3 d. ago Canadian strike force targeting fentanyl and other drugs 'already rolling out,' says RCMP

Canada’s new strike force will tackle cross-border drug smuggling and organized crime, an RCMP officer says

Other

6 d. ago Family with kids aged 1 and 2 found frozen trying to cross Canada

The RCMP says officers kept the family on the phone while tracking their coordinates by GPS and by following their footsteps in the snow.

Society

7 d. ago Still shopping in the U.S.? What to know about the new 25% surtax

If your items are $1,000 over your personal exemption, you would be charged applicable duties, GST and a $250 surtax.

Economics

7 d. ago Shopping in the U.S.? What Canadians should know about the new 25% surtax

Thanks to tariffs, Canadians who cross-border shop and those returning from travel in the U.S. will be paying a hefty surtax on their purchases at the border

Economics

1 week ago U.S. citizen fined after CBSA catches him trying to bring illegal firearm into Alberta at Coutts crossing

A U.S. citizen got an $8,000 court fine earlier this month after being caught last September trying to bring an illegal handgun into Alberta, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Monday morning.  On Sept. 8, the man attempted to cross into Canada at the Coutts port of entry. After properly declaring two non-restricted firearms, […]

Events

1 week ago Canada’s Grondin earns World Cup silver in men’s snowboard cross

ERZURUM — Canada’s Eliot Grondin earned World Cup silver in the men’s snowboard cross on Saturday. Grondin finished behind Germany’s Leon Ulbricht and ahead of Nick Baumgartner of the United States on the podium. The Sainte-Marie, Que., native was the top qualifier on Friday entering Saturday’s final. It’s the second World Cup medal of the […]

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2 w. ago ‘Grief Library’ helping N.S. woman’s family, kids cope with her cancer diagnosis

Topics of death and grief can be hard to broach, so a Nova Scotia library is hoping to help people navigate the difficult emotions surrounding loss through books.

Society

2 w. ago On ‘The Baldwins,’ Alec and Hilaria tell their sides of their stories

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are no strangers to the camera. This time, they’re turning it on themselves – or rather, TLC is – with a new reality show The Baldwins, starring the controversial couple and their seven children. The series, which premieres Sunday, introduced the family while the kids played and left toys strewn about […]

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2 w. ago Rosborough: If tariffs drive up costs, let's focus on fixing what we own

Anthony D Rosborough, Dalhousie University Canada’s economy has long relied on open trade and cross-border supply chains, but as tariff threats and market protectionism rise from the United States under President Donald Trump, so do Canada’s economic vulnerabilities. Although the risk of a trade war between Canada and the U.S. has been given a temporary […]

Economics

3 w. ago 4 Nations Takeaways: Team Canada finishes off Finland to set up rematch in final with USA

Get ready Canada there will be a cross-border rematch on American soil. Team Canada booked its ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday against the arch-rival United States with a must-win 5-3 victory over Team Finland at the TD Garden in Boston on Monday afternoon. With their backs to the wall, the Canadians […]

Sport