– Costco has increased the online retail price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 for a 10-quart case. This package includes two 5-quart bottles and is available in various popular viscosity grades. Additionally, Costco has implemented
In a broader effort to strengthen the nation’s industrial base, Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a comprehensive federal plan aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities and ensuring supply chain resilience in light of recent U.S. trade measures. The initiative
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed lawmakers in Strasbourg, proposing the development of a strategic alliance between Canada and the European Union aimed at protecting economic sovereignty and safeguarding democratic institutions amid global trade tensions. During his speech to a
– Amid ongoing trade tensions, Quebec is set to experience the most significant industrial decline among Canadian provinces as a result of recent U.S. tariffs, according to Oxford Economics. The research firm projects that Quebec’s yearly economic output could decline
– Canada is set to implement new tariffs of 15%, 25% and 50% on C$27.6 billion worth of U.S. imports beginning September 8, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. These measures will apply to over 700 tariff items and are
Tensions in trade relations between the United States and Canada intensified on Monday, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that all options remain open for countermeasures, including halting provincial electricity exports and the supply of critical minerals to American markets.
Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures have led to the relaxation of emergency forestry restrictions across Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources announced that the regional restricted fire zone, along with the backcountry travel ban, was formally ended at 12:01 a.m.,
Business
– Costco has increased the online retail price of its Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil to $57.99 for a 10-quart case. This package includes two 5-quart bottles and is available in various popular viscosity grades. Additionally, Costco has implemented
Automotive
Electric vehicle sales in Canada rebounded in early 2026, but Saskatchewan still trails most of the country in adoption. The province posted faster growth than Canada as a whole in new zero-emission vehicle registrations. Its market share remains far below
Travel
Significant rainfall and cooler temperatures have led to the relaxation of emergency forestry restrictions across Ontario. The Ministry of Natural Resources announced that the regional restricted fire zone, along with the backcountry travel ban, was formally ended at 12:01 a.m.,
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the
WASHINGTON: The U.S. State Department will begin an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries on Jan. 21, applying revised screening standards under the public charge provision of U.S. immigration law. The measure pauses the issuance
MENA Newswire, OTTAWA: Canada is delivering a clear and consistent public message that American visitors remain welcome, as U.S. tourism officials in some regions adopt a quieter approach toward repairing strained cross border travel sentiment. The contrast has become more
BANFF, Alberta, October 14, 2025: Parks Canada has introduced a series of traffic management and visitor flow measures in Banff National Park as it faces a record-breaking surge in tourism during the 2025 travel season. The initiatives include expanded shuttle
Global air travel demand continued its upward trajectory in August 2025, with total traffic rising 4.6 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday. The monthly passenger
Cross-border travel from Canada to the United States declined sharply in August 2025, according to new data from Statistics Canada, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. The latest figures show a significant pullback in both air and automobile
Tourism-dependent regions across the United States are reporting a significant drop in Canadian visitors this year, with travel to New England states particularly affected. Recent data from both U.S. and Canadian agencies indicates a sharp decline in border crossings and
Flight attendants at Air Canada and its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed wage agreement, casting uncertainty over ongoing labor negotiations between the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The tentative deal, reached in

