Canada could be bigger trade war casualty expert
Economist Jack M Mintz told Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce leaders luncheon that Canada must leverage its resource sector and cut corporate taxes to compete in Trump's world economy. He warned tariffs threaten Canada's manufacturing and export sectors, risking a drop in value added and GDP.
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Thunder Bay
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Karl Skogstad
Department of Economics
Lakehead University
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Sarah Lewis
Deloitte
Border tariffs shift spring travel patterns and duties
U S travelers follow usual spring border trends as Canadians pass through with American goods. Ryden's notes steady Canadian business despite tariffs with many items remaining Canadian. Canada imposes 25 percent tariffs on U S goods effective March 13 2025 and lists exemptions including a duty free bottle per person after two days in the U S.
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Lawsuit Filed Over TB Police Punching Case
Thunder Bay police Constable Ryan Dougherty and the Thunder Bay Police Service Board face a 1.55 million claim from a man punched four times in the head while detained under the Mental Health Act in 2022. The suit seeks general and punitive damages for assault, wrongful detention, and Charter rights violations, plus income losses and care costs.
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Ryan Dougherty
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Kenora man charged in murder of his son
A Kenora man 72 year old Albert Keesick Sr has been charged with second degree murder in the death of his son Albert Keesick Jr 46. OPP found a man in medical distress at a Heenan Place residence and he died. Post mortem will occur in Toronto. Investigators say there is no public safety threat. Large police presence remains as the probe continues. Police urge anyone with information to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers.
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Heenan Place
Albert Keesick
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