Category Archives: Canada

More than 20 states sue over Trump's worldwide tariffs
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to realign global trade are facing another legal battle after more than 20 states filed a lawsuit on Thursday challenging his latest worldwide tariffs....
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

Woman who accused Quebec cardinal of sexual misconduct testifies at defamation trial
MONTREAL - The woman being sued for defamation by Quebec Cardinal Marc Ouellet took the stand at the Montreal courthouse on Thursday to repeat her misconduct allegations against him. Pamla Groleau tes...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

LeBlanc to meet Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday
WASHINGTON - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet President Donald Trump's trade czar in Washington on Friday, a day after the United States announced it was launching bilateral d...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

Canada's defence chief says allies may help Gulf states bombed by Iran
OTTAWA - Canada's defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan said allies are in talks about possibly helping Persian Gulf states defend themselves against bombing from Iran. Speaking to reporters at a defence...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract
OTTAWA - If you didn't already know about the heated competition to decide who will build Canada's next fleet of submarines, a trip to the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual gatheri...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

In the news: Carney in Canberra, Canada and the Mideast, knitting popularity booms
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney continues middle power pitch in Australia Canada and Australia have a "rare" ability to help convene a...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings
The metal-clad portable classrooms are arranged in a semicircle on a snowy sports field at Tumbler Ridge Elementary. It's a 15-minute walk from the community's secondary school, where five students an...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

The little we know about Canadian troops stationed in the Middle East
OTTAWA - The military has provided a breakdown of the number of Canadian troops in the Middle East as experts question the government's claim it has played no role in the American attack on Iran. Here...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

Dairy group to seek designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'
MONTREAL - A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special designation - similar to the one applied to Bordeaux wine or champagne - for the squeaky cheese curds best known as a...
The Canadian Press Mar 05, 2026

OpenAI agrees to strengthen safeguards following B.C. mass shooting: minister
Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the CEO of OpenAI has agreed to take several actions to bolster safety, including providing a report outlining the new systems the firm is de...
The Canadian Press Mar 04, 2026

Our Community
Two & Out
PETERS: Candidates for Kamloops city hall need to move beyond the oft-repeated tropes
8h ago

Oh, Deer!
Art of Gardening: Oh, Deer!
Looped In
LOOPED IN WITH NIKKI OMEN: June 11, 2026
Jun 11, 2026
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: The future of British Columbia
Jun 11, 2026

Pretty Peonies
Art of Gardening: Pretty Peonies
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: A Red Bridge replacement represents more than simply a river crossing
Jun 10, 2026
The Creative Edge
PEARCE: Why art and creativity belong in every classroom
Jun 09, 2026