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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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Conservative Gains Shake Liberal Stronghold in Ontario

The political landscape in Ontario witnessed a dramatic shift as the Conservatives made significant inroads in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), traditionally a Liberal bastion. While the Liberals maintained their dominance in urban centers like downtown Toronto, the Conservatives surged in suburban ridings, flipping key seats in regions such as York and Peel. 

This shift highlights a growing competitiveness in the GTA, with the Conservatives capitalizing on voter concerns over economic policies and local issues. Despite these gains, the Liberals managed to hold onto enough seats in the GTA to remain a formidable force, underscoring the region's pivotal role in shaping federal election outcomes.

The results signal a more fragmented political map in Ontario, setting the stage for intense battles in future elections.

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