35 h. ago Canadians' U.S. visits keep dropping, and local tourism may benefit

U.S.-Canada trade tensions led to a steep drop in Canadians heading south last month – a trend that, if it continues, could help boost the London region’s tourism sector, an industry watcher says. Some 1.5 million Canadians made return trips to the U.S. by car in March, a 31.9 per cent drop from the same […]

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53 h. ago Canadians staying in U.S. must register as 'aliens' and be fingerprinted as of Friday

Some Canadians visiting the U.S. must complete an "alien registration form" and be fingerprinted for the government beginning Friday.According to the U.S. Federal Register, Canadians under the age of 14 will still be required to register but won't need to be fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson. "This measure is in compliance with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions."In an email statement last month, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, this rule will apply to Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for more than 30 days.You won't have to worry about this if you're visiting for less time than that, are part of the Nexus program, or are travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, since your biometric info is already in the system....

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55 h. ago Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S. fell nearly 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third consecutive month […]

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3 d. ago Experts say Canadians should only bring burner phones if visiting the U.S.

If you have plans to travel to the U.S. from Canada, experts are advising you to leave your electronics at home if you can.Tensions are high between the two countries as the trade war continues, and Canadians travelling down south seem to have been caught in the crossfires.While many have chosen not to travel to the U.S. to show their support for Canada, others may still need to go there for work, school or scheduled events like weddings.But crossing the border may not be as stress-free as it was before the tariffs.Last week, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory, warning Canadians about entry and exit requirements.It advised travellers to "expect scrutiny" of electronic devices at ports of entry."Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities. If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation," reads the advisory.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its agents do have the authority to search a traveller's computer, phone, ca...

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8 d. ago Premier Scott Moe to speak to reporters about Saskatchewan’s response to U.S. tariffs

Moe's visit to Europe occurred as the Canadian economy continues to face uncertainty because of tariffs the U.S. has already imposed on some Canadian goods entering the U.S.

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1 week ago Gas prices expected to drop 18 cents a litre as carbon tax ends

It may sound like an April Fool’s prank, but the price of gas is going down. However, it could be a short-lived relief for consumers, says a gas price expert.

Economics

1 week ago Prolific local DJ dropping album of sounds recorded around Toronto

An award-winning Toronto-based DJ and musician is about to drop an album of sleep sounds with a decidedly 'Six twist: it's all sounds found in and around the city.Local DJ Andrew McDonnell is no stranger to making and mixing music; for as long as he can remember, he's had a passion for sound.What began with him making mixtapes as a kid turned into buying turntables and learning how to DJ vinyl. After university, he headed to Toronto's Harris Institute to study producing and engineering, and the rest, one might say, was history.From there, he began working on post audio for television shows, which, over the years, have landed him a series of Canadian Screen Awards, Daytime and Children & Family Emmy nominations, all while spinning in Toronto on the side.He's played the likes of Coda, Nest, Danforth Music Hall and Velvet Underground, on top of producing his own music, which has caught the attention of a number of international DJs like Hernan Cattaneo and John ...

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2 w. ago Charges dropped for 3 more accused in Indigo bookstore defacement: Lawyer

A Toronto lawyer says charges have been withdrawn against three more people accused of defacing a downtown Indigo bookstore in a 2023 protest. Arash Ghiassi, who represents two people in the group of accused, says that means seven out of 11 people have seen their charges dropped in the case. Ghiassi says two members of […]

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Do you want city that nails moms for dropping kids at school?

Has governments at all levels become so big that they need to harass parents dropping their kids off at school to help pay their bills? Do you want to live in a country where there is zero-tolerance enforcement of moms getting their kids to school? Or one that offers some leniency? While Canada is in […]

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2 w. ago Over 50,000 Canadians are trying to stop Trump from being allowed into the country

The Alberta Rockies are set to host world leaders for the G7 Summit later this year but more than 50,000 Canadians say U.S. President Donald Trump should not be allowed to attend.Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to welcome Trump, along with other G7 members, including President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, to Kananaskis this June.The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world's advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in addition to the European Union.A petition that went up a little over a month ago on Change.org calling for Trump to be blocked from visiting Canada for the G7 Summit in Alberta has amassed more than 53,000 signatures as of writing, pointing to Trump’s convicted felon status."Trump is a convicted felon who is threatening Canada's Sovereignty. He has also stressed that border security along the Cana...

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2 w. ago Canada issues new travel advisory for people travelling to U.S.

Planning to travel to the U.S.? The Canadian government has shared an updated travel advisory for those heading south of the border.On March 21, the government shared new entry and exit requirements for foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. who plan to stay longer than a month."Canadians and other foreign nationals visiting the United States for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the United States government," reads the website."Failure to comply with the registration requirement could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanour prosecution."What you need to knowIf you're planning a lengthy stay in the U.S., you must consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to see if you need to register.According to the USCIS website, "all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for regist...

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