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Here's the latest in the ongoing trade dispute with the U.S.
OTTAWA - The U.S. temporarily paused tariffs Thursday on goods that meet the rules of origin requirements under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, and lowering levies on potash to 10 per cent, until Ap...
Mar 07, 2025
UN says 186 missing and at least 2 dead after migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti
CAIRO (AP) - At least two people have died and 186 others are missing after four boats carrying migrants from Africa capsized overnight in waters off Yemen and Djibouti, the U.N.'s migration agency sa...
Mar 07, 2025
GMs running out of time to make moves as NHL trade deadline approaches
The countdown to the NHL trade deadline is on. General managers across the league have until 3 p.m. ET today to make their moves. Teams will look to either load up for what's hoped will be a long play...
Mar 07, 2025
Clashes in Syria's coastal region between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 70
LATAKIA, Syria (AP) - Clashes between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad in the country's coastal region have left more than 70 people dead and an area outside go...
Mar 07, 2025
In the news today: Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Partial U.S. tariff pause offers little relief U.S. President Donald Trump's stiff duties have been temporaril...
Mar 07, 2025
Statistics Canada set to release February jobs report this morning
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is expected to release unemployment figures for February today. Economists polled by Reuters expect a gain of 20,000 jobs in the month, and for the unemployment rate to have...
Mar 07, 2025
Trump's temporary pause on some tariffs brings little relief to Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's stiff duties have been temporarily paused on some Canadian products, bringing little relief as the tariff threat continues to hang over America's closest nei...
Mar 07, 2025
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France
PARIS (AP) - Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France were brought to a halt Friday following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks...
Mar 07, 2025
Hurricanes win third straight beating Bruins 3-2
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Seth Jarvis scored with 18.6 seconds remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes won their third consecutive game by defeating the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Thursday night. Sebastian Aho and...
Mar 07, 2025
South Korean court orders impeached president released from jail
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - A South Korean court ordered impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to be released from jail, according to news reports Friday. The Yonhap News Agency reported that the Seoul Cent...
Mar 06, 2025