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  FreedomGlobe自由地球

  2025-02-05 21:55:22 EST·News

  【Trump unexpectedly becomes the savior of Canada's Liberal Party?!】International political drama takes a twist!

  On February 4, U.S. President Trump announced tariffs on Canadian exports, a decision that triggered strong reactions within Canada. The Liberal Party, which was at a low point, unexpectedly gained a glimmer of political life due to this tariff dispute. Trump's tariff policy and Canada's response The Trump administration's tariff threats against Canadian exports have been erratic, and this time it proposed a highly controversial condition: if Canada agreed to become the "51st state" of the U.S., the tariff issue would be waived. This remark quickly sparked outrage in Canada, with over 90% of Canadians clearly opposing it and beginning to adopt a series of boycott measures, including:

  

  

  
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  Thunder Bay本地新闻

  2025-02-05 18:11:33 EST·News

  Local businesses surveyed amid Trump tariff threats

  Thunder Bay - With a potential tariff war looming between Canada and the United States, community partners are working to support local businesses. The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission and the Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that they are compiling a list of city exporters and inviting them to participate in an online survey. Among other questions, the survey asks what products they sell in the U.S., how President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs could affect them, where they sell in Canada, and how interprovincial trade barriers are holding them back. Jamie Taylor, CEO of the Ontario Economic Development Commission, said that understanding how

  
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  2025-02-05 14:18:42 EST·News

  2025/02/05 Today's gas prices

  
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  2025-02-05 13:50:38 EST·News

  Goods & Co. Market's third annual Good Love is coming soon

  Thunder Bay - A popular Valentine's Day-themed pop-up market returns on Saturday. The third annual Good Love market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the corridors of Goods & Co. Market. "It's a Valentine's Day-themed market, a great excuse to go out this Valentine's Day and buy local goods for your loved ones," said Kayla Wallace, events coordinator at Goods & Co. Market. "No matter who your partner is, we have vendors, from food to spices, from photography to almost any other product, whatever gift you want, our

  
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  2025-02-04 18:57:21 EST·News

  The forestry sector will be significantly impacted by the trade war

  Thunder Bay - Although the Canada-U.S. trade war has been delayed by 30 days, tariff concerns still loom over the forestry industry. "People are very worried. The 30-day reprieve is welcome, but in reality, it means nothing until the issue is resolved," said Ian Dunn, CEO of the Ontario Forestry Association. Dunn said that 97% ($7.7 billion) of Ontario's wood products are traded with the U.S., and a 25% tariff would have a $2 billion impact. "Look at what happened during the pandemic, when there was a supply shortage in the U.S. market because factories had fewer employees, reducing the supply of lumber in the market," Dunn said.

  
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  2025-02-04 13:24:57 EST·News

  CN freight train derails in northwestern Ontario

  EMO - A Canadian National Railway freight train derailed west of Fort Frances in Emo early Tuesday morning. A railway spokesperson told The News Watch that preliminary reports indicate all derailed cars were carrying potash. She said there have been no reports of dangerous goods involved. The spokesperson did not disclose the number of cars involved, but the Ontario Provincial Police reported 14 cars derailed. Emo Mayor Harold McQuaker said around 7:30 a.m., seven or eight cars had left the tracks. CN Rail staff and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but the OPP said no one was injured and there was no fire.

  
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  2025-02-04 12:17:41 EST·News

  School buses will need surround-view cameras

  Thunder Bay -- A federal government initiative to improve school bus safety has received a warm response from Craig Murphy, who oversees student transportation in the Thunder Bay area. Transport Canada announced Monday that it will mandate surround-view systems, which consist of a series of externally mounted cameras that allow bus drivers to ensure no one is around the vehicle before it starts moving. "We're pleased to hear they've chosen this route," said Murphy, manager of Student Transportation Services in Thunder Bay. As of November 1, 2027, all new buses must be equipped with surround-view systems, making Canada the first country in the world to mandate the technology. The measure is

  
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  2025-02-03 21:33:53 EST·News

  Canada-U.S. tariff war paused for at least 30 days

  Ottawa - U.S. President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Canadian imports for at least 30 days. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posted the update on X (formerly Twitter) after a phone call with Trump on Monday afternoon. Trump had threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods (and 10% on energy imports). These tariffs were set to take effect on February 4. Trump cited lax border controls as the reason for the tariffs on Canada and Mexico. In his tweet, Trudeau said, "Canada is implementing its $1.3 billion border plan - strengthening the border with new helicopters, technology, and personnel,

  
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  2025-02-03 12:22:51 EST·News

  South side residential fire causes serious damage

  Thunder Bay - A fire broke out in a two-storey home on South Franklin Street early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage. Firefighters arrived within three minutes of being called at 6:50 a.m. and conducted a search to ensure no one was inside. It turned out the home was unoccupied at the time, so no one was injured. Six pumpers and one aerial ladder crew were dispatched to the scene. The main floor suffered severe damage. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/south-side-residential-fire-causes-

  
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  2025-02-03 12:21:49 EST·News

  Mechanical failure forces plane to land on highway

  Nipigon - Ontario Provincial Police confirm that late last week, a plane was forced to land on Highway 11 north of Nipigon due to mechanical failure. In a news release issued Monday, the OPP said police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Friday, about 20 kilometres north of the Highway 11/17 junction. The small single-engine aircraft had to make an emergency landing on the highway due to mechanical failure. The pilot was not injured, and the plane sustained minimal damage. When police arrived, the plane was stopped in the middle of the highway, with traffic halted and backed up in both directions. The Transportation Safety Board was notified of the crash.

  
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  Thunder Bay本地新闻

  2025-02-03 12:21:05 EST·News

  Thunder Bay Expressway southbound reduced to one lane

  Thunder Bay - A crash on Highway 61 Monday morning caused traffic disruptions. According to Ontario 511, southbound traffic was reduced to a single lane due to the incident, which occurred before 8:30 a.m. The incident took place south of the Harbour Expressway, between the expressway and Arthur Street. It is not yet known whether anyone was injured in the crash, or how long traffic will be disrupted. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/thunder-bay-expressway-reduced-to-one-lan

  
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  TB省钱快报

  2025-02-02 22:10:34 EST·News

  Domino's Pizza Coupons Thunder Bay

  Get link: https://pizza.dominos.ca/Thunder-Bay-Ontario-10325/coupons/

  

  
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  Thunder Bay本地新闻

  2025-02-02 22:05:11 EST·News

  Family confirms: Barbie Hsu dies of pneumonia after flu

  Taiwan media are buzzing with reports that Chinese Taiwanese actress Xu Xiyuan (also known as Barbie Hsu) has died. Her family has confirmed the news. According to EBC News on February 3, Barbie Hsu's family said through the media: "Thank you all for your concern! During the New Year, our whole family traveled to Japan. My dearest and kindest sister, Xiyuan, unfortunately left us due to flu complicated by pneumonia. I am grateful to have been her sister in this life, taking care of each other and being together. I will always be grateful to her and miss her! Shan, go in peace! Always love you, together remember forever!" Barbie Hsu starred in TV dramas such as "Meteor Garden" and "Corner with Love." Xu Xiyuan, also known as Barbie Hsu, was 19

  
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  Thunder Bay本地新闻

  2025-02-02 17:03:27 EST·News

  Da Vinci Centre hosts 2025 Chinese New Year celebration

  Thunder Bay - The Thunder Bay Chinese Canadian Association kicked off its 2025 Chinese New Year celebration at the Da Vinci Centre on Saturday. More than 200 residents gathered to welcome the Year of the Snake. Peng You, president of the Thunder Bay Chinese Canadian Association, said that in the years before the pandemic, the annual event typically sold out, but since it couldn't be held during COVID-19, they are "now starting over again." Last year, after tickets sold out at the Delta Hotel, the association moved back to its traditional home at the Da Vinci Centre. "We've been here for a long time. So we'll keep holding this event here again and again, and there will be more and more"

  
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  2025-02-02 09:29:09 EST·News

  Two people charged, including a teen, for stunt driving after crash on Highway 61 south

  Thunder Bay - The Ontario Provincial Police are asking the public for help investigating a recent collision on Highway 61 south of Thunder Bay. In a news release issued early Sunday morning, the OPP said they have laid charges against two drivers but are seeking more information about the crash, and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to call 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and reference incident number E250123791. The incident occurred near Loch Lomond Road. Police say a 19-year-old from Thunder Bay

  
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  TB省钱快报

  2025-02-01 23:26:13 EST·News

  KFC Coupon Ontario

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  移民政策新闻

  2025-02-01 23:21:26 EST·News

  IRCC Update: Big Drop in Immigration Backlog!

  Original link: https://immigrationnewscanada.ca/ircc-update-canada-immigration-backlog-2/ IRCC updated the latest data on processing immigration applications on January 27, 2025, showing a significant reduction in the immigration backlog. Citizenship applications: The backlog increased slightly by 3.84% to 40,600 applications, reflecting an increase in new applications. Permanent residence applications: The backlog increased by 8.4% to 344,700 applications, indicating that despite the overall reduction, some categories still face pressure.

  
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  Thunder Bay本地新闻

  2025-02-01 23:20:47 EST·News

  Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will respond to U.S. President Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian goods by imposing 25% retaliatory tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods entering Canada.

  
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  2025-02-01 15:05:56 EST·News

  Setting up the cruiser in Kakabeka

  Kakabeka - Ontario Provincial Police members spent Saturday afternoon in Kakabeka, hoping to leave in a patrol car stuffed full. OPP staff gathered for the annual Stuff a Cruiser event, usually held in December. "The OPP is helping support the rural food bank. It's February now, but we set up in December, but it was cancelled due to weather, so we got together the next day to help them," said Jody Dow. At the Odena Food Store, the crew set up and accepted dry goods donations and monetary donations. Dow said any donation is welcome. "The OPP loves to help support the community,

  
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  2025-02-01 13:15:01 EST·News

  Snowfall will reach 25 cm

  Thunder Bay - February arrives like a lion. Environment Canada says 15 to 25 cm of snow is expected in Thunder Bay from Saturday to Sunday, and a snowfall warning has been issued. Snowfall warnings have also been issued for Nipigon and Marathon. A weather advisory has been issued for Atikokan, with 10 to 15 cm of snow expected. Snowfall is expected to continue until Sunday evening. The government weather service says heavy snow will begin in the area Saturday evening and continue through the night. The highest accumulations will be in communities near Lake Superior and along the north shore of the lake. Environment Canada warns that highways, roads, and sidewalks may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

  
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  TB省钱快报

  2025-02-01 01:12:33 EST·News

  Summary of hotel group promotions 2025.02

  This year's Q1 offers have been rolling out one by one. Hilton: Jan 1, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025, double points. IHG: Jan 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025, double points. Accor: 2 nights in Europe earn 2x/3x points, 2x points at select brands in the Americas. Marriott: The long-awaited Marriott gave the most generous Q1 offer, same as 2024, double elite night credits plus 1,000 points per night. For other promotions that need inquiries, feel free to leave a comment: Hilton large-account challenge, 10 nights to Diamond; IHG targeted double elite night credits, up to 10 nights; Accor one-stay

  
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  FreedomGlobe自由地球

  2025-02-01 01:03:57 EST·News

  Myanmar coup 4th anniversary: China repeatedly intervenes in civil war, 'Sinophobia' sentiment heats up in Myanmar society

  It has been 4 years since Myanmar's military strongman Min Aung Hlaing launched the coup on February 1, 2021. The days of uncompromising people fleeing into the jungle to cooperate with 'Ethnic Armed Organizations' (abbreviated as EAOs) in armed resistance have also entered their 4th year. Four years of brutal warfare have devastated Myanmar. According to the UN's 2024 human rights report, the civil war has led to nearly 2 million internally displaced persons in Myanmar, with over one-third of the country's population, about 18 million people, in urgent need of humanitarian aid. In the intense fighting in northern Myanmar, on January 18, 2025, China mediated a ceasefire agreement between the Myanmar military and resistance forces. This article, through independent journalist Yang Zhiqiang's long-term coverage on the Myanmar battlefield

  

  

  
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  FreedomGlobe自由地球

  2025-02-01 00:55:49 EST·News

  As the U.S. tightens immigration controls, deportations of Chinese immigrants continue

  The Trump administration has confirmed that deportations of Chinese citizens are still underway as part of a broader effort to enforce U.S. immigration law. Earlier this week, an official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) wrote in an email response to Voice of America (VOA) that any immigrant in the U.S. illegally will be removed by the agency. "ICE continues to conduct removals of individuals to the People's Republic of China. Due to operational security considerations, ICE will not confirm future removal actions until the individuals are returned to their home country," the ICE official said in an anonymous background briefing on Tuesday. This is a common method of anonymity used by U.S. officials.

  
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  移民政策新闻

  2025-02-01 00:55:03 EST·News

  BCPNP 1/31 announcement

  January 31, 2025 BC PNP 2025 quota reduced The federal government has confirmed that British Columbia's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) quota for 2025 is 4,000 people. This is a 50% reduction from 2024. Due to the reduced quota, the BC PNP is planning how to use the program in 2025. This will affect operational matters such as the issuance of Invitations to Apply (ITA) and the opening of the International Graduate category. The Health Authority and Entrepreneur streams