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B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

B.C. to get about $3.7 billion in tobacco lawsuit settlement

British Columbia's share of a landmark settlement for health damages from the big tobacco firms will be about $3.7 billion, the province's attorney general said Thursday, with the money to be distributed over at least 18 years. It's part of a $32.
Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

Canada halts second tariff wave after Trump announces pause on some duties

WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc said Ottawa will suspend a second wave of retaliatory tariffs after U.S.
SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

SpaceX's latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion

Wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately known whether the spacecraft's self-destruct system had kicked in to blow it up.
Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

Trudeau's 'colourful' call with Trump the latest eruption in a rocky relationship

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described his Wednesday phone call with U.S.
The New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire

The New Mexico judge who presided over Alec Baldwin's trial is set to retire

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state district judge who presided over the widely publicized trial of actor Alec Baldwin for a fatal movie set shooting is getting ready to retire from the bench.
Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Yukon budget predicts $81.9 million surplus, shrinking GDP after mine disaster

Yukon is predicting an $81.96 million surplus this year as the territory promises record capital investment in housing, in what is expected to be its last budget before the next territorial election.
Alberta's premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

Alberta's premier defends Canada on U.S. TV news shows as tariff fight takes twist

EDMONTON — As the tariff war with the U.S. continued its twists and turns Thursday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made the rounds of U.S. TV networks reminding Americans that Canada has to look out for itself in the fight.
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding

OTTAWA — The Liberals released their long-promised Africa strategy Thursday but without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia.
Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

Ontario court approves historic $32.5B tobacco settlement

TORONTO — A historic deal that calls for three major tobacco companies to pay out billions in compensation to provinces and territories as well as former smokers across Canada has cleared its final legal hurdle in Ontario, bringing a decades-long cou
What are King Charles III favorite songs? A new Apple radio show gives answers

What are King Charles III favorite songs? A new Apple radio show gives answers

LONDON (AP) — It’s a playlist fit for a king — literally. A new program of music features tracks by artists including Bob Marley, Grace Jones, Kylie Minogue and Raye, all chosen by King Charles III .