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Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle

Where things stand for Trump in global tariff battle

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the aftermath of this week's tariff whiplash, President Donald Trump is deciding exactly what he wants out of trade talks with as many as 75 nations in the coming weeks. Trump is also figuring out next steps with China.
Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

Former B.C. MLA launches CentreBC party, wants to 'push back' against polarization

VICTORIA — A former member of the British Columbia legislature has launched a new political party called CentreBC, aiming to push back against what she describes as polarization in provincial politics.
Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

VANCOUVER — TransLink is proposing a plan to improve its services, ease overcrowding and finish projects, but it will involve a fare hike and a tax increase for Metro Vancouver residents. The B.C.
States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions

States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A new Kansas law and a Florida bill outline policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.
As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps

As Trump alienates allies with US tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gaps

WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump tries to turn his global trade war into a one-on-one showdown with China, he is finding that he has alienated some key U.S.
Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team

Manitoba government adopts, fixes torn Canadian flag from football team

WINNIPEG — The large Canadian flag that was recently draped on the front of the Manitoba legislature is being repaired for a second time and is being adopted by the Manitoba government.
B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

U.S. President Donald Trump has served up "special, derogatory" treatment for Canada in the latest salvo in his global trade war, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. Eby said Thursday that B.C.
Legault backs minister who said Quebec can't offer asylum from 'all world's misery'

Legault backs minister who said Quebec can't offer asylum from 'all world's misery'

MONTREAL — Quebec doesn't have the capacity to take in more immigrants, Premier François Legault said Thursday amid a surge in the number of asylum seekers arriving at the province's border with the United States.
DeSantis defends $10 million donation from state agency settlement to charity linked to his wife

DeSantis defends $10 million donation from state agency settlement to charity linked to his wife

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov.
National intelligence head says MLK and RFK assassination records will soon be public

National intelligence head says MLK and RFK assassination records will soon be public

WASHINGTON (AP) — Documents related to the 1968 assassinations of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy will soon be made public as more than 100 people have been working “around the clock” to scan them, U.S.
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