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Ottawa has reached a deal with the majority of provinces to allow Canadian booze to flow more freely across the country just as U.S. liquor is pulled from their store shelves. Removing internal trade barriers could throw Canadian businesses a lifeline as U.S. tariffs hit. Ottawa has reached a deal …

Premier David Eby said the tolls may not be used, but warned that Canada needs to have tools available to fight the threat of tariffs coming from President Donald Trump until he backs down from his plans altogether. Premier says tolls may not be put in place but that Canada …

Alaska business owner Mike Healy has one word to describe the international trade war that began on Tuesday between the U.S. and Canada. “Chaos,” he said. “I’ve been talking to people around town and in the office and everyone seems to have a different version of what’s going to happen.” …

Members of Grassy Narrows First Nation say the new Mercury Care Home will make a huge difference for residents, about 90 per cent of whom are estimated to have mercury poisoning symptoms. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for the much-anticipated project. Facility will provide in- and out-patient services within …

Several Sunwing passengers say the airline needs to be held accountable after many flight cancellations and delays last month, including cases where it abruptly cancelled vacations with no rebooking offers or delayed return flights for days.  Airline says winter storms and other factors hampered operations last month. Several Sunwing passengers …

Montreal bars, cafés and restaurants are getting their elbows up and boycotting U.S. products in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.  Bars, restaurants boycott U.S. products to oppose Trump tariffs. Montreal cafés, bars, and restaurants are getting their elbows up and removing American products from their menus to send …

Canada’s participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” missile defence system for North America is limited to research involving the detection of incoming threats, the U.S. commander for NORAD told a defence conference on Wednesday.  Country’s role limited to research, says U.S. commander for NORAD. Canada’s participation in …

U.S. President Donald Trump followed through with his tariff threat against Canada on Tuesday, including 10 per cent tariffs on oil and gas exports.  ‘Frankly, none of this makes sense,’ says former Alberta premier. United States President Donald Trump followed through with his tariff threat against Canadian energy on Tuesday, …

Canadians’ wallets will likely be the victim of a prolonged trade war with the U.S., with the prices on consumer goods potentially rising over the next weeks, some analysts say. Some prices could actually drop — but only briefly. Canadians’ pocketbooks will likely be the victim of a prolonged trade …

U.S. President Donald Trump’s consistent coercion tactics about the 51st state have angered many Canadians but it’s also speaking to a small group for a variety of reasons, say analysts. Fringe groups support the notion of joining the United States in the face of Trump’s threats. It may surprise and …