Monthly Archives: July 2025

No, David Suzuki hasn’t given up on the climate fight — but his battle plan is changing

The Canadian environmentalist says it’s too late to solve the climate crisis, especially through legal, political and economic channels. Instead, Suzuki says he believes the future of the movement depends on trying to spur action in local communities.

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Canada added 83,000 jobs in June, sending unemployment down slightly

The Canadian economy added 83,000 jobs in June, while unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

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Trump threatening 35% tariffs on Canadian goods across the board

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to slap a 35 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods as the two countries have been engaged in negotiations to reach some sort of trade agreement.

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Lawsuits over dupes are popping up in courts. But can dupes be illegal?

Shoppers are happy to buy products that look just like high-end items, but are priced for way less. But experts say that depending on how similar they are to the original, and what rights the businesses have over their products, … Continue reading →

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Canadian travel to the U.S. plummets — but Americans are staying home, too

It’s not just Canadians who are holding back on cross-border travel amid a U.S. trade war that has soured bilateral relations. The number of Americans coming to Canada is also dropping off.

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Should Tim Hortons repay all Canadians promised a boat? This Ottawa man thinks so

In June, a judge authorized a class-action lawsuit against Tim Hortons after the company mistakenly told thousands of customers — including Ottawa’s Michel Leveillee — that they’d won a boat and a trailer. But Leveillee is frustrated that the lawsuit … Continue reading →

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Why Earth will spin slightly faster on 3 days this summer

On July 9, July 22, and Aug. 5, Earth will rotate a tiny bit quicker making those days ever so slightly shorter than 24 hours.

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Serval owner says regulation and permitting for exotic cats is needed, not a full-on ban

Sonu De’cruze worries a ban would force breeders and owners “underground,” and that these exotic cats won’t receive proper care because owners will be afraid to take them to the vet. 

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Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff over ‘witch hunt’ trial of ex-leader Bolsonaro

U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent on Wednesday over its treatment of former president Jair Bolsonaro, suggesting that personal grudges rather than simple economics are playing a part in the U.S. leader’s … Continue reading →

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The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels 

Boycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians’ resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump’s prolonged trade war.

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