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Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

Federal IT contracting cost more than in-house services: PBO report

OTTAWA — The federal government spent more on contracted information technology services in four federal departments in 2022-23 than it would have if the work had been done by public servants, the parliamentary budget officer found in a new analysis.
Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S.
He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it

He is credited with one of history's most indelible photos. A new documentary questions who took it

It is one of the 20th century's most memorable images: a naked girl, screaming, running from a napalm bombing during the Vietnam War.
David Eby calls Trump tariffs 'economic war' that would cost B.C. $69 billion

David Eby calls Trump tariffs 'economic war' that would cost B.C. $69 billion

VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby said British Columbia families face a direct threat from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's "declaration of economic war" with his proposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks

Indigenous leaders, barred from premiers meeting, want in on Canada-U.S. talks

OTTAWA — Three national Indigenous leaders say Indigenous Peoples should be at the centre of any discussions on how the country should respond to incoming U.S. president Donald Trump's threats on tariffs and Canada's territorial sovereignty.
Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert

Sting, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to perform at FireAid Benefit Concert

NEW YORK (AP) — Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at FireAid, a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief.
Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Steven Soderbergh, Questlove, Ron Howard and more pay tribute to David Lynch

Reactions to the death of David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Twin Peaks” and “Mulholland Drive,” whose death at 78 was announced Thursday. — “He’s one of those filmmakers who was influential but impossible to imitate.
Remembering David Lynch's musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films

Remembering David Lynch's musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films

NEW YORK (AP) — The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists.
SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

SpaceX loses spacecraft after catching rocket booster at the launch pad in latest Starship test

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.
Quebec opposition parties call for investigation into struggling Lion Electric

Quebec opposition parties call for investigation into struggling Lion Electric

MONTREAL — Quebec's opposition parties are calling for answers about whether Lion Electric Co. misled investors while receiving government financial aid.