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Trump threatens tariffs on any country selling oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that puts pressure on Mexico. Mexican...

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'Misguided': More than 700 GM Oshawa jobs cut as final third shift ends on Thursday

Hundreds of autoworkers will walk into the General Motors Oshawa Assembly Complex on Thursday night knowing it will be their last time on the third shift, as the company cuts more than 700 direct jobs...

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Construction sector's GDP rises, but still facing tariff, labour challenges: report

Canada's construction sector generated growth in its most recent quarter but continues to face rising costs, especially due to ongoing tariffs. The Canadian Construction Association's winter 2026 economic...

January 29, 2026 8:04 am EST EST

First ministers meeting to focus on what Canada can control: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada's premiers huddled in a meeting room in Ottawa on Thursday, under the long shadow of the upcoming negotiations on renewing North America's key free trade...

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Heated Rivalry creators in spotlight at Canadian media industry conference

The creators of hit TV show "Heated Rivalry" will address a Canadian media production industry conference in Ottawa Thursday. Jacob Tierney and Brendan Brady co-created "Heated Rivalry," the Canadian...

January 29, 2026 4:00 am EST EST

Starmer calls for UK to have a deeper relationship with China during 'challenging times'

BEIJING (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a deeper relationship with China during what he called “challenging times for the world.” The U.K. leader told China’s leader...

January 28, 2026 10:33 pm EST EST

Canadian companies criticized over ties to U.S. immigration enforcement

OTTAWA — Canadian companies are coming under fire over their ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a mass deportation campaign to expel vast numbers...

January 28, 2026 5:07 pm EST EST

Bessent warns Carney against picking a fight before US-Canada-Mexico trade talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against U.S. trade policy could backfire going into the formal...

January 28, 2026 3:45 pm EST EST

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on 'The Pitt'

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta is enjoying a recent uptick in interest spurred by a shout out on a popular American television show — and its head of marketing hopes that curiosity translates...

January 28, 2026 3:39 pm EST EST

Ontario education minister places 7th school board under provincial control

Ontario's education minister placed a seventh school board under supervision Wednesday in order to prevent dozens of teachers from being laid off, he says, and he is planning to soon take control of another...

January 28, 2026 6:48 pm EST EST