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Average asking rents drop for 12th straight month to $2,123 in September: report
TORONTO — Average asking rents in Canada fell 3.2 per cent in September from a…
Quebec couple fight to stay in home expropriated for Lac-Mégantic, Que., rail bypass
MONTREAL — Two years after their home was expropriated to make way for a rail…
Hydro spying trial delayed as court weights utility’s motion to shield information
LONGUEUIL — The trial of a former Hydro-Québec employee facing economic espionage charges remains on…
McDavid says two-year contract extension shows commitment to winning with Oilers
EDMONTON — For Connor McDavid, signing a two-year, US$25-million extension with the Edmonton Oilers was…
B.C. to introduce legislation regulating on-time construction payments
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is introducing new legislation aimed at making sure construction…
Fiscal watchdog gives mixed review to Ottawa’s budget framework changes
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says that while there are good ideas in the new…
Cineplex drip pricing case headed for appeal could serve as warning
TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. is headed to court Wednesday to fight a decision — and…
“Simplified version” of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournament
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — FIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to…
Interest in women’s sports is growing. Here’s how some women-owned companies are responding
Laura Youngson didn’t expect to focus so much on soccer cleats when she organized a…
Alberta teachers say strike aims to fix crisis, Smith says province wants to bargain
EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta teachers union said Monday the provincewide strike by…
Thousands of union members greeted MLAs outside B.C. legislature as it has resumed
VICTORIA — Thousands of union members representing different sectors filled the lawn outside the British…
Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast…
Disney Plus to increase prices by up to $3, bring Hulu branding to Canada
TORONTO — Disney Plus is rolling out another price increase in Canada. The streaming home…
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album,…
Quebec and Alberta united in pushing back against Ottawa, Premier Danielle Smith says
MONTREAL — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Monday that her province and Quebec are united…
Hydro-Québec seeks to shield info as ex-employee’s economic spying trial begins
LONGUEUIL — A trial for a former employee of Quebec’s electricity utility accused of economic…
Ottawa shifts budgets to the fall as minister defends new fiscal focus
OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Monday unveiled major changes to how and when…
Economic uncertainty takes centre stage at summit of Great Lakes premiers, governors
QUÉBEC — Economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration was the focus of a three-day…
Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount said Monday that it has bought the news and commentary…
Associated Press disputes Trump’s false characterization of its legal fight over access
The Associated Press is objecting to Donald Trump’s false claims about its ongoing legal dispute…
Number of temporary worker applications fell as fine total increased, government says
OTTAWA — Ottawa ordered companies to pay almost $5 million in fines in the last…
Photo Gallery: B.C. spill response team runs exercises
The Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month. Five vessels, including…
Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods comes into force
MONTREAL — A new Quebec law came into effect Sunday aimed at protecting consumers against…
Legault urges stronger U.S.-Canada ties amid trade tensions at summit
QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault urged the need for strong collaboration between the states…