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Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report

Local news coverage in Canada in steep decline, inviting misinformation: report

The number of local news outlets has been in significant decline in Canada, leaving suburban residents in particular "starving" for local coverage, a new report found — and creating gaps for misinformation to take hold.
U.S. tariffs pose major risk for Canada's export-dependent greenhouse sector

U.S. tariffs pose major risk for Canada's export-dependent greenhouse sector

U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods pose a big risk for the greenhouse sector, which relies heavily on exports south of the border and would suffer if importers buy less because of the trade war.
Malaysia approves a new search for MH370 more than a decade after the plane disappeared

Malaysia approves a new search for MH370 more than a decade after the plane disappeared

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s government has given final approval for a Texas-based marine robotics company to renew the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which is believed to have crashed in the southern Indian Ocean more than a de
Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds

Saskatchewan to post $12M budget surplus amid tariff headwinds

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in next year’s budget, but turbulent headwinds of tariffs could ultimately blow a billion-dollar hole in the spending plan.
Hudson's Bay having 'good' talks with partners, awaiting approval to liquidate

Hudson's Bay having 'good' talks with partners, awaiting approval to liquidate

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is still waiting to see if it will be granted approval to liquidate stores as the retailer requests more time to work out some of its differences with its myriad of landlords, lenders and other partners.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new cabinet with familiar names, few changes

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announces new cabinet with familiar names, few changes

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford named a new cabinet Wednesday with many familiar faces to tackle the challenges that a trade war with the United States will bring, though he did shuffle his housing, education and environment ministers.
Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

Feds give millions to B.C.'s STEMCELL Technologies and HTEC for facility construction

VANCOUVER — The federal government says it's pumping nearly $100 million into two B.C. firms to support the construction of a hydrogen fuel facility and two "cutting-edge biomanufacturing facilities" for vaccines and other treatments.
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress

Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off
Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

Greenpeace must pay more than $650M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

MANDAN, N.D.
Cost of Winnipeg Bay store redevelopment jumps to $310M: First Nations group

Cost of Winnipeg Bay store redevelopment jumps to $310M: First Nations group

WINNIPEG — A First Nations-led project to redevelop the historic Hudson's Bay Co. building in downtown Winnipeg to advance reconciliation has doubled in cost nearly three years after it started.
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