Politics

Bonnie Crombie’s political future turned on a slender margin, as Ontario Liberals gathered in Toronto to decide whether to renew her mandate or pursue a new leadership contest. The result signaled not triumph, but the opening of another chapter in the party’s struggle for unity and relevance. The vote at the annual general meeting revealed

Sirens echo through Barrie as the city declares a state of emergency—a sharp response to a crisis simmering for years in parks, creeks, and downtown streets. On Tuesday, Barrie, Ontario, pivoted decisively. Mayor Alex Nuttall announced that the city would no longer permit homeless encampments on public land, citing urgent concerns over safety, health, and

Premier Doug Ford’s latest message is clear: U.S. alcohol remains off Ontario’s shelves while tariff tensions simmer, with no sign the cork will pop any time soon. Ontario’s government has dug in its heels on the ban of American-made spirits and food in the province’s liquor stores, maintaining a hard stance that links the ban

Shoppers in Barrie hoping for instant relief at the checkout after Canada’s tariff cut on U.S. goods may need to keep their wallets ready for a few more weeks. The federal government’s decision to remove 25 percent counter-tariffs on select American groceries, effective September 1, brings the promise of price drops on essentials like fresh

Shoppers in Barrie hoping for instant relief at the checkout after Canada’s tariff cut on U.S. goods may need to keep their wallets ready for a few more weeks. The federal government’s decision to remove 25 percent counter-tariffs on select American groceries, effective September 1, brings the promise of price drops on essentials like fresh

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