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China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs

HONG KONG (AP) — China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs. However, growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the...

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Carney 'concerned' about U.S. 'escalation' on Greenland after tariffs

President Donald Trump says eight countries will face a 10-per-cent tariff starting Feb. 1 amid a push to buy Greenland.

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Social media addiction's surprising challenger? Anti-doomscrolling influencers

It’s simple to accidentally become entranced by an endless loop of videos on Instagram or TikTok. But sometimes, that mindless scroll is interrupted by a reminder that what you thought was a 10-minute...

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Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control...

January 17, 2026 10:01 am PST PST

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen 'pumped' about historic trip around the moon

Jeremy Hansen will serve as mission specialist during Artemis II, becoming the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit.

January 17, 2026 2:11 pm PST PST

Letter writing enjoys a revival as fans seek connection and a break from screen time

At a time when productivity means optimizing every second and screens blur the line between work and home, some people are slowing down and disconnecting by looking to communication devices from the past. Tactile...

January 17, 2026 6:57 am PST PST

Porter Airlines, union representing dispatchers reach tentative collective agreement

A joint statement from Porter Airlines and the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association said a ratification vote is being scheduled soon.

January 17, 2026 5:23 am PST PST

Carney visiting Qatar to drum up investment despite 'brutal' human rights record

Carney's office said he will be seeking more trade access and partnerships in artificial intelligence, infrastructure, energy and defence while in Qatar.

January 17, 2026 2:39 pm PST PST

Insured flood costs estimated at $74M in B.C.'s Fraser Valley

Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe weather and flooding that lashed southern B.C. and parts of Alberta last month caused $90M in insured damage.

January 16, 2026 8:45 pm PST PST

Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has upheld a find handed to the B.C. ostrich farm whose flock of more than 300 birds was culled last fall,

January 16, 2026 4:16 pm PST PST