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Trump administration expands trade investigations to more countries, including Canada
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has expanded it’s trade investigations to 60 countries, including Canada, in an effort to solidify the president’s tariff policies. The United States Trade Representative announced earlier this week that it was launching investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on the European Union and a handful of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Over six decades of “Doctor Who,” the intergalactic adventurer’s adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey to plead not guilty to 2 new charges of rape
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LONDON (AP) — Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey intends to plead not guilty to two new charges of rape, his lawyer told a London court on Friday. The 32-year-old Ghana midfielder, who now plays for Spanish club Villarreal, is separately awaiting trial on five counts of rape related to two women and one count of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by Canadian city
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for February, by province
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Canada’s national unemployment rate was 6.7 per cent in February. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 9.2 per cent (9.2) _ Prince Edward Island 7.2 per cent (7.6) _ Nova Scotia 7.1 per cent (6.9) _ New Brunswick 7.0 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National employment numbers for February from Statistics Canada, at a glance
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada’s February employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.7 per cent (6.5) Employment rate: 60.6 per cent (60.8) Participation rate: 64.9 per cent (65.0) Number unemployed: 1,514,200 (1,457,500) Number working: 21,037,300 (21,121,200) Youth (15-24 years) unemployment rate: 14.1 per cent (12.8) Men (25 plus) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5 indelible photos from Hollywood’s awards season, and the stories behind them
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press based in Los Angeles, Chris Pizzello covers hundreds of entertainment events a year — perched in the rafters, crouched on the red carpet or directing stars to make the perfect portrait. It all culminates in awards season, where he captures the defining moments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, pushing unemployment rate to 6.7%: StatCan
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says employment came in sharply lower than expected in February as a surprise drop of 84,000 jobs pushed the unemployment rate up two ticks to 6.7 per cent. The agency says last month’s job losses were concentrated among youth aged 15 to 24 and men between the ages 25 and 54, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Australia beats North Korea 2-1 to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and clinch World Cup berth
By Canadian Press on March 13th, 2026
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Sam Kerr scored one goal and created another as Australia advanced to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals and secured a World Cup spot with a 2-1 win Friday over North Korea. The three-time champion North Koreans had almost two-thirds of possession and played at a high tempo to keep the Australians ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Polytech wellness experts encourage “fitness snacks” to help with a healthier workday
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Experts at Lethbridge Polytechnic say the solution doesn’t require a gym membership or major lifestyle change. Often, small and consistent movement breaks are enough to reduce stiffness, improve circulation and boost energy. “Lots of people in different work environments are sitting a lot during the day, especially on the computer,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don’t look at the label; look at the ledger
By Lethbridge Herald on March 13th, 2026
For many in our province, the word “Liberal” has become synonymous with a federal approach that is out of touch, expansionist, and fundamentally indifferent to our economic realities. It is a sentiment that has fueled understandable frustration and, for some, a desire to reconsider our place within the federation. But as we approach a pivotal ... Read More »
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