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Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico — a 25 per cent across-the-board levy, with a lower 10 per cent charge on Canadian energy — triggering a continental trade war.
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Tariffs on auto sector would cause shutdown: Martinrea executive chairman

Tariffs on auto sector would cause shutdown: Martinrea executive chairman

TORONTO — If the U.S.'s tariffs are fully implemented and not withdrawn, the auto sector would "shut down," said Rob Wildeboer, executive chairman and co-founder of auto supplier Martinrea International Inc.
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Artifact-laden tribute to Nova Music Festival massacre bound for Toronto

Artifact-laden tribute to Nova Music Festival massacre bound for Toronto

TORONTO — Charred cars, bullet-ridden bathroom stalls and abandoned tents, backpacks and toothbrushes from the site of the Nova Music Festival massacre will be put on display in Toronto as part of a touring exhibit meant to deepen awareness of the tr
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Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

Canadians should expect AI-enabled foreign meddling in election: cybersecurity centre

OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre says China, Russia and Iran are very likely to use tools enabled by artificial intelligence in attempts to meddle in the coming general election campaign.
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Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

Trump's choice for ambassador to Canada speaks his mind, Republican says

OTTAWA — The man U.S. President Donald Trump has picked to be the ambassador to Canada is a frank person who will stand up for his country, a colleague said at an event in Washington this week.
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How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

How one public health unit is tackling Ontario's biggest measles outbreak in decades

ST. THOMAS, Ont. — For the second time in five years, some doctors in southwestern Ontario are encountering a virus they've never treated before. But unlike when COVID-19 struck in 2020, this illness is no mystery.
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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.
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S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 300 points Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were also down, as the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico mounted. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 286.
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Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

Richie Laryea to miss Toronto FC's game at FC Cincinnati due to hamstring injury

TORONTO — Fullback-wingback Richie Laryea, injured early in last weekend's 4-2 loss in Orlando, will not make the trip with Toronto FC for Saturday's game at FC Cincinnati.
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Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

Canadian ex-Olympian added to FBI's most wanted fugitives list; $10M award offered

TORONTO — A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder wanted in the U.S. on multiple charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a transnational drug trafficking ring has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. The U.S.
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