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'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity

'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularity

EDMONTON — A new business in a historic downtown Edmonton building is generating some major buzz.
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'Crazy idea': Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

'Crazy idea': Ontario councillors push back as strong mayor powers reach small towns

TORONTO — A month after Ontario's government extended strong mayor powers to a swath of new municipalities, some leaders are promising never to use the measures — but a chorus of small-town councillors warn that local democracy is under threat.
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As 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, CRTC dispute between OneSoccer and Rogers drags on

As 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, CRTC dispute between OneSoccer and Rogers drags on

As the one-year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup looms, a fight to open the door to a wider TV audience for Canadian soccer drags on.
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Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

Trump says he will double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a rally at U.S.
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Canada Post asks jobs minister to force union to vote on 'final offers'

Canada Post asks jobs minister to force union to vote on 'final offers'

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has asked Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu to force a union membership vote on the proposals the Crown corporation put forward earlier this week.
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Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

Tragically Hip docuseries, 'Canada’s Drag Race' dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — A Prime Video docuseries on the Tragically Hip has nabbed a leading seven wins at the Canadian Screen Awards.
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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50%

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50%

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he's doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods. Trump spoke at U.S.
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Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

Quebec tables bill to eliminate interprovincial trade barriers on sale of goods

QUÉBEC — Quebec is moving to lower interprovincial trade barriers, as part of a push by provinces and the federal government to increase domestic trade in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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CPKC says two new collective agreements established through arbitration

CPKC says two new collective agreements established through arbitration

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City says an arbitrator's ruling has established two new collective bargaining agreements covering thousands of workers.
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Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement

OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is "staring down the barrel" of another wave of protests like the Idle No More movement if governments pursue "national interest" projects without their input and consent.
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