In the midst of a tense trade war and tighter border rules, a tradition spanning more than half a century marched on in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, and Calais, Maine. Saturday’s International Homecoming Festival parade—this year themed “We Hug It Out”—proved that friendship can transcend politics. The parade made its way from the United States across Ferry […]
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By Alex Allan, Acadia Broadcasting Premier Susan Holt is calling on the federal government to defend key provincial industries as Canada faces a sharp increase in U.S. tariffs. Holt expressed strong disappointment in the tariff escalation over a social media post Friday. Her comments come after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order raising tariffs […]
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The New Brunswick government has unveiled a plan to respond to tariffs implemented today by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. A 25 per cent tariff has been imposed on Canadian exports and 10 per cent on energy exports so far, with Trump promising further tariffs in April. “These illegal, unjustified tariffs will have […]
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The hours for the Canada-U.S. border crossing are changing, according to the Canadian Border Services Agency. It will take effect in all 35 land ports of entry. For New Brunswick, the hours change to: Travellers: 9 am to 9 pm, 7 days a week Commercial: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday “It will […]
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