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Nine premiers plan to lift interprovincial alcohol barriers

Canadian premiers reached a deal to remove barriers and allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provinces, with nine premiers signing on while Quebec and Yukon have yet to join; timelines vary by province but the push aims to ease interprovincial trade amid U.S. tariff threats. The move follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol and broader efforts to reduce domestic trade barriers within Canada.

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Canada Finishes 14th in World Cup Standings

Canada achieved its best-ever World Cup finish by placing 14th and reaching the knockout stage, highlighted by historic firsts and a stoppage-time win that underscored a remarkable run. In the FIFA rankings, Canada remained at No. 30 while Spain reclaimed No. 1, with notable moves including Mexico into the top 10 and the USA at 12th.

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada Goods

President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act to impose 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for Canada’s actions against American autos, dairy, and alcohol, with the levies taking effect in 30 days and exemptions for energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals. The move, described as a response to retaliation rather than a full-blown trade war, signals renewed tensions with Canada and could affect cross-border trade and prices as negotiations continue.

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Sunrise Expansion Construction Begins, Boosts BC LNG

Enbridge has begun the $4‑billion Sunrise Expansion on the Westcoast natural gas system in British Columbia, adding up to 300 million cubic feet per day of capacity through roughly 140 kilometres of new pipeline and 11 looping segments to support LNG exports such as Woodfibre while keeping Indigenous participation an option. Government and industry supporters say the project will boost Canada’s GDP, create about 2,500 construction jobs, generate roughly $700 million in tax revenue, and emphasize domestic steel use and Indigenous collaboration as part of Canada's energy-and-reconciliation agenda.

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Rotherham man charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home as police investigate a possible political or terrorist motive. Kerry, from Rotherham, was arrested in July and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court, with prosecutors stressing the ongoing investigation and the defendant's right to a fair trial.

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ICE Pauses Most Vehicle Stops Nationwide

ICE has ordered a nationwide halt on most vehicle stops in immigration enforcement, with exceptions only for the most egregious criminal targets, following fatal shootings in Maine and Texas. The temporary policy change could significantly constrain ICE operations and is described as a training measure, potentially affecting how arrests are initially pursued.

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