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3 Days to Go: What Actually Changes at the Checkout When Canada's Retaliation Tariffs Hit Sept. 8

  Published September 5, 2026 At 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, Canada's counter-tariffs on roughly $27.6 billion worth of American imports take effect. Ottawa named six sectors when it announced the move: steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics. But the actual list of taxed items — the one that determines what you pay at checkout — is narrower than those sector names suggest, and mixing the two up is the easiest way to overpay or miss out on a real deal this weekend. Here's what's really on the list, what isn't, and what the last round of this exact policy tells us about how much prices actually move. What It Means for You If you're planning to buy a U.S.-made fridge, washer, dryer, cooking range, or smartphone, doing it before Tuesday could save you real money. If you're eyeing a dishwasher, laptop, or TV, the "beat the tariff" urgency doesn't apply — those products aren't on the September 8 list...
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Fatal Fire Claims Life at North York Retirement Residence

                The fire started around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday at a residence on Finch Avenue West.

A man has died following a fire that broke out inside a North York retirement home late Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the residence after reports of smoke and flames coming from one of the units. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze quickly, but one male resident was found unresponsive inside.

Paramedics attempted life‑saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Other residents were safely evacuated, and no additional injuries were reported.

Investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire. Officials say there is no immediate threat to the public, and the building has since been deemed safe for residents to return to unaffected areas.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released as authorities notify next of kin.


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