Author: Silas Reed

An internal government report warned a year ago that allowing “the trend of negative rhetoric” about the security of the Canada-U.S. border could lead to a thickening of the 49th parallel, adversely affecting trade and travel. The report, written by a diplomat at Canada’s embassy in Washington, said that failing to refute U.S. claims about a “crisis at the northern border” would lead to the erosion of Canada’s image as a secure neighbour.The release of the February 2024 analysis through the Access to Information Act comes as the Trump White House threatens Canada with sweeping tariffs, citing concerns about the…

A former Canadian intelligence official is warning recent cuts by the new U.S. administration to its intelligence agencies could position the country for “another 9/11.” Dan Stanton, a former executive manager for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), said in an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson that cuts are “degrading the efficiency” of the U.S. intelligence community, which could have a much bigger impact than just America’s borders.“Breaking up the FBI, buyouts at the CIA, other agencies as well,” he said. “That is basically positioning the United States for another 9/11 and, by extension, Canada’s vulnerable. So weakened national security…

Economists expect little movement in Canada’s inflation numbers, if any, when January data is released this week, though the underlying change in prices will be clouded by a full month of the government’s GST break. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index for the first month of 2025 is set to be released on Tuesday.Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked down to 1.8 per cent in December, in large part because of the federal government’s pause on sales tax for an array of goods heading into the Christmas holidays. Restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 16, 2025 8:56 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A winter storm warning in parts of Ontario and Quebec is into its second day today as heavy snowfall is expected to further blanket the region. Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning across southern Ontario and Quebec Saturday afternoon.The agency forecasts 15 to 25 additional centimetres of snow in Toronto, with similar conditions also expected in parts of southwestern Ontario. 2:55 Clean up under way after winter storm hammers the GTA Trending Now Why it’s not easy to…

A sense of patriotism is sweeping across the country amid a looming trade war between the U.S. and Canada. And Canadians have a clear message for U.S. President Donald Trump. “Now is the time for Canada to have those trading relationships, to ensure that we’re buying Canadian, that we’re building Canada, and we’re building a stronger economy,” said New Westminster–Burnaby MP Peter Julian.“So, on this Flag Day, we are saying to Donald Trump, we will never be the 51st state.” 5:48 U.S. tariff threats fuel Canadian patriotism Now more people are choosing to purchase and fly their own Canadian flag.…

The one-room Shiloh Baptist Church, constructed from hand-hewn poplar logs nestled in a small grove near a cemetery with 37 white crosses, is a poignant reminder of Saskatchewan’s first Black settlement. There are still descendants of the Shiloh people, who moved 29 kilometres north of Maidstone, Sask., from Oklahoma in the early 1900s as part of the Great Migration of Black settlers from the United States, lured by the promise of free land and a better life. Just outside of Maidstone, Sask. sits the Shiloh Baptist Church, established in 1912 it was once the focal point of the community. Leander…

Police in Surrey, B.C. say three people were killed and one person suffered life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle collision on the east end of the Patullo Bridge. The collision happened on Friday night. Shortly after 10 p.m., police said they were informed by BC Emergency Health Services that two passenger vehicles and one semi-trailer truck had collided. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Police said despite lifesaving efforts by emergency crews, three people were declared dead at the scene, another person…

With Toronto facing a homelessness crisis and shelter beds in short supply, Ryan Donais started Tiny Tiny Homes, a non-profit building small, heated shelters for those living outside. Donais wanted to help people survive the winter, but the city recently sent him a cease-and-desist letter, ordering the removal of his non-profit housing.Five of those units now sit in St. James Park, offering warmth and security to those with nowhere else to go.But now, the City of Toronto is demanding the shelters be taken down.“We were disheartened to hear about the City’s letter,” Donais said. “There’s not enough available beds, so…

By Johnny James Global News Posted February 15, 2025 5:00 am Updated February 14, 2025 6:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size While U.S. tariff threats continue to create uncertainty for Canadians, it has also spurred people to shop locally and buy Canadian-made products. Laura Richard, the co-founder and COO of Saltwinds Coffee, says their online store exploded instantly after tariffs were brought to the table.“It didn’t stop,” she said. “We were getting notifications about sales and orders coming in all night and, even after the tariffs were delayed, we still see that increase.”…

The City of Calgary is looking elsewhere for materials to build the new Scotia Place event centre project, as uncertainty remains due to tariff threats from the United States. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports stateside, with no exceptions or exemptions.It follows weeks of threats to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States, which is currently in a 30-day pause. City officials said the potential impacts of U.S. tariffs are being examined, but proactive measures are being taken to source materials for…