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In another yo-yo move, U.S. President Donald Trump has again issued a one-month reprieve from the 25 per cent tariffs he imposed on most Canadian exports earlier this week. The sudden reversal follows steep losses on the U.S. stock markets and mounting pressure from businesses, lawmakers, and State Governors. The temporary exemption applies to goods […]

Fort McMurray Schools Adjust Plans Following Ministerial Order on Complex Needs Students FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school divisions are taking different approaches to comply with a provincial order on in-person learning for students with complex needs. The moves come as both divisions prepare to return to negotiations with the Canadian […]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province will stop purchasing American booze and work to stop buying other U.S. goods. His comments come one day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, along with a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy. Speaking to reporters in Regina, Moe said […]

Canada-U.S. Trade War Continues Despite Auto Tariff Reprieve OTTAWA — The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to escalate, despite a reprieve on auto tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption to Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors from his sweeping 25 per cent tariffs after discussions with Prime Minister […]

Alberta retaliates against U.S. tariffs with non-tariff trade measures Alberta is pushing back against new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods with a series of non-tariff trade measures aimed at supporting local businesses and reducing reliance on American products. Premier Danielle Smith announced the response Tuesday, calling the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump “clearly […]

Alberta Invests Over $300M in Northern Highway Projects FORT MCMURRAY — Alberta is investing more than $300 million to improve highways in the province’s north, aiming to boost economic trade, enhance wildfire evacuation routes, and strengthen regional connectivity. A key project is the 218-kilometre expansion of Highway 686, linking Peerless Lake to Fort McMurray and […]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it’s seen an increase in complaints about items mislabelled as products of Canada or missing information about their country of origin. The federal organization enforcing labelling standards on food products says the rash of complaints have come in the last few months, when Canadians were increasingly supporting local businesses […]

Canada’s Transportation Safety Board releases final report on fatal firefighting helicopter crash Canada’s Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on a 2023 helicopter crash in northern Alberta that killed the pilot. The helicopter, operated by Valhalla Helicopters, was assisting with wildfire suppression in the Peace River region. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported […]

U.S. Gas Prices Set to Spike as Tariff on Canadian Oil Takes Effect Americans are already feeling the sting at the gas pump less than 24 hours after the U.S. imposed a 10 per cent tariff on Canadian crude oil, with experts warning of significant price hikes in the coming weeks. Patrick De Haan, head […]

Markets Plunge as Trump Tariffs Spark Economic Turmoil Stock markets across North America and beyond are in freefall following the latest round of tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The New York Stock Exchange is down nearly 2 percent and still falling, while the NASDAQ composite has dropped over 1 percent. In Canada, […]