Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war
DETROIT (AP) - President Donald Trump's short reprieve for U.S. automakers from stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada isn't likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the change...
Mar 06, 2025
Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The outgoing premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he's drawing on the province's history as he urges Canadians not to underestimate U.S. President Donald Trump's "imperialist" ...
Mar 06, 2025
Liberals release long-delayed Africa strategy with no new funding
OTTAWA - The Liberals released their long-promised Africa strategy Thursday but without the funding and media blitz that accompanied their plan for Asia. The strategy calls for an increased focus on t...
Mar 06, 2025
Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war
DETROIT (AP) - President Donald Trump's short reprieve for U.S. automakers from stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada isn't likely to allow enough time for those companies to make the change...
Mar 06, 2025
Truckers scramble for new routes as tariffs bring shipments to a halt
MONTREAL - Trucking companies are halting shipments, mulling layoffs and scrambling for new routes as tariffs wreak havoc on cross-border trade. The lead-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping 2...
Mar 06, 2025
B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government
VICTORIA - The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will sup...
Mar 06, 2025
Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford
TORONTO - Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday. O...
Mar 06, 2025
Trudeau says call with Trump was 'colourful' and he wants all tariffs lifted
OTTAWA - One day after he had what he describes as a "colourful call" with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to insist the Trump administration's tariffs on Canada m...
Mar 06, 2025
Quebec to table budget March 25 with focus on infrastructure, tariffs
MONTREAL - Quebec's finance minister will table the province's next budget on March 25, with a focus on shoring up businesses and workers amid the economic disruption of U.S. tariffs. Eric Girard says...
Mar 06, 2025
Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit
HALIFAX - Two of Nova Scotia's largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the...
Mar 06, 2025
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
8:30 - With the by-elections now decided, Mark Carney's Liberals have secured a majority in the House of Commons, comple...