Canada
Ontario’s Doug Ford shifts from Trump enthusiast to leading critic of U.S. tariffs
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford, once openly admiring of Donald Trump, has become one of the most prominent Canadian voices against the U.S. president’s tariff agenda. A recent Ontario-funded TV ad using Ronald Reagan’s 1987 warnings about protectionism prompted Trump to abruptly cancel trade talks, before Ford paused the campaign to ease tensions.
Trump ends T-MEC talks with Canada over Ontario ad
President Donald Trump announced the end of trade negotiations with Canada and a 10% tariff increase in retaliation for an Ontario TV ad criticizing U.S. tariffs. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney sidestepped direct response and stressed Canada's readiness to resume talks. This friction occurs amid the T-MEC review, driven by U.S. electoral motives.
Fraudsters use crypto ATMs to launder millions from Canadian victims
A CBC News investigation has uncovered how cryptocurrency ATMs in Canada are being exploited by scammers to extract and launder money from victims nationwide. These machines, legal and widespread, allow quick conversion of cash to crypto that can be sent globally. Victims like a Calgary retiree have lost thousands, highlighting vulnerabilities in the system.
Ontario Classifieds Show Buyer Interests
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Local classified advertisements in Ontario highlight a range of 'wanted to buy' listings, reflecting community needs for items like antiques, vehicles, and collectibles. These postings from SNNewsWatch and NWONewsWatch indicate active local markets in Sudbury and Northwestern Ontario. No major contradictions appear, as both sources feature similar buyer-driven ads.
Uncertified adapter sparks Tesla charging explosion in British Columbia
A Tesla owner in Hope, British Columbia, suffered minor injuries when an uncertified third-party adapter failed during a fast-charging session, causing a high-voltage arc flash and fireball. The incident occurred on August 16, 2024, at a non-Tesla commercial charging station. Officials from Technical Safety BC investigated and rated the event as major due to the damage and injury risk.
Environment Canada Issues Air Quality Alert for South Peace
Environment Canada has released a special air quality statement for the South Peace region, warning residents of potential health risks due to elevated pollution levels. The advisory, issued on September 12, 2025, attributes the poor air quality to wildfire smoke and industrial activities in northeastern British Columbia.