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Local businesses brace for change as Carney acts on tariffs

Politics /

Factories and storefronts across Canada woke Friday to the promise of sweeping change, as Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed a bold industrial strategy set to alter the economic landscape for local businesses. Speaking from Mississauga, Carney outlined a plan that pledges billions in support for workers and industries reeling from the disruptive tariffs imposed by […]

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Student visas to Canada tumble as cap takes hold

News /

Nearly 90,000 fewer international students received Canadian study permits in the first half of this year, a drop that has sent shockwaves through post-secondary halls and local communities alike. Canada’s reputation as a destination for global talent faces a defining moment. With the federal government’s introduction of a cap on international student visas in early

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Why Doug Ford’s Crown Royal Dump Resonates Far Beyond Ontario

Politics /

When Premier Doug Ford poured out a bottle of Crown Royal whisky in front of cameras, he staged a protest that was as much about spectacle as substance. The gesture, directed at Diageo’s announcement to close its Amherstburg bottling plant, thrust performative politics to the centre of Ontario’s conversation on jobs and identity. Diageo’s decision

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Armoured vehicles and drones redefine Canada’s support for Ukraine

Politics /

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, Canada unveiled a sweeping $2-billion military aid package, sending armoured vehicles, drones, and munitions eastward as the war against Russia grinds on. The announcement, timed with a surprise visit to Kyiv, demonstrates Ottawa’s resolve as Ukraine’s conflict endures. Prime Minister Carney, building on a pledge first outlined at June’s G7 summit

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Cross-border travel falters, communities feel the pinch

News, Politics /

Last July, 1.7 million Canadians crossed into the United States—a figure reflecting a stark 37% drop compared to the previous year and encapsulating the chilling effect of ongoing tariff disputes and political tensions on cross-border travel. For decades, the shared border between Canada and the United States has been a symbol of cooperation, with millions

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Why Canada’s help in Ukraine matters now more than ever

News /

At the centre of Ukraine’s struggle, Canada’s commitment to humanitarian aid and stability has become a test of moral resolve and international influence. Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, followed by the 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s call for support has echoed across continents. Canada, standing among the world’s top donors, has channelled over $19.7

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Barrie businesses rewrite the rules on trade adaptation

Business, News /

Long before the dust settled on Capitol Hill, the ripple of changing trade winds was already brushing the storefronts of Dunlop Street. In Ontario, the true impacts of global policy aren’t measured in headlines but in the careful recalibration of a shipping manifest or the nervous optimism of a local shopkeeper crunching numbers over stale

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