DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Canada Over 'Filthy' Wildfire Smoke Crossing Into US

Trump threatens tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke affecting US air quality, sparking tension between the two nations. Canadian leaders reject the criticism, citing ongoing firefighting efforts

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

Ontario Fires Back at Trump: Drop Lumber Tariffs as Wildfire Smoke Hits 100M Americans

Canada wildfire smoke is choking more than 100 million Americans — and sparking a diplomatic standoff. Ontario Premier Ford countered Trump's tariff threat by demanding the U.S. drop softwood lumber duties, while the White House admits no legal mechanism exists to tariff smoke. Detroit hit a record AQI of 650;…

International Business Times · Jul 19

Republicans threaten Canada with sanctions over drifting wildfire smoke

Fires are also blazing across the US and the Trump administration has repealed several climate protections

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Canada's Doug Ford to sell $28.9 million private jet 'as quickly as possible' after facing scrutiny: 'Should fly economy like rest of us'

A costly government jet has quickly turned into a political headache in Ontario.

The Times of India · Apr 19

What Ontarians need to know about ‘student achievement’ reforms that will run school boards like businesses

The Ontario government has introduced legislation that will make its school boards run more like businesses. The recently announced Putting Student Achievement First Act reduces the power of elected trustees and creates a powerful new chief executive officer (CEO) position to head school boards.

The Conversation · Apr 16

How Ontario’s post-secondary student funding changes echo Ronald Reagan reforms

Ontario’s recent announcement of a tuition increase and major changes to grant and loan structures have prompted student protests at the provincial legislature.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Ontario is closing its supervised consumption sites, calling them a failure. So what counts as ‘success?’

The Ontario government recently said it will cut provincial funding for seven supervised drug consumption sites in Toronto, Ottawa, Niagara, Peterborough and London, with 90 days given to wind down their operations.

The Conversation · Mar 30

In a disturbing escalation, the US consulate is the latest target, with Canada’s leader condemning the ‘unacceptable’ situation

Unidentified suspects fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto early on Tuesday morning. Officials have labelled the shooting a “national security incident” and the police are actively investigating to determine the motive behind the attack.

The Mary Sue · Mar 11

Actually, Doug Ford, basket-weaving is innovative and in-demand

The Ontario government recently announced massive cuts to Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) funding, decreasing the maximum funding from 85 per cent to 25 per cent.

The Conversation · Mar 1

Ontario to Permit 6 a.m. Alcohol Sales for Canada-U.S. Gold Medal Olympic Matchup

The province of Ontario is ready to watch Canada’s gold medal hockey matchup vs. the U.S. on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20