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U.S. trade czar threatens Canada over boycott that’s hurting booze makers
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the U.S. might have to take action against Canada over its rejection of American wine and spirits. Several Canadian provinces pulled U.S.-made alcohol from stores last year after President Donald Trump started a trade war, costing makers of bourbon and other products millions of dollars in lost sales…
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Canadian astrophysicist among dead and missing scientists at the centre of U.S. probe
A conspiracy theory suggesting a nefarious connection between the deaths, murders and disappearances of at least 10 individuals with ties to the U.S. scientific community has found its way to Washington and become the focus of a multi-agency investigation. On Tuesday, in a statement to multiple media outlets, including CBS , the FBI announced that…
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Air Transat latest Canadian airline to suspend flights due to high price of fuel
Climbing jet fuel prices have partially grounded another Canadian airline, forcing it to cut back its flight schedule. On Wednesday, Air Transat announced suspension of six per cent of its flights thanks to the oil shock arising from the war in the Middle East. In a public statement , the airline announced it has revised…
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Why are veggies so expensive? Consumers crunched by climbing cucumber costs
Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada’s most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.
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Square dances and cell signal dead zones: Rangers confront Canada’s Arctic reality
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.
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Tickets for Punjabi pop concerts are selling fast — especially in Canada
Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
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Flight cancellations stacking up as jet fuel shortage continues
Airlines around the world are cutting flights as they face what some experts are calling the worst aviation crisis ever, with fuel shortages caused by the blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk kicks off spring schedule this weekend
Increase your knowledge of local heritage and history by joining a Windsor-Essex Jane’s Walk. Named after urban activist Jane Jacobs, the free guided strolls take place over three weekends, April 23 to May 9.
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Canadian entrepreneurship in ‘sharp decline,’ warns think tank
OTTAWA — A free-market think tank is warning that high taxes and big government are snuffing out private sector entrepreneurship in Canada. “Entrepreneurship — the heartbeat of innovation, job creation and economic growth — is in sharp decline (and) has been declining for decades in Canada,” warns a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute.…
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Former Nike executive to take over as Lululemon’s new CEO
The Vancouver-based athleisure retailer announced Wednesday that Heidi O’Neill will become its next chief executive officer on Sept. 8, when she will also join its board.