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U.S. trade representative faces pushback from lawmakers over Trump's global tariffs
WASHINGTON - With a fresh round of U.S. tariffs set to hit the world Wednesday, the United States trade representative faced pushback today from lawmakers worried about the fallout from President Dona...
Apr 08, 2025
Lethbridge is Canada's 'most forgetful city,' according to Uber
Uber has released its annual Lost & Found Index, which shows people in Lethbridge are leaving items behind more often than anywhere else in the country.Spokesperson Keerthana Rang says Lethbridge ...
Apr 08, 2025
Canadiens sign forward Tyler Thorpe to three-year entry-level contract
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Tyler Thorpe to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday. The deal will begin in the 2025-26 season. Thorpe will spend the remainder of this season on...
Apr 08, 2025
Man arrested in Taber following bar incident
The Taber Police Service says it has apprehended a man at a local licensed establishment.At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2025, they say a man approached patrons and stabbed a knife in...
Apr 08, 2025
At least 18 dead, more than 120 injured in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - At least 18 people died and more than 120 were injured after a roof fell at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early Tuesday, authorities sai...
Apr 08, 2025
First Lethbridge candidates forum takes place Tuesday
Residents of Lethbridge can take part in the first of three candidates forums for the 2025 federal election.The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting its forum on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Ya...
Apr 08, 2025
Iran's foreign minister says he will have indirect talks with US envoy over Tehran's nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran 's foreign minister said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehr...
Apr 08, 2025
South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea says its military has fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border. South Korea's military said about 10 North Korean soldiers returned to t...
Apr 08, 2025
In the news today: Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre kick off week in B.C. The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of th...
Apr 08, 2025
Legal group apologizes after disinviting 'Peace by Chocolate' owner over Gaza comment
FREDERICTON - A national legal group has apologized and begun an internal review after facing widespread criticism for cancelling a keynote speech by a prominent Syrian refugee. The Advocates' Society...
Apr 08, 2025