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A report says Canadian scripted shows, children’s programs and documentaries are projected to see a nearly $200 million drop in financing from the country's private broadcasters over the next five years.

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has ended a funding contract for a non-profit organization that provides education and resources for gambling addiction.

MONTREAL — Montreal is further tightening restrictions around short-term vacation rental platforms by boosting the number of inspectors and limiting when people can rent out their primary residences.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose 1.3 per cent Thursday in a broad-based rally with strong gains in technology and base metal stocks, while U.S. stocks saw a more muted rise. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 334.95 points at 25,808.

MONTREAL — RCMP in Quebec today showed off a Black Hawk helicopter added to their fleet to beef up security at the United States border. The display in St-Antoine-Abbé, Que., comes as U.S.

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in Ontario since the official start of the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27.

NEW YORK (AP) — Meta Platforms and Tesla helped lead most U.S. stocks higher following a rush of profit reports from some of the country’s most influential companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.

A deadly mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night occurred amid air traffic patterns unique to the area that should not be cause for broader concerns about plane safety, experts say.

An association representing the live music industry says budget-conscious concertgoers are getting pickier about which shows they go to and spending less money when they get there, posing “a worrisome trend” for an industry facing economic uncertaint

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford said Thursday he will honour Ontario's commitment to the burgeoning electric vehicle sector if re-elected, while his main political rivals were less definitive. U.S.