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Former world chess champion may face discipline for allegations against Daniel Naroditsky
Chess’s international governing body said Wednesday it’s considering disciplinary action against a Russian former world…
Broadway musicians reach tentative labor deal, averting a strike
NEW YORK (AP) — The union representing Broadway’s musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with…
Carney vows budget will spur ‘unprecedented’ investment, but warns of ‘sacrifices’
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney promised the nation Wednesday evening the fall budget will…
NDP leadership contenders pitch their vision to party membership at first forum
OTTAWA — The five official candidates for the federal NDP leadership met for the first…
Get bad advice from the Canada Revenue Agency? You’re out of luck, taxpayer
OTTAWA — Canadians who file their personal income taxes incorrectly after getting bad advice from…
After others departed, Pentagon announces ‘new’ press corps filled with conservative news outlets
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected…
Wildfire workers join B.C. public service job action amid mediated talks
BURNABY — British Columbia’s public service workers’ union is expanding its job action even as…
Quebec government to arm roadside traffic inspectors
QUÉBEC — The Quebec government has decided to equip the province’s roadside inspectors with firearms.…
Carney taking a ‘gamble’ with large deficit in fall budget: Desjardins economist
OTTAWA — A Desjardins economist argues the surge in government spending in the Liberals’ upcoming…
NFL owners approve sale of 10% of the New York Giants to Julia Koch and her family
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL owners voted to approve the sale of 10% of the…
Toronto Blue Jays’ run to World Series sets Proline+ sales record
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays’ stunning playoff run has taken Proline+ by storm. Toronto…
Quebec coroners call for metro platform screen doors in Montreal to prevent suicides
MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office has released a series of recommendations aimed at preventing…
You ‘wouldn’t want to live in’ decrepit military housing, auditor general says
OTTAWA — Many of the living spaces used by Canadian Armed Forces members at several…
Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky is remembered as a leader in the game’s online surge
Daniel Naroditsky, a 29-year-old standard-bearer in the world of competitive speed chess that flourished in…
Motion for City of Vancouver to create new rental housing corporation fails
VANCOUVER — A motion on the recommendation that Vancouver city council create a new corporation…
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus wins $50M verdict in defamation lawsuit against former business partners
MIAMI (AP) — Professional golf legend Jack Nicklaus has won a $50 million verdict in…
Auditor finds gaps in federal government’s cybersecurity shield as threats multiply
OTTAWA — The federal auditor found “significant gaps” in the government’s cybersecurity services, monitoring efforts…
Cricket Canada suspends CEO, citing ‘negativity’ around fraud charge
Cricket Canada has suspended chief executive officer Salman Khan effective immediately, albeit “with full pay…
Netflix blames tax dispute in Brazil for rare quarterly earnings letdown
Netflix missed the earnings target set by stock market analysts during the video streamer’s latest…
MusiCares names Mariah Carey its 2026 Person of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — MusiCares, an organization that helps music professionals who need financial, personal…
CRA call centres gave too many taxpayers bad advice, auditor general says
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency’s contact centres provided accurate responses to questions about individuals’…
Indigenous Services failing to improve critical First Nations services, audit says
OTTAWA — Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty defended her department Tuesday after a damning auditor…
Montreal transit maintenance workers announce third strike, spanning most of November
MONTREAL — Upset at lagging contract negotiations, the union representing maintenance workers with Montreal’s public…
September inflation report muddies the water for the Bank of Canada
OTTAWA — Some economists say surprisingly strong September inflation figures will give the Bank of…