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Weight Limit Increased on Fort Chipewyan Winter Road as Cooler Weather Returns FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has increased the weight limit on the Fort Chipewyan Winter Road to 45,000 kilograms as cooler weather stabilizes conditions. Municipal officials are urging heavy vehicle operators, including fuel trucks and semi-trailers, to […]

Canada is now facing tariffs from China. China announced on Saturday it will place a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola meal, canola oil, and peas, and a 25 per cent tariff on seafood and pork on March 20. This after the Chinese announced results of its anti-discriminatory investigation into Canada implementing tariffs last […]

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 […]

Actor Jeff Douglas is back. Remember in the 90’s when he played Joe Canada in the Molson Commercials? This time he made an updated rant but it’s just him on his own socials. Check it out here. Love the part about “Gord” and he shows both Gord Downie and Gordon Lightfoot. Iconic! Ryder’s favourite part […]

We’re so back. Really, “Joe Canadian” never left. The man who played the character in the Molson Canadian ads 25 years ago is named Jeff Douglas and he’s been kicking around on CBC Radio for a long time now – currently hosting Mainstreet Nova Scotia. But the rant has returned and the timing is precise. […]

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 […]

Reaction to the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canadian products going south of the border has been swift from several farm groups. On Tuesday, the wide-ranging 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian goods and a 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy took effect, so did Canada’s retaliatory 25 per cent tariff on $30 billion […]

This recipe has been on Tik Tok for a few years now but was recently brought to light thanks to Real Housewives Of NYC’s alumni Bethenny Frankel! I tried it out yesterday and was blown away by how EASY and DELICIOUS they were. Some hot tips: they turn to rocks after a day so you […]

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 […]