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Lisa Beare fills B.C. portfolio vacated by Selina Robinson, who quit over Gaza remark

Lisa Beare fills B.C. portfolio vacated by Selina Robinson, who quit over Gaza remark

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced a mini cabinet reshuffle and named a new post-secondary education minister to replace Selina Robinson, who recently resigned over comments about the Middle East.
Airfares fall 14% in January as demand eases and competition ramps up

Airfares fall 14% in January as demand eases and competition ramps up

OTTAWA — The price of a plane ticket fell more than 14 per cent on average in January compared with a year earlier, according to new data from Statistics Canada.
Canada nixes oral argument at world court over Israel's occupation of West Bank, Gaza

Canada nixes oral argument at world court over Israel's occupation of West Bank, Gaza

OTTAWA — Canada has nixed plans to make oral arguments at the International Court of Justice about Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories.
Quebec calls out Ottawa for 'inaction' on asylum seekers, demands $1B compensation

Quebec calls out Ottawa for 'inaction' on asylum seekers, demands $1B compensation

QUEBEC — The Quebec government is ramping up pressure on Ottawa to do more to ease the strain on its services caused by an influx of asylum seekers.
French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

French teenager dies after dog sled crash northwest of Montreal

SAINT-MICHEL-DES-SAINTS, Que. — A coroner will investigate the death of a 13-year-old French tourist who struck a tree during a dog sled ride northwest of Montreal, provincial police said Tuesday.
Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

Worker killed at Halifax shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment: police

HALIFAX — Police have confirmed that the man who died Monday at the Halifax Shipyard was struck by a piece of equipment. Halifax Regional Police issued a statement Tuesday saying the death was reported at 11:40 a.m.
Loblaw spending more than $2B to build more than 40 new stores, renovate hundreds

Loblaw spending more than $2B to build more than 40 new stores, renovate hundreds

Canada's largest grocery retailer is spending more than $2 billion to expand its empire with plans to build more than 40 new stores and renovate hundreds of others. Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
Canada's Fernandez falls to Paolini in second round at Dubai Open

Canada's Fernandez falls to Paolini in second round at Dubai Open

DUBAI CITY, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Leylah Fernandez is out of the Dubai Tennis Championship after losing 6-3, 6-4 to Italy's Jasmine Paolini in the second round Tuesday. Fernandez, of Laval, Que., won just 53.
NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander shows to be good for business, future face of league

NBA Notebook: Gilgeous-Alexander shows to be good for business, future face of league

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact on the court extends beyond just praise from his basketball peers. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard from Hamilton, Ont. has blossomed into an MVP candidate this season.
This is the time to brag: Experts weigh in on how to successfully negotiate a raise

This is the time to brag: Experts weigh in on how to successfully negotiate a raise

When asking for a raise, it’s tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room — the surging cost of living brought on by inflation and interest rate hikes that have hammered household budgets.