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Descrease article font size Increase article font size A week after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the U.S. to recognize the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” Google says it will change the name for U.S. users of Google Maps. Trump’s executive order, signed …
Read More »Late president Jimmy Carter’s impact in Edmonton still significant 7 years later – Edmonton
Around the world, people are mourning the death of former United States president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. Seven years ago, the 39th president visited Edmonton, as part of his work with Habitat for Humanity (HFH). In the Edmonton HFH office, a hammer hanging on the …
Read More »Premier Doug Ford focusing in on U.S. relations as presidential race heats up
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is “ramping up” relations with American governors and senators ahead of the U.S. presidential election and crucial renegotiations of the North American free trade deal. Speaking at the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Thursday, Ford indicated that his government is trying to get ahead of …
Read More »PWHL unveils names, logos for all six teams ahead of second season
The wait is finally over after the Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled the names for its six teams Monday. In Canada, there will be Montreal Victoire, Ottawa Charge and Toronto Sceptres. Across the border, it’s the Boston Fleet, Minnesota Frost and New York Sirens. “We heard loud and clear from …
Read More »A U.S. port strike looms, and it would be ‘devastating’ for supply chains – National
Hot on the heels of a Canada-wide rail shutdown, a potential strike at U.S. seaports on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico is threatening to further disrupt supply chains. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents roughly 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen seaports from Texas to Maine, have threatened to …
Read More »Doug Ford ‘happy as punch’ Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ running mate
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday he’s “happy as punch” that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was chosen to be U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris’ running mate for her presidential campaign. Ford said he and Walz had a productive meeting at Queen’s Park just two months before the governor was asked to …
Read More »How extreme heat could lead to flight delays, cancellations for travellers – National
The summer is about halfway over, but as extreme temperatures continue to stifle many air travellers, it could also create an impact for those hoping to travel for a vacation away from home with airline industry experts saying such heat may lead to delays or even cancellations. Just as the …
Read More »The loonie is faltering. Here’s why the U.S. Fed might provide a lift – National
Canadians may have noticed the value of their dollar dwindling ever since the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut last week. But it’s a decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve coming up this week that could have more of a say in whether the loonie holds pat for the …
Read More »U.S. heat domes could have stormy impacts in Canada. What to expect this summer – National
A “heat dome” has settled over parts of the western U.S., with excessive heat warnings in effect for millions. While it’s yet to be seen if those temperatures will hit Canada, meteorologists and scientists say the country could still see an impact, likely in the form of storms. A heat …
Read More »Supreme Court won’t hear appeal in Montreal brainwashing experiments case
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2024 11:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Supreme Court of Canada will not review a Quebec ruling that bars people from suing the U.S. government in Canada over its role in notorious brainwashing experiments …
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