A weak loonie coupled with disappearing tariffs helps Canada sell more lobster in the EU.
Canada
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Canadian man sentenced for trying to enter U.S. illegally
John D. Fraser, 54, of Nova Scotia had been living and working illegally in the U.S. for more than 30 years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Canada’s Girl Guides cancel trips to U.S. over concerns about Trump border policies
Girl Guides spokeswoman Sarah Kiriliuks said Monday the organization’s membership is diverse and inclusive, and leaders worried about how U.S. border officials would treat foreign-born students.
Posted inNation & World, News
Vancouver prepares for protests over new Trump hotel
Authorities anticipate ‘a number of marches’ Tuesday during a visit by the president’s two oldest sons.
Posted inNation & World, News
Suspect charged with 6 counts of murder in Quebec mosque attack
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau characterized the attack, which left 17 injured, as a terrorist act.
Posted inNation & World
Obama signs bill to strengthen U.S. security along Canadian border
Maine Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins are cosponsors of the bill.
Posted inLife & Culture
Anchor first to wear hijab at major Toronto newscast
Ginella Massa, filling in at CityNews in Toronto, tweeted about the impact of wearing the headscarf after the broadcast ended.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland’s legal fees creep toward $1 million in pipeline lawsuit
Anonymous donations push the Clear Skies Legal Defense Fund to more than $100,000.
Posted inNation & World, News
Almost half of Canada’s military members are overweight
Meanwhile, 7.8 percent of the U.S. military is considered overweight.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Canada’s new carbon tax sets the trend on climate policy
The revenue-neutral levy is no money grab, and it works even in an economy dependent on energy extraction.