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Trump says he plans to remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey
4+ hour, 32+ min ago (234+ words) Trump said during the trophy ceremony for the Irish Open that he had been asked about the issue by everyone, including some of the golfers. “Everybody’s been bugging me” to do it, the Republican president said. “And I said, ‘On…...
Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (296+ words) Companies have traditionally imported goods from Asia through Gulf countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Now, some are trying a more direct approach. “The latest tensions in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, as well as those…...
Groups call for end to tariffs on sports gear, warn of economic impacts
13+ hour, 22+ min ago (689+ words) Canada Secretary of State for Sport Adam van Koeverden speaks at FIFA Fan Fest in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan A golfer is silhouetted at Glen Abbey golf course in Oakville, Ont., on Friday, July 26, 2013. THE…...
Beijing bans drone possession in the city after earlier moves to tighten rules
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (249+ words) Beijing has barred unauthorized drone flights, citing security reasons, and has designated the city’s administrative area as restricted airspace. The latest revised rules come after a fatal accident in late June when a small aircraft crashed into a Beijing skyscraper,…...
Alberta’s Smith says Crown corporation for natural gas unlikely after report leaked
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (217+ words) Alberta Premier Danielle Smith provides an update on teacher bargaining in Calgary, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says it’s unlikely her government will launch a new Crown corporation to build out natural…...
Quebec election campaign enters 17th day as leaders’ debates approach
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (181+ words) Quebec Parti Quebecois Leader, Paul St-Pierre-Plamondon, speaks at a press conference held at the Valpierre dairy farm in Monceau, Quebec on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. He is accompanied by Parti Quebecois candidates Alex Boissonneault (left) and Jerome Gagnon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Karoline…...
California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (602+ words) The laws will penalize large social media companies up to $1 million per child if they are found negligent of harming children through their platforms, ban tech businesses from offering addictive feeds to anyone under 16, require operators of AI chatbots to…...
N.B. premier directing public institutions to stop buying American amid trade war
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (514+ words) New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt addresses reporters in Fredericton on Wednesday Aug. 26, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Eli Ridder FREDERICTON - New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has ordered the province’s public sector to stop buying American products when Canadian substitutes are available, saying…...
Ontario Science Centre laying off entire science department
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (145+ words) Premier Doug Ford speaks to media at the construction site of the future science centre at Ontario Place in Toronto, on Feb. 26, 2026. TORONTO - The Ontario Science Centre has laid off 30 workers including the entire science department, The Canadian Press has…...
A number of employees at Montreal-based AtkinsRéalis experiencing pay delays
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (219+ words) AtkinsRealis headquarters are seen in Montreal on Nov. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL - A number of employees at engineering firm AtkinsRéalis have recently seen their pay delayed as the company transitions to a new resource planning system. A spokesperson…...