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Lawyer for man accused of accessing PM’s banking data awaits info in ‘involved’ case
OTTAWA — The lawyer for a man accused of accessing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s banking…
After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Johnson’s career took him from the White House to newspaper…
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that…
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The…
Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway
PARIS (AP) — Inside the Centre Pompidou, Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney ’s Paris Fashion…
Canada in “investment crisis” business council says in federal budget submission
OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
As public service cuts loom, local Ottawa agency eyes growing defence industry
OTTAWA — With the prospect of public service cuts looming over the capital, an Ottawa…
Canadian energy minister, Alberta premier disappointed with Imperial Oil job cuts
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Imperial Oil’s “very disappointing” plan to lay off roughly 20…
Quebec premier outlines new economic vision in speech to legislature
QUÉBEC — In an attempt to revive his party’s political fortunes, Quebec Premier François Legault…
Newly formed extortion task force investigating Surrey, B.C., shooting
SURREY — British Columbia’s new provincial extortion force is investigating after a Metro Vancouver business…
Patrick Zalupski’s group finalizes purchase of Rays, ending Sternberg’s 18-year tenure
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski…
Anand taking two different approaches to building ‘bridges’ with China, India
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is off to India and China in the…
Prolonged drought stunts the renowned wild blueberry crop in the Maritimes
HALIFAX — This summer’s prolonged drought across Atlantic Canada has had a costly impact on…
‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood stirs outrage in Hollywood
NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood…
B.C. public service workers to rally in Vancouver after contract talks break down
VANCOUVER — The union representing 34,000 public sector workers in British Columbia says members of…
Trump hits Canadian lumber producers with additional 10 per cent tariff
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued new tariffs that could add further pressure on Canadian…
Rebuilding NHL teams prioritize developing top prospects amid NHL’s rising salary cap
CHICAGO (AP) — When it comes to his plans for the Chicago Blackhawks, general manager…
Trump returns to ’51st state’ rhetoric in speech to U.S. military officials
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his talk of annexing Canada during an…
Jobs minister Kahlon says B.C. won’t pan away from Trump threat to tariff films
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the government is taking threats by…
Talks off before they began, BCGEU leader says of negotiations with B.C. government
VICTORIA — The head of the union representing British Columbia’s 34,000 public sector workers says…
Family’s attorney questions Universal’s response to roller coaster injuries after man’s death
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Multiple people have reached out with related stories to the family…
Howie Mandel says Canadian ‘Price is Right’ spinoff will be ‘tariff-free’ and timely
Howie Mandel is coming home to host a Canadian spinoff of “The Price is Right,”…
Lin-Manuel Miranda gave millions to Puerto Rican artists after Hurricane Maria. He’s pledging more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As Hurricane Maria roared over Puerto Rico in September…