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'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

CALGARY — Four years ago, Maxim Olshevsky abandoned his business for a new opportunity.
Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario's hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers.
Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

TORONTO — An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson’s Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.
Second week of campaign underway amid criticism, leaks within Conservative ranks

Second week of campaign underway amid criticism, leaks within Conservative ranks

OTTAWA — As the 2025 federal election campaign begins its second week, U.S. President Donald Trump and another round of tariffs expected on April 2 could again sidetrack most of Canada's political discourse.
'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk

'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk

FREDERICTON — Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that more than one-fifth of pollinator species it studied in North America are at risk of extinction.
Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.
'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

'Greedy' pop star Tate McRae pockets a leading four wins at Junos pre-telecast ceremony

VANCOUVER — Calgary pop star Tate McRae was feeling the wealth at the Juno Awards industry gala on Saturday.
Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

Raffi says he's working on a song about democracy written for kids

VANCOUVER — Children's singer Raffi says he's planning a song about democracy written especially for young listeners. The "Baby Beluga" creator says the idea came to him about a week ago, and since then, he's been working away on the lyrics.
A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants

A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants

JACKSON, N.H. (AP) — A skier since age 4, Thomas Brennick now enjoys regular trips to New Hampshire’s Black Mountain with his two grandchildren. “It’s back to the old days,” he said from the Summit Double chairlift on a recent sunny Friday.
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

BANGKOK (AP) — A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.