WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general leading the suit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America’s longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he imposed last year under an emergency powers law. Section 122, which has…
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Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a 20‑year‑old Alliston, Ont., resident after investigators say a threat was made against Premier Doug Ford. Police say the investigation began on Feb. 13, when the OPP launched an investigation into a threat directed at the premier. As a result, officers arrested Ramy Jamil Hanna of Alliston, Ont., and charged him with uttering threats to cause harm. Hanna was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on April 9. In a statement, Inspector Anton Jelich of the Protective Services Section said the OPP treats all threats seriously, emphasizing that “everyone…
The ramps from both the Toronto bound and Fort Erie bound Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) to Highway 406 were temporarily closed on Thursday morning while provincial police investigated a collision. The OPP’s Highway Safety Division says only one vehicle was involved in the collision. An elderly man was the sole occupant inside the vehicle, and he was sent to a local trauma centre in critical condition. Police say the collision may have been caused by a medical episode. The ramps were reopened to traffic just after 4 p.m. The ramps from both the Toronto bound and Fort Erie bound Queen…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court. The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world. Trump has said the tariffs are essential to reduce America’s longstanding trade deficits. He imposed duties under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he imposed last year under an emergency powers law. Section 122,…
The Ford government has appointed supervisors at two more GTA school boards. Education Minister Paul Calandra says supervisors have been appointed at both the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), citing “serious concerns about infighting and long-term financial unsustainability.” This makes a total of eight provincial school boards now under the supervision of the government. Last month, Calandra placed the PDSB under provisional supervision to prevent dozens of teachers from being laid off, and he gave the York board two weeks to get its financial house in order or face the same fate. Calandra…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, after mounting criticism over her leadership of the department, including the handling of the administration’s immigration crackdown and disaster response. Trump, who said he would nominate Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin in her place, made the announcement on social media after Noem faced a two-day grilling on Capitol Hill this week from GOP members as well as Democrats. Noem’s departure marks a stunning turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations. But she…
If you use metered on-street parking, you’ll likely have to dig a little deeper into your wallet as hourly rates at most spots across much of Toronto are on track to increase throughout 2026. The Toronto Parking Authority board will vote on a report during a Wednesday meeting that proposes increasing rates by at least $0.25 an hour at nearly 93 per cent of all metered parking spots. The move also needs the support of city council. Related: TTC board votes to freeze commuter parking rates, study higher prices for non-transit users If approved, the rate increases will be rolled…
An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection to two shootings in Newmarket at the same home that injured one person. York police say the first shooting happened on Oct. 16 at 1 a.m. in the area of Hewitt Circle and Plantation Gate. Two vehicles parking in a driveway were damaged by gunfire along with the garage and front door of the home. There were people home at the time, but no injuries were reported. One week later, officers were called to the same address for reports of gunshots around 4:40 a.m. One victim had been struck by gunfire while…
Maintaining a good credit score is a priority for most consumers. But what happens when incorrect information shows up on your record? Elvis Fernandes and his wife were attempting to buy a house when the process hit a snag. “My mortgage specialist came back to me and said, ‘You know what, Elvis, there’s a lot of stuff on this file that when they’re doing your credit report, something’s not sitting here,’” he explained. At issue was a mortgage which is listed as “settled under a consumer proposal” on his Equifax report, which caused his credit score to drop. He called…
GATINEAU — An investigation by the Privacy Commissioner of Canada has found that Loblaw took too long to address requests from customers who wanted to delete their PC Optimum accounts. The office on Thursday said Loblaw had the mechanism to respond to requests but took an unreasonable amount of time to address them, and that it also failed to respond to some privacy-related inquiries from customers. In 2024, the office opened an investigation into allegations that some Loblaw customers had been unable to delete their PC Optimum accounts. The privacy commissioner’s office said Loblaw kept the purchase history of PC…
A 45-year-old woman who was fatally stabbed in LaSalle, Ont., has been identified as Nancy Grewal, an outspoken social media critic of the Khalistan movement that seeks to establish an independent homeland for Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. Along with the separatist movement, Grewal was a Youtuber and social media influencer who was vocal about a number of issues related to Punjab and its government as well as religious and political leaders. Grewal’s sister Alishaa believes the incident was a “pre-planned murder.” “The reason is social media videos, obviously,” she said. “I think this is revenge … many…
Eight people are facing charges and five more are wanted after an employee allegedly defrauded a Durham business of more than $3 million. The investigation began when financial irregularities were identified following a corporate restructuring at ServiceMaster, a cleaning services company, in Durham Region. An internal audit was conducted and police were notified in November of 2021. It centered around a woman who was employed as the operations manager. It’s alleged the suspect orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme that involved the diversion of employee wages, the redirection of payroll to other people, including family members and the submission of fraudulent…
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is headed to Japan for a brief visit to one of Canada’s closest partner countries as he wraps up a trip across the Indo-Pacific. “The trip is long overdue, given how significant Japan is as a partner for us in the region,” Asia Pacific Foundation vice-president Vina Nadjibulla said in a recent interview. Japan is the last of the G7 countries Carney has visited since he took office almost a year ago. Carney is set to arrive Friday in Tokyo, where he will meet with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and make statements to media.…
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the U.S. said Thursday they will start talks March 16 ahead of a review of the free trade agreement that has shaped both economies and kept some of their commerce steady despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s constantly changing tariff policy. The bilateral trade talks are ahead of a scheduled review later this year of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, the latest version of free trade agreements among the U.S., Mexico and Canada dating back to the early 1990s that have intertwined the economies of the three North American countries. The USMCA has allowed…
With thousands of public servants set to receive severance pay over the next few years, the associate deputy minister in charge of Phoenix believes the beleaguered pay system can handle the influx. Read MoreStill, officials said public servants considering severance packages are “right to be concerned.” Public Service, Alex Benay, Phoenix pay system With thousands of public servants set to receive severance pay over the next few years, the associate deputy minister in charge of Phoenix believes the beleaguered pay system can handle the influx. Read More
For more than three decades, Ottawa Citizen photographer Bruno Schlumberger wandered the city’s streets in search of angles, colour, lines and reflections — essentially looking for the ideal background for a photo whose subject he had not yet found. Read MoreBruno Schlumberger’s six National Newspaper Awards were the most any Canadian photographer received. Local News, Ottawa Sun, Realtime For more than three decades, Ottawa Citizen photographer Bruno Schlumberger wandered the city’s streets in search of angles, colour, lines and reflections — essentially looking for the ideal background for a photo whose subject he had not yet found. Read More
Canada’s defence chief Gen. Jennie Carignan says allies are in talks about possibly helping Persian Gulf states defend themselves against bombing from Iran. Carignan says a meeting is set for Friday to discuss such a proposal among allied militaries and the Canadian Armed Forces would present a recommendation to the government. She did not specify what type of support this might involve but said Canada is not taking part in the U.S. bombing of Iran and confirmed the discussions are not about participating in Operation Epic Fury. Her comments come as the Conservatives call for a parliamentary debate before any…
Steve Staios didn’t wait for deadline day to turn his talk into action. Read MoreThe price for acquiring the speedy forward was a second-round draft pick and an exchange of conditional third-rounders. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Senators Extra, Sports, National Hockey League, NHL trade deadline, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun Steve Staios didn’t wait for deadline day to turn his talk into action. Read More
New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time. New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time. GMA New research is taking a closer look at what can happen when people stop taking GLP-1 medications for a long period of time.
Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the time he lost out on a massive Marvel payday … because he threatened to knock the teeth out of a big-time producer. Howard dished all on the “PBD Podcast,” saying the… Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the time he lost out on a massive Marvel payday … because he threatened to knock the teeth out of a big-time producer. Howard dished all on the “PBD Podcast,” saying the… Hindsight is 20/20 for Terrence Howard — ’cause he’s looking back at the…