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Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

MONTREAL — Université de Montréal has issued a series of guidelines this week to students and staff who will be travelling to the United States for academic purposes amid what it described as growing anxiety among members of the community.
Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

WINNIPEG — Manitoba residents could see their electricity rates rise by 3.5 per cent in each of the next three years if an application by Manitoba Hydro is approved.
Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'

Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'

Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada.
Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts

BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announced Saturday a unilateral partial ceasefire Saturday night to facilitate earthquake relief efforts.
Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s lucrative seafood industry is bracing for market upheaval as it deals with the effects of tariffs imposed by China and awaits an identical 25 per cent duty from the United States.
Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S.
Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Friday promised a new $5 billion infrastructure fund to accelerate big projects in his quest to make much of his campaign about nation building and making Canada more economically independent from the United Sta
Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.
Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right.