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Multiple flights in Europe again diverted after bomb threats deemed 'malicious hoaxes'

MILAN (AP) — Multiple flights in Europe were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday, forcing emergency landings, searches and military escorts to airports in France, Italy and Bulgaria. A British official called them “malicious hoaxes" that followed another rash of hoax threats earlier this week.

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U.S. midterm results spark joy among Canadians but trust in America remains shaky

TORONTO — Many Canadians welcome the Democratic sweep of U.S. Congress, but have mixed views on whether voters' strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's administration will change their attitude toward America amid the ongoing trade war.

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Budget 2026: Liberals pin tax changes, billions in spending on 'economic sovereignty'

Ottawa is proposing $142.1 billion in new measures, largely offset by stronger-than-expected federal revenues, in the budget tabled Thursday afternoon in the House of Commons.

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Here's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada

OTTAWA — Control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress will shift to the Democrats next year, after Tuesday's midterm elections saw a blue wave wash over even some of the most reliably Republican states.

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Canadian aluminum industry sees hope for tariff relief after U.S. midterm elections

The head of Canada's aluminum industry says the U.S. midterm election results could mark a turning point in the trade dispute between Canada and the United States. Jean Simard, president and chief executive...

November 4, 2026 3:11 pm AST AST

Amazon breaks ground on 200,000-square metre warehouse in the Halifax area

DARTMOUTH — American e-commerce giant Amazon held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Halifax area Wednesday for a massive new warehouse that will use robots and more than 1,000 full-time employees to fulfil orders.

November 4, 2026 5:51 pm AST AST

Budget 2026 is about giving Canada a 'strong footing': Champagne

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Thursday's federal budget is about giving Canada a "strong footing" to navigate a more volatile world. The Liberal government's 2026 budget is set...

November 4, 2026 1:35 pm AST AST

Atlantic premiers hope U.S. election will lead to better relationship with Canada

BANGOR — The premiers of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick say they’re hopeful the Democrats' sweeping midterm election victory in the United States will improve the country’s relationship with Canada.

November 4, 2026 2:24 pm AST AST

Canadian Tire putting $200 million into opening, revamping Mark's stores

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is hoping to "reinvent" Mark's by pouring $200 million into opening and refreshing more of the apparel retailer's stores.

November 4, 2026 9:46 am AST AST

Second night for community questions on Nova Scotia's first proposed AI data centre

LOWER RIVER INHABITANTS, N.S. — Some Nova Scotians said they were left with outstanding questions after two lengthy information sessions on a planned artificial intelligence data centre in southern Cape Breton.

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