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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Earth Day: A Day to Reflect and Act

Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. This day is all about showing love for our planet and thinking about how to keep it safe. It's a time to appreciate the beauty of nature and consider how to protect it. Earth Day is a big deal in many places, including Canada. It

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Apr 16 2025BUSINESS

Maple Syrup Makers in Vermont Struggle with Trade Turmoil

Maple syrup production in Vermont is a delicate dance with nature. The fickle spring weather already makes it a gamble. Now, trade policies are adding to the stress. These policies are making life difficult for an industry that relies heavily on international trade. The heart of the issue i

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Apr 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Switch 2: What's the Hold-Up?

The gaming world is buzzing with anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, fans in the U. S. and Canada are in for a wait. Pre-orders, initially set for April 9, 2025, have been pushed back. This delay is due to new tariffs announced by the U. S. president. The tariffs affect imports from

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Apr 11 2025HEALTH

The Race Against Time: How Quickly Do Drug Trials Wrap Up?

Drugs that show potential in treating serious illnesses get the green light from Health Canada. However, there is a catch. Companies must promise to run more tests. These tests confirm if the drugs are as effective as initially thought. This process is not always speedy. It can take a while for thes

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Tariffs: How Much Is the US Really Making?

The US has been imposing tariffs on various countries, with China being a major target. The idea is to protect American industries from what President Trump calls "unfair trade. " However, the effectiveness and accuracy of these claims are up for debate. One of the big claims is that the US is

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Congress Steps Up to Challenge Trump's Tariffs

The political scene in Washington is heating up as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are considering ways to curb President Trump's tariff policies. The recent tariffs on Canada have sparked a wave of action, with Republicans and Democrats alike exploring legislative moves to limit the presiden

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Apr 03 2025BUSINESS

The Auto Giant's Pause: Tariffs Hit Production

The auto industry is feeling the heat from new tariffs. A major car company is halting work at two of its factories. One is in Canada and the other is in Mexico. This move comes as a direct response to the new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. These tariffs, which started on a Thursday, affect all c

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Apr 03 2025POLITICS

Senate Rebukes Trump's Trade War with Canada

The United States Senate took a stand against President Donald Trump's trade policies. A resolution passed in the Senate, with support from both Republicans and Democrats, aimed to block Trump's tariffs on Canada. This move was a direct challenge to Trump's trade strategies, which have been a conten

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Apr 02 2025SCIENCE

Canada's Plant Tech: Streamlining Rules for a Greener Future

Canada is known for its strong investment in innovation. Yet, it struggles to convert that investment into tangible results. This is especially true in the crop agriculture sector. The country ranks high in innovation spending but lags in actual outputs. One major hurdle is the heavy regulatory burd

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Mar 30 2025OPINION

America's Long-Lost Love Affair with Canada

The idea that the United States might one day annex Canada might seem like a sudden, bizarre notion. However, this idea has been around for a long time, even before the United States became a country. Many familiar names from American history have been involved in these attempts. The approaches have

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