Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Will axing the consumer carbon price save you money? Where you may feel it

  Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he was ending the consumer carbon price, touting the move as helping “hard-pressed Canadians.”

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Laid off amid the trade war? What Canadians should know about severance, EI

  As layoff fears rise across Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, many may be wondering: what should you do in those first days after a layoff if it happens to you?

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• What did Canada’s prime ministers do after leaving office? A look back

  When Canada's prime ministers left office, they headed into a variety of roles, with some returning to law, some opening consultancy firms and even teaching.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Read Mark Carney’s first remarks as prime minister

  Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister on Friday and delivered his first remarks in the role before taking questions from the media.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Health Minister Mark Holland won’t seek re-election: ‘Time to go home’

  After nearly 20 years in federal politics, Mark Holland says 'it's time to go home,' announcing he will not run in the upcoming election.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• Canada puts tariffs on new list of U.S. products. Here’s what’s included

  Canada has put a 25 per cent counter-tariff on a variety of steel and aluminum products, as well as other U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump's latest duties.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• U.S. clarifies new April registration rules, including for some Canadians

  The U.S. has released its rules that will require various foreign nationals, including some Canadians, to register with the government, and they take effect April 11.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’ keeps auto sector ‘on hold,’ union says

  U.S. President Donald Trump won't raise incoming steel and aluminum tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, but other planned tariffs in April are still fuelling uncertainty.

  Canada

  Mar 11
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• Snowbirds, take note: The U.S. says these foreign nationals must register

  Canadian snowbirds who stay for an extended period of time in the U.S. will soon need to register with the government in order to avoid potential penalties.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• Canadians can soon get their passport in 30 business days — or it’s free

  Completed passports will soon be processed within 30 business days or Canadians will be able to get their fees refunded, the federal government says.

  Canada

  Mar 7
• Trump’s 30-day auto tariff pause won’t change much, automakers say

  Automakers will see an exemption from U.S. tariffs of 25 per cent on most Canadian imports for a month, but they say the short timeframe makes little difference.

  Canada

  Mar 6
• U.S. tariffs on Canada still coming Tuesday, but it may not be 25%: Lutnick

  U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that tariffs on Canada and Mexico are still coming, but that President Donald Trump would determine the level of the levies.

  Economy

  Mar 2
• Trudeau calls Halifax by-election for April 14

  Unless a federal election is called first, Halifax voters will head to the polls in April to replace MP Andy Filmore. Filmore resigned in August to make a successful mayoral bid.

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Is 70 the new 65? Canadians are pushing back retirement plans

  A recent survey from CIBC said that two-thirds of Canadians say recent economic changes, including inflation and the cost of living, have made them adjust retirement plans.

  Canada

  Mar 1
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• Man in Bedford, N.S. dies in police custody during service call

  A Halifax man died after he was taken into custody Friday night for what police described as a mental health episode. The provincial police watchdog is investigating.

  Crime

  Mar 1
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• WhatsApp, Meta outages appear over after thousands affected

  Thousands of Canadians and Americans reported WhatsApp issues Friday morning, though it appeared resolved by about 12 p.m. Eastern.

  Canada

  Feb 28
• So long, Skype: Microsoft to ‘retire’ app in May to focus on Teams

  Microsoft says it's ending service of its Skype platform and will focus more on Teams for consumers, noting that the two offer similar core features.

  Consumer

  Feb 28
• Knowing ‘Made in Canada’ vs. ‘Product of Canada’ changes spending: survey

  As Canadians continue to shop for more Canada-made products, a new survey shows when told the difference between 'Made in Canada' and 'Product of Canada,' shopping habits shift.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Influenza is hitting hard. Data shows fewer Canadians got their flu shot

  Most provinces and at least one territory report declines in people getting their flu shot compared to last year, with doctors warning of the strain it could pose to hospitals.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• Liberals top Tories for 1st time in years, new Ipsos polling says

  The polling numbers mark the first time in recent years that an Ipsos poll showed federal Liberals ahead of the Conservatives, erasing a big deficit seen just six weeks ago.

  Canada

  Feb 25
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• Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘on time’ for March 4 deadline

  Canada could face sweeping tariffs of 25 per cent on goods and 10 per cent on energy exports, but President Donald Trump has postponed the tariffs before.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Would you pay more to ‘Buy Canadian?’ Majority says yes

  Many Canadians say they're focusing on buying products made in the country, but an Interac survey says 40 per cent said they've faced difficulty verifying the origin of products.

  Canada

  Feb 21
• How Trump’s tariffs could hurt Canada’s home construction industry

  U.S. President Donald Trump postponed widespread tariffs on Canada, but Canadian homebuilders say the uncertainty of what could be imposed is creating issues.

  Canada

  Feb 21
• Canada names 7 drug cartels, crime groups as terrorist entities

  Seven transnational criminal organizations, including drug cartels, were designated as foreign terrorist organizations and include five groups out of Mexico.

  Canada

  Feb 20
• Sunwing cancels southbound trips from Toronto amid ongoing delays

  Sunwing Airlines flights travelling south from Toronto Pearson International Airport have been cancelled as the airline works to get people stranded abroad back home.

  Canada

  Feb 19