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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians on strike, concerts cancelled
VANCOUVER — Unionized Vancouver Symphony Orchestra musicians have officially walked off the job, resulting in…
Talks to resume between B.C. government and its public service union
VICTORIA — Negotiations will resume Monday between the union representing British Columbia’s public service workers…
B.C. Premier David Eby announces new involuntary care beds, North Coast power line
VICTORIA — Premier David Eby came prepared with announcements as he spoke to leaders of…
Labubu-maker Pop Mart to open first Canadian store at B.C. mall
The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store…
Nexstar and Sinclair bring Jimmy Kimmel’s show back to local TV stations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcast Group brought Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night…
Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes
OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping…
Carney’s globe-spanning travel schedule draws both criticism and praise
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is back in London this week — his second…
Audit of Saskatchewan First Nations group questions millions of dollars in spending
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Saskatchewan say they want answers after a forensic audit…
Carney looks to strengthen trade, security ties in U.K. visit
LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging “like-minded” countries to work together in the…
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third…
What the Canada Post strike means for your passports, pension cheques and more
OTTAWA — With Canada Post workers hitting picket lines, the flow of mail across the…
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball’s jersey sales for the third…
Business groups warn of ‘massive’ impact from another Canada Post strike
Business groups expect a “massive” hit to small companies’ operations after unionized postal workers began…
Ottawa says Chinese EV tariff review is ‘informal,’ with no specific deadline
OTTAWA — The federal government says it is reviewing its decision to impose 100 per…
Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a “Social Network” follow-up…
Economic growth in July could give way to stall in August: StatCan
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew in July but any momentum may have been short…
Port of Vancouver says record volumes of cargo moved during first half of 2025
VANCOUVER — Record volumes moved through Canada’s biggest port during the first half of this…
Concordia University celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid financial challenges
MONTREAL — The president of Montreal’s Concordia University says the success of the school’s most…
Police confirm pilot’s death after plane crash in Lillooet, B.C.
LILLOOET — Police in Lillooet, B.C., have confirmed that a pilot has died when a…
Federal government posts $7.8B deficit for April-to-July period
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $7.8 billion for the first…
Quebec government lifts planned 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicle sales
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is lifting a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars…
Statistics Canada says tourism spending up 0.9 per cent in second quarter at $26.5B
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total tourism spending in the second quarter rose 0.9 per…
Five things to know about Canada Post’s future after Ottawa announces reforms
Mail service is halted at Canada Post after unionized workers announced Thursday they are on…
Quebec labour tribunal to hear case against Amazon over warehouse closures
MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal will begin hearing witnesses in a case against Amazon…