Trump says U.S. does not need Canada's oil, lumber and cars
More strong words about Canada from Donald Trump. The U.S. President spoke of his need for new trade tariffs while speaking to delegates attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He argues the U.S. has not been treated fairly or respected by other nations, including Canada when it comes to trade. "...
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RCMP contract two Blackhawk helicopters to bolster border security
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has expanded its border patrol capabilities by chartering two Black Hawk helicopters, operational since January 17, 2025. The aircraft are focused on detecting and responding to illegal crossings of people, goods, and drugs at the Canada-U.S. border. The Black Hawks, secured und...
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Deadline looms for Liberal leadership candidates
Time is counting down for Liberal leadership candidates to come forward. The deadline is January 23rd, and contestants must raise a $350,000 entrance fee. The party will choose Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's replacement on March 9th. Among candidates so far are the former finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, the forme...
Jan 22, 2025
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Toronto Police make $83 million cocaine seizure
A seizure of more than 835 kilograms of cocaine by Toronto Police, estimated with a street value of around $83 million. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw says it's the largest seizure of cocaine in the history of the force. "We know these drugs travelled from Mexico over the United States' southern border and then...
Jan 22, 2025
Trudeau on tariff response: "Everything is on the table"
Canada is not backing down from U.S. president Donald Trump. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is holding a cabinet retreat, as Trump floated February 1 as a start date for 25 percent tariffs. Trudeau calls it an important and challenging moment for Canada. "I want to be clear, we have Canadians backs. We will protect...
Jan 21, 2025
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Inflation slows to 1.8% in December: StatCan
Canada's inflation rate cooled slightly to 1.8 per cent in December, according to Statistics Canada. It comes as a temporary tax break on certain goods was introduced in the middle of the month. Food purchased from restaurants and alcohol bought from stores contributed most to the slowdown in the Consumer Price Index. ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Canada could face U.S. tariffs as early as Feb. 1: Trump
Canada could face 25 per cent tariffs from the United States as early as Feb. 1, according to U.S. President Donald Trump. He made the comments on Monday evening, just hours after his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. "We're thinking in terms of 25 per cent on Mexico and Canada because they'...
Jan 21, 2025
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Tensions high between Canada/U.S. as Trump takes office
How will this Trump presidency affect Canadians? Twenty-five percent tariffs could be on the way, and he's floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state. Leading scholar on Canada/U.S. relations Dr. Asa McKercher with StFX University says tariffs would be economically devastating. "We do over 80 percent of ou...
Jan 20, 2025
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17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
Seventeen people have been hospitalized following a salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling a number of Sweet Cream brand Mini Patisserie. They were distributed at bakeries, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and retirement residences, and may also have been...
Jan 20, 2025
Donald Trump will take over as president Monday
It's inauguration day for incoming U.S. president Donald Trump. Many Canadians are waiting to see if Trump follows through on his tariff threats. He previously said he would put 25 per cent tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican exports, if the two countries did not crack down on drugs and migrants coming across the borde...
Jan 20, 2025