Canada's horticulture industry faces potential job losses due to Trump's tariff threat on US-grown produce. The article highlights the impact on Ontario's greenhouse sector, which employs 29,000 people.
Canada Post signage and parked vehicles are seen at a Canada Post mail sorting facility in Ottawa on November 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer ColbyMassive B.C. greenhouse makes switch to LED lighting, slashes energy consumption
Metro Vancouver’s ‘Dry January’ likely marking the lowest January rainfall stats this century, says meteorologistVideo‘The people are desperate’: Jasper residents protest lack of promised housingCSC reports second death of inmate at Manitoba prisonTrump’s tariff threat could jeopardize 29,000 greenhouse jobs across OntarioCoroner’s inquest recommends better pay for caregivers after starvation death of B.C. womanPoliticsCanada’s immigration minister says U.S.
ECONOMY POLITICS AGRICULTURE TARIFFS JOBS
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Northern Ontario's Homelessness Crisis Worsening at Four Times the Rate of Southern OntarioA new report, Municipalities Under Pressure, reveals that homelessness in Northern Ontario is growing at an alarming rate, four times faster than in Southern Ontario. The report calls for $11 billion in new funding to end chronic homelessness by 2035, highlighting the urgent need for increased support and resources in the region.
Read more »
Ontario Invests in Program Supporting Women Entrepreneurs in Northern OntarioThe Ontario government is investing $1.24 million over three years to support the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise’s PAROBiz program, which helps low-income women start and grow their own businesses in Thunder Bay and other communities across Northern, Eastern and Central Ontario. The program offers training in skilled trades, entrepreneurship, information technology and general employment readiness, aiming to address skill shortages and empower women.
Read more »
Ontario Prepares for Tariffs, Craft Breweries Shine, and More News from Northern OntarioThis news article covers a range of stories from Northern Ontario, including the provincial government's stance on potential tariffs, the Ontario Brewing Awards, a tragic discovery, upcoming country concerts, and a wave of extreme cold.
Read more »
Federal Government Urges Ontario to 'Do More' on Homelessness CrisisCanada's housing minister called on Ontario to contribute more funding to address the growing homelessness crisis, particularly concerning encampments before winter. The federal government announced funding deals with Ontario and Saskatchewan municipalities, bypassing provincial governments after they failed to match federal funding. Ontario maintains it is investing in homelessness prevention and claims the federal government is underfunding the province. The federal government, however, insists on increased action from Ontario and highlights the severity of the issue, citing a recent report suggesting over 80,000 people were homeless in Ontario in 2024.
Read more »
Toys'R' Us Canada to Close Five Ontario Stores, Revamp OthersToys'R' Us Canada announced the closure of five Ontario stores in London, Thornhill, Mississauga, Sudbury, and Stoney Creek. The company aims to 'optimize' its business by rationalizing inventory and introducing new concepts like expanded HMV sections and Wonderlab play spaces in select locations. Job losses due to the closures remain undisclosed.
Read more »
Toys 'R' Us Canada to Close Five Ontario Stores, Revamp OthersToys 'R' Us Canada is closing five Ontario locations and revamping several others as part of a business optimization strategy. The closures will impact stores in London, Thornhill, Mississauga, Sudbury, and Stoney Creek. The company plans to introduce new concepts like HMV entertainment sections and Wonderlabs in select stores.
Read more »