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Alberta NDP leadership candidate Gil McGowan says he's bowing out of the race to replace Rachel Notley. McGowan says the final instalment of the $60,000 entrance fee proved to be too high a bar.

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives are in turmoil, with some members feeling disappointed and angry ahead of the next provincial election, which must be held by the fall.

TORONTO — Come one Swiftie, come all Swifties. Whether you were lucky to nab tickets to one of Taylor Swift's six sold-out Toronto concerts in November or not, a new "fan experience" hopes to get you into the party spirit.

TORONTO — Multiple health organizations are asking Ontario to develop a comprehensive strategy to prepare for the province's upcoming loosening of alcohol rules.

TORONTO — Next time Android users in Canada make a 911 call, a new service embedded in their phones will transmit their location to emergency responders.

A new study projecting declining rates of cancer cases and deaths in Canada demonstrates the success of prevention and early detection programs, but also highlights areas where more work is needed to save and prolong lives, researchers say.

TORONTO — Canadian banks provided almost US$104 billion in fossil fuel funding last year despite the urgent need to reduce emissions, says the latest annual Banking on Climate Chaos report.

TORONTO — Ted Baker Canada has begun closing sales at its stores as well as its Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand locations in Canada.

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. says it has won a contract with New Jersey Transit Corp. for up to 1,300 Xcelsior transit buses. The company says it has received an initial firm order for 175 buses with the option to purchase up to 1,125 additional buses.

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