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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.

VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative Party of B.C. when he was part of the delegation that marched in the 2022 Aldergrove Christmas Light Up Parade. "There were only four of us," Sharkey said.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec's Laurentians area might be in southwestern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police said Sunday.

An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.

A spokesman for a citizens' rail safety group believes not enough has been done to ensure the town's residents are safe from future disasters.

Clean Energy Canada says politicians should instead be helping to put more EVs on the road.

Chief of the Defence Staff Gen. Jennie Carignan says it's been a good year for recruiting, with the CAF surpassing its objective by 2,000 for the first time in 10 years.

OTTAWA — Not that long ago, former air force fighter pilot Stephen Fuhr was just one among many voices in Canada complaining about the way the federal government makes big defence purchasing decisions.

MONTREAL — A spokesperson for the Montreal Comiccon says the trade war with the United States could supercharge attendance at the colourful pop culture gathering.