Honoring Antonine Maillet with a Memorial Funeral Service

April 12, 2025, 2:20 pm

Two stories report on a funeral held for the acclaimed Acadian playwright and author Antonine Maillet following her death in February. The event in Moncton featured musical tributes and theatrical performances celebrating her significant contributions to literature and theater. The coverage captures the community’s respectful farewell and enduring tribute to a cultural icon, emphasizing both the celebratory and somber facets of the event.

globalnews.ca / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

thestar.com / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

winnipegfreepress.com / Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

3 stories from 3 sources in 27 hours ago ... #quebec #multiculturalism #culture #new-brunswick #nova-scotia +

Trump urges permanent daylight saving time while provinces await U.S. alignment

April 11, 2025, 1:21 pm

President Trump has expressed his support for abandoning biannual clock changes, urging Congress to implement permanent daylight saving time. His call, made via social media and echoed in news reports, advocates for extended evening daylight and a consistent schedule. Canadian provinces interested in a similar permanent change are waiting for U.S. regulatory adjustments to accompany the shift. The debate highlights ongoing discussions across North America regarding the merits and drawbacks of current timekeeping practices and the potential economic and social benefits of a unified time system.

globalnews.ca / Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change?

winnipegfreepress.com / Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep the country on daylight saving time

citynews.ca / Trump wants Congress to end the changing of clocks and keep U.S. on daylight saving time

3 stories from 3 sources in 2 days ago ... #politics #parliament #us-relations #law #public-policy +

Canada hit by escalating U.S. tariffs affect trade and local businesses

April 11, 2025, 5:21 am

A series of reports detail how escalating U.S. tariff policies and related trade measures are impacting Canada economically. One story notes that China has raised tariffs on U.S. goods, intensifying the trade war, while another covers Prime Minister Mark Carney’s suspension of his election campaign to address the fallout from these tariffs. Further reports reveal that Canadians expect personal financial impact, with duty‐free shops and small food manufacturers suffering declining sales and pressured supply chains due to retaliatory tariff actions.

nationalpost.com / Michael Higgins: Carney’s new Project Fear is to scare Canadians into voting for him 

torontosun.com / SNOBELEN: Canada needs leadership to rescue economy from Trump’s blender

torontosun.com / SHAPIRO: Trump’s tariff decision a reality-driven U-turn

nationalpost.com / Carney leaving ‘instructions’ to help next government prepare for Trump

globalnews.ca / ‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.

torontosun.com / Canada/US tariff negotiations will begin this May: Carney

theglobeandmail.com / New Brunswick’s tiny Campobello Island gets special tariff exemption

theglobeandmail.com / Mark Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Donald Trump’s tariffs

nationalpost.com / Potential impact of Trump’s trade war on jobs and inflation sends U.S. consumer sentiment plunging

winnipegfreepress.com / Could Trump’s tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall

theglobeandmail.com / Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers avoid U.S.

citynews.ca / New Toronto bar responds to Trump tariffs with patriotism; accepts Canadian Tire money

torontosun.com / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas

theglobeandmail.com / New Brunswick looks at selling government-owned Teslas in response to Trump tariffs

winnipegfreepress.com / Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs

citynews.ca / Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs

globalnews.ca / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas

thestar.com / In response to U.S. tariffs, New Brunswick looking at selling government-owned Teslas

35 stories from 9 sources in 2 days ago ... #politics #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations +

Canadian Schools Halt US Field Trips Over Trade War Concerns

April 10, 2025, 7:21 am

Several Canadian school districts have taken precautionary measures by suspending or canceling planned field trips to the United States amid escalating trade tensions. Authorities in regions such as Surrey in British Columbia and parts of New Brunswick cited concerns over potential border disruptions and negative experiences for students as a result of the ongoing trade conflict. These decisions underscore a preventive approach to avoid the complications that may arise from uncertain cross-border operations during the dispute.

nationalpost.com / Some schools in Canada are suspending U.S. field trips to prevent ‘negative experiences at the border’

nationalobserver.com / Some Canadian schools put U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

globalnews.ca / Some Canadian schools suspend or cancel U.S. field trips amid trade war

4 stories from 4 sources in 3 days ago ... #politics #trade #us-relations #global-trade #education +

Trump partial tariff pullback leaves Canadian imports impacted

April 10, 2025, 5:20 am

The news reports that despite President Trump’s announcement of a temporary suspension of some reciprocal tariff measures, the United States continues to impose a 10% tariff on nearly all global imports, affecting Canadian goods significantly. The reports highlight that while some tariffs were paused for 90 days, duties remain firmly in place, leaving Canadian exporters and importers to contend with increased costs and trade uncertainty. The development has sparked concerns regarding the stability of the trade relationship between the US and Canada.

thestar.com / B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

globalnews.ca / Captain Canuck comes to save Canadians in trade war-inspired comic

nationalpost.com / America Avenue vs. Terry Fox Avenue: Ontario city considers changing street name

globalnews.ca / Eby directs B.C. government to scrap U.S. contracts ‘where viable’ amid Trump trade war

citynews.ca / Trump’s tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumers

ottawacitizen.com / Here’s what the new U.S. ambassador says about Canada’s sovereignty

nationalpost.com / Randall Denley: Tax cuts are better tariff defence plan for Ontario than handouts

torontosun.com / WeightWatchers prepares to file for bankruptcy as stock plummets

citynews.ca / Ford ‘shocked’ that Canada not on Trump’s tariff pause list

torontosun.com / Trump figuring out next steps in global tariff battle

nationalpost.com / Jamie Sarkonak: Tariffs are to Trump what DEI is to the left

22 stories from 8 sources in 3 days ago ... #economy #trade #us-relations #global-trade #business +

Canada Intensifies Retaliation with Increased Tariffs Against US

April 9, 2025, 5:20 am

Canada has escalated its countermeasures in response to the US trade war by introducing additional retaliatory tariffs. The new measures include a baseline 10% tariff on most imports along with even higher duties on several other nations, calculated as a direct reaction to the US tariffs under President Trump. This decisive action underlines Canada’s intent to safeguard its economic interests and asserts its position in the ongoing dispute over trade policies in North America.

financialpost.com / 'Very concerning': Lumber industry dismayed as U.S. tariffs soar on Canadian softwood lumber

nationalobserver.com / Canada adds retaliatory tariffs as Trump's trade war hits the world

globalnews.ca / Why this small New Brunswick island is exempt from Canada’s counter-tariffs

nationalpost.com / Canada counter-tariffs U.S. vehicles as Trump’s trade war officially goes global

8 stories from 7 sources in 4 days ago ... #politics #economy #trade #us-relations #global-trade +

Atlantic Canada Braces for Late-Season Winter Weather Disruptions

April 8, 2025, 10:21 am

Multiple reports from Atlantic Canada describe a resurgence of winter weather conditions interrupting spring with snow, ice pellets, and freezing rain. Updates from Halifax and other areas highlight hazardous travel conditions and unexpected weather patterns, prompting warnings for commuters and residents. Authorities are urging caution as forecasts indicate continued disruptions, affecting transportation and daily routines in the region.

globalnews.ca / East Coast’s reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

thestar.com / East Coast's reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

winnipegfreepress.com / East Coast’s reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

3 stories from 3 sources in 5 days ago ... #provincial #environment #nova-scotia #new-brunswick #prince-edward-island +

Halifax Crash Claims Life of New Brunswick Woman in Single-Vehicle Accident

April 6, 2025, 1:21 pm

Two reports detail a tragic incident in Halifax where a single-vehicle crash resulted in the death of a 47-year-old woman from New Brunswick. Confirmed by the RCMP, these accounts emphasize the fatal outcome of the accident and provide specific details on the circumstances, including the time and location of the incident. The coverage underlines the ongoing investigation and community concerns over road safety following this heartbreaking event.

thestar.com / Single-vehicle crash in Halifax leaves New Brunswick woman dead: RCMP

winnipegfreepress.com / Single-vehicle crash in Halifax leaves New Brunswick woman dead: RCMP

2 stories from 2 sources in 7 days ago ... #crime #nova-scotia #new-brunswick +

First Nation Community Demands Swift RCMP Accountability After Officer Cleared

April 4, 2025, 9:36 pm

Local community leaders from a New Brunswick First Nation are calling for urgent accountability measures after an RCMP officer was cleared in a fatal case. The incident has sparked intense demands for greater transparency and a robust investigation to restore public trust. Community advocates insist that meaningful reforms are required to ensure justice and safeguard residents.

globalnews.ca / Tragic death of 18-year-old student reignites need for access to drug testing

globalnews.ca / N.B. First Nation wants RCMP ‘held accountable’ after officer cleared in man’s death

globalnews.ca / More First Nations could join Manitoba class action, lawyers say

4 stories from 2 sources in 8 days ago ... #environment #indigenous #albert #law #manitoba +

Canada imposes strict matching auto tariffs as industry braces impact

April 3, 2025, 9:22 pm

Two reports focus on Canada’s swift policy response to U.S. auto tariffs. The federal decision to impose matching tariffs on American vehicles comes as consumers and the domestic auto industry prepare for significant market shifts. The coverage examines the potential economic fallout and the government’s efforts to shield local interests.

winnipegfreepress.com / Race against tariffs: consumers, auto industry brace for impact

theglobeandmail.com / Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

thehub.ca / ‘The liberal democratic world order is under attack’: Darrell Bricker on Canadians’ changing attitudes to free trade in the face of Trump’s tariffs

thestar.com / Manitoba premier says federal tariff retaliation is supported across the board

theglobeandmail.com / Carney announces 25% tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles not compliant with CUSMA

9 stories from 6 sources in 9 days ago ... #provincial #economy #trade #us-relations #global-trade +