Canada braces as Trump's tariffs trigger a North American trade stir. Ontario officials urge buying local while secondhand markets warn of rising costs and reduced vintage imports, signaling economic strain.
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Toronto, City, News, Ontario, Canada
Week of Mar 3 – Mar 9, 2025
Tariffs, strikes, and icy roads set Toronto on an unpredictable course.
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Toronto experienced a turbulent week as fresh tariffs sparked trade tensions and led Ontario to cancel key U.S. deals, urging locals to buy domestically. Meanwhile, looming strike threats and icy road disruptions collided with vibrant community celebrations and political shifts, painting a complex picture of the city's current challenges.
Ontario cancels major deals with U.S. firms, including a Starlink agreement, and adds an energy surcharge. Trudeau vows a firm stance against tariffs while officials hint at a compromise meeting with the U.S. and Mexico.
halifax.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caToronto faces trade tensions as disputed tariffs remain amid a limited pause, while city workers threaten a strike that may disrupt March Break childcare programs.
toronto.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · www.ctvnews.caIcy roads hinder Toronto commutes while International Women's Day events energize the city. Amid celebrations, a former Olympic snowboarder lands on the FBI's most wanted list, marking an eventful and varied day.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caToronto updates: Mayors face a diplomatic snub while a tragic shooting in Markham leaves a fatality and a dog lost. Health alerts over bird flu and HIV exposure mix with business struggles at LCBO and Hudson’s Bay.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caCanadians overwhelmingly oppose annexation pitches while Toronto and its workers’ union secure a last-minute agreement to avert a strike and boost wages.
toronto.citynews.ca · toronto.citynews.caToronto sees a quirky beer launch amid shifting politics, as Ontario reviews surplus electricity against trade pressures and Liberal leadership transitions unfold with Trudeau’s farewell, marking a day of economic and political recalibration.
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