July 10th, 2025

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Local News

  • Pina Colada Day makes a splash

    Joe Manio Local Journalism Initiative reporter When the words “pina colada” are mentioned, images of tropical beaches, creamy cocktails, and fruity garnishes often come to mind.  The drink was also immortalized in the by British-American singer-songwriter Ruport Holmes in his 1979 hit song: “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” and the cocktail is celebrated annually with [...] Read More »

    13 hours ago
  • SPC to hear report on air service

    Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A report on Lethbridge air service will be made this afternoon to the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of city council today. The committee, consisting of the mayor and all members of council, will meet at 9 a.m. with a closed session.  The report by airport manager Cameron Prince will [...] Read More »

    1 day ago
  • COVID vaccine strategy impacts yet to be realized

    Alejandra-Pulido Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD After changes to the federal COVID-19 vaccine procurement process were announced earlier this year, and the Alberta government announcing last month that the vaccine will no longer be funded, Alberta Lung has raised the alarm on how that will affect Albertans living with chronic lung diseases like Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis and [...] Read More »

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  • Casa exhibit explores Japanese Garden

    Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Gallery at Casa is featuring works from 42 artists who have engaged in a year-long exploration of Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, and it expands throughout both floors and all gallery spaces at Casa.   “Nikka Yuko – Re: Turning the Stories”, is a major multidisciplinary exhibition running until Aug. 23, [...] Read More »

    2 days ago
  • Body cameras focus of SPC funding request

    Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council will be asked Thursday to recommend that funding be approved to provide the Lethbridge Police Service with body-worn cameras. The SPC consists of the mayor and all council members. A report, to be submitted by Chief Financial Officer Darrell Mathews [...] Read More »

    3 days ago

National News

  • A look at the countries that received Trump’s tariff letters

    U.S. President Donald Trump has sent letters to Canada and a handful of other countries this week outlining higher tariffs they’ll face if they don’t make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1. Some of these import taxes mirror the same, so-called “reciprocal” rates Trump unveiled against dozens of trading partners in April — [...] Read More »

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  • Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1. Trump posted a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media, saying if Canada works to stop the flow of fentanyl he may consider a tariff adjustment. But Trump says there are other issues [...] Read More »

    2 hours ago
  • CP NewsAlert: Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1

    WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1. Trump posted a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on social media, linking the duties to the flow of fentanyl but says there are other issues the United States has with Canada. More coming. Kelly [...] Read More »

    2 hours ago
  • NDP leadership to begin in September, new leader chosen no later than March 29

    OTTAWA — The NDP’s leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party’s national council. A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg. An entry fee [...] Read More »

    4 hours ago
  • Montreal will not agree to stop dismantling homeless encampments, despite new report

    MONTREAL — The City of Montreal won’t promise to stop dismantling homeless encampments, in spite of a recommendation from a study it commissioned to find solutions to the growing problem of homelessness in the city. City officials on Thursday said taking down encampments is a “last resort” but at times it’s necessary to protect the [...] Read More »

    4 hours ago