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RM Activates WMZ 3 & 4

Jon TupperFeb 2, 2025

RMWB Activates Winter Maintenance Zones 3 & 4 FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has activated its Winter Maintenance Zones (WMZ) once again. Crews will be out clearing snow from residential streets in Subzones 3 & 4 from February 3-7.  On-street parking restrictions are in effect during scheduled snow-clearing days in these areas, and vehicles left parked on streets during maintenance may be ticketed and…

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CAPP Confident in Industry’s Ability to Thrive Despite U.S. Tariffs

Jon TupperFeb 2, 20252 min read

Canada’s Energy Sector Faces 10% U.S. Tariff Amid Wider Trade Measures Canada’s oil and gas sector will be spared the steepest tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. While Canadian goods will face a 25 per cent tariff, energy products…

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Economic Shockwaves: U.S. Tariffs on Canada Begin, Retaliation Underway

Jon TupperFeb 2, 20253 min read

U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Goods Take Effect, Ottawa Strikes Back A sudden trade war between Canada and the United States begins on Tuesday when sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump take effect. In reaction to the unprecedented trade…

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Shots Fired in Trade Dispute: Trump Hits Canada with 25 per cent Tariffs

Jon TupperFeb 1, 20251 min read

U.S. President Donald Trump has officially announced new tariffs on Canadian goods. Effective Tuesday, February 4, a 25 per cent tariff will apply to all Canadian imports into the United States, except for energy products, including oil and gas, which…

Fort McMurray Public Offers New Deal to End CUPE Strike

Jon TupperJan 30, 20253 min read

Fort McMurray Public Resumes Talks with CUPE in Bid to End Support Staff Strike FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — The Fort McMurray Public School Division (FMPSD) has resumed negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 2545, hoping to…

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