36 h. ago Canadian Tesla protests part of ‘day of action’ amid fractured U.S. relationship

VANCOUVER — Canadians in several major cities held demonstrations at Tesla dealerships as part of an international “day of action” aimed at the company’s CEO Elon Musk and his role within the American government amid the fractured relationship between Canada and the United States. About two dozen protesters stood in the rain outside the dealership […]

Culture

67 h. ago Fewer Americans see Canada as close ally than 2 years ago: poll

The number of Democrats who see Canada as a close ally has dropped from seven in 10 to about half, while the number of Republicans who feel the same has dropped below 50 per cent.

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2 d. ago Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close U.S. ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership

WASHINGTON — Americans are less likely to see Canada and the U.S. as close allies than they were two years ago, the latest indication that President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and talk of taking over a neighbouring ally are souring a critical economic and military relationship. The U.S. shift in viewpoint comes primarily from Democrats, […]

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3 d. ago Canada appeals directly to ‘hardworking Americans’ with anti

'We need to send a message to the American people, for them to understand what’s at stake,' Mélanie Joly told CNN

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3 d. ago Deonandan: Canada should act quickly to attract U.S. scientists fleeing Trump

This is a rare chance to snatch the best of American scientific talent and position Canada as a world leader in promising fields of research.

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3 d. ago One in five Americans want their state to join Canada amid escalating trade war: poll

In January, Trump threatened to use "economic force" to annex Canada

Economics

3 d. ago San Antonio and Detroit are among the U.S. cities most vulnerable to tariffs: report

Research says San Antonio is the most vulnerable American city because almost half of its exports are destined for Canada

Economics

4 d. ago Trade war not impacting American visitation to Canada, so far

More Americans visited Canada this January than last January despite the U.S. trade war that has curbed tourism in the opposite direction

Economics

4 d. ago Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting criticism that it's treason for her to join an American event with a U.S. podcaster who supports annexing Canada as the 51st state.

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4 d. ago White House says President Trump will announce auto tariffs today

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on auto imports at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Oval Office. Leavitt did not offer details about how the tariffs would affect the North American automobile industry, which is integrated among Canada, Mexico and the United States. It’s also […]

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8 d. ago Opinion: Oh, Canada, this American is worried about our relationship

Our longtime friends north of the Montana border need a reminder that we Americans relish our enduring, special relationship, and hope that it’s resilient enough to continue through the current chaos. I am not alone. A recent national poll found that 87 per cent of Americans have a favourable opinion of Canada and Canadians. Clearly, […]

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9 d. ago American booze — made in Canada — amongst those leaving Sask. store shelves

Even though they are made in Canada, beers like Bud Light and Coors Light and hard seltzers such as Vizzy and White Claw will not be available at liquor stores in Saskatchewan.

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9 d. ago Huge Ontario bug covered in slimy eggs could give you a painful bite this spring

Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that will make you think twice about wading into the water this spring.Living up to its name pretty much as accurately as a species can, the giant water bug (Lethocerus americanus) is an aquatic insect that measures in as Canada's largest insect in terms of both weight and size.The giant water bug makes its home in ponds, lakes and wetlands in a range that extends from coast to coast. Their native range spans throughout Ontario, including a dense population in the southern reaches of the province and regular sightings stretching far into the north.Brett Hondow/ShutterstockAside from their fearsome size, the giant water bug can ruin your day in a gruesome way.The carnivorous species have evolved a potent attack designed to immobilize prey like amphibians and crustaceans, but it can easily bring even an adult human to their knees shoul...

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1 week ago ‘Why are we upset at Canada? This is stupid,’ says American podcaster Joe Rogan

“I don’t really think they should be our 51st state. There. I said it,” commented Rogan during a recent episode of his show 

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1 week ago All of Canada's major telecoms are copying each other's North American plans

These carriers are crazy, just copying each other left, right and centre. The Toronto-based telecom, Rogers, recently launched a $55/125GB promotion, and now, Telus and Bell have copied the plan. This comes after Telus launched a $50/100GB plan that Rogers and Bell copied.Telus' $55/125GB plan offers speeds up to 1Gbps and unlimited data at reduced speeds. It also features unlimited data, talk, and text in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. You can also redeem three months of Stream+ Premium for $15 per month.Stream+ Premium is typically $43 per month and includes Netflix Premium, Disney+, an Amazon Prime membership, and access to Telus Films and Series.Bell's version of the $55/125GB plan offers no speed cap but reduced speeds after the 125GB of data. It also offers unlimited data, calling, and texting in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Similar to some of Bell’s other plans, it has an HD streaming cap. This means wh...

Politics

1 week ago Letters March 19, 2025: ‘There is no path for Canada to become the 51st state.’

NO PATH TO 51 There’s no path for Canada to become the 51st state from the American side. Canada would be a second California with about the same population and about 50 electoral votes and about 48 seats in Congress, heavily Democrat. Republicans would never stand for that. This talk from Trump amounts to spitting […]

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1 week ago Mississauga takes down American flags ‘at the request of many’

Mississauga is the latest city that says it will stop flying the American flag amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S., along with President Donald Trump’s annexation threats. Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish said in a post to X on Saturday that her city has begun removing all American flags at locations along Lake […]

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2 w. ago Here's the new list of U.S. products subject to Canadian tariffs

The list of American goods subject to tariffs when imported into Canada is growing.After United States President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products on Wednesday, Canada responded with $29.8 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs.The federal government is slapping 25 per cent tariffs on a new slate of products originating from the U.S. starting Thursday.According to the Department of Finance, the tariffs will remain in place "until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian steel and aluminum products."It adds that Canada's countermeasures don't apply to American goods in transit on the day the tariffs kick in.From knitting needles to video game consoles, here is the new list of U.S. products subject to tariffs by Canada:Candles, tapersPrepared glues and other prepared adhesivesUmbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas, and similar umbrellas)Walking sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding cropsTableware, kitchenw...

Economics

2 w. ago Flying in a trade war: Why some feel ‘betrayed,’ others look at moving to Canada

At the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the tariff trade war between Canada and the U.S. is leaving flyers who travel between the two countries feeling very uneasy.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Trump has driven me to become a Canadian': Threats prompt American to apply for citizenship after 52 years in Vancouver

Terri Clark has deep American roots but is so passionate about an independent Canada that this week she got the Kerrisdale BIA to haul 30 Canadian flags out of storage and hang them up on the streets

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