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Who picks up the bill when tariffs bite and luxury sales soar? As Canada Goose posts robust numbers but withholds its annual outlook, the answer to who’s paying Trump’s tariffs is anything but straightforward. Canada Goose, the Toronto-based apparel giant, landed at the centre of a trade storm this past quarter. While the company’s iconic […]
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The illusion of stability has been shattered, revealing a world where authoritarian aggression and technological disruption threaten the very foundations of Canada’s security, prosperity, and global standing. Re-elected Prime Minister Mark Carney faces the imperative of rethinking Canada’s defence, alliances, and influence. Half-measures are no longer an option; bold investments in national security, international partnerships,
Carney’s Plan to Secure Canada’s Place in the World Read More »
In an age marked by increasing global instability, Ontario faces a pressing need to safeguard its food supply. The proposal for an Ontario foodbelt, championed by MPPs Mike Schreiner and Bobbi Ann Brady, represents a crucial step towards protecting the province’s agricultural sector and ensuring food security for future generations. This initiative, reminiscent of past
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Tens of thousands converged on St. Peter’s Square for the formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, an event marked not only by ancient religious ritual but also by its unmistakable character as an important diplomatic event on the global stage. Among the assembled heads of state, dignitaries, and faithful was Canadian Prime Minister Mark
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Canada has appointed its first minister dedicated to artificial intelligence in the person of Evan Solomon, a move that has prompted immediate questions regarding the precise scope and anticipated influence of this new governmental portfolio. While the full contours of the role remain somewhat undefined, the Liberal party’s recent platform, released prior to the April
What Impact Will Canada’s New AI Minister Have? Read More »
The distant rumble of international trade disputes may seem far removed from the simple joys of summer camp, yet for parents in Barrie, these global tensions are casting a long shadow over the cost of sending their children outdoors. What began as abstract tariff discussions now translates into tangible concerns about increased expenses for camp
Barrie Parents Brace for Higher Summer Camp Expenses Read More »
Ontario set a formidable objective: facilitating the construction of 1.5 million new residences by the year 2031. This ambitious target necessitates a sustained pace, requiring roughly 150,000 housing starts annually. However, recent data emerging from the province’s budget paints a different picture, indicating a significant deviation from the needed trajectory. The stark figures underscore the
Ontario’s Housing Goals Remain Distant Read More »
The request by Carnival Barrie for $50,000 from civic coffers is more than a simple appeal for financial aid; it forces a stark examination of a persistent municipal question: who gets funding for Barrie events, and upon what clear, consistently applied principles are such decisions made? This single festival’s plea brings into sharp focus the
Who Gets a Slice of Barrie’s Funding Pie: The Carnival Conundrum Read More »
As Ontarians, and particularly residents of Barrie, digest the details of the 2025 Ontario Budget tabled today, May 15, 2025, attention focuses on Premier Doug Ford’s government. This provincial spending plan, delivered by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, arrives amidst economic uncertainties, notably U.S. tariffs. For Barrie, the pressing question is how this budget, shaped under
Barrie Braces for Ford’s 2025 Ontario Budget Read More »
A recent announcement regarding a 90-day cessation in the escalating trade hostilities between the United States and China has introduced a complex new variable for global commerce, the effects of which are poised to extend to Canadian consumers, particularly concerning import prices and the economic climate in communities such as Barrie. This development, while outwardly
US China Tariff Truce Essential Takeaways for Barrie Shoppers Today Read More »
