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Oklahoma judge stays execution of a man set to receive lethal injection this week
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An Oklahoma judge granted a temporary stay of execution Monday to a man whose transfer to death row was expedited by the Trump administration and who was scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday.
Jun 9, 2025, 10:27 PM
B.C. targets U.S. doctors and nurses with recruitment ads near American hospitals
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British Columbia has launched a six-week, $5-million campaign of targeted advertisements to recruit doctors and nurses in the United States, citing "chaos" under the Trump administration to lure them north.
Jun 6, 2025, 11:38 PM
Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to the US, charged with transporting people in the country illegally
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia , whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador became a political flashpoint in the Trump administration's stepped-up immigration enforcement , was returned to the United States on Friday to face criminal charges r
Jun 6, 2025, 9:23 PM
U.S. expansion ahead for B.C.'s Moment Energy
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Trade ware brought on by Donald Trump and tariffs not stopping Vancouver company that builds large power banks with used EV batteries
Jun 2, 2025, 10:30 PM
Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential race
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s victory in Poland’s weekend presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course — and cast doubt on the viability of the centrist government of Prime Minister Donald Tusk after the
Jun 2, 2025, 7:52 PM
U.S. federal court rules against Trump's fentanyl and 'Liberation Day' tariffs
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled today that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have the authority to impose his sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs or his fentanyl-related duties against Canada and Mexico.
May 28, 2025, 11:55 PM
Trump says it will cost Canada $61B to join 'Golden Dome'
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost $61 billion to join his "Golden Dome" plan for a missile defence shield while returning to his "51st state" rhetoric.
May 27, 2025, 11:58 PM
Former ambassador calls Trump's missile defence pitch a political blast from the past
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OTTAWA — Frank McKenna felt a sense of déjà vu on Tuesday when U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada is interested in buying into his new "Golden Dome" missile defence program. Canada's former ambassador to the U.S.
May 21, 2025, 9:54 PM
B.C. tech sector awaits talent shift under Trump 2.0
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Stringent U.S. immigration in the long-term could attract tech workers to Vancouver, but barriers like affordability are hindering short-term attraction
May 20, 2025, 11:30 PM
Trump says Canada has asked to join his Golden Dome missile defence program
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday aspects of his plan for a "Golden Dome" missile defence shield and said "it automatically makes sense" for Canada to be involved.
May 20, 2025, 10:51 PM
Could Trump stay in power beyond 2029?
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U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated suggestions he may seek a third term have sparked concern among constitutional scholars and political observers.
May 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path
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OTTAWA — Canadians are showing a lot of enthusiasm for retaliation against the U.S. over President Donald Trump's tariffs — even as many of them fear that the country has slid into a recession already.
May 15, 2025, 10:13 PM
Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion
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WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared Tuesday in public and private meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House — meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
May 6, 2025, 9:58 PM
Carney's spring to-do list includes Trump and trade barriers
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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election. He now has a long list of tasks to complete in the coming weeks.
May 3, 2025, 10:39 PM
Canadian automobile parts won't be hit with Trump's tariffs
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs.
May 1, 2025, 10:13 PM
Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
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ROME (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for Ukraine and Russia to meet for “very high level talks,” saying they are “very close to a deal” on ending the bloody three-year war.
Apr 25, 2025, 10:30 PM
Trump floats automobile tariff increase for Canada
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Apr 23, 2025, 11:55 PM
Why Damon Inc. may shift from U.S. market amid tariffs
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Uncertainty has grown for the Vancouver, B.C., electric vehicle company that develops electric motorcycles amid Trump tariffs
Apr 23, 2025, 11:30 PM
Trump floats another pause on automobile tariffs
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs after 25 per cent duties were placed on vehicles and auto part imports earlier this month.
Apr 14, 2025, 8:28 PM
Senate rebukes Trump’s tariffs as some Republicans vote to halt taxes on Canadian imports
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering him a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on inte
Apr 2, 2025, 11:41 PM
Zelenskyy and Putin have agreed to a limited ceasefire, but implementation is work in progress
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and Russia agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after President Donald Trump spoke with the countries' leaders this week, though it remains to be seen when it might take effect and what possible targets would be off
Mar 19, 2025, 11:21 PM
Senate passes six-month funding bill hours before shutdown deadline
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a six-month spending bill on Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The vote was 54-46.
Mar 14, 2025, 10:22 PM
Alberta Premier Smith leaning toward keeping sanctions in place as U.S. tariffs shift
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EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's leaning toward keeping Alberta’s trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from President Donald Trump.
Mar 7, 2025, 10:47 PM
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Feb 18, 2025, 11:48 PM
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