastructure projects passes as Speaker Raj Chouhan breaks tie
VICTORIA — A controversial bill in British Columbia responding to American tariffs has passed with…

U.S. federal court rules against Trump’s fentanyl and ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump hit a major legal barrier for his plan…

CBSA says 67 per cent of drugs seized in month-long operation were coming into Canada
OTTAWA — More than 67 per cent of the drugs seized during a month-long cross-country…

Ex-WWE executive agrees to help accuser in sex abuse lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE
A former WWE executive who had been fighting sexual abuse allegations in a lawsuit by…

Minister says CFIA following due process in B.C. ostrich cull case
The federal agriculture minister says the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is following “due process” as…

Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks
A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don’t have air…

Truckers’ protests in Iran grow and win support from prominent dissidents
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Truck drivers in Iran blocked roads and ports Wednesday…

Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…

B.C.’s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Labour Ministry says the province’s lowest paid workers are getting a…

Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…