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Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.
As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

TORONTO — The Canadian Live Music Association says it's responding to the U.S. tariffs with a new campaign to promote homegrown musicians and venues.
Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Amid tariff and trade war talk, small-town mayors try to keep it friendly on border

Osoyoos Mayor Sue McKortoff likens the situation facing the scenic B.C. community just a few kilometres from the U.S. border to that of her own family.
Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

Changes to Inuit child funding program putting families at risk: health care workers

OTTAWA — Health-care workers in Nunavut say changes to a federal funding program for Inuit children are forcing some pregnant women to make a tough choice: have a safe birth or ensure the kids they already have are properly cared for.
Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

Trump's threats against Canada could reduce visits to border peace garden

BOISSEVAIN, Man. — The International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border has for more than 90 years been a quiet, pastoral place to celebrate friendship between the two countries.
Some whales sing low enough to be 'acoustically invisible' to predators: research

Some whales sing low enough to be 'acoustically invisible' to predators: research

New research suggests male baleen whales looking for love sing a different tune when attracting a mate, and it all depends on if they are more likely to fight or flee from a predator.
'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

'We took the hit': Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange the same Christmas gift: plane tickets to the United States. The couple from Torbay, N.L.
Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season

Mirvish to bring jukebox musicals to Toronto in 2025/2026 season

TORONTO — Mirvish Productions is bringing a bevy of hit musicals to the Toronto stage as part of its main 2025/2026 subscriber season, including productions that celebrate the careers of Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond and pop super-producer Max Martin
Family files lawsuit after Toronto mother, son die on vacation in Dominican Republic

Family files lawsuit after Toronto mother, son die on vacation in Dominican Republic

TORONTO — The family of a Toronto mother and son who died after getting food poisoning during their stay at a Dominican Republic resort are now suing a hotel and travel company, alleging they were negligent in their health and safety protocols and fa
Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders

Trans activist wants federal guidance on U.S. travel after Trump orders

OTTAWA — A prominent trans activist wants Canada to update its travel safety guidelines for the United States following President Donald Trump's executive order limiting gender expression to male or female.