Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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How Canada is reacting to Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff
OTTAWA - Here's how notable Canadian politicians and business groups are reacting to U.S. president-elect's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from Canada: "The fact is we need ...
Nov 26, 2024 "This is a moment when Canada needs to be united. We need to be strong, and we need to be smart," said Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. (The Canadian Press)
Closing First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635B: report
OTTAWA - Closing the First Nations infrastructure gap could generate $635 billion in economic output over the next seven years, a new report commissioned by the Assembly of First Nations said. The gap...
Nov 26, 2024
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian government officials this year to say grocers were charging exorbitant prices despite receiving a federal subsi...
Nov 26, 2024
Five things to know about Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada
Donald Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday that he plans to sign an executive order imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico. Here are five...
Nov 26, 2024
Prairie premiers urge action on security to fend off Trump's tariff threats
EDMONTON - Prairie premiers are urging Canada to act on American concerns over illegal cross-border traffic of people and drugs to stave off the looming threat of 25-per-cent tariffs. Alberta's Daniel...
Nov 26, 2024
Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157 M
VANCOUVER - Taylor Swift will bring an estimated $157-million economic impact to the city next week with the three final concert dates of the record-breaking Eras Tour, Destination Vancouver said. The...
Nov 26, 2024
'Very serious conversation': Moe says Trump's tariffs would have huge impact
A possible 25 per cent tariff on all goods coming from Canada to the U.S. had lawmakers scrambling on Tuesday. Premier Scott Moe said such a tariff would have a huge impact on Saskatchewan, explaining...
Nov 26, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says there are three avenues his government is actively pursuing to respond to the threat of a 25 per cent tariff. (CJME file photo)
Drones, helicopters being considered for U.S. border, public safety minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is considering supplying the RCMP and border agency with more resources including drones, helicopters and personnel in case of a "surge" at the border, Public Safety Minister Dominic L...
Nov 26, 2024
Trudeau calls meeting with premiers to take 'Team Canada' approach to tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll call a meeting with premiers to take a 'Team Canada' response to Donald Trump's threat of imposing hefty tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Spea...
Nov 26, 2024
Trump's 25% per cent tariff would lead to pain on both sides of border, leaders say
TORONTO - Canadian business leaders say Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods would be a "lose-lose" scenario in which local companies face pressure to lower their...
Nov 26, 2024
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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