28 h. ago Letters: Strong show of unity between Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan

Is Ontario a good partner for Alberta? Vote in our daily poll! Who would have thought that the Calgary Stampede would become the greatest show of unity, cooperation, friendship, and support between Canada’s conservative leaders? Premiers Ford and Moe were there to sign trade agreements with Premier Smith, and Smith and opposition leader Poilievre were […]

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3 d. ago How a few rich dairy farmers are sabotaging Canada’s big, beautiful trading future: Full Comment podcast

For a moment, it seemed all Canadians understood that, facing U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war, we had to make our economy as resilient and competitive as possible. As Martha Hall Findlay discusses with Brian Lilley, there was finally talk of ending Ottawa’s war on oil and gas, building infrastructure and boosting productivity. The government […]

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5 d. ago Here's what the next month of summer weather will look like in Ontario

The forecast for the next month of Canada's summer has just landed, and Ontario is in for some scorching temperatures that will be hottest along parts of its southern border.The Weather Network is anticipating the remainder of July to "really live up to its reputation" as the hottest time of year this year, with thermometers surging above normal across most of the country, and well above normal in select areas.The lower halves of Alberta and Saskatchewan — including around Edmonton and Regina — are in for a scorching few weeks, along with a sliver of northwestern Ontario near Thunder Bay and Sault Ste. Marie, and southern Ontario near Windsor.While TWN said in a blog post on Friday that while the heat will largely be focused around the Prairies, "it will shift into Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada at times" in an alternating pattern that'll mean no one in the country will have to bear sky-high temps for to...

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7 d. ago Motel 6 Canada Lights Up The Stage With Country Thunder Music Festival Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motel 6 Canada has announced its partnership with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the Official Hotel Partner for both festivals. This collaboration marks Motel 6 Canada’s inaugural venture into music festival partnerships, establishing a significant presence at two […]

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8 d. ago Days Inns – Canada Makes Festival Debut with New Country Thunder Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada has partnered with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the festivals’ Official Hotel Partner. This marks the hotel chain’s first music festival sponsorship and strategic entry into Canada’s vibrant country music festival scene. The partnership […]

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1 week ago Bond Binge Shows America Is Still Exceptional: Credit Weekly

President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs in April stirred fears that the era of US exceptionalism was over, and European and Asian money managers would cut back on buying US corporate debt. So far, it’s not happening, and foreign investors are buying more American debt than they have in months.

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1 week ago Michael Taube: Mark Carney leans European, but needs to buy American again

Carney seems intent on moving Canada at full throttle towards Europe, at the expense of our relationship with the U.S.

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1 week ago US Allies Wary of Buying American as They Plan Defense Buildup

For European countries that just approved the biggest increase in military spending in decades, “Buy American” is looking a lot less appealing than it once was. They may have no choice.

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3 w. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

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3 w. ago Call for change: Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers meet to talk energy, agriculture

In a news release titled 'Alberta and Saskatchewan united in call for change,' the province said the government caucuses of Alberta and Saskatchewan are meeting in Lloydminster.

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3 w. ago Lululemon Athletica cutting 150 corporate jobs as part of organizational changes

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver-based apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. is cutting about 150 corporate jobs as part of changes to its organizational structure. The retailer said Wednesday the affected employees are part of its store support centres. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has kicked off a global tariff war that has rippled […]

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3 w. ago 'We have to be bold': Saskatchewan, Alberta premiers on energy and restoring investor confidence

'I think we have over the next number of years, the greatest opportunity that I've seen in my lifetime,' said Scott Moe

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3 w. ago Trade with China booming amid U.S. tariff war, but total volumes slip: Montreal port

MONTREAL — The Port of Montreal says trade with China is surging amid the U.S. tariff war and despite tensions with Beijing, even as overall volumes slip. In a release, the country’s second-biggest port says shipments to China rose 22 per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2025. The boost has made China the […]

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3 w. ago Trump says deal with Canada is achievable but ‘we have different concepts’ on trade

The heads of the world's seven most powerful economies are meeting amid a U.S.-led tariff war and global uncertainty

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3 w. ago Free summer admission to Canada's national parks and historic sites begins Friday

The program, which runs until Sept. 2, follows up on a Liberal campaign promise to promote Canadian tourism in response to the United States' tariff war.

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3 w. ago Roots not seeing ‘pullback’ in consumer spending as retailer reports $7.9M Q1 loss

TORONTO — Consumers grappling with a global tariff war have yet to drop Roots Corp. from their shopping trips, the apparel retailer’s CEO said Friday, as the company reported a $7.9 million loss. “We haven’t seen any weakening and no pullback,” Meghan Roach told analysts who asked her whether consumer confidence has been lagging or […]

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4 w. ago Western separatism can fizzle if Ottawa listens to grievances: Ambrose

CALGARY — Former federal Conservative cabinet minister Rona Ambrose says the secessionist sentiment in Alberta is an unwelcome source of uncertainty for investors — but it could fizzle out quickly if Ottawa handles it right. Ambrose, now deputy chair at TD Securities, said Tuesday there’s a feeling of resentment in Alberta and Saskatchewan. “I think […]

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4 w. ago Saskatchewan to join Alberta in buying American booze, months after tariff war pause

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) has announced plans to start buying and distributing American booze again, reversing a U.S. tariff countermeasure.

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4 w. ago Smoke free summers a thing of the past as Alberta gets hit with wildfire smoke from all sides

Wildfires burning across western Canada are having a major impact on the air quality in most of Alberta. Smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia, northern Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan are cumulatively worsening the air quality across municipalities in the province and experts are saying smoke-free summers are becoming a thing of the past. Environment […]

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4 w. ago Ontario won’t bring U.S. alcohol back to LCBO as Alberta, Saskatchewan relent

Speaking at an event hosted by the Globe and Mail on Monday, Ford addressed plans by the premiers of Saskatchewan and Alberta to restore American-made alcohol in their provinces.

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