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Month: April 2025
Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hours
Canada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.
In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico. Continue reading…
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The redevelopment of the Parkinson Recreation Centre in Kelowna, B.C., is part of the city’s efforts to recreate recreation through its Building a Stronger Kelowna initiative.
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A federal investment of up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay has been made available through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.
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ICYMI: Northern Ontario is seeing a ‘shorter window’ for ice roads that deliver vital supplies to remote First Nations
At first there was no answer on the satellite phone. But on the third call, Donald Meeseetawageesic heard his sister’s voice. “We need somebody to come and tow us out,” he told her.
It was a warmer-than-normal night in early March and Meeseetawageesic, the elected band councillor for Eabametoong First Nation, was stranded in a 4×4 truck on the dark winter road leading to his community. The tyres were stuck in the deep snow and the temperature outside was below freezing. Help was about 60km (37 miles) away. Continue reading…
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