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Canada drops digital tax to restart US trade talks
Taipei Times
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June 30, 2025
Canada has withdrawn its digital services tax (DST) on technology companies such as Meta Platforms Inc and Alphabet Inc in a move to restart trade talks with the US. “Rescinding the DST will allow the negotiations to make vital progress and...
Canada Rescinds Technology Tax on US
Transport Topics
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June 30, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said late June 29 that trade talks with U.S. have resumed after Canada rescinded its plan to tax U.S. technology firms. U.S. President...
Canadian man dead after sailboat runs aground near Maine island
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 30, 2025
The Maine Marine Patrol says a Canadian man has died after a sailboat ran aground near Isle au Haut early Monday morning.Thomas Kent Smith, 72, of Nova Scotia, was sailing with New Hampshire residents Robert and Sandra Comeau when their 40-foot...
Canadian team takes home the win at Idaho State BBQ Competition
East Idaho News
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June 30, 2025
BLACKFOOT– The Smoke-N-Wings Idaho State BBQ Competition took place last weekend at the Blackfoot Airport, and a team from Calgary, Canada, took first place. Janice Smella and her team “Smellaque” will qualify for the Jack Daniels World...
Canada Day activities in Cranbrook
Wild 104.7
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June 30, 2025
Cranbrook residents are encouraged to celebrate Canada Day in Rotary Park on Tuesday, July 1. From 1:00–5:00 p.m. activities at Rotary Park will make for an afternoon full of fun, food, and festivities. City officials say there will be live music...
Canadian Gold Corp. Closes Over-Subscribed Private Placement for New Hammond Reef South Program
Investing News Network
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June 30, 2025
In April, the shift in US trade policy led to significant declines in the manufacturing sector, which saw its largest drop in four years at 1.9 percent. Durable goods manufacturing declined for the first time in four months, dropping 2.2 percent....
Canada’s unfinished story: Defining a national identity in real-time
Winnipeg City News
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June 30, 2025
From tariffs and annexation threats to terminated trade talks, it’s been a difficult year for Canada. Increasing uncertainty, growing hostility, and deepening political tension have forced us to question our relationship with the United States and...
DHL Express Canada workers ratify new deal
Logistics Management
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Unifor members at DHL Express Canada have voted 72% in favor of a new four-year contract, bringing an end to a strike and lockout that lasted almost three weeks nationwide. “I am so proud of all the members of the national bargaining committee for...
U.S. Wine Imports to Canada Plummet Amid Trade Tensions
CJNYFM Journey Vancouver
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Canada, once the largest importer of U.S. wines, has seen a dramatic decline in American alcohol imports, with wine shipments falling by 94% in April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. This shift follows a series of provincial boycotts and...
Road closures this week: Access limited around Vancouver cruise ship terminal, convention centre
Vancouver Is Awesome
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June 30, 2025
Canada Day celebrations and a record-breaking convention will find access limited on Canada Place (the street) and beyond Canada Place, the street, will be closed this week. The road in front of Canada Place (the structure) and the Vancouver...
Canada Day celebrations set for Antigonish
989 XFM
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June 30, 2025
It’s Canada Day tomorrow and there will be local festivities throughout the day . The celebrations will begin with a pancake breakfast prepared and served by the Antigonish Lions Club at St. Ninian`s Place, running from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The...
Another European City Is Banning Large Cruise Ships
Fodors Travel Guide
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June 30, 2025
And other travel news you may have missed. This week in travel, we’ve uncovered several stories that might have flown under your radar. Among them: Airlines in the U.S. and Canada are facing cyberattacks; Porto cracks down on alcohol sales; and...
UK Stands by Digital Tax After Canada Bows to Trump Pressure
Transport Topics
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June 30, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The U.K. is planning to keep its digital services tax, a person familiar with the matter said, after Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped Canada’s levy to restart trade talks with...
Bar Harbor cruise ship traffic slows to a trickle under new limits
WGME - Maine
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BAR HARBOR, Maine (BDN) -- Tourist season in Bar Harbor has resumed with the usual crowded sidewalks and hard-to-find parking spots, but there is one noticeable difference this summer. The town’s cruise ship visits are a shadow of what they have...
Up To 7h 20m: Air Canada's 10 Longest Boeing 737 MAX 8 Flights
Simple Flying
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June 30, 2025
On June 26, Air Canada took off from Montreal to Edinburgh. Until then, the route had never been served, so it is particularly good to see its commencement. It contributes to the Scottish capital surpassing one million North American seats for...
Back against the wall, Canada did right to appease Trump on digital tax
Winnipeg Free Press
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June 30, 2025
Opinion Giving in to a bully never feels good, but every once in a while, it’s the smart thing to do. This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney did an abrupt about-face and announced that Canada was cancelling the digital services tax it had...
Air Force flyby planned for Canada Day
Brandon Sun
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June 30, 2025
Posted: 2:45 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 30, 2025 Last Modified: 2:45 PM CDT Monday, Jun. 30, 2025 The Royal Canadian Air Force is conducting a flyby over the City of Brandon on Canada Day. Read this article for free: We need your support! Local...
2025 USWNT Friendly: Scouting Canada
Stars and Stripes FC - Washington D.C.
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June 30, 2025
With a paucity of meaningful competition, the United States Women’s National Team has played an ambitious friendly slate, most recently defeating Ireland twice (4-0, 4-0). The summer grind continues, with Emma Hayes leading her side against Canada...
Everything going on for Canada Day in the area
Strathmore Now
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June 30, 2025
With Canada Day (July 1) right around the corner, there is no shortage of celebrations happening in the area. Here are a few local events going on for Canada Day: Strathmore Kicking off the day will be a pancake breakfast at the Strathmore Fire...
Here’s what’s in store for Canada Day 2025
Lakeside Leader
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June 30, 2025
Chastin Martel Lakeside Leader There is a bunch to do for Canada Day this year, enough to fill your entire day even. In Slave Lake, all Canada Day events are taking place at the Multi Rec Centre (MRC). In Kinuso, Spruce Point Park will be doing a...