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Alberta Premier Smith says Ottawa is dodging responsibility for pipeline decision
EDMONTON — The Alberta government says Ottawa is dodging responsibility by not standing behind the…
Save Big on Tires: Family-Owned, Quality, Affordability, and Expert Care
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Since 2009, the Bartus family has been a trusted name for drivers in British Columbia.…
Supreme Court rules against Kanesatake in $2-million dispute with Quebec lawyer
MONTREAL — Canada’s top court has sided with a Quebec lawyer in a $2-million dispute…
B.C.’s public service workers escalate strike to correctional facilities
BURNABY — British Columbia jails have been added to the growing list of sites behind…
Carney says renegotiating CUSMA likely won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S.
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says it’s clear the U.S. will keep targeting certain…
Surprise September job gains dampen odds for Bank of Canada rate cut
OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market showed an unexpected hiring surge in September, but economists…
Carney defends paying 2 CEO appointees upwards of $577,000 a year
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending his decision to pay the CEOs of…
‘It depends’: Carney shifts stance on maintaining emissions cap
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday the fate of the emissions cap on…
Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people…
Morocco’s king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — King Mohammed VI on Friday urged elected officials to stop wasting…
Here are the B.C. ministries, provincial agencies and roles affected by job action
About 26,000 members of two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers are…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by province
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Here are the…
National employment numbers for September from Statistics Canada, at a glance
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s September employment figures (numbers from the previous month…
‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike
EDMONTON — An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for…
Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide…
B.C. housing bill focuses on multi-units, publicizing short-term rental penalties
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing changes to its short-term rental laws, including…
B.C. drafts former federal minister Sajjan as Ottawa fires up military spending
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has recruited former national defence minister Harjit Sajjan to…
B.C. strike escalates to include about 26,000 public service workers, professionals
Two unions representing British Columbia professionals and public service workers escalated their weeks-long job action…
CEO of new Major Projects Office skirts MPs’ questions about tanker ban
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s new Major Projects Office and her staff sidestepped MPs’…
Alleged Chinese spy trial: Judge starts hearing case against ex-Hydro employee
LONGUEUIL — The long-awaited trial of a former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility charged with…
Experts say Ottawa’s new AI task force is skewed towards industry
OTTAWA — The Liberal government has given its new AI “task force” until the end…
‘Stable’ reputation makes Canada attractive to investors, Joly says
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s industrial strategy will leverage Canada’s reputation for stability to attract more foreign…
B.C.’s attorney general introduces changes for credit fraud protection bill
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Attorney General says the province is working to “modernize” consumer protection…