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Trump says he’ll soon impose tariffs on semiconductors

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will soon impose tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors and other goods imported into America. Speaking at Republican retreat in Miami on Monday, Trump reiterated campaign promises to put tariffs on these kinds of goods, which are predominantly manufactured in Asia. “In the very near future we’re going to be […]

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Look out for these promising Canadian games in 2025

2024 was particularly big for Canadian games. Whether it was Balatro (anonymous lone developer LocalThunk) stealing countless hours from millions of people and being nominated for numerous Game of the Year awards, 1000xResist (Vancouver’s Sunset Visitor) telling a genuinely profound immigrant story or a Ubisoft Toronto team playing a pivotal role in the first-ever true […]

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Canadian Amazon Prime users can get two free Kindle books this month

Amazon Canada is offering two free Kindle books to Prime members in January. It’s part of Amazon’s First Reads promotionwhich gives pre-release access to editor’s picks titles in various categories, including Short Story (Lee Childs’ Eleven Numbers), Family Drama (Danielle Prescord’s The Rules of Fortune) and Domestic Thriller (Tamara L. Miller’s Into the Fall). You […]

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Feds struggle to table Fall Economic Statement following Minister Freeland’s shock resignation

Mini-budget with many tech commitments comes during a day of chaos on the Hill. The Government of Canada barely tabled its Fall Economic Statement (FES) after a day of political chaos and uncertainty. The Liberal government was thrown into turmoil following the surprise resignation of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland hours […]

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Cineplex offering ‘Community Day’ of free movies and discounted concessions this month

Cineplex Community Day returns on Saturday, September 14th, promising free family movies and discounted concessions. The 12th annual charity event is once again raising money for BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada), which provides programs and services for the country’s youth. From 9am to 11am on the 14th, participating theatres will offer […]