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'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off

'Crown jewel': HBC's charter among the art and artifacts it seeks to auction off

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay will seek court approval to put the royal charter that launched the company 355 years ago on the auction block, along with its trove of art and historical artifacts.
Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is pausing the procurement policy it announced more than a month ago to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

Supreme Court won't hear appeal on questioning former Alberta minister in coal suit

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it won't hear an appeal by the Alberta government regarding a decision to have its former energy minister questioned in a multibillion-dollar coal mining lawsuit.
Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire
Fubo streaming service retains English Premier League rights in Canada with new deal

Fubo streaming service retains English Premier League rights in Canada with new deal

Fubo Canada has retained the rights to the English Premier League with a new multi-year deal. The streaming service has been the Canadian home of the top-tier English soccer league since the 2022-23 season.
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies treatment of student loan debt under bankruptcy law

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says a person must wait seven years after completely finishing their post-secondary studies before they may be released from student loan debt under the federal bankruptcy law.
Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

Canadians cancel U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear

MONTREAL — First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners being detained while trying to enter the U.S.
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up nearly 100 points, helped higher by strength in the energy, telecommunication and utility sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 95.
On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

On the banks of a N.S. river, elver fishers from a Mi'kmaq First Nation defy Ottawa

HUBBARDS — As night falls along the banks of the Fitzroy River, Tabitha Morrison pauses from dipping her net for baby eels, and explains why she believes Ottawa's rules shouldn't govern Indigenous fishers.
Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

Ontario to table legislation that will speed up mine development

TORONTO — Ontario is set to table legislation that it says will speed up the development of mines.