Yo-Yo Diplomacy: Trump’s Tariff Reversal Leaves Markets and Lawmakers Spinning
In another yo-yo move, U.S. President Donald Trump has again issued a one-month reprieve from the 25 per cent tariffs he imposed on most Canadian exports earlier this week. The sudden reversal follows steep losses on the U.S. stock markets and mounting pressure from businesses, lawmakers, and State Governors. The temporary exemption applies to goods covered by the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a trade deal negotiated during Trump’s first term. However,…
Public and Catholic Schools React Differently to Government Mandate on Complex Needs Students
Fort McMurray Schools Adjust Plans Following Ministerial Order on Complex Needs Students FORT MCMURRAY, AB. — Fort McMurray’s public and Catholic school divisions are taking different approaches to comply with a provincial order on in-person learning for students with complex…
Winter Trail to La Loche now closed for the year
The La Loche winter trail is closed for the year due to consistent warm temperatures. The RMWB says road conditions have deteriorated beyond repair this late in the year. The RM reminds drivers of the dangers of driving on the…
Autos Given Break as Trudeau and Trump Talk Trade
Canada-U.S. Trade War Continues Despite Auto Tariff Reprieve OTTAWA — The trade war between Canada and the United States continues to escalate, despite a reprieve on auto tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption to Stellantis, Ford,…
Province Takes Stand: Alberta Rolls Out Measures to Counter U.S. Trade Actions
Alberta retaliates against U.S. tariffs with non-tariff trade measures Alberta is pushing back against new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods with a series of non-tariff trade measures aimed at supporting local businesses and reducing reliance on American products. Premier Danielle…