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LeBlanc says 'more work to do' as Trump's tariff deadline nears

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc says there is still "more work to do" to seal a trade deal with the United States just hours ahead of President Donald Trump's midnight tariff deadline.

Driver 'shouldn't be here' after crash with plane in B.C. speared rod through seat

Jaime Pawliuk said he didn't hear anything as the plane flew just over his SUV on busy Foothills Boulevard in Prince George, B.C. Then there was "a whistling sound and metal twisting and glass shattering.

UPDATE: Suspect in St. Catharines hit and run arrested

A 31-year-old from Niagara-on-the-Lake has been charged

Plane crashed on second attempt to land in heavy fog in Alaska, killing all 8 aboard, officials say

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A plane that crashed at a remote military site in western Alaska, killing all eight people on board, was making its second runway approach in heavy fog when it lost contact, authorities said Friday.

A correction to stories about B.C. wildfire damage and destruction

Stories published by The Canadian Press on Aug. 11 and Aug. 13 incorrectly reported that structures had been damaged or destroyed on 170 properties due to the Pear Lake wildfire. In fact, it was more than 120 properties. The Canadian Press

What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.'s wildfire emergency

Here are key facts about the Bald Range wildfire that exploded within hours of its detection in British Columbia's south Okanagan region on Aug. 7. B.C.

What to know about the Bald Range fire and B.C.'s wildfire emergency

Premier David Eby has said British Columbia's wildfire season turned "brutal," with a ferocious blaze that led to the death of an 80-year-old woman and forced some 20,000 people out of their homes in the south Okanagan last weekend.

Charred road to recovery in B.C.'s Okanagan as province extends state of emergency

While the immediate threat of wildfire has subsided for Summerland, B.C., a fire official said there was much work ahead on the road to recovery and the B.C. government extended a provincial state of emergency on Friday.

More than 50 mm of rain could fall in region this weekend

Rain expected to last Saturday morning through Sunday morning

An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured

GENEVA (AP) — An 18-year-old man with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden , leaving one person dead and at least two others seriously injured, a police chief said.

LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline

OTTAWA — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada's chief negotiator Janice Charette are set to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington this morning as the clock ticks down on the latest tariff deadline.

Sword attacker wounds several at a school in Sweden

BERLIN (AP) — An attacker wielding a sword has wounded several people at a school in Sweden, local officials say. The suspected perpetrator is in custody.

Montreal to provide police with body cameras and new powers

MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says police in the city will soon be equipped with body cameras as well as new powers to do their job.

Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

BANGKOK (AP) — An airstrike Friday by Myanmar’s military on a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar’s central Sagaing region killed 14 people who were taking part in a week-long meditation retreat, an opposition group and a resident said.

Township of West Lincoln mourns Coun. Mike Rehner

Rehner died Thursday at age 73

Good morning, Thorold! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices

Charter plane crash kills 8 near remote radar site in western Alaska, military says

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A charter aircraft carrying eight people crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all on board, the U.S. military said.

2 organizers of Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils convicted in national security case

HONG KONG (AP) — Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigils in remembrance of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were convicted Friday for what the government-approved judges ruled was inciting others to overthrow China’s communist leaders

In the news today: Trump tariff looms, LGBTQ+ monument opens, Alberta cave rescue

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Deadline looms as Trump's 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight U.S.

Rescuers use new tech to save caver trapped vertically in Alberta's 'Psych Squeeze'

A caver has been rescued after being trapped vertically underground at the Rat's Nest Cave in Canmore, Alta., in an operation that deployed volunteer-built underground radio technology for the first time.

Ontario First Nation evacuated for second time this summer as nursing station flooded

TORONTO — Neskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a sewage flood at the community's only nursing station, the northern Ontario community's chief said on Thursday.

Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead

SOKOTO, Nigeria (AP) — A boat capsized Thursday in a river in Nigeria ’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving at least 47 people dead, officials and residents said.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has shaken Peru’s southern Andes, no immediate damages reported

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 p.m.

A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

OTTAWA — Donald Trump was elected to a second term as U.S. President in 2024 and it’s been a roller-coaster ever since for Canadian leaders and businesses.

WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in 'difficult business decision'

TORONTO — The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is cutting 466 jobs across the province, in a move the union calls a "gut punch.

Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after staying abroad for more than two months , which had raised concerns about the 93-year-old leader's health and a possible power vacuum in the Central African country.

Carney nearly begged premiers to put U.S. booze back on shelves to secure deal: Kinew

OTTAWA — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said he wishes Canada pushed harder against the U.S. in trade negotiations, but that he understands where Prime Minister Mark Carney is coming from in his bid to seal a deal.

B.C.'s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home

An early childhood education expert says young wildfire evacuees are likely to feel the impact on their sense of safety even after they return home.

Fences go up at Allanburg park as community centre renovation begins

Work will involve upgrades to interior and exterior, structural repairs the ready space to host childcare operated by Thorold Community Activities Group

Students set to head back to school as new contract for Ontario teachers far off

TORONTO — Ontario students will soon return to school, but a new contract for their teachers and education workers may be far off as substantive bargaining has not even started.