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As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

TORONTO — The Canadian Live Music Association says it's responding to the U.S. tariffs with a new campaign to promote homegrown musicians and venues.
The trade war is on between Canada and the U.S. Here's what you need to know

The trade war is on between Canada and the U.S. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO — A trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner has begun, with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump now in effect and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responding with a package of retaliatory tariffs.
Ottawa pauses preventive health task force amid review over breast cancer screening recommendations

Ottawa pauses preventive health task force amid review over breast cancer screening recommendations

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland announced Tuesday he is temporarily suspending the work of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, which has come under fire for not recommending routine breast cancer screening for women unde
Saskatchewan premier Moe faces calls to hit back as punishing U.S. tariffs kick in

Saskatchewan premier Moe faces calls to hit back as punishing U.S. tariffs kick in

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is facing calls from within his province and from a fellow premier to hit back on punishing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
Flood watch issued as snow melts, heavy rain sweeps across Ontario

Flood watch issued as snow melts, heavy rain sweeps across Ontario

Ontario has issued a provincial flood watch as heavy rain is set to sweep across parts of the province and combine with melting snow.
A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

A closer look at Canadian efforts to address U.S. concerns about border security

OTTAWA — The United States imposed sweeping tariffs Tuesday on Canadian products, claiming Canada has failed to adequately address the southbound flow of contraband drugs like fentanyl. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dismissed the U.S.
Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

Minister says he hopes Métis boarding school settlement will help the community heal

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Tuesday he hopes a federal settlement with Métis who attended a boarding school in Saskatchewan will help them heal.
Raptors convert Robinson to standard NBA contract, sign Rhoden to two-way deal

Raptors convert Robinson to standard NBA contract, sign Rhoden to two-way deal

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have converted centre Orlando Robinson to a standard NBA contract and signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract. The six-foot-10, 235-pound Robinson is averaging 4.3 points, 3.
U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

U.S. tariffs set to slow pace of homebuilding in Canada: CHBA

OTTAWA — Canada's building industry is warning that a trade war with the United States will slow down the pace of home construction. Canadian Home Builders' Association CEO Kevin Lee said in Ottawa on Tuesday that the U.S.
Guelph man arrested after alleged altercation over snowballs: police

Guelph man arrested after alleged altercation over snowballs: police

Guelph police say a man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted another man over snowball throwing last week. Police say a man was throwing snowballs at a youth in the area of St.
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