4 d. ago NYC champagne bar to manage Trump tariffs with smaller pours

The flutes might soon be a little less full at one New York City champagne bar, thanks to sweeping U.S. tariffs on European imports that include French wine and champagne. Herve Rousseau, the owner of Flute Bar, said he’s considering pouring about 10% less per glass for French bottles to avoid raising prices, and he […]

Economics

1 week ago Croatia’s Korcula island offers medieval history, outdoor adventure, wine and more

“Marco.” “Polo.” These are two words that travellers might expect to hear when lounging at hotel pools as children play the popular water tag game. Hearing “Marco Polo” while walking the cobblestone lanes of the beautiful and historic Korcula Old Town on the Croatian island of Korcula, however, was a surprise to me. As the […]

Events

1 week ago First Nations are ready to stand with Canada against Trump’s tariff threat

These are unprecedented times, calling for strong, united and determined action by all Canadians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous alike. While Indigenous people have had more than their share of problems with the government and people of Canada, we have always been willing to stand with the country through trials. The recent tariffs announced by the United […]

Economics

1 week ago Waiting on tariffs hardest part for Canadian businesses, CFIB says

'Tariff threat will deeply scar Canada's business community,' CFIB president Dan Kelly says

Economics

2 w. ago Breakenridge: Premier can't dodge criticism for response to U.S. tariff threat

Smith positions herself as an 'I’m going to do it my way and I don’t care if you don’t like it' sort of politician, but gets rather defensive when people don’t like what she’s doing

Economics

2 w. ago Gold breaks through US$3,100 for first time as U.S. tariff threat boosts search for safety

Prices have posted four straight weekly gains

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario urged to ‘double down’ on college, university funding given tariff threat

Premier Doug Ford's new cabinet is facing calls to increase funding to the struggling post-secondary sector. Advocates argue it's an effective way to protect against tariffs.

Society

3 w. ago Trump’s 200% tariff threat would be ’a real disaster’ for Europe’s wine industry

CHAMPAGNE, France (AP) — Across wine country in France, Italy and Spain one number is top of mind: 200%. That’s because last week U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of that amount on European wine, Champagne and other spirits if the European Union went ahead with retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. products. The top […]

Economics

4 w. ago New Brunswick forecasts $599M deficit as Trump tariff threat looms

$50-million contingency fund has caused New Brunswick’s projected deficit to balloon

Economics