12 h. 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

20 h. ago What it will be like to use Canada's new largest border crossing in Ontario

Canada and the U.S. are inching ever closer to the opening of the highly-anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will soon serve as the largest border crossing between the two countries, as well as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America.As we approach the seventh anniversary of work starting on the gargantuan infrastructure project, residents stand just months away from actually being able to use it. And, the team working to wrap things up on the ground continues to drum up excitement with extraordinary drone footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and other updates.The latest is a mini-tour of some of the border checkpoint's facilities, including a drive-through of an inspection lane and the secondary inspection area once vehicles cross the six-lane, 2.5-kilometre-long viaduct over the Detroit River into Windsor, Ontario.A clip posted to the project's official YouTube page on Thursday takes viewers through one of the crossing's five-meter ta...

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47 h. ago Canada Lists Cartels as Terrorists to Try to Avert Trump Tariffs

Canada is broadening its power to clamp down on cartels after the Trump administration used tariff threats to push for stronger curbs of the cross-border illegal drug trade.

Economics

49 h. ago Ontario election: In one London riding, a PC Party stronghold faces tariff fears

Home to a factory being built by Volkswagen that could become the largest in Canada, and auto parts plants that employ thousands, fears over Donald Trump tariff threats abound on the Ontario election campaign trail in the riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London. LFP reporter Brian Williams digs into the political realities and what the three major parties […]

Politics

54 h. ago OPINION: Boilermakers endorse Doug Ford to power Ontario’s future

On Feb. 27, 2025, Ontario will head to the polls to determine who will lead this province for the next four years. As Canada’s most populous province and the largest economy in Canada, generating about 38% of national GDP, the choice of who will lead Ontario will have national and international implications. Premier Doug Ford […]

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68 h. ago GREEN: Carney’s climate plan simply hides the costs to Canadians

Mark Carney, who wants to be your next prime minister, recently released his plan for Canada’s climate policies through 2035. It’s a sprawling plan (climate plans always are) encompassing industrial and manufacturing emissions, vehicle emissions, building emissions, appliance emissions, cross-border emissions, more “green” energy, more “heat pumps” replacing HVAC, more electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, more […]

Society

2 d. ago Greenfield Global, Alco Energy Canada, and Grain Farmers of Ontario Launch the Farms and Fuels Alliance (FFA) to Champion Canada’s Domestic Ethanol Sector

New Industry Coalition Unites Agricultural and Renewable Fuel Sectors to Strengthen Canadian Biofuel Production and Rural Prosperity OTTAWA, Ontario — Greenfield Global Inc. and Alco Energy Canada (formerly IGPC Ethanol Inc), two of Canada’s largest fuel ethanol producers, and Grain Farmers of Ontario, the province’s largest commodity organization, today announce the establishment of Canada’s Farms […]

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2 d. ago Rogers Recognized as Canada’s Most Reliable Wireless Network by Opensignal

Canada’s Largest 5G Network Awarded Multiple Back-to-Back Wins by Network Benchmarker TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications announced today that it has been awarded Canada’s most reliable wireless network by Opensignal, a global leader in independent network benchmarking. “We continually invest in Canada’s largest wholly owned 5G network so Canadians can connect […]

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4 d. 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 […]

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6 d. ago Canada's largest outdoor adventure show is in Toronto this week

Grab your rock-climbing gear and rally your fellow adrenaline junkies, because Canada's biggest outdoor adventure show is happening in Toronto this week!While, with all the snow the city's gotten over the past week, heading out and spending time in the great outdoors is certainly not for the faint of heart, sunnier days are just around the corner — and that means it's time to start discovering all the ways you can have fun in the fresh air this spring and summer.Where better to do exactly that than at the Outdoor Adventure Show, Canada's biggest expo featuring outdoor activity exhibitors, travel presentations and shopping.Whether scuba, rafting, climbing, camping or anything in between has your heart, you'll find it at the Outdoor Adventure Show, taking place over the course of an entire weekend with over 100 presentations and more than 300 exhibitors.The show is home to 12 different zones, each of which features exhibitors specializing in a particular dest...

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