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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...

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Ontario Braces for Freezing Rain: Power Outages and Travel Disruptions Expected

A freezing rain warning has been issued for much of Ontario, including Toronto, as a potent storm is set to hit the region this weekend. Environment Canada predicts the storm will bring varying precipitation, including rain, snow, and freezing rain, depending on temperatures. Ice accumulation of up to 10 millimeters is expected in Toronto, while areas like Parry Sound and Kingston could see upwards of 25 millimeters.

The freezing rain is anticipated to begin Friday evening and persist through Sunday morning. Higher terrain areas may experience prolonged freezing rain due to cooler temperatures. The storm poses risks such as power outages, slippery roads, and broken tree branches. Residents are advised to prepare for potential disruptions and avoid non-essential travel.



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