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USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it
WASHINGTON (AP) - Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday, according to a notice distributed to them, af...
Feb 03, 2025

In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Tru...
Feb 03, 2025

As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthrigh...
Feb 03, 2025

Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk take aim at Canada, some high-level observers are calling on the federal government to consider sanctioning or even banning corporations owned by ...
Feb 03, 2025

Ontario votes: Campaign stops and TV appearances after Trump's tariff announcement
Party leaders in Ontario are back at it this morning as a trade war looms over the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will make a campaign stop in Etobicoke, going...
Feb 03, 2025

Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States. Trump mentioned the planne...
Feb 03, 2025

Flames score three times in first period, hang on to beat Kraken 3-2
SEATTLE (AP) - Yegor Sharangovich and Jonathan Huberdeau each scored on the power play in Calgary's three-goal first period and the Flames held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night. Morga...
Feb 02, 2025

NHL roundup: Verhaeghe's hat trick helps Panthers snap Islanders' seven-game win streak
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat New York 6-3 on Sunday night to end the Islanders' winning streak...
Feb 02, 2025

Snowboarder Jobin wins World Cup gold in Aspen
ASPEN - Snowboarder Francis Jobin of Quebec City struck World Cup gold on Sunday in Aspen, Colo. The 26-year-old athlete had a score of 79.30 in the men's slopestyle event, finishing ahead of Yiming S...
Feb 02, 2025

DeBrincat scores in OT, Detroit Red Wings edge Vancouver Canucks 3-2
VANCOUVER - Alex DeBrincat scored his second goal of the night with 41.2 seconds left in overtime and the Detroit Red Wings edged the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday. DeBrincat and Ben Chiarot scored ...
Feb 02, 2025