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WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising three new water bombers for the wildfire service. Premier Wab Kinew says three newer-model Canadair planes will be in place by 2032 to replace three older planes that were built decades ago.

A coroner's inquest into a deadly Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close, with the jury expected to soon begin their deliberations.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's premier says he wants Hudson's Bay's artifacts to be handed over to the public rather than put up for auction.

TORONTO — When the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto opened Friday morning, customers burst through the doors on a mission to find one thing: deals.

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection in March. Here’s how the process is unfolding so far: Which stores are part of the liquidation? All of them.

TORONTO — Ontario is moving to gut protections for endangered plants and animals as part of a mining bill, environmental groups say, with some calling it the most comprehensive attack on the province’s at-risk species legislation in nearly two decade

TORONTO — Record gold prices are translating into higher profits for Canadian producers and excitement about the potential for more growth, though miners remain cautious on spending. Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down nearly 100 points, weighed down by losses in the industrial, base metal and telecommunication sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading.

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.

OTTAWA — Retail sales dropped 0.4 per cent to $69.3 billion in February as sales fell at new car dealers, Statistics Canada said Friday. However, the agency said its early estimate for March suggested an increase of 0.