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Winterizing outdoor faucets takes about 20 minutes and can prevent a burst pipe. Here’s how Canadian homeowners can shut off, drain and protect outdoor taps before the first hard freeze.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford escalated his war of words with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday after Trump threatened fresh 50% tariffs on autos, auto parts and steel, with Prime Minister Mark Carney confirming Canada’s dollar-for-dollar retaliation lands Sept. 8.
Trump says tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, escalating a trade war that saw Doug Ford call the U.S. president a ‘dictator’ and ‘king of bankruptcies’ at a Hamilton news conference Monday.
As 50% U.S. tariffs threaten 90,000 Canadian jobs, key EI relief measures for laid-off workers are set to expire October 10 — before the trade fight does.
Windows and doors can leak up to 25% of a home’s heat. Here’s a step-by-step Canadian guide to finding drafts and weatherstripping before winter.
Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods use a dormant 1930 law that, for the first time, overrides CUSMA protection. Here’s how it works.
Bank of Canada tracked what happened to prices during Canada’s last round of counter-tariffs, offering real data on what Sept. 8 could cost shoppers.
Water-bath canning tomatoes safely starts with acidifying every jar. A step-by-step guide for Canadian gardeners preserving this year’s harvest.
How to Build a Back-to-School Budget That Actually Works: A Step-by-Step Guide for Canadian Families
School costs $600-$750 per child this year in Canada. Here’s a simple, step-by-step budgeting system parents can use to plan and stick to their spending.
As Carney’s retaliatory tariffs take aim at the U.S., trade coverage has missed a bigger story: Washington already walked away from renewing CUSMA this July.












