Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States on April 2.The order doesn't appear to offer carveouts for vehicles built under the terms of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade, negotiated during the first Trump ad...
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Canola tariffs hit hard as AgriStability program falls short: Sask Oilseeds
Saskatchewan farmers might not be getting the help they need after China slapped a 100 per cent tariff on Canadian canola oil.Codie Nagy, vice-chair of Sask Oilseeds, said the federal government's move to increase the cap on the AgriStability support program doesn't go a long way to helping most farmers."It's not ...
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Maverick politics and technological pursuits: The Prince Albert connection to Elon Musk
When the roads to Prince Albert were made of gravel and dirt, a recreational pilot parachuted into the community to be its Social Credit Party candidate. Joshua Haldeman, a Regina-based chiropractor and maternal grandfather of Elon Musk, placed fourth in that 1945 election, losing to the Co-operative Commonwealth Feder...
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Old Man Winter not quite done with Saskatchewan as snow approaches
One last gasp of winter is heading our way. The province will see an Alberta Clipper coming through on Thursday, bringing with it significant precipitation and strong wind. Danielle Desjardins of Environment and Climate Change Canada said the system is expected to arrive overnight into Thursday morning in west-central ...
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Ronald Bear re-elected Chief at Muskoday First Nation
Ronald Bear has been re-elected to a second term as Chief at Muskoday First Nation.As per Tuesday's election results, he had just eight more votes than runner-up Jennifer Heimbecker (167-159).Elected to council were Elwin Bear, Beryl Bear, Heather Constant, Kelly Bear and Jennifer Heimbecker.A band member can run for b...
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Rise Air resuming Sunday flights from PA to northern communities
Following a four-year absence, Rise Air has confirmed the return of Sunday flights between Prince Albert and the northern communities of Fond du Lac, Stony Rapids/Black Lake and Wollaston Lake/Hatchet Lake.Flights will begin on May 5, 2025."I know first-hand from listening to our passengers that they will be relie...
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New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry
Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector. "This is nuts," said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturi...
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Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump, with attendance set to slump
The chair of transgender studies at the University of Victoria is worried about attendance at this year's Moving Trans History Forward conference, with expectations of a 40 per cent drop in numbers. Aaron Devor says American potential attendees are rel...
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Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses
British Columbia's former chief coroner is cautioning against a "jump to conclusions" after a new study found safer supply and drug decriminalization policies were associated with significant increases in opioid overdose hospitalizations in the provinc...
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Timeline of 4 women slain in Winnipeg, search of landfill for remains
Winnipeg police announced Wednesday the identity of the fourth victim of serial killer Jeremy Skibicki. They say the remains of Ashlee Shingoose are likely in a landfill in Winnipeg. Here is a timeline of the case: March 15, 2022 - Police say an uniden...
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EV-ready parking spots should be required in new apartment builds: report
TORONTO - New multi-unit buildings across Canada should be required to make their parking spots electric-vehicle ready as a possible way to spur EV uptake, a report released Wednesday suggested. As Canada sets out on major home-building plans, the fed...
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Trump announces 25 per cent tariff on all auto imports to the U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all automobile imports to the United States next week in a move that further escalated his global trade war and rocked stock markets. Prime...
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