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Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER — The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.
'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats

'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats

Kimberly Waletich isn't Canadian.
Proposed class action lawsuit against 'Freedom Convoy' organizers clears hurdle

Proposed class action lawsuit against 'Freedom Convoy' organizers clears hurdle

OTTAWA — A proposed class action lawsuit against those who allegedly organized and funded the "Freedom Convoy" protests cleared another hurdle on Thursday when the Ontario Court of Appeal refused to dismiss the case.
Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

TORONTO — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. The U.S.
Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'

Ottawa, plaintiffs agree to settle lawsuit over 'Indian hospitals'

OTTAWA — A crowd of survivors of so-called "Indian hospitals" gathered on Parliament Hill Thursday to hear the federal government say what they've been waiting years to hear: We believe you.
Ottawa unveils plans to build 3 military hubs in the Arctic

Ottawa unveils plans to build 3 military hubs in the Arctic

OTTAWA — The federal government will build northern military operational support hubs in Iqaluit, Yellowknife, and Inuvik, Defence Minister Bill Blair announced Thursday, while promising there will be more to come as Ottawa ramps up its military foot
'We lost our way': Manitoba Tories sorry after rejecting landfill search for women

'We lost our way': Manitoba Tories sorry after rejecting landfill search for women

WINNIPEG — The interim leader of Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives apologized Wednesday to the families of two slain First Nations women after refusing to search a landfill for their remains and touting the decision in a provincial election campai
New Brunswick MP Jake Stewart says he's not running in the next election

New Brunswick MP Jake Stewart says he's not running in the next election

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jake Stewart says he won't run in the next election. In a post on social media, Stewart says the last 18 years in politics have taken a toll on his family and his health.
Quebec to table budget March 25 with focus on infrastructure, tariffs

Quebec to table budget March 25 with focus on infrastructure, tariffs

MONTREAL — Quebec's finance minister will table the province's next budget on March 25, with a focus on shoring up businesses and workers amid the economic disruption of U.S. tariffs.
In the news today: Trade agreement worthless with Trump tariffs

In the news today: Trade agreement worthless with Trump tariffs

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Architects say Trump's tariffs 'blows a complete hole' in continental trade agreement The architects of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement say U.S.