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New major projects list has some Indigenous buy-in, Carney says OKs still needed
OTTAWA — After an initial round of referrals to the new Major Projects Office that…
Alberta’s Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she’s on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s…
Soraya Martinez Ferrada officially sworn in as mayor of Montreal
MONTREAL — Montreal can develop the ambition to become one of the world’s great metropolises,…
BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to officially end strike
BURNABY — The British Columbia General Employees’ Union has voted to ratify an agreement with…
B.C. power line and Ksi Lisims LNG added to federal government’s major-projects list.
TERRACE, B.C., CANADA — With a buzzing electrical substation in Terrace, B.C., as his backdrop,…
A look at the second batch of projects being weighed by the Major Projects Office
Prime Minister Mark Carney has revealed the second batch of potentially “nation-building” infrastructure projects to…
LNG project, mines, hydro dam, power lines among latest major project referrals
TERRACE, B.C. — The federal government announced Thursday the latest list of major building projects…
Conservatives demand probe into Ottawa’s loss of $20M in pharmaceutical products
OTTAWA — Conservative health critic Dan Mazier said Thursday he intends to ask for a…
New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to Ottawa’s list of ‘nation-building’ projects
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick’s premier says a proposed tungsten mine in Sisson Brook, N.B., can…
Ottawa Senators and forward Shane Pinto agree to four-year, US$30-million extension
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have locked up another key piece of their young core.…
What is Ksi Lisims LNG, B.C. project being fast tracked by Feds?
TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Ksi Lisims LNG facility in northern British Columbia and…
Streaming and parks shine for Disney in Q4, but weakening in cable and at the box office
Disney’s fourth-quarter performance was mixed with a weaker performance from cable and the box office…
Pac-12 signs another TV deal, this time with USA Sports
The Pac-12 has found another media partner in USA Sports, which announced Thursday it will…
Disney streaming and parks shine in fourth quarter, but some TV networks, movies weaker
Disney’s fourth-quarter performance was mixed as a weaker performance from its television networks and some…
Carney’s 1st budget wins support for infrastructure, immigration plans: poll
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney secured broad support from across party lines and provincial…
MSNBC’s name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same
NEW YORK (AP) — Asked what viewers should expect when television’s MSNBC makes its corporate…
Canada-U.S. trade negotiations not addressed in Anand’s G7 meeting with Rubio
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE — Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations gathered in the Niagara region…
Nickel mine, hydroelectric project to be added to major projects list
OTTAWA — The Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario and a hydroelectric project in Nunavut are…
These are the 37 donors helping pay for Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says his $300 million White House ballroom will be…
Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s governing council was on the same page about the…
Navy commander insists Canada should buy unmodified submarines
OTTAWA — Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee said he has made it clear he wants “no changes”…
Federal prison service ‘ill-equipped’ for long-term mental health care: watchdog
OTTAWA — Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the…
Montreal transit maintenance union suspends strike as new labour bill tabled
MONTREAL — The head of a union representing transit maintenance workers said members aren’t giving…
Ottawa is seeking a permanent parliamentary budget officer with ‘tact and discretion’
OTTAWA — Ottawa says it’s looking to hire a permanent parliamentary budget officer — someone…