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OHL roundup: Musty, Mews pace Wolves to 8-6 win over Steelheads

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Quentin Musty had two goals and two assists, Henry Mews had four assists, and the visiting Sudbury Wolves beat the Brampton Steelheads 8-6 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday at the CAA Centre.
Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's threat Tuesday to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United Sta
Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

Carney transition team met with PMO staff Tuesday, hope for PM swearing in by Friday

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is hoping to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister by the end of the week but there are some logistical hurdles like security clearances for senior members of his transition team that must happen first.
US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada. Trump on Wednesday will effectively plaster 25% taxes – tariffs – on all steel and aluminum imports.
White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

White House says Trump dropping plan to double steel, aluminum tariffs

WASHINGTON — After another chaotic day in Canada-U.S. relations, U.S. President Donald Trump dropped his threat to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports after Ontario agreed to pause a surcharge on electricity exports.
Ontario suspending surcharge on electricity exports to U.S., Ford going to Washington

Ontario suspending surcharge on electricity exports to U.S., Ford going to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed Tuesday to suspend the province's surcharge on electricity it exports to three states after a top American official extended an "olive branch" in the form of a meeting in Washington to talk free trade.
Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

Federal Liberals and Tories now in a dead heat, new poll indicates

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and the Conservatives are running neck-and-neck in voter support, a new Leger online poll suggests. The poll of Canadians’ voting intentions has both parties sitting at 37 per cent.
S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks continue to fall amid North American trade tensions

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks continue to fall amid North American trade tensions

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index continued its losses Tuesday, while U.S. markets also fell as tariff tensions between the two countries mounted.
Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

Incoming prime minister Mark Carney says he has put his assets in a blind trust

OTTAWA — Mark Carney's team says he has placed his assets into a blind trust and is working with the conflict of interest commissioner ahead of being sworn in as prime minister.
Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

Confused about tariff deadlines? Here's what we know right now

OTTAWA — The trade war between the U.S. and Canada took another turn Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to double the tariff on steel and aluminum imports coming from Canada.