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The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'
June 16, 2025 - 8:53 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump urged all of Iran's capital to evacuate “immediately,” saying in a social media post that Iran would not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
New Zealand's unofficial fruit is the feijoa, not the kiwi. And part of the fun is in giving it away
May 17, 2025 - 2:29 PM

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The unofficial national fruit of New Zealand isn’t native to the country – it’s South American. It isn’t exclusively found in New Zealand. And it’s not, perhaps surprisingly, the kiwi. It’s the feijoa.
Universal remains 'committed to propelling Drake’s career' as it seeks suit dismissal
May 09, 2025 - 9:00 PM

TORONTO - Universal Music Group is reaffirming its commitment to Drake, even as it files a motion seeking to dismiss his amended defamation suit over their role in the success of Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping diss track "Not Like Us."
The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal
April 22, 2025 - 4:10 PM

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country. He said India should buy more defense equipment and energy from the U.S. and allow Washington greater access to its market, lending momentum to an expected bilateral trade deal.
The Latest: Stock market suffers worst week since 2020 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs
April 04, 2025 - 5:01 PM

Markets are facing their worst crisis since the COVID crash after China matched President Donald Trump’s big raise in tariffs in the U.S. president’s escalating trade war.
High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier
April 03, 2025 - 5:12 PM

British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.
The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers
April 02, 2025 - 5:54 PM

President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday, saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations.
The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the island
March 28, 2025 - 4:32 PM

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland’s security and demanded that the country change its approach as President Donald Trump continues to talk of taking over the Danish territory.
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico
March 06, 2025 - 3:50 PM

OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie
March 05, 2025 - 11:38 AM

MONTREAL - Airlines and travel companies have seen bookings to the United States plummet as Canadians rethink their plans amid anger over the trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump as well as a weak loonie.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
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Top News - Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

The Latest: Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate 'immediately'

New Zealand's unofficial fruit is the feijoa, not the kiwi. And part of the fun is in giving it away

Universal remains 'committed to propelling Drake’s career' as it seeks suit dismissal

The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

The Latest: Stock market suffers worst week since 2020 after China retaliates against Trump tariffs

High anxiety over softwood lumber despite tone change from U.S.: B.C. premier

The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

The Latest: Vance visits Greenland as Trump presses for a US takeover of the island

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Canadians cancel U.S. travel plans amid anger over tariffs, weak loonie

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