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Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board
MONTREAL — Quebec’s workplace health and safety board says special constables working in Montreal’s transit…
‘You can’t go to 11’: Expert sees ‘escalating strategy’ in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job…
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have…
Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox…
Five things to know about public service job action in British Columbia
VICTORIA — Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia got underway this week,…
Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says
QUÉBEC — Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing…
Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group to historic success, is leaving the company
NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group for decades and helped…
US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president’s health be covered?
Early in Donald Trump’s news conference Tuesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked a question that…
Alberta rewriting order banning school library books to protect classics: Smith
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is rewriting an order directing school…
Quebec ends funding for Northvolt battery factory
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is pulling the plug on a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery project…
Unionized workers for ferry service between Nanaimo and mainland seek first contract
VANCOUVER — The company that runs the Hullo Ferries service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo…
Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister
As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province’s finance…
Assembly of First Nations to lay out budget priorities during general assembly
WINNIPEG — The federal government’s major projects legislation, closing the infrastructure gap on First Nations,…
Carney appoints interim parliamentary budget officer as Giroux’s term ends
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jason Jacques to a six-month term as…
Trump says he’s looking for swift Supreme Court ruling on most tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he’ll appeal to the United States…
Ola Brynhildsen returns to Norway after loan stay with Toronto FC mutually terminated
TORONTO — With six games remaining in the regular season and Toronto FC sitting 15…
Handling Life’s Paperwork Just Got Easier — Thanks to Your Local UPS Store
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If you thought the local Vernon UPS store on Anderson Way was nothing more than…
More heat and smoke in the forecast for B.C. as temperature records tumble
VANCOUVER — A ridge of high pressure has prompted more heat warnings in British Columbia…
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod announces retirement in wake of season-ending injury
Erin McLeod, the oldest player in the Northern Super League, has announced her retirement in…
Anna Wintour taps Chloe Malle as Vogue successor – but she’s still in charge
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Wintour ended weeks of fashion-world speculation Tuesday when she named…
Ottawa sets 100-day timeline to fix CRA call centre delays
OTTAWA — The federal finance minister said Tuesday he wants to address service delays at…
Canadian forward Cyle Larin joins Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan
Canadian striker Cyle Larin has joined Dutch league leader Feyenoord on loan from Spain’s RCD…
Slurry pit deaths: Quebec coroner warns of dangers to farmers from manure gases
MONTREAL — A Quebec coroner is urging the province’s professional farmers association to increase efforts…
Canada’s Westlake comes out of para hockey retirement, seeks sixth Paralympic Games
CALGARY — A man who knows what it takes to win a Paralympic hockey gold…