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Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

Is Canada now free of internal trade barriers? Read the fine print

OTTAWA — Federal and provincial leaders are working to dismantle internal trade barriers that push up the cost of goods and make it harder to do business within Canada. But anyone expecting all of them to be gone by now should read the fine print.
Royal train to end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize

Royal train to end 156 years of service as King Charles III seeks to economize

LONDON (AP) — The Royal Train will soon leave the station for the last time.
Leaving first show at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium was a 'nightmare': concertgoer

Leaving first show at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium was a 'nightmare': concertgoer

TORONTO — Fans who attended the inaugural concert at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium on Sunday night are calling for better crowd control after some say it took up to two hours to exit the venue.
'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens

'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens

Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her citizenship ceremony in early June, nearly three decades after she moved to Canada.
US stocks push further into record heights

US stocks push further into record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market added to its record on Monday as Wall Street closed out a second straight winning month. The S&P 500 rose 0.
U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

U.S. and Canada restart trade talks after conflict over digital services tax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday his move to drop Canada's digital services tax is part of the broader trade negotiation with the United States, even as the White House said Carney "caved" to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons

Alberta byelection called for Aug. 18, giving Poilievre path back to House of Commons

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre has chosen one of the safest possible places to make his return to the House of Commons — but the rural Alberta riding he's hoping to win in an August byelection could also be dangerous territory for the Conservative leader.
Don't pour that pickle juice down the drain. It's a cocktail darling

Don't pour that pickle juice down the drain. It's a cocktail darling

NEW YORK (AP) — If you have a cocktail scene in your neck of the woods (and it’s safe to say that I do in NYC), you might have noticed the words “pickle juice” appearing more often on drink menus.
Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask some questions first

Thinking about taking a stab at IV therapy? Ask some questions first

IV therapy clinics are springing up around the country, touting quick ways to recover from a hangover or a hard workout. But doctors and regulators preach caution.
Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

HALIFAX — Prospective buyers of coastal property in Nova Scotia are being given the option to request disclosure forms from sellers on erosion, flooding or drainage risks.