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OTTAWA — Beijing's ambassador to Canada says China is interested in stepping up trade with Ottawa, arguing the U.S. is pursuing a trade war that will hurt the global economy as it struggles to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

REGINA — Two workers were assessed for minor injuries following a fire at the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says the blaze has been contained and an "all clear" has been issued.

LYNN LAKE, Man. — Ground has broken on a gold mining project in northern Manitoba.

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her plan to fly to Florida to appear at an event alongside a far-right U.S.

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a plan by the United States to restore Russia's ability to sell fertilizer is a backchannel that funds Ukrainian death and suffering. "This is the most disturbing action that I think we've seen from (U.S.

TORONTO — Kevan Staples, the co-founder of the groundbreaking avant-garde Toronto rock band Rough Trade, has died at 75 years old.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's Progressive Conservative government delivered a throne speech Tuesday focused on the economic uncertainty, rising costs and trade instability caused by U.S. tariff threats.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government says it will table legislation on Monday that eliminates the consumer carbon tax in the province.

NEW YORK (AP) — National Book Award winner Sigrid Nunez and Booker Prize winner Anne Enright are among eight recipients of literary honors that include a $175,000 cash award.

QUÉBEC — Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard introduced his budget on Tuesday, under a cloud of possible U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods that he forecasts will average 10 per cent in the next two years. Here are some highlights: — Deficit of $13.