9 h. ago Gavin Newsom urges Canadians to return to California beaches, B.C. tells him to pound sand

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon tells Canadians to 'hold the line' as California Governor urges tourists to return to his state

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11 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians are the second-biggest international spenders for California's tourism economy

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11 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a video this week, is urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to look past U.S. President Donald Trump and return to […]

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12 h. ago Californa tries to lure Canadians back, but B.C. minister says ‘hold the line’ on travel

'Today we launched a new international campaign focused on encouraging Canadians to come visit the great state of California,' Gov. Gavin Newsom says in a video.

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13 h. ago Newsom Defends California Pollution Plan in Face of Trump Attack

Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to extend California’s key pollution-reduction program even as President Donald Trump ramps up attacks on the state’s climate efforts.

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14 h. ago Avoid U.S. travel if possible, Canadian academics are being urged

Canadian university and college professors, as well as other staff at these institutions, are being encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel to the U.S.

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15 h. ago California governor urges Canadians to visit state despite U.S. tensions

Amid U.S.-Canada tensions, California's governor is inviting Canadians and assuring a warm, touristy welcome thousands of miles away from U.S. President Donald Trump.On April 14, Governor Gavin Newsom shared a video on social media in which he said that the Golden State and Canada "have always shared so much in common," and that California is launching a new tourism campaign to urge Canadians to visit."Sure, you-know-who's trying to stir things up in D.C.," he says in the 33-second video. "But don't let that ruin your beach plans. California, it's the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."Newsom then highlights the state's beaches, national parks, world-class wine, and outdoor adventures, adding that there's something in California for everyone."Last year, nearly two million Canadians visited California because here in California, we've got plenty of sunshine and a whole lot of love for our neighbours up north," he said.The Go...

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6 d. ago CUPE: Canada must protect Palestinian health care workers, end genocide

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Canadian Union of Public Employees is demanding urgent action to end Israeli military attacks on Palestinian first responders and health care workers in Gaza, and to stop the ongoing genocide. CUPE represents 190,000 health care workers, including over 9,000 paramedics and first responders across Canada. CUPE National President Mark Hancock has […]

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1 week ago Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning they may face “scrutiny” from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry. An updated advisory issued Friday by Global Affairs Canada urges Canadians crossing the U.S. border to be forthcoming with officials in that country and to expect scrutiny […]

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1 week ago Canadians could face detention if denied U.S. entry, Ottawa warns

The federal government is urging Canadians travelling to the U.S. to be "forthcoming" with border agents, and warns if denied entry some people could be detained.

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1 week ago Newsom Says California Seeks Tariff Exemptions From Trade Allies

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships, casting the state as a buffer against the fallout of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

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1 week ago Remove drugs from potential retaliatory tariffs list, pharmacists urge

The Canadian Pharmacists Association is urging the federal government to remove all drug-related products from its list of potential retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. The association says there are currently eight pharmaceutical tariff codes on the list, but it’s not clear which specific medications or drug products they include. The pharmacists association also says if […]

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2 w. ago Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump’s tariffs

OTTAWA — Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Tuesday on a joint resolution led by Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine that would terminate the national emergency Trump […]

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2 w. ago Letters March 31, 2025: ‘Carney isn’t walking the talk he’s spreading.’

BUY CANADIAN, CARNEY? Radio and TV ads urge Canadians to buy Canadian. Keep our money in Canada. Help Canadian businesses and stimulate the economy. So what did Mark Carney do in one of his first actions as Canada’s prime minister, before calling an election? He granted a $6-billion contract to upgrade our radar defence technology […]

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2 w. ago ELDER: Food for thought on failures of podcasting California governor

California Governor Gavin Newsom hosts a podcast. Why not? He has plenty of free time. In the last few years, California experienced a net population loss of nearly one million people. The average price of a home in the state is twice that of the national average. Its Kindergarten-Grade 12 test scores in reading and […]

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2 w. ago Federal government updates China travel advisory after 4 Canadians executed

In a recently updated travel advisory, the government urges Canadians travelling to China to "exercise a high degree of caution" after the country executed four Canadians.The risk level is currently yellow, meaning there are "certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly.""Exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," reads the advisory, which was updated on March 17."Our ability to provide consular assistance in China is limited due to the level of transparency in China's judicial system. It may also impact your ability to obtain effective legal assistance."Canadians are warned that they could be severely punished even for non-violent crimes, and Chinese authorities may apply the death penalty in crimes they consider serious, such as drug offences.The government is also warning Canadians of exit bans that would prevent them from leaving the country as they go through customs and immigration...

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3 w. ago California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state’s Medicaid services, which could force Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers to reevaluate future coverage for some of the 15 million people who receive health care through the program, including immigrants. The shortfall comes a year after California launched an […]

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3 w. ago Energy CEOs to Canadian leaders: An urgent plan to strengthen economic sovereignty

CEOs representing Canada’s energy industry released a letter to Canadian federal political leaders outlining an urgent action plan to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty, through our energy industry. The open letter calls for a rapid, dramatic regulatory restructuring to enable investment in critical oil and natural gas infrastructure across Canada. OTTAWA, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE […]

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4 w. ago ADVISORY: Workers need swift action in the face of layoffs and uncertainty

HAWKESBURY, Ont., March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Government supports are urgently needed as more Canadian job losses are being announced due to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports. The United Steelworkers union (USW) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are holding a media event in Hawkesbury in Eastern Ontario, with the local […]

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4 w. ago Banned candles sold in Canada recalled and you should dispose as 'hazardous waste'

Canadians who purchased relight candles from Walmart Canada Marketplace are being urged to get rid of them as they pose a fire hazard.On March 12, Health Canada issued a consumer product advisory stating that relight candles were sold on Walmart Canada Marketplace, a community of third-party sellers."Immediately stop using the affected products and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines," stated the agency.Relight candles, or trick candles, are designed to reignite spontaneously after being extinguished or blown out. However, once disposed of, these candles are at risk of reigniting, posing a fire hazard.Relight candles have been banned in Canada since 2016 under the Candles Regulations of the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which states that "a candle must not reignite spontaneously after it is extinguished."There have been no reports of injuries related to the affected products. However, consumers who may have used the product are urged to report any...

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