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People fill the streets for ‘No Kings’ rally in Washington
WASHINGTON — Eric Poole walked down Washington’s iconic Pennsylvania Avenue wearing a bright red shirt…
Montreal emissions-tracking satellite company says climate fight hasn’t slowed
MONTREAL — The CEO of a Montreal-based company that uses satellites to monitor methane emissions…
Trump hitting medium and heavy trucks with 25 per cent tariff on Nov. 1
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Friday to slap a 25 per…
Report into Alberta Health Services contracts finds conflicts widely known
EDMONTON — A report into allegations of corruption in Alberta Health Services contracts says it…
Alberta teachers reject government request to end strike and enter mediation
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday she’s disappointed the union representing teachers turned…
Canada’s health ministers seek fixes to fentanyl crisis, access to pharmaceuticals
CALGARY — Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel and her provincial and territorial counterparts wrapped a…
From Spice Girl to fashion mogul, Victoria Beckham grabs the chance to tell her own tale
NEW YORK (AP) — Now here’s something you might not quite believe about Victoria Beckham,…
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…
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…
News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven’t stopped working
Two days after dozens of journalists left their desks at the Pentagon behind rather than…
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…
Indiana University fires student newspaper adviser who refused to block news stories
Tension between Indiana University and its student newspaper flared this week with the elimination of…
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…
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…
Watch Your Fav Fall Sports at Playtime Casino Kelowna
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Nestled in the heart of Kelowna’s vibrant Cultural District, Playtime Casino is well-known as a…
What Apple’s new 5-year deal with Formula 1 means for US fans
Formula 1 announced a five-year deal Friday with Apple, which will be the global motorsports…
Bob Myers joins Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment as president, leaving ESPN role
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Bob Myers was announced Friday as president of Harris Blitzer Sports…