Politics Mar 11 Trump ups planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50 percent By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Economy Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Ontario premier explains why he’s slapping 25% surcharge on electricity to U.S. Markets plunged again as investors are worried about the economy and whether a recession is on the horizon. The trade war President Trump initiated with the country's top trading partners is a factor in the volatility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford… By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Economy Mar 10 Ontario announces 25 percent tax increase on electricity exports to U.S. in response to Trump’s trade war Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Science Jul 11 Our new geological epoch is defined by human activity. This Canadian lake maps its start Crawford Lake in Ontario contains the record that best identifies the beginning of the Anthropocene, the geologic epoch characterized by the global impact of human activity. By Alejandro Cearreta, The Conversation
Health Mar 23 Ontario to close all non-essential businesses Ontario Gov. Doug Ford said Monday he will release the list of businesses that will be allowed to stay open, but food will remain on the grocery store shelves and people will still have access to medication. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Jan 30 Watch 3:10 Author Malcolm Gladwell on how to talk to strangers Malcolm Gladwell is an acclaimed journalist, author and host of the podcast “Revisionist History.” In his latest book, “Talking to Strangers,” he explores how humans tend to misjudge each other during their first encounters, often perceiving conflict and danger where… Continue watching
Aug 06 Ontario is canceling its basic income experiment By Gretchen Frazee Ontario is canceling its basic income pilot program two years earlier than planned as part of larger changes to the province’s social assistance programs. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 10:08 Does a basic guaranteed income decrease the need for social services? By Paul Solman, Sarah Clune Hartman The idea of a basic guaranteed income is getting a trial run in a Canadian province for three years. Four thousand randomly selected Ontario residents will get thousands of dollars a year, and in exchange, they give up some social… Continue watching
Oct 31 Study: Universal Flu Vaccine Helps Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Alike By PBS News Hour As flu season kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere this month, many people will decide whether to spend the time and money to get this year's flu vaccine. Now, a Canadian study suggests one more reason to endure a shot:… Continue reading