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Trump says he will impose 50% tariff on copper imports

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

7 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday that he will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper. This follows a Section 232 investigation into the national security impacts of copper imports initiated in February. Canada is noted as a major exporter of copper to the U.S.

2 planes collide near Steinbach in southern Manitoba

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

Two small planes collided early Tuesday morning around 8:45 a.m. in the Rural Municipality of Hanover, near Steinbach in southern Manitoba. Emergency officials, including RCMP and the Hanover fire chief, are on scene, but no information has been provided yet regarding any injuries or whether the planes were in the air or on the ground at the time of the collision.

Superman has a problem — and it's not that he's an immigrant

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

This article reviews the new Superman movie, highlighting its struggle with competing themes rather than the controversial interpretation of Superman as an immigrant. Director James Gunn attempts to balance the character's classic 'paragon' image with a more human, fallible portrayal, including a plotline where Lex Luthor tries to discredit him as an undocumented alien. The review notes that Superman has historically been interpreted as an immigrant/refugee, a fact often overlooked by 'outrage media.' The movie is criticized for its frenetic, busy story, subplots, and throwaway gags that try to satisfy too many demographics, leading to a muddled tone despite good action and acting.

'Heartbreaking' mid-air crash leaves 2 student pilots dead near Steinbach in southern Manitoba

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

Two student pilots from Harv's Air flying school died after their small planes, a Cessna 172 and a Cessna 152, collided mid-air during a training exercise near Steinbach, Manitoba, southeast of Winnipeg. The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning in the rural municipality of Hanover. The Transportation Safety Board and RCMP are investigating the incident, which has devastated the flight school and community.

Elon Musk wants to start a new political party. Here's what could stop him (or slow him down)

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

6 hours ago

Elon Musk announced the formation of the "America Party" on X, aiming to challenge the dominant two-party system in the U.S. due to concerns over government spending. While polls show public desire for a third party, experts highlight significant obstacles including state ballot access laws, the "wasted vote" phenomenon, and Musk's own controversial public image and unclear political platform.

Coldplay frontman thanks fans for coming to 'weird stadium in the middle of nowhere'

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

Coldplay began a four-night residency at Toronto's new Rogers Stadium, with fans reporting a better experience than the inaugural show, though crowd management issues persist. The venue, built in nine months, faced complaints about long exit times and limited amenities during its first event (Stray Kids concert). Live Nation Canada has implemented adjustments, including more staff, clearer signage, and improved transit plans.

Trump plans to impose 50% tariff on copper imports

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to formally announce a 50% tariff on copper imports, a move expected to significantly pressure the Canadian economy, which is a major copper exporter to the U.S. The tariffs aim to boost domestic copper production in the U.S., with Canadian companies like Glencore PLC (Horne copper smelter in Quebec) likely to be most affected, while western Canadian mines may be more insulated.

Trump announces 50% tariffs on copper imports

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

7 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to impose a 50% tariff on imported copper, aiming to boost domestic production of the metal crucial for various industries. The announcement, made at a White House cabinet meeting, caused U.S. Comex copper futures to jump over 10%. This follows a Section 232 investigation into copper imports initiated in February, with a conclusion deadline in November.

Meet the women breaking barriers at the Calgary Stampede’s newest competition

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

The Calgary Stampede introduced breakaway roping, a women's calf-roping event, for the first time in nearly 50 years, marking a significant step for women in professional rodeo. The 30 cowgirls competing receive equal prize money to other major events, with a total purse of $310,250. Macy Rae Auclair made history as the first breakaway roper, and Shelby Boisjoli-Meged won on Day 1.

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) reported that advertised rents in some major Canadian cities are easing due to increased supply and slower immigration, but tenants are not feeling relief as affordability has worsened since 2020. In Q1 2025, average asking rents for two-bedroom apartments decreased in Vancouver (-4.9%), Halifax (-4.2%), Toronto (-3.7%), and Calgary (-3.5%), while increasing in Edmonton (+3.9%), Ottawa (+2.1%), and Montreal (+2.0%). The gap between vacant and occupied unit rents is highest in Toronto (44%). Vacancy rates are expected to rise, especially in Ontario, due to lower international migration targets. A separate report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation showed national asking rents fell 2.7% year-over-year in June, marking the ninth consecutive monthly decrease, though still significantly higher than two or three years ago.

Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

What the Trump-Netanyahu meeting reveals about Gaza ceasefire talks

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

3 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington on Monday, following a joint military assault in Iran. While Trump publicly pushed for an imminent Gaza ceasefire deal, experts suggest the meeting highlighted Trump's pressure on Netanyahu to end the 21-month-long war. Significant obstacles remain, as Hamas demands a complete end to the war before freeing hostages, and Netanyahu insists on Hamas disarming. The meeting also touched on renewed nuclear talks with Iran and the Abraham Accords.

Hudson's Bay lender fighting retailer's Ruby Liu deal seeks appointment of 'super monitor'

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

1 hour ago

Restore Capital LLC, a major lender to Hudson's Bay, has filed a motion requesting a court to halt the retailer's deal to sell up to 25 leases to Ruby Liu and to appoint a 'super monitor' to oversee the remaining asset liquidation. Restore argues that HBC has mismanaged its liquidation, 'frittering away' collateral and incurring excessive costs, which jeopardizes lenders' ability to recover funds. Landlords have largely opposed Liu as a tenant due to a lack of a practical business plan.

Two pilots dead after two small planes collide mid-air in Manitoba

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

7 hours ago

Two pilots died Tuesday morning after their small, single-engine airplanes collided mid-air in the rural municipality of Hanover, just south of Winnipeg, Manitoba. There were no passengers aboard, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has been notified.

Palestinians, human rights activists slam Israeli defence minister's plan to build camp on Rafah's ruins

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced a plan to establish a 'humanitarian city' on the ruins of Rafah, initially housing 600,000 Palestinians before moving Gaza's entire two million population there, with no allowance for them to leave. Katz claims the plan aims to weaken Hamas, but it has been widely condemned by Palestinians and human rights activists as a violation of international law, potentially amounting to ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The UN warns against forcible transfer of civilian populations. The plan is possibly linked to a $2 billion proposal by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) for 'Humanitarian Transit Areas,' though GHF denies submitting it. U.S. President Donald Trump also discussed relocating Palestinians from Gaza with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The conflict, triggered by Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack, has killed over 57,500 Palestinians and displaced most of Gaza's population.

RCMP release photos of suspects in explosion at B.C. cabinet minister's office

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

3 hours ago

RCMP have released photos of two male suspects involved in an "unsophisticated," homemade explosive device attack on B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma's constituency office in North Vancouver on June 27. The device, likely bear bangers or fireworks, blew open the door, and the suspects are also believed to have damaged a street sign. The motive is unknown, but police don't believe there was intent to harm.

Provinces agree to uncork cross-border personal booze sales by May 2026

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

2 hours ago

Nine Canadian provinces and one territory (Yukon) have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provincial borders for personal consumption by May 2026. This announcement, made Tuesday after a meeting in Quebec City, is part of a broader effort to remove interprovincial trade barriers, also addressing labor mobility issues and trucking regulations. Newfoundland and Labrador is the only province not included. Details on shipping and taxation are still being finalized.

Trump planning U.S. tariffs on drugs, semiconductor chips

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

6 hours ago

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to impose tariffs on imported semiconductor chips and pharmaceuticals. He stated that drug tariffs could reach 200%, but pharmaceutical companies would be given approximately one to one-and-a-half years to adjust. Trump made the announcement during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, also mentioning a new tariff rate for copper, but did not specify when the other announcements would be made.

Toyota sees possible ‘adjustments’ if Trump’s tariffs aren’t dropped

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

3 hours ago

Toyota Canada warns of potential "adjustments" to its Ontario manufacturing operations if U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on non-U.S. content of Canadian-made cars are not dropped. The automaker, which ships 82% of its Ontario-made cars to the U.S. and has been absorbing the tariff costs, states this is unsustainable long-term. The situation highlights the peril for Canada's auto industry, contrasting with the D3 automakers' production cuts while Japanese rivals maintain steady output.

TSA to stop asking people to remove shoes for security screenings at U.S. airports: reports

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

4 hours ago

Reports indicate that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will soon end the requirement for air travelers to remove their shoes during standard security screenings at U.S. airports, a mandate in place for almost 20 years since the 'shoe bomber' incident in late 2001. An internal memo reportedly states the new policy begins Sunday at many airports and will expand to all U.S. airports shortly. Travelers in the TSA PreCheck program already bypass this step. The TSA has not officially confirmed the change, stating they are 'always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance passenger experience and our strong security posture.' The TSA was created in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks.

Hudson’s Bay lenders file motion to terminate Ruby Liu lease deal

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

3 hours ago

Senior lenders to Hudson’s Bay Co. (HBC), led by ReStore Capital LLC, have filed a motion in Ontario Superior Court seeking to terminate a deal to sell up to 28 store leases to B.C. billionaire Weihong (Ruby) Liu. They argue the deal is unlikely to succeed due to landlord opposition and is wasting cash that should repay creditors. The lenders also seek a "super monitor" or receiver to manage HBC's wind-down, alleging mismanagement and unnecessary spending that has expanded their projected collateral shortfall.

Sentencing for Sean (Diddy) Combs set for October

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing in his federal criminal case has been set for October 3 by Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted on two prostitution-related charges, facing up to a decade in prison for each count. He remains jailed in Brooklyn after his bail request was denied due to concerns about his past violent behavior.

Report from inquiry into Britain’s Post Office scandal highlights cases of suicides, bankruptcies

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

7 hours ago

The first report from a public inquiry into Britain's Post Office scandal, released Tuesday, detailed the severe hardships faced by postmasters, including suicides and bankruptcies, due to faulty Horizon accounting software. The report found that hundreds were wrongly prosecuted and thousands lost jobs, with the Post Office resisting claims of software flaws.

What you need to know about legionnaires' disease

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

1 hour ago

Public health officials in southwestern Ontario declared an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in London, Ontario, with one death and over 40 illnesses reported. The article explains the disease, its spread via contaminated water droplets (often from cooling towers), symptoms, treatment, and prevention, referencing past outbreaks in Philadelphia (1976), Quebec City (2012), and Toronto (2005).

Opinion: With more budget cuts on the horizon, should we expect more tragedy?

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

An opinion piece questions whether U.S. government budget cuts, particularly to NOAA and USAID under the Trump administration, contributed to the recent Texas floods and could lead to future tragedies. Critics argue that staffing reductions and proposed cuts to climate research and aid programs could result in needless loss of life and avoidable deaths globally.

Laptops out, shoes on? TSA may abandon rule requiring passengers to remove footwear at U.S. airports

The Globe and Mail · Jul 8, 2025

8 hours ago

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reportedly considering abandoning the requirement for passengers to remove their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports, a rule implemented nearly 20 years ago after the 'shoe bomber' incident. The change, which could begin this Sunday, aims to improve passenger experience, enhance satisfaction, and reduce wait times. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is expected to announce a new TSA policy on Tuesday evening.

Marseille wildfire grounds all flights, forces hundreds of home evacuations

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

44 min ago

A 'particularly virulent' wildfire, spurred by hot summer winds and a lengthy heat wave, reached Marseille, France, on Tuesday. The blaze, which started near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, injured nine firefighters, grounded all flights to and from Marseille, halted train traffic, and forced hundreds of home evacuations. Over 1,000 firefighters were deployed, and 720 hectares were affected. The situation is under control but not yet extinguished.

News Update #3 – July 08, 2025 Toronto Electricity Fraud Attempt, Cape Breton Trades Workers Strike, NDP Post-Election Review, Planes Crash Near Steinbach

Daily Digest · Jul 8, 2025

5 hours ago

Chris Martin of Coldplay performed the first of four concerts at the new Rogers Stadium north of Toronto on Monday, entertaining 50,000 fans while also criticizing the venue's location and accessibility. The stadium, built by Live Nation Canada specifically for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour, had previously faced complaints after its inaugural concert.

Italian airport temporarily closed after man dies on runway

CBC News · Jul 8, 2025

3 hours ago

Milan Bergamo Airport in Italy was temporarily closed on Tuesday from 10:20 a.m. until midday local time after a man died on a runway during takeoff preparations for a Volotea flight to Asturias. The man, who was neither a passenger nor airport staff, was reportedly sucked into the engine of the departing plane after running toward it, chased by airport police who could not stop him. Authorities are investigating the incident. The 154 passengers on the affected flight were rescheduled and offered psychological support, as were crew members.

Multiple injuries following serious crash south of Eganville, Ont.

CTV News · Jul 8, 2025

7 hours ago

A serious multi-vehicle crash involving four vehicles occurred shortly after noon on Highway 41 south of Eganville, Ontario, resulting in five injured people. The highway is closed for several hours as police investigate.