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Posted 30 June 2025

NOMA demands action on softwood lumber tariffs

The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is worried about the impact of new tariffs on the softwood lumber industry by the US. Starting next month, the U.S. Department of Commerce is proposing a preliminary combined countervailing and anti-dumping duty rate of 34.45 percent on Canadian...

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Posted 30 June 2025

DHS Express workers ratify new deal

A nation-wide labour dispute has ended at DHL Express Canada after nearly three weeks. Unifor says members ratified a new four-year agreement by 72% over the weekend, officially ending a lockout and strike that began on June 8th. Canada’s largest private sector union represents 2,100 truck...

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Posted 30 June 2025

DHS Express workers ratify new deal

A nation-wide labour dispute has ended at DHL Express Canada after nearly three weeks. Unifor says members ratified a new four-year agreement by 72% over the weekend, officially ending a lockout and strike that began on June 8th. Canada’s largest private sector union represents 2,100 truck...

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Posted 30 June 2025

Byelection date set in Alberta, where Poilievre will run

A byelection date has been announced for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta. That’s where Pierre Poilievre will be running in hopes of winning his Conservative seat. The leader of the Official Opposition lost his Carleton, Ontario riding seat in the April election, one that he had...

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Posted 30 June 2025

Byelection date set in Alberta, where Poilievre will run

A byelection date has been announced for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta. That’s where Pierre Poilievre will be running in hopes of winning his Conservative seat. The leader of the Official Opposition lost his Carleton, Ontario riding seat in the April election, one that he had...

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Posted 30 June 2025

11 wildfires reported Sunday evening in northwestern Ontario

Fire crews are dealing with 11 new wildfires in northwestern Ontario. They were reported Sunday evening and are part of 34 active fires burning across the region, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The largest of the new fires is Red Lake Fire 48, which is about 30...

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Posted 30 June 2025

11 wildfires reported Sunday evening in northwestern Ontario

Fire crews are dealing with 11 new wildfires in northwestern Ontario. They were reported Sunday evening and are part of 34 active fires burning across the region, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The largest of the new fires is Red Lake Fire 48, which is about 30...

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Posted 30 June 2025

Opposition opposes new funding to private clinics

The provincial NDP is not pleased the Ford government is providing private surgical and diagnostic centres with $155 million. The funding is to support 35 newly licensed centres that will deliver MRI and CT scans and 22 centres providing endoscopy services. Health Minister Sylvia Jones says the...

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Posted 30 June 2025

Celebrate Canada Day in Thunder Bay

There will be lots to do in Thunder Bay to celebrate Canada’s birthday. Canada Day celebrations at Marina Park will take place from 3 to 9 p.m. This includes cultural performances, dancing and live music, as well as food vendors. You will also find an artisan market, inflatables, face painting,...

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Posted 30 June 2025

Canada rescinds digital services tax to restart trade talks with U.S.

Canada is withdrawing its digital services tax in a move aimed at restarting trade negotiations with the United States. The decision was announced Sunday by Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, who said the government will introduce legislation to repeal the Digital Services Tax Act....

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