For years, Ontario drivers have stared at the numbers ticking away at the pump, feeling the weight of rising costs. But this week, they were greeted with an unexpected ease—a rare moment of economic relief. Tuesday marked a pivotal shift for motorists across the province as Ottawa officially repealed the federal consumer carbon tax. This […]
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Danielle Smith’s recent appearance at a Florida gala has sparked discussions about her approach to navigating U.S. political challenges, particularly her handling of controversial rhetoric and trade tensions. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has long been characterized by her pragmatic and calculated political strategies. Her recent appearance at a high-profile gala in Florida, co-headlined with conservative
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The growing animosity of international trade wars may be rattling global markets, but it’s quietly reshaping the local economies of cities like Barrie, Ontario, in ways once considered unlikely. When U.S. tariffs raise the stakes, the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement emerges as both an economic defence mechanism and a rallying cry for consumers to prioritize homegrown
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The closure of Doogan’s Pet Centre in Barrie marks the end of an era for local retail while shedding light on the rising dominance of online marketplaces like Amazon and Chewy. After 40 years as a beloved fixture in the Kozlov Centre, Doogan’s Pet Centre has closed its doors, a casualty of shifting consumer habits
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