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Penticton, B.C., staff member receives violent threat after transportation discussion
Officials in Penticton, B.C., say police are investigating a recent “threat of violence” directed at…
B.C. backs expansion at Mount Polley mine that could extend operations until 2033
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has granted consent for a proposed expansion at the…
Auto board scandal: Quebec says police will have easier time obtaining documents
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s auto insurance board is going to make it easier for police to…
Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada’s air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?
A new global report says record-breaking 2023 wildfires drove Canada’s air pollution to levels not…
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada
OTTAWA — Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there’s…
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense…
Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is ‘substantial’
OTTAWA — Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its…
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts
MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic…
YouTube TV reaches ‘short-term extension’ in dispute with Fox, warding off immediate disruptions
NEW YORK (AP) — YouTube TV says it’s reached a “short-term extension” in its contract…
BC Lottery Corp. says it was ‘ambushed’ by Fintrac in money laundering investigation
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp. is taking the federal government to court, claiming…
Poilievre says temporary foreign workers taking jobs from young Canadians
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Wednesday accused the federal Liberals of allowing temporary…
Ford says federal, provincial public servants should work in the office 5 days a week
OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the federal government and municipalities across Ontario should…
Hodgson: Major projects office to launch this week
OTTAWA — The federal government’s new major projects office will launch this week, a key…
‘You’re planting your brand flag’: The power of brand building in the women’s sports boom
On a cold day in the beginning of 2024, Alastair Merry and Mary Lou Bunn…
Ex-minister tells Quebec auto board scandal inquiry he knew project was over budget
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s former minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology has told a public inquiry…
Ottawa provides nearly $22.7M to expand EV charging stations in B.C.
British Columbia’s electric vehicle charging network is set to grow, with Ottawa providing close to…
Quebec artists largely shunned on streaming platforms; Taylor Swift reigns supreme
MONTRÉAL — Less than seven per cent of music consumed in Quebec in 2024 on…
Matthew Caldwell leaving Cup champion Panthers, becoming CEO of Timberwolves and Lynx
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Caldwell is stepping down as the business operations president…
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon
VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the…
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and…
CBC going to court to fight disclosure order for Gem subscriber numbers
OTTAWA — CBC/Radio-Canada is going to court to defend its refusal to disclose subscriber numbers…
Canada narrows choice of new submarine suppliers to Germany, South Korea
BERLIN — Canada has narrowed down its shopping list for its next fleet of submarines…
LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington
WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on…
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326…