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Power, politics and performance: Russia’s revamped Intervision song contest names a winner
When Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc held aloft the crystal cup trophy in Moscow’s Live Arena…
Lac-Mégantic rail bypass to be assessed by transportation agency
MONTREAL — A long-awaited rail project to bypass the town of Lac-Mégantic, Que., is one…
Champagne tries to sell Europe on Canadian energy, critical mineral exports
OTTAWA — Canada’s finance minister says the country could be a “supplier of choice” for…
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
NEW YORK (AP) — Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose “Daily Show”-like program was canceled…
Carney’s pledge to trim public service through attrition is ‘misleading’: union
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise to cut the public service through attrition is…
Aquilini grandson accuses family of ‘conspiracy’ to disinherit him
VANCOUVER — A member of the Aquilini family that owns the Vancouver Canucks NHL team…
Canada launching consultations in advance of CUSMA trade pact review, LeBlanc says
MEXICO CITY — The federal government says it is launching public consultations on the Canada-United…
Man who died on Universal Orlando roller coaster had a spinal condition, report says
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Emergency workers who responded to Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park for…
Web of business interests shows that Kimmel’s future rests on far more than his jokes
NEW YORK (AP) — The decision about whether to keep Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night…
Supreme Court of Canada sides with couple over disputed portion of their backyard
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a Toronto couple owns a portion of…
CRA says it’s hiring more call centre staff, using AI to improve services
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency said it’s hiring more staff at its call centres…
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid as Heather McPherson prepares campaign
OTTAWA — Filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis officially announced his candidacy for the federal NDP…
Liberal MP Kody Blois says more ministers likely to visit China after canola trip
OTTAWA — Liberal MP Kody Blois says Canadians can expect more high-level visits to China…
Carmakers facing billions in credit purchases under EV mandate if sales don’t improve
OTTAWA — Canadian automakers are warning they could be on the hook for billions of…
Willie Nelson and Neil Young highlight 40th Farm Aid concert
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Farm Aid — the annual fundraising concerts launched by Willie Nelson,Neil Young…
What to know about Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC took comic Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air indefinitely Wednesday,…
As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here’s what a new poll shows about who still watches
WASHINGTON (AP) — As late-night talk shows undergo major changes and controversy, a new poll…
Carney, Sheinbaum sign deal to deepen economic, security ties
MEXICO CITY — Canada and Mexico have signed a pact to deepen economic and security…
Freeland called back to testify on BC Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard
Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland is being called back to a committee to testify after…
U.S. ambassador to Canada disappointed by ‘anti-American’ rhetoric, ‘elbows up’
HALIFAX — The U.S. ambassador to Canada took aim at those who use the term…
Picketing B.C. public sector workers attacked with bear spray: union
VICTORIA — The president of a union representing British Columbia’s public service workers says he…
Seven-month Vancouver Island transit strike ends after ‘deeply disruptive’ dispute
DUNCAN — A strike by transit workers in Vancouver Island’s Cowichan Valley is over after…
Reactions pour in about ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s show following comments he made about the killing of Charlie…
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after riding coaster at new Florida amusement park Epic Universe
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A man who was unresponsive after riding a roller coaster at…