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Hodgson ‘hopeful’ first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall
OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said he is “hopeful” that the government will…
Joly: Visits to Saab, Lockheed ‘normal’ part of her job amid F-35 review
OTTAWA — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is keeping a strong poker face after paying a…
Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs
OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint…
Lawyer argues Meta can’t be held liable for gunmaker’s Instagram posts in Uvalde families’ lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed by families of the Uvalde school shooting victims…
Plane, bus or a 45-hour drive? Travellers seek solutions after Air Canada strike ends
Noha Zaher and Ibraheem Sabry still hadn’t made it home to Ottawa despite enduring nearly…
B.C. resort destroyed by 2023 Okanagan wildfire sues over insurance ‘gaps’
VANCOUVER — A lakeside British Columbia resort that was destroyed by a wildfire in 2023…
Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota…
Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is trying to ease rising tensions between forestry workers and…
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants’ union
TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled…
ATP partners with TikTok to capitalize on the rise of behind-the-scenes content
NEW YORK (AP) — The newest popular influencer on TikTok’s “For You” page might be…
Plate victory moves apprentice jockey Moran atop Eclipse Award discussion
TORONTO — Pietro Moran was already in high demand as Woodbine’s leading jockey, but he’s…
Canadian defence firm to make ballistic steel through Swedish partnership
OTTAWA — Canadian defence manufacturer Roshel is partnering with a Swedish steel company so it…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
Movie theatre business grew in 2024, but still short of pre-pandemic highs: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says movie theatre business grew in 2024 but still hadn’t reached…
Canadian universities are adopting AI tools, but concerns about the technology remain
Canadian universities are embracing generative artificial intelligence in their teaching plans as more students and…
Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but…
Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump’s tariffs and immigration crackdown
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and…
The Boston Celtics have a new owner. The drive to add more NBA championships won’t change
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have a new owner, and there’s one thing that…
Sale of Boston Celtics is finalized, with Bill Chisholm taking control of the NBA’s most-decorated franchise
BOSTON (AP) — Sale of Boston Celtics is finalized, with Bill Chisholm taking control of…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
Here’s a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.…
‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing
Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as…
Talks resume with Air Canada, flight attendants union says, after airline reached out
There’s hope today a deal to end a strike by Air Canada’s flight attendants could…
Ottawa to probe unpaid airline work allegations key to Air Canada strike
OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is launching a probe into…