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Ontario rips up Starlink deal, plans to add energy surcharge in response to tariffs
TORONTO — Ontario will ban American companies from $30 billion worth of procurement contracts, rip up a $100-million Starlink deal and eradicate U.S. booze in its first wave of retaliations against U.S.
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Canada and U.S. stock markets fall for a second day after trade war launched
TORONTO — North American stock markets closed out a volatile trading day with broad losses as the U.S. imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, triggering a continental trade war. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 429.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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