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As the trade war dominates Canadian politics, Conservatives fight among themselves
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (1435+ words) Conservative MP Jamil Jivani speaks during a fireside chat at the annual Canada Strong and Free Network in Ottawa, on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Chief of staff to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper Jenni Byrne waits…...
The Latest: Trump signs executive orders ramping up trade war with Ottawa
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (306+ words) OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders to retaliate after Canada imposed its latest set of counter tariffs on the United States. The five new orders, which will take effect later this month, will completely bar imports…...
Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (157+ words) WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington’s decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after Canada imposed its latest set…...
Bid to silence train whistles near Lundbreck moves forward
1+ week, 3+ day ago (355+ words) The Municipal District of Pincher Creek has taken the first step toward ending train whistles at a railway crossing east of Lundbreck, but a final decision is still a long way off. Council voted July 14 to direct administration to proceed…...
Heat warning + Who killed Felicia Floriani? Police have a new lead: Top Hamilton stories today
1+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) One of the 52 Blanding’s turtles released by the Royal Botanical Gardens into Cootes Paradise Tuesday. Hamilton and area is under a heat warning this morning, a fog advisory has ended. The heat event is expected to continue through Wednesday and…...
Poilievre loses another seat to Carney
1+ week, 3+ day ago (63+ words) Opinion | Poilievre loses another seat to Carney The Spec Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 Graeme MacKay is an editorial cartoonist at The Hamilton Spectator. [email protected] The federal byelections reveal a shift toward unity and pragmatic leadership amid trade tensions and…...
Sept. 1: Doug Ford hiding behind Captain Canada cape and other letters to the editor
1+ week, 4+ day ago (491+ words) The premier should be spending our money on health care and education, not publicity stunts, a reader says. Premier Doug Ford unveils a sign for Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby on Saturday. Ford is using the…...
Bank of Canada set to grapple with renewed trade war pressures in rate decision
1+ week, 6+ day ago (888+ words) A pedestrian walks past the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada finds itself in a familiar dilemma this week as the escalating trade war with the United States casts…...
Google updates maps to display Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (396+ words) OTTAWA - Google’s maps service has updated to display “Lake America” when people in the United States search for the term, after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week to change its name. Canadians will still see…...
“Now and Always”: Doug Ford unveils Lake Ontario sign amid U.S. tariff war
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (213+ words) Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a sign for Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby, Ont., on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Keito Newman HAMILTON - Premier Doug Ford unveiled a Lake Ontario sign at a park on the…...