Pacific Crest Trail visitors could get a permit to cross into Canada to save dozens of miles walking to the nearest U.S. road.

OTTAWA — Canada’s public safety minister is heading to Washington on Thursday in an effort to convince U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration that the Canada-U.S. border is secure, as the clock ticks down on Trump’s threat of slapping 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports.

The impending Canada-US trade war is a reactionary conflict between rival imperialist powers that will be waged at the expense of workers on both sides of the border.

Twice during the campaign, Progressive Conservative Party Leader Doug Ford will head to Washington, D.C., in his role as premier. The Liberals say that would be 'deeply partisan.'

The Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, between the United States, Canada and Finland is meant to pool new ship construction.

The U.S. is threatening a two-stage tariff plan in which Canada and Mexico could get hit with initial trade penalties within days then face broader penalties this spring.

In Manitoba, along the longest undefended border in the world, Canadians push back against Trump’s allegations of an “invasion” of migrants and drugs.

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

Many industries, including agriculture, technology, and manufacturing, voiced concerns over the possible financial burden.

Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the Potomac River, with teams working to bring survivors to safety, said IAFF President Edward Kelly.

P.J. Washington scored 25 points, making all four of his 3-point attempts in the fourth quarter, and Kyrie Irving added 25 points and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 137-136 on Wednesday night.