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Thousands of protesters descended on U.S. national parks over the weekend, from Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon and beyond, calling for the government to stop the sweeping federal cuts to public lands and protect the areas where millions of Americans work and play. President Donald Trump’s administration has, so far, slashed about 1,000 National Park Service jobs and fired an additional 2,000 recently hired employees within the U.S. Forest Service — cuts that many say will put the future of these lands in jeopardy, as well as lead to unsafe hiking and camping for visitors, unmaintained washroom facilities and long service lines. Protesters hold signs at Roosevelt Arch, the northern entrance to Yellowstone Park on March 1, 2025, in Gardiner, Mont. About 200 people sh...

Britain said on Monday there were several possible proposals on the table for a possible Ukraine ceasefire, after France floated a proposal for a month-long initial truce that could pave the way for peace talks. European countries, led by Britain and France, are looking at options for a peace proposal including Ukraine after last week’s Oval Office rupture between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.“There are clearly a number of options on the table,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman said. “I’m just not getting into a running commentary on the options.”White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, when asked about the weekend activities of Europe rallying around Zelenskyy, told reporters: “So, we welcome Europe stepping up for Europe, but the...

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2025 10:45 am Updated March 3, 2025 11:19 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Post is accusing the union representing its more than 55,000 workers of showing “little meaningful movement” during mediated negotiations this weekend to end a labour dispute that saw employees ordered back to work late last year. A statement from Canada Post on Sunday says the Crown corporation put forward “a workable and affordable weekend delivery m...

Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods imposed by the U.S. government are expected to take hold on Tuesday, marking the start of a North American trade war. President Donald Trump signed the order to impose the devastating levies on his northern and southern neighbours on Feb. 1, saying the measures would help stop “illegal migration” and the smuggling of opioids into U.S. territory.In early February, Trump delayed the start date on the tariffs by 30 days after two phone calls between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Trump, and a Canadian promise to introduce new security measures at the border.Since the levies were announced, governments across the country have responded with how they will fight back against the duties. Here’s a look at some proposed national and provincial responses to t...

Donald Trump loves a good spectacle, and it’s hard to top a speech to a joint session of Congress. The House chamber is packed with lawmakers, and the president’s arrival is announced in a booming voice by the sergeant-at-arms, triggering cacophonous applause. Trump’s speech on Tuesday evening isn’t technically considered a State of the Union address — that comes next year, after he’s been on the job for longer — but there’s no distinguishable difference for anyone watching at home.Almost no detail is left to chance in these situations. Here’s an idea of what to look and listen for:The most powerful people in American government are usually on the dais during an event like this. While the president addresses the nation, the House speaker and the vice president, who doubles as the ceremonia...

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted March 3, 2025 7:54 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed back to Ottawa, after ending his London visit with an audience with King Charles. Trudeau was in London for a weekend security summit, making Canada the only non-European nation represented in talks on how to ensure a possible Ukraine ceasefire actually holds.Analysts say Trudeau’s visit was meant to maintain Canada’s role in the transatlantic alliance, despite U.S. President Donald Trump pulling back from NATO and blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion. ...