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Montreal Gaelic sports club won't partake in U.S. competitions, citing LGBTQ+ safety

Montreal Gaelic sports club won't partake in U.S. competitions, citing LGBTQ+ safety

MONTREAL — A Montreal Gaelic sports club says it won't travel to the United States this summer for tournaments because of the policies of the Trump administration on transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming athletes.
Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

HALIFAX — Two of Nova Scotia’s largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.
Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

Ontario putting 25 per cent surcharge on U.S.-bound electricity Monday: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans starting Monday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday.
Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

Why automakers' short reprieve from tariffs isn't enough to weather Trump's escalating trade war

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump's short reprieve for U.S.
Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

Shots over the bow: Why provinces are using liquor leverage in trade war with U.S.

VANCOUVER — The dozens of Kentucky bourbons listed on the BC Liquor Stores website range from a two-ounce bottle of Maker's Mark, priced at $5.29, to a $2,400 bottle of Woodford Reserve, aged in cognac barrels and presented in a crystal decanter.
Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

Nova Scotia government facing more criticism over its response to domestic violence

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is failing to adequately address the recent spike in gender-based violence, an advocacy group for reproductive health says.
Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

Two candidates approved for P.E.I. Green Party leadership race

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Green Party of Prince Edward Island announced Friday that two candidates have been approved to seek the party's leadership later this year.
Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

Newfoundland history has lessons for ‘imperialist’ Trump regime: Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The outgoing premier of Newfoundland and Labrador says he’s drawing on the province’s history as he urges Canadians not to underestimate U.S. President Donald Trump’s “imperialist” ambitions.
'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats

'We stand with Canada': Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump's threats

Kimberly Waletich isn't Canadian.
Motion by Nova Scotia premier to condemn anti-pipeline politicians in Canada fails

Motion by Nova Scotia premier to condemn anti-pipeline politicians in Canada fails

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has failed to get unanimous consent in the legislature to a resolution calling on the federal government to condemn any national political leader who opposes energy infrastructure projects amid the trade war
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