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Broadway stars emphasize ‘now is the time’ for all to act philanthropically at Town & Country summit
NEW YORK (AP) — Philanthropy isn’t so different from theater for Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes…
Canada Post cutting management jobs as part of restructuring
OTTAWA — Canada Post is laying off an unspecified number of managers as part of…
NDP leadership contenders have first face-to-face meeting ahead of French debate
OTTAWA — Three of the five NDP leadership candidates had their first face-to-face encounter, which…
Alberta teachers won’t engage in work-to-rule as classes resume: union
EDMONTON — The head of Alberta’s teachers union says they will abide by a back-to-work…
1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report
A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400…
Canadian Space Agency unveils four new studies for International Space Station
MONTREAL — Four Canadian-designed studies are set to be conducted aboard the International Space Station,…
Montreal man ordered to pay $1M for falsely claiming his ex-friend had Nazi gold
MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court has ordered a Montreal millionaire to pay his former…
Trump’s tariffs to face legal test before U.S. Supreme Court next week
WASHINGTON — Victor Owen Schwartz started a business importing wine and spirits to the United…
Arts sector growing faster than Canada’s economy overall: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
TORONTO — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce says every dollar the…
B.C.’s $3.5-billion tobacco settlement recorded incorrectly, says auditor general
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s auditor general says the province’s multi-billion-dollar settlement with tobacco companies should…
Canada Post union asks Ottawa to butt out as talks set to resume
OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers on rotating strike wants the…
What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision
The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers…
Industrial carbon price a focus Carney’s climate strategy consultations: sources
OTTAWA — Environment advocates say the federal government’s consultations ahead of the release of its…
Analyst says Ottawa should pick German sub builder over South Korean rival
OTTAWA — A new report comparing the two contenders for Canada’s submarine contract cautions that…
Prime Minister Carney’s visit to Singapore focuses on attracting investment in Canada
SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Mark Carney met with potential investment partners in Singapore on Tuesday…
Champions League winner PSG made nearly $1 billion in club-record revenue last season
PARIS (AP) — Champions League winner Paris Saint-Germain generated club-record revenue of 837 million euros…
The new $50M Literary Arts Fund will support independent publishers and nonprofits
NEW YORK (AP) — Citing a chronic shortage of financial backing for independent publishers and…
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll
NEW YORK (AP) — Sherry Jenkins is a Halloween person by default. She lives in…
Alberta government passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to…
Sanctions-evading Russian oil ships could pollute the Arctic, PM’s adviser warns
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s allies are praising Ottawa’s work on preventing Russia from smuggling…
Prime Minister Carney says he plans to meet with Chinese President Xi at APEC
KUALA LUMPUR — Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping…
Audit finds federal department couldn’t account for 132 Indigenous artworks
OTTAWA — The federal government has lost track of more than 130 Indigenous artworks and…
David Eby says British Columbia’s anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the province plans to push ahead with…
Ford says he won’t apologize for anti-tariff ads that scuttled trade talks with U.S.
OTTAWA — After Ontario’s anti-tariff TV ad blitz scuttled trade talks, Premier Doug Ford vowed…