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The U.S. Is Banning Canadian Booze on Sept. 29 — Here's What It Means for Ontario's $1-Billion Industry

  LCBO shelves have been missing American bourbon and Napa wine since March 2025. In three weeks, the trade war flips direction — and this time it's Canadian producers, and the roughly 20,000 Ontarians who work for them, absorbing the hit. What's actually changing on Sept. 29 On Sept. 8, President Trump signed proclamations that ban a wide range of Canadian alcohol from entering the United States, effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Sept. 29. It's a different kind of measure than the tariffs Canadians have gotten used to reading about this year — this isn't a price increase, it's a door closed. Packaged beer, wine, cider, and spirits (including whisky, vodka, gin, rum, tequila and mezcal) are covered, alongside whey products, molasses, non-alcoholic beer, and larger motorcycles. Canadian alcohol previously imported but not yet cleared for consumption before Sept. 29 stays under the existing 50% duty instead of the outright ban. The White House's proclamation points ...

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Landslide Traps Miners in Turkish Gold Mine

 

A devastating landslide struck the Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey, leaving several workers trapped underground. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time near the town of Ilic in the mountainous Erzincan province.

Governor Hamza Aydogdu confirmed the grim situation, stating, “There are people buried underground, though the exact number remains unclear. Our search and rescue efforts have commenced.” The mine, operated by Anagold Mining since 2009, has emphasized the health and safety of its employees and contractors as their top priority during this crisis.

As rescue teams race against time to locate and free the trapped miners, the entire nation holds its breath, hoping for a swift and successful operation. Our thoughts are with the affected families and the brave rescuers working tirelessly to bring the miners back to safety.


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