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Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
Posted 9 April 2025

Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days

President Donald Trump is pausing “reciprocal” tariffs on most countries for 90 days. However, he is raising the tariff on Chinese imports to a staggering 125 per cent. In a social media post, Trump said China has shown a “lack of respect” to the world’s markets. Wednesday’s development sent...

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Harness dog racing event to be held at Mapleton Park
Posted 9 April 2025

Harness dog racing event to be held at Mapleton Park

Teams from Toronto, Quebec and the Maritimes are coming to Moncton. The seventh annual Spring Fast Fox harness dog race will be held in Mapleton Park on April 12 and 13. Spectators will see various breeds of dogs taking part, including Huskies, German Shepherds, Doberman and Australian...

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Applications open for Thunder Bay Emerging Project Grants
Posted 9 April 2025

Applications open for Thunder Bay Emerging Project Grants

Thunder Bay’s Clean, Green and Beautiful Committee is now accepting applications for its 2025 Emerging Project Grants. The annual grant program invites local organizations to apply for funding to help improve public spaces through public art, beautification, heritage, and environmental greening...

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Yarmouth chamber to host Acadie-Annapolis candidates forum
Posted 9 April 2025

Yarmouth chamber to host Acadie-Annapolis candidates forum

A chance to hear from your local candidates ahead of the federal election. The Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Forum at the Rodd Grand Hotel Thursday night. All five running in the riding of Acadie-Annapolis will be in attendance. They include Conservative Chris...

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Halifax dance group makes it through on Canada’s Got Talent
Posted 9 April 2025

Halifax dance group makes it through on Canada’s Got Talent

It was a really exciting Tuesday night for a Halifax-area dance group who made their national debut. Studio 26 Dance Company got a ‘yes’ from three judges on Canada’s Got Talent to get them one step closer to the semi-final round. Representative Alyssa Thomas tells us it wasn’t easy keeping it...

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More “strong mayors” added in Ontario
Posted 9 April 2025

More “strong mayors” added in Ontario

Ontario is proposing to increase the number of strong mayors. As of May 1st, strong mayor powers will be expanded to 169 additional municipalities. In northwestern Ontario that includes Kenora, Fort Frances, Rainy River, Atikokan, Sioux Lookout, Dryden and Neebing. The aim of the strong mayor...

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Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra visiting Kenora, Dryden
Posted 9 April 2025

Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra visiting Kenora, Dryden

The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is travelling to visit some other communities in the region. The orchestra is set to perform in Kenora and Dryden as part of its 2025 Regional Tour. RBC Resident Conductor Frédéric-Alexandre Michaud and the orchestra will perform a mix of classical favorites,...

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Food Banks Canada looks for help from politicians and public
Posted 9 April 2025

Food Banks Canada looks for help from politicians and public

A plea to politicians and voters about food insecurities in Canada. Twelve Canadian food bank associations have written a letter calling for change, and asking that food insecurity in Canada be reduced by 50 per cent by 2030. The associations are also calling on the federal political parties to...

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Who’s running in the April 28 federal election?
Posted 9 April 2025

Who’s running in the April 28 federal election?

The races are now set for the upcoming federal election on April 28. Elections Canada released the list of confirmed candidates on Wednesday. Five candidates are looking to become the next MP in Saint John-Kennebecasis. Liberal incumbent Wayne Long, first elected in 2015, is seeking his fourth...

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Who’s running in the April 28 federal election?
Posted 9 April 2025

Who’s running in the April 28 federal election?

Who’s running in the April 28 federal election? The races are now set for the upcoming federal election on April 28. Elections Canada released the list of confirmed candidates on Wednesday. Four candidates are looking to become the next MP in the riding of Moncton-Dieppe. Liberal incumbent...

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