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In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
The pause comes as Canada and the United States seek a deal, while Russian strikes killed at least 12 in Kyiv and Alberta faced AI data-centre backlash.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on 50 per cent tariffs targeting an array of Canadian goods, set to take effect just after midnight Wednesday.
Following the announcement, some Canadian premiers expressed optimism regarding Ottawa's progress in securing a broader trade deal, with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe seeking reductions on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.
Overnight into Thursday, a Russian missile barrage across Kyiv killed at least 12 people and wounded 33, with strikes damaging a medical facility and an educational institution across 12 locations.
Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish faced jeers at a Lacombe town hall Wednesday, where hundreds expressed distrust regarding provincial plans for a $13-billion A-I data centre project.
This weekend, BTS Army Toronto will host fan activities at Rogers Stadium ahead of sold-out shows, marking the K-pop group's first Toronto visit in over a decade.