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The Mayor of Selkirk says despite U.S. tariffs, things are running fairly smoothly at the Selkirk steel mill.

Weeks after accepting a loan of $500 million from the provincial and federal governments, Algoma Steel announced it will layoff roughly 1,000 workers. Local union leadership joined Focus Ontario to discuss that decision and the future of their members.

During question period on Wednesday, the Official Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre questioned Prime Minister Mark Carney for giving $400 million to Algoma Steel without securing jobs for workers.

What Prime Minister Mark Carney did want to talk about Wednesday is new measures he’s putting in place to support Canada’s steel and lumber industries – both suffering because of the unresolved trade war with the United States. Mackenzie Gray explains what’s planned, as well as the reaction.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday that he was aware of massive layoffs at Algoma Steel before the province agreed to loan $100 million to the company. “The Titanic was sinking up there. We either save, you know, two-thirds or we don’t save anything,” he said.

Canada’s steel industry is taking another hit because of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Jillian Piper explains why Algoma Steel is laying off 1,000 workers earlier than expected.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce new supports for the country’s lumber and steel industries on Wednesday, as companies continue to deal with fallout from the U.S. trade war. A senior government source says Carney will add $500 million to the Softwood Lumber Development Program and reduce quotas on foreign steel imports from...

With news on Monday that Algoma Steel is planning lay off about 1,000 workers due to U.S. tariffs, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly stood up in the House of Commons during question period to respond to comments from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. “My team and I have been in contact with Algoma’s leadership team — we...

A Pokémon card store in New York City was robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday as terrified guests and employees looked on. The thieves made off with more than $100,000 worth of merchandise and police say they have yet to apprehend them, WABC reported on Friday.

The police are investigating one of Germany’s most audacious bank robberies in years that occurred on Monday. Masked thieves stole tens of millions of euros worth of property and cash from safety deposit boxes inside a German bank vault that they drilled into, police said.

Montreal is hosting the annual Canadian Steel Conference this week. This year’s gathering of industry leaders is being dominated by U.S. tariffs and government policy. Brayden Jagger Haines reports.

Tariffs are starting to bite with major layoffs in the steel and auto sectors. Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli joined Focus Ontario to discuss his plan to keep the economy steady.

Tariffs are starting to bite with major layoffs in the steel and auto sectors. Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli joined Focus Ontario to discuss his plan to keep the economy steady. Plus, the Ford government has extended its winter break after shortening the fall sitting. But why?

Clay Young talks with the mayor of Selkirk on their steel mill and the effects of tariffs on it.

It’s good news for loyal soccer fans hoping to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after it was announced Tuesday that prices would be slashed on some tickets with a new “Supporter Entry Tier,” in hopes of making tickets more affordable. This comes after backlash across the world from fans over the steep...

On this episode of Focus Ontario, a deep dive on the layoffs at Algoma Steel, the government’s nagging housing problem, record-setting levels of advertisement spending and a rocky road ahead for CUSMA.

It’s good news for loyal soccer fans hoping to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after it was announced Tuesday that prices would be slashed on some tickets with a new “Supporter Entry Tier,” in hopes of making tickets more affordable. This comes after backlash across the world from fans over the steep...

Natan Obed, president of Canada’s national Inuit organization, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami spoke during a repatriation ceremony of Indigenous artifacts at the Canadian Museum of History on Tuesday. He said the late Pope Francis had told him ‘Thou shall not steal.’ The Pope made the comment to Obed during a visit to Iqaluit and later when...

New revelations the premier and prime minister knew job cuts were coming to Algoma Steel before they handed over a $500-million loan. 

Why Algoma Steel is laying off 1,000 workers earlier than expected. How frustration is growing toward Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, within her own party and beyond. The World Health Organization’s first guidelines for weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro. Plus, why Oxford has named “rage bait” as its 2025 word of the year.