[ad_1] Saskatchewan sends much more product across the southern border than crosses into the province, according to Statistics Canada data. So what does a trade war mean for the province? On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump implemented 10 per cent tariffs on Canadian oil and other energy exports headed to the U.S., and 25 per cent tariffs on all Continue reading
The trade war is here. You’ll notice it at the grocery store first
[ad_1] Canadians’ pocketbooks 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. “We will see prices across the board going up,” said Andreas Schotter, a professor of business at Western University in London, Ont. “I could imagine that on Continue reading
B.C. budget pushes deficit to $10.9 billion
[ad_1] The latest fiscal plan from the B.C. government — entitled “Standing Strong for B.C.” — sets new records of provincial debt but is being defended by the finance minister as necessary to respond to U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services British Columbians rely on. “This is not a budget that has new splashy Continue reading
Alberta will stop buying American booze, step up efforts to buy Canadian in response to U.S. tariffs
[ad_1] Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the provincial government will avoid purchasing U.S. goods and services and launch an advertising campaign to help shoppers buy Canadian products while U.S tariffs persist. “This economic attack on our country, combined with Mr. Trump’s continued talk of using economic force to facilitate the annexation of our country, has Continue reading
Already a skeleton world champion, Hallie Clarke’s ‘crazy journey’ could lead to bigger things
[ad_1] The youngest skeleton world champion ever has already been through a lot. Canada’s Hallie Clarke, 20, has only been sliding for seven years. But in that time, she’s represented Canada, switched allegiances to the U.S., returned back to the Maple Leaf alongside her longtime coach and won gold medals at both the junior and Continue reading
Renowned Saskatchewan sculptor Victor Cicansky dies at 90
[ad_1] Acclaimed Saskatchewan artist Victor Cicansky, famed for his sculptures of everyday garden produce including canned vegetables and ceramic outhouses, has died. He was 90. Cicansky was born in Regina in 1935 to Romanian parents and spent his early years learning to garden. That passion for the garden became his life’s work, with Cicansky creating colourful glazed Continue reading
Jacobs, McEwen, Gushue post victories to remain unbeaten at Brier
[ad_1] Loaded with experience and championship pedigree, the four-man Alberta team skipped by Brad Jacobs at the Montana’s Brier offers a study in contrasts. Lead Ben Hebert has the intensity and raw sweeping power few can match. Brett Gallant’s chiselled frame can also work the broom and he has the shooting game to go with Continue reading
Angry, betrayed and anxious: Canadians react to Trump’s tariffs and annexation threat
[ad_1] A new survey gauging the emotional temperature of Canadians confirms what most on this side of the border already know: U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation and tariff threats are making people mad. Fifty-five per cent say they are feeling anger, followed by 37 per cent who say they feel betrayed, according to the Angus Reid Continue reading
Ottawa files notice to intervene in Supreme Court hearing on Quebec’s secularism bill
[ad_1] The federal government has officially filed a notice to intervene in the Supreme Court of Canada’s hearing on Quebec’s secularism law. The top court announced in January it had granted leave to appeal to several groups that oppose the law, though no date has been set for the hearing. Bill 21 was passed in Continue reading
‘Give the guy a break’: Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends Gretzky amid backlash over his support for Trump
[ad_1] Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canadians should give Wayne Gretzky a break. The hockey legend has come under fire for supporting U.S. President Donald Trump by attending his inauguration in January and visiting him several times in recent months at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Gretzky also attended an election victory party for Trump last November Continue reading