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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 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, as Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe seeks reductions on steel, aluminum, autos, and lumber.
  • Overnight into Thursday, a Russian missile barrage across Kyiv killed at least 12 people, 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 in the province's $13-billion A-I data centre plans.
  • 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.
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In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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