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Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World Cup

Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World Cup

VANCOUVER — One year out from the FIFA World Cup, questions remain about where soccer fans visiting Vancouver will stay and how much it will cost to keep the city safe.
EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove billions of do
NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks

NDP leader says Carney needs to keep Parliament in the loop on trade talks

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies is accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of not being transparent about negotiations with the U.S. on getting President Donald Trump's tariffs lifted.
10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

10 songs to celebrate the life and legacy of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader, had died. He was 82.
ArcelorMittal closing wire drawing mill in Hamilton in latest industry blow

ArcelorMittal closing wire drawing mill in Hamilton in latest industry blow

HAMILTON — Canada's steel industry was hit with further layoff news Wednesday as ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada announced it is closing its wire drawing mill in Hamilton.
Ottawa's GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO

Ottawa's GST rebate on new homes would save typical first-time buyer $27K: PBO

OTTAWA — An eligible first-time homebuyer could save an average of $26,832 in sales tax on the price of a newly built home under Ottawa's latest housing proposal, the parliamentary budget officer said in a new report on Wednesday.
Wall Street's rally stalls as US stocks post their 1st loss in 4 days

Wall Street's rally stalls as US stocks post their 1st loss in 4 days

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally stalled after stocks climbed back within 2% of their all-time high. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday, marking its first drop in four days.
Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports

Inflation barely rose last month as cheaper gas and cars offset some costlier imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation picked up a bit last month as higher prices for groceries and some imported goods were largely offset by cheaper gas, travel services, and rents. Consumer prices increased 2.
Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney's Privy Council

Sabia, veteran of public and private sectors, to head Carney's Privy Council

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is tapping Michael Sabia, a veteran of the public and private sector, to head up the Privy Council Office in Ottawa. Sabia's tenure as clerk of the Privy Council and secretary to cabinet will begin July 7.
Montreal transit strike leads to extra traffic on some bike paths

Montreal transit strike leads to extra traffic on some bike paths

MONTREAL — The head of a cycling advocacy group says Montreal's public transit strike has spurred record numbers on the city's bike paths.