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Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces plan to upgrade important road for farming sector

Saskatchewan Premier Moe announces plan to upgrade important road for farming sector

YORKTON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province plans to cover half the improvement cost for a road deemed crucial for economic activity in the farming sector.
B.C.'s veterinary college says it risks insolvency in 2026 if fees don't increase

B.C.'s veterinary college says it risks insolvency in 2026 if fees don't increase

Veterinarians in British Columbia have until the end of the month to vote on increasing fees they pay to work in the province, a move their regulatory body says is needed to prevent it becoming insolvent.
Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s

Canada Games challenged by Air Canada strike, families stuck in St. John’s

For Canada Games Council CEO Kelly-Ann Paul, the timing of Air Canada’s strike was nothing short of "surreal." Air Canada grounded thousands of flights last Saturday when its flight attendants went on strike, disrupting the Canada Games in St.
Wall Street steadies after Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars trim their losses

Wall Street steadies after Nvidia, Palantir and other AI stars trim their losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes ended mixed on Wednesday after Nvidia, Palantir and other superstar stocks pared most of their steep losses from the morning. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2% after trimming a loss that reached 1.
TSX sees modest gains amid mega-cap tech valuation uncertainty in U.S. markets

TSX sees modest gains amid mega-cap tech valuation uncertainty in U.S. markets

TORONTO — Strength in basic materials stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index to finish higher on Wednesday, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors took stock of valuations for mega-cap tech companies.
Canada's 'exceptional' drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada's 'exceptional' drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer's bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.
Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages

Canada Post union tables new offers seeking higher wages

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers presented new offers to Canada Post on Wednesday seeking higher wages while allowing for the addition of weekend delivery and part-time workers to the postal service.
Elon Musk, world's richest man, spotted in Bella Bella, B.C., on weekend visit

Elon Musk, world's richest man, spotted in Bella Bella, B.C., on weekend visit

Airport shuttle driver Sean Carter has lived in the remote northern British Columbia community of Bella Bella for almost nine years and says the small coastal village occasionally gets a celebrity visit.
Stelco owner 'doesn't give two hoots' about the workers: Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Stelco owner 'doesn't give two hoots' about the workers: Ontario Premier Doug Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford went on a rant Wednesday against the head of the company that owns Hamilton-based steel company Stelco, saying his support for U.S. tariffs shows he "doesn't give two hoots" about those workers.
Hodgson 'hopeful' first batch of major projects announcements to start in fall

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 start announcing major infrastructure project approvals in the fall.