Ontario is revamping its trade strategy in response to escalating U.S. tariffs, aiming to expand global partnerships and boost foreign investment. While immediate economic concerns remain, Premier Doug Ford emphasized the province’s long-term need for diversified trade. Ontario-U.S. Trade Relationship Under Strain Ontario’s trade with the United States totals $500 billion annually, making it a … Read more
For Mary Ann and Mike Jeffries, Florida has been their warm-weather escape for the past 15 years — a place to unwind and avoid harsh Canadian winters. But recent political shifts in the U.S. have turned their seasonal sanctuary into a place that feels less inviting. The couple, who live in Moncton, New Brunswick, recently … Read more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a bold warning: if the United States escalates its tariffs on Canadian products, he’s prepared to cut off power to 1.5 million homes and businesses south of the border. New Energy Surcharge Targets U.S. Exports In response to recent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Ford introduced a 25% surcharge … Read more
A Vancouver resident was surprised to find an election sign for ABC Vancouver’s byelection candidates installed on his property — without his permission. Wah Gee, a former volunteer for ABC Vancouver during the 2022 election campaign, said he returned home over the weekend to discover someone hammering a signpost into his yard. “He was hammering … Read more
A growing RV park near Highway 1 in North Vancouver has sparked concerns among neighbours and city officials. The site, known as Bowser Island, has become home to about a dozen people living in RVs and temporary structures. Life at Bowser Island William Cook, a resident of Bowser Island, said he relocated there after the … Read more
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has announced that the search for two murdered First Nations women at a Winnipeg-area landfill is currently well under budget. This update comes as authorities continue working to identify a second set of remains recently discovered at the site. Funding and Search Progress The search operation began in early December after … Read more
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba has seen a significant surge in memberships ahead of its upcoming leadership race. According to party officials, membership numbers have jumped from 2,200 to nearly 11,000 before the February 28 deadline. Despite this increase, the party has not disclosed how many memberships were secured by each candidate — nor … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric towards world leaders appears to have unexpectedly boosted their approval ratings, as citizens rally behind their governments in response to what experts describe as an “external threat” posed by Trump’s administration. In recent months, several global leaders — including Canada’s Justin Trudeau, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and French President Emmanuel … Read more