Auto-sector union leaders struck a defiant tone at an emergency meeting in London, Ont., on Thursday, vowing to continue standing up against American President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods and threatening worker action if necessary.

A ban on tents in parks takes effect Thursday in Hamilton, with four municipal law officers to be reassigned to enforce the bylaw full-time as a way to "manage and regulate municipal parks," city staff said this week.

Toronto is launching its first response in a trade war against the U.S., with Mayor Olivia Chow announcing Thursday the city will solely award contracts valued at less than $353,000 to Canadian businesses — and potentially exclude American companies from all future contracts. 

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says starting Monday, the province will charge 25 per cent more for electricity shipped to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

“I am not scared to live.”

It has been an unexpected health journey for 26-year-old Christine Kauzen who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2020 after a series of what had been believed to be panic attacks that became increasingly severe.

“I had a convulsion seizure in October 2020 and was taken to hospital by ambulance. It was determined I had epilepsy; a specific kind that affects both my temporal lobes, meaning it was more difficult to diagnose because of how they presented,” says Kauzen.

Temporal lobe seizures are often treated with either medication, or by removing the lobe that is causing the seizures.

Unfortunately for Kauzen, she did not respond to medication and because both her temporal lobes were causing the seizures, removal was also not an option.

“My seizures were happening every other week for a period of three days at a time, and sometimes it was even more frequent. This would reset my memory every single time and I would lose memory of the days I had seizures and those leading up to them,” explains Kauzen.

“I had to stop working, going to school, and driving, which are all things I love.”

Since treatment options for Kauzen were limited, Dr. David Steven, Neurosurgeon at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), recommended a Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) device be surgically implanted into Kauzen’s skull to treat her seizures.

“This device detects when the seizures are going to happen by measuring the electrical activity within the temporal lobes, then the device delivers an impulse to confuse the section of the brain and reset the neurons to prevent the seizure, kind of like a pacemaker,” says Dr. Steven.

“The RNS device also records the seizures and pinpoints exactly where they come from, allowing neurologists to use that data to track any changes or improvements in seizure activity.”

While RNS is used as a therapeutic option to treat drug-resistant epilepsy, it is only approved in the United States.

However, Kauzen became one of the first patients outside the United States to receive this device after Dr. Steven and his team advocated for this treatment and applied through Health Canada’s Special Access Program.  

“Epilepsy is one of those conditions where the person looks normal until they have a seizure and seizures are often unpredictable, so there is a constant threat and fear for these patients,” says Dr. Steven.

“This is why we do the work we do and advocate for patients, to bring hope to what may feel like a hopeless situation.”

Kauzen underwent the RNS procedure in July of 2024 and other than one seizure immediately after the surgery, it has been a huge success, with zero full seizures recorded to date. She says she has also regained her memory.

“I am now planning my future. I am going to concerts again and doing fun things because now I am not scared to live.”

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The Supreme Court of Canada said Thursday it won't hear the municipality's case against the National Capital Commission over taxes on Gatineau Park.

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We didn’t want it but it has crashed onto our shores anyway. U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed his long-mooted assault on Canada, deploying tariffs as his chosen weapon of “economic coercion.” The Executive Order justifying 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on southbound Canadian exports (10 per cent on exports of energy and critical minerals) cites American concerns over cross-border drug shipments. Yet that can hardly be the real reason for Trump’s unprecedented action. Canada is at most a tiny part of America’s festering problem of widespread illegal drug use. The notion that these punitive tariffs are mainly about compelling Canada to clamp down on fentanyl production is far-fetched.

It is obvious that this most unconventional of American presidents has other aims in mind. One may be to impose steep tariffs on all or most imports entering his country as a means to raise money for the cash-strapped U.S. treasury. A second may be to suck industrial production and capital out of Canada and other trading partners, to support the MAGA movement’s objective of rebuilding American manufacturing. In his remarks delivered (virtually) to the good and the great assembled at the World Economic Forum’s shindig in Davos in January, President Trump put much emphasis on this latter point. Or perhaps what the new U.S. administration most wants is to convince Canada (and other trading partners) to align with American policies to de-couple from and slow the economic and military ascent of China.

If some or all of these are indeed Mr. Trump’s most important goals, it will be difficult for Canada to negotiate our way out of the bilateral trade war. As hard as it may be to imagine, Trump’s tariffs–with the possibility of even higher levies and various other trade restrictions still to come–could be the new “normal” for Canada, at least for the duration of his presidency. For the moment, the trilateral Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement is either dead or at best barely clinging to life.

As the tariff war gets underway, it is useful to look at the composition of Canada-U.S. trade. Most of it involves cross-border trade in “intermediate inputs,” not finished goods or final products (see the accompanying table). More than three-fifths of Canada’s U.S.-bound exports consist of energy, building materials, agri-food products, other raw materials, and other items used to produce final goods. Similarly, over half of all U.S. goods shipped to Canada are also made up of intermediate inputs. Capital goods (e.g., machinery and equipment) represent 16 to 23 per cent of bilateral merchandise trade. Final goods constitute between a fifth and a quarter of the total. This underscores the highly integrated nature of North American supply chains–and the significant disruptions that two-way tariffs will cause for many industries operating on both sides of the border.

Looking ahead, it’s clear our economy is about to suffer, as Canadian industries, workers and communities absorb the biggest external shock in a century (apart from during the initial phases of the COVID pandemic). To see why, recall that the U.S. buys more than three-quarters of Canada’s international exports, with the value of our U.S.-destined shipments amounting to about one-fifth of Canada’s GDP.

According to projections published by the Bank of Canada, 25 per cent U.S. tariffs coupled with Canadian retaliatory tariffs will reduce the level of Canadian real GDP by at least 3 per cent over 2025-26–this represents a permanent output loss, meaning it is national income we will never recoup. Business fixed non-residential investment falls by 12 per cent, with exports dropping by nine per cent. Unemployment rises significantly and job creation downshifts. Consumer spending also weakens–in part because retaliatory Canadian tariffs raise the cost of many consumer goods, thus leading to a temporary bump in Canadian inflation. All of these estimates are measured relative to a counterfactual baseline scenario of no U.S. and Canadian tariffs. The U.S. economy will also take a hit from President Trump’s tariffs, notably through higher inflation, increased business uncertainty, and the costs of rejigging the supply chains of American companies that rely significantly on raw materials, other inputs and consumer goods supplied by Canada and Mexico.

How should Canada respond to the American tariffs? An initial priority is to determine if there is a pathway to a negotiated settlement–not a simple task, as the Americans have yet to specify what it would take to make peace. A second option is to hit back. Canada has already announced a schedule for retaliatory tariffs, covering some $155 billion of goods imported from the United States; all of these are slated to be in place by the end of March. While the political impulse and pressure to respond in kind is understandable, retaliation will magnify the economic damage to Canada from the U.S. tariffs. Finding a way to end the conflict–if that is possible–is far superior to a series of tit-for-tat bilateral tariffs.

Some politicians and media commentators have talked up “trade diversification” as an option for Canada. Reduced reliance on the U.S. would likely deliver benefits in the long-term, but it won’t help us in 2025/26. Despite entering into 15 trade agreements with 51 nations (other than the U.S.), Canada has seen virtually no export market diversification in the last two decades. There has been modest diversification on the import side of the trade ledger, mainly due to the growing importance of China and other Asian emerging markets as suppliers of final goods and some intermediate inputs. But the U.S. remains the source of more than half of Canada’s imports of goods and services combined. Moreover, “gravity models” of international trade confirm that Canada’s dense, extensive web of trade and other commercial ties with the United States makes perfect economic sense given the advantages of geographic proximity, a common language, and similar business practices between the two countries.

The Trump administration’s self-chosen trade war is a watershed moment for Canadian foreign and commercial policy. The shock from this U.S. action will persist, even if the tariffs are in place for only a few months. Treating an ally as an enemy is an abnormal practice in the history of Western diplomacy. But with Donald Trump at the helm, the past is no longer a reliable guide to understanding or forecasting American policy.

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Ottawa has reached a proposed settlement agreement with Indigenous survivors of the segregated health facilities known as Indian hospitals, to provide individual compensation ranging from $10,000 to $200,000.

One person is unaccounted for after a fire tore through a historic building in downtown Bowmanville early Thursday destroying homes and businesses, emergency services in Durham say.

Hamilton police have closed Highway 8 between Dewitt and Jones roads following an early-morning shooting that sent a man to hospital in Stoney Creek, they say.

A person is in hospital with critical injuries following a shooting in Stoney Creek this morning. The Hamilton Police Service Shooting Response Team was called to the area of Highway No. 8 and Fruitland Road in Stoney Creek. Multiple shots were fired during the incident resulting in a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim has been transported to hospital and their injuries remain critical. Several vehicles were involved in the shooting with two vehicles remaining on scene.

Hamilton Police have closed the road at Hwy No. 8 between Fruitland Road and Jones Road and we will remain there for an undetermined amount of time. As of 9:30 the roadblock was still in place.

Investigators are combing the scene this morning collecting surveillance video. They are also requesting residents or anyone driving in the area of Highway No. 8, Fruitland Road and Jones Road during that timeframe to check their surveillance cameras and dash cam footage for any video that may assist investigators.

Investigators are asking the public that if they have any information regarding this shooting, to please contact Detectives with the Shooting Response Team at 905-546-4883 or email [email protected]. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, please consider reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit  anonymous tips online at Crime Stoppers Hamilton’s Website.

A London courtroom heard an emotional victim impact statement Wednesday in the case of a once-esteemed Western University professor convicted in November of a workplace sexual assault against a woman he supervised. 

CBC’s Haydn Watters spoke to people in Fort Erie and Buffalo to find out how the trade war is impacting the border cities.

On March 5, 2025 the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit made the following statement:

Following the confirmation of a case of measles which attended Cornerstone Christian Academy, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) has updated the exposure window to February 21^st and 24^th.

Two additional points of exposure have now been identified and the WECHU is providing further direction regarding steps to take for residents who may have been exposed.

1. Windsor Regional Hospital – Metropolitan (Met) Campus
   • Sunday, March 2^nd (9:30am to 1:30pm)
   • 1995 Lens Avenue, Windsor
     • Main Entrance
     • Elevators
     • 3rd Floor Pediatric Hallway

Windsor Regional Hospital has confirmed that any inpatient, at-risk individuals who may have been exposed will be contacted directly with further information. In addition, those who require emergent medical attention and think they may have symptoms of measles, due to recent exposure and/or have not been vaccinated for measles, please follow the directions below:

• Please call the hospital ahead (519-254-5577), dial 0 for the switchboard and ask to speak with the Emergency Department that you are planning to go to.
• Prior to entry, please wear a well fitted mask or ask security for a mask upon entry.
• If you have an appointment at the hospital and believe that you have been exposed to measles and are unvaccinated, please call 519-254-5577 and ask to speak with the department that you are scheduled to attend prior to your appointment day and time

2. TMC Kingsville Walk-in/Urgent Care

• 273 Main St. East, Kingsville
• March 1^st (9:20am to 12:15pm)

Any unvaccinated or immunocompromised residents who attended this walk-in clinic on the date and times specified above are asked to call the WECHU at 519-258-2146 extension 1420 at their earliest convenience for further assessment and guidance.

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Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” But for many aging men, it matters a lot when their prized male organ starts to lose the vitality of youth. One of the most common yet often unspoken challenges is the decline in testosterone levels, a natural part of aging that can significantly impact physical and emotional well-being.

Starting as early as the mid-30s, testosterone levels in men begin to decrease by approximately 1 percent per year. This gradual decline can lead to symptoms like fatigue, reduced muscle mass, irritability, and perhaps most distressing for many, a diminished libido.

Not everyone aspires to be Don Juan. But for many, having sufficient upbeat libido is what drives life’s most intimate joys. Plus, having positive and healthy intimate connections can be an indication of broader good health.

How many readers know that erectile dysfunction (ED), for instance, is often a precursor to cardiovascular problems? The healthy performance of the male organ can be an indication of the healthy performance of the heart. And when the former declines in prowess, one may surmise the heart is also losing vitality.

But here’s the rub. Many men have trouble discussing their sexual health – with their partners and their doctors, both. The personal relationship with their partners suffers needlessly as a result. Those who do act make two common mistakes.

The first is to leap immediately to pharmaceutical solutions that come with potential side effects. The second is to scour the Internet for promising products, nearly all of which are dubious. Searching the Internet causes another problem – the invitation for algorithms to send more and more trashy content that will certainly embarrass when popping up on the screen as someone else is watching!

There’s a Gifford-Jones law that says, “Try natural remedies first.” Fortunately, there are some products available at natural health food and supplements stores that are tested and proven solutions to reignite men’s testosterone production and renew sexual interest.

One example is Testo Charge, produced by Certified Naturals, a firm that specializes in clinically studied ingredients, uses no artificial additives, and packages capsules in the dosage scientists have tested in trials.

Testo Charge is made using patented LJ100 tongkat ali, an extract derived from a Southeast Asian plant having a long tradition as a natural aphrodisiac and vitality booster. Studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in boosting testosterone levels, improving sexual performance, and enhancing mood and energy.

There’s something to be said for another natural approach to macho manhood. Don’t forget that a little romance can a powerful aphrodisiac. Build a menu of loving options, each one of which is priceless – a kiss, a caress, a lasting cuddle. There need not always be a main course when the appetizers are filling enough. It’s perfectly natural for intimate relationships to evolve as the years go by.

What’s often underestimated is the importance of talking about how personal abilities change. Yet being the one to open up such discussions is often very, very hard.

Years ago, we told readers that bananas go well with hanky-panky. That’s because bananas are loaded with potassium, a nutrient that lowers blood pressure.  Bananas also contain magnesium and calcium, nutrients that can help to ease strained muscles. We recommended putting a banana on the bedside table as a fun way to signal romantic intentions to a partner.

Since laughter is such good medicine too, why not write to us with your stories of the amorous effects of your own bedside banana?  We’ll print the best ones in a future column.

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As of March 5, 2025, 398 elementary students are suspended from school for continuing to have incomplete immunization records with the Health Unit, as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990.

Parents/guardians must update their child’s immunization record, thereby removing the suspension order so that the student may return to school, through one of the following actions:

1. Update the student’s immunization record
   • Online at immune.wechu.org (must upload proof of immunization as an attachment).
   • Ask their child’s Health Care Provider (HCP) to fax missing immunization information to the WECHU @ 519-258-7288.
   • Bring the child’s immunization record to the WECHU (Windsor or Leamington office) to be updated.
2. Get the student immunized
   • Book an appointment for their child to receive missing vaccines or obtain a valid medical exemption from their HCP. The child’s updated immunization records must be reported to the WECHU.
   • Attend a walk-in immunization clinic at the WECHU Windsor or Leamington location. For more details, visit wechu.org/getimmunized.

The WECHU is here to help affected families. Services available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at our offices include immunization counselling and support, updating immunization records, and administration of missing vaccines.

The WECHU would also like to remind secondary school students that the deadline to update their immunization record is Thursday March 13^th, 2025.

Students with incomplete records after this deadline will be suspended from school on Monday March 17^th, 2025.

As of today, there are 1,105 secondary students at risk of suspension. These students are encouraged to follow the above steps to submit immunization records to the WECHU and/or get immunized.

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York Regional Police say are the looking for at least three suspects after an arson in Markham that was captured by security camera video.

Another senior leader at the Thames Valley District School Board is on a leave of absence as the organization continues to review its operations following several high profile scandals that saw the province step in.

Ottawa has reached a deal with the majority of provinces to allow Canadian booze to flow more freely across the country just as U.S. liquor is pulled from their store shelves. 

Environment Canada issued a flash-freeze warning for the London area and southwestern Ontario Thursday morning, with temperatures forecast to fall rapidly a day after warmer temperatures melted a significant amount of snow. 

A rainy, foggy morning is expected to turn snowy, icy and windy later on, according to Environment Canada.

Canadian farmers, producers and manufacturers who gathered at the London Farm Show on Wednesday said they are confident that the agriculture industry will persist despite the trade war between Canada and the United States.

At Ottawa grocery stores, consumer anger toward U.S. President Donald Trump is sending shoppers in search of Canadian products.

Like other Ontario municipalities, Hamilton is looking to stop buying goods and services from American companies, but it's proving to be a complicated process. Procurement staff told council they're working on definitions and possible exemptions, and to understand the impact of tariffs on operations.

Public health officials are warning some 2,500 people they may have been exposed to blood-borne infections at a Toronto gynecology office where medical tools were not properly cleaned.

Since U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration, Sprague Foods has been riding an emotional roller coaster, with the low of stalled business across the border followed by the high of a push to buy Canadian.

An Ottawa man has been convicted of sexually interfering with high school students, using other boys he met online to make child porn, and secretly recording other naked boys at a juvenile detention centre where he was tasked with helping turn their lives around.

From cancelling trips to Disneyland to figuring out how to speak with your child about tariffs, CBC’s Matthew Kupfer looks at the impact on children and families.

Critical minerals have become a key bargaining tool in the Canada-U.S. trade war. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada is motivated by his desire to tap into the country's critical minerals — essential components of today's energy technologies. As both countries aim to secure their supply chains, Canada has leverage, experts say.

Before Gordie Howe became Mr. Hockey, he was known as Mr. Elbows. Now, Canadians are borrowing Howe's signature move and turning it into a slogan against their increasingly bellicose neighbours to the south.

Rapidly falling temperatures could create slippery conditions in and around Toronto on Thursday, Environment Canada says.

Toronto police have revealed the five most damaging frauds and scams in circulation in an effort to arm people with knowledge.