A Yale University professor is leaving the U.S. and taking a position at the University of Toronto (U of T) due to what he says is a “far-right regime” under President Donald Trump. 

The Town of Kingsville would like to inform residents that we have marked several trees in our downtown core for removal after an Arborist determined they are becoming hazardous to the downtown core.

When a landmark tree that will significantly alter the streetscape or natural features of the neighbourhood is scheduled for removal, we mark the tree with an “X” to give residents advanced warning.

We plan to replace these trees immediately. The Town also plants two trees for each tree removed from Town property.

Visit our website for more information about our Tree Management policy and process.

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With a federal election on the horizon, it is imperative that all political parties commit to protecting and restoring nature.

Canada has already committed to protecting 30% of land, water and oceans by 2030, which is known as the 30 x 30 target. Yet, significant cuts to Parks Canada’s budget would undermine progress towards this commitment.

Budget documents show Parks Canada is bracing for $450 million in cuts and lapsed funding over the next two years. This would be a significant rollback of nature investment in Canada.

Nature is a foundation of the Canadian identity and 84% of Canadians believe the federal government must do more for nature.

Economic and global uncertainty cannot be used as a justification for clawing back ambition to face the interrelated crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Investing in the protection and restoration of nature is essential for Canada’s long-term prosperity and resilience.

The next federal government must adequately fund nature protection and restoration to achieve its 30 x 30 target.

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Six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, the local governor's office told Reuters, without confirming the nationalities of the victims.

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit asks anyone who visited the location(s) listed below on the identified date(s) to monitor themselves for symptoms of measles for 7 to 21 days from the date of exposure. Individuals can contact a healthcare provider to review their immunity status.

If you are immunocompromised, have a child (children) 12 months of age or younger, or are pregnant, please contact the WECHU as soon as possible to confirm whether there are additional treatments that may be available to you. If this applies to you, please call 519-258-2146 ext. 1420.

Possible Public Exposure Locations:

South Shore Christian Academy
134 Mill St. E, Leamington
Tuesday, March 18 – 9:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, March 19 – 8:45 am – 11:00 am

Windsor Neck and Back Care Centre
5115 Tecumseh Rd East, Windsor
Thursday, March 20 – 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

• Medical Building
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Erie Shores Family Health Team
197 Talbot Street West, Leamington
Friday, March 21 – 11:15 am – 2:20 pm

Adventure Bay Family Water Park
401 Pitt St. W, Windsor
Wednesday, March 12 – 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Erie Shores Health Care
194 Talbot Street West, Leamington
Tuesday, March 18 – 8:35 am – 11:45 am

• Main Emergency Department entrance
• Triage
• Emergency Department

Erie Shores Family Health Team
59 Main Street E, Kingsville
Thursday, March 20 – 3:20 pm – 5:40 pm

• Main Entrance
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Malotts Guardian Pharmacy
59 Main Street E, Kingsville
Thursday, March 20 – 3:20 pm – 5:40 pm

If you were exposed at the following sites and are unvaccinated, you are strongly recommended to attend the Dedicated Measles Assessment Clinic at Erie Shores HealthCare on March 27th from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m for vaccination.

The clinic is located outside the hospital in a mobile unit for vaccination. These vaccinations can make the difference between mild or severe symptoms if your exposure has led to infection.

Pilette Medical Walk in Clinic
4900 Wyandotte St. E, Unit 103, Windsor
Monday, March 24 – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

• Main Entrance
• Waiting Room
• Patient Assessment Rooms

Advantage Drug Mart – Guardian Pharmacy
4900 Wyandotte St. E, Unit 103, Windsor
Monday, March 24 – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Life Labs Medical Laboratory
186 Talbot Street S, Essex
Monday, March 24 – 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Essex Walk in Clinic
186 Talbot Street S, Essex
Monday, March 24 – 1:30 pm – 4:45 pm

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OTTAWA — Was it just a cynical shell game?

Last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major capital gains tax hike, only to delay its implementation—a move that triggered a flurry of asset sales before the higher tax could take effect. That maneuver temporarily swelled federal coffers and made the 2024–25 fiscal outlook appear stronger, although Trudeau is no longer around to capture the political benefits.

As it turns out, his successor, Mark Carney, has been able to swoop in and campaign in Canada’s snap election on the back of reversing the very same tax hike. This sequence—proposal, delay, revenue spike, and cancellation—raises serious questions about the Liberal Party’s credibility on tax fairness and economic stewardship. And it adds a thick layer of irony that Mr. Carney, in his previous role at investment giant Brookfield, reportedly helped position tens of billions in green investment funds through offshore tax havens like Bermuda—a practice that appears starkly at odds with the Liberal campaign’s rhetoric on corporate taxation and fairness.

In April 2024, the Trudeau government unveiled plans to raise the capital gains inclusion rate—the portion of profit from asset sales that is taxable—from 50% to 66.7% for individuals and businesses earning over $250,000 in gains annually. The change, part of the spring budget, was set to take effect on June 25, 2024. By providing advance notice, the government effectively lit a starting pistol for investors: sell now or face a higher tax later.

And sell they did.

In the weeks leading up to the June deadline, Canadians rushed to lock in gains under the lower rate. Some sold off stocks, others divested investment properties —even treasured family cottages—to beat the looming hike. The result was a short-term windfall for Ottawa. Capital gains that might otherwise have been realized gradually over years were instead pushed into a single quarter.

In fact, the prospect alone of the June 25 change was projected to generate C$10.3 billion in additional revenue over two fiscal years—an eye-popping sum from a tax policy that, in the end, was never enacted. This fire-sale effect temporarily inflated federal revenues and painted a rosier picture of the Liberals’ fiscal management than reality would suggest.

Critics say this was no accident.

“It was used to plug a fiscal hole, not because there was some grand strategy on tax policy,” said Sahir Khan, of the University of Ottawa’s Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy, pointing to the $20 billion budget overshoot from the previous year.

It was a play that appears unprecedented, potentially financially reckless—and, in the context of Canada’s high-stakes snap election—perhaps politically manipulative. On the face of it, this gambit provided short-term budgetary relief—a sugar high for Ottawa’s ledgers—while any pain would be borne by Canadians cashing out investments early or by future governments left with a revenue hole once the rush subsided.

To better understand the economic impact, I reached out to Victoria-based fund manager Kevin Burkett, whose firm Burkett Asset Management manages $500 million and advises Canadian clients.

"Most major tax changes announced in a federal budget take effect immediately to prevent taxpayers from planning around them,” Burkett told me. “However, this budget introduced a nine-week delay, widely seen as an opportunity to sell assets before higher tax rates applied. In reviewing both the benefits and risks with our clients, those who chose to sell early are understandably frustrated by recent announcements as they've now prepaid taxes unnecessarily.”

I asked Burkett whether these circumstances—the abrupt reversal of tax policy and the politics surrounding it—might linger in ways we can’t yet foresee. Has some deeper confidence been shaken?

He measured his words carefully.

“Emphasis on enforcement in tax compliance overlooks the critical role of perceived fairness in maintaining trust in the system,” the British Columbia-based financial manager told me. “In recent years, last-minute policy changes, seemingly political, risk undermining this fairness and eroding confidence in the integrity of tax policy.”

Good-Faith Voters Left Holding the Bag

What about those Canadians who heeded the government’s signals? Consider the family that sold a cherished vacation property, or the entrepreneur who offloaded company shares pre-emptively to avoid a looming tax hike. Now, they find that the increase was never actually enforced. Incoming Liberal leader (and Prime Minister before the campaign writ was dropped) Mark Carney confirmed in early 2025 that the capital gains changes would not move forward at all.

Meanwhile, Ottawa has already happily counted the extra tax revenue generated from their asset sell-offs. It’s hard to escape the conclusion that these Canadians were sacrificial pawns in a larger power play. On March 21, 2025, Carney’s office formally announced the cancellation of the proposed increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, framing the reversal as a pro-investment, pro-entrepreneurship decision: “Cancelling the hike in capital gains tax will catalyze investment ... and incentivize builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs,” he said.

The political subtext was clear: the new leader was distancing himself from an unpopular Trudeau-era policy, aiming to boost Liberal fortunes ahead of an election. And boost he did—polling immediately ticked upward for the Liberals once the tax hike was shelved. Carney got to play the hero, scrapping a “widely criticized” proposal and casting himself as a champion of the business class.

Yet, conveniently, he also inherited the short-term fiscal boost Trudeau’s gambit had generated. In effect, Trudeau’s delayed tax hike handed Carney a double win: healthier-looking federal revenues in the near term, and the credit for killing the tax before it ever touched taxpayers. If that sounds orchestrated, it’s because the sequence of events feels almost too politically perfect.

Add this to the layers of irony.

Carney’s rise to the Liberal leadership was accompanied by lofty rhetoric about restoring trust and fairness—including tax fairness. It’s a bit rich, though, considering Carney’s own track record in the private sector on that very issue.

Before entering politics, Carney served as a vice-chair at Brookfield Asset Management, a global investment giant, where he co-led the firm’s expansion into green energy. Notably, as CBC reported this week, Carney personally co-chaired two massive “Global Transition” funds at Brookfield—one launched in 2021 and another in 2024—aimed at financing the shift to a net-zero economy. These projects became marquee pillars of “Brand Carney,” amassing roughly $25 billion from global investors and touted as a major effort to mobilize capital for the climate cause.

The financial structure of these funds tells a less high-minded story. According to documents obtained by Radio-Canada, both Brookfield Global Transition Fund I ($15B) and Fund II ($10B) were registered in Bermuda—a jurisdiction long synonymous with offshore tax advantages. In plainer terms, Mark Carney helped set up green investment vehicles that avoided the very tax burdens average Canadians shoulder.

The same kind of burdening and unburdening that defined Trudeau’s capital gains rug-pull now shadows Carney’s buoyant election campaign, which has gained momentum by adopting policy positions first championed by Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre vowed to undo Trudeau’s unpopular left-wing policies—the very ones Carney now pledges to reverse, despite their origins in his own party.

Canadians would be wise to remember the tax reversal. Fool me once, as the saying goes.

The Town of Kingsville is excited to hold another Board Game Café at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre on Thursday, March 27, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, looking to discover new games, or just interested in a social evening with like-minded people, you’re welcome to attend!

Bring a friend, or join other players when you get here. Bring your favourite game, or explore one of the available options at the event.

This free community event is for ages 14+ and runs on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Mark your calendar and enjoy a fun night.

Upcoming dates:

• April 10 – Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre
• April 24 – Lakeside Park Pavilion

See other drop-in programs at kingsville.ca/programs.

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Aja Burton's house in Regina is brimming with greenery, and she couldn't be happier about it. Here are her tips and tricks for getting them to thrive ... even when the sun isn't shining.

It’ll be a relatively quick commute into downtown Vancouver for two of the five country artists vying for best country album of the year at the Juno Awards on Sunday.

It’s been a busy first week on the campaign trail for federal leaders.

One storyline that’s stood out is the early election poll tracking. All the major polling firms are showing a huge surge in support for the Liberal Party under new leader Mark Carney.

But how full a picture do the polls show?

Host David Smith speaks with Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs, about what goes into a modern election poll.

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As Montreal grapples with growing homelessness, the Catholic archdiocese in the city is forming a new real estate arm that it says will help ensure any redevelopment of church properties addresses "pressing community needs."

Twenty people are looking for a place to stay after crews put out a wide-spread fire at a motel early Thursday morning.

A local tech company is looking to unlock the potential of 3D printing for the health care sector.

PolyUnity, which is based in St. John’s, was founded in 2018.

They are using 3D printing to create medical supplies with the aim of making health care more efficient and sustainable.

Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Stephen Ryan, says they have been working on their technology for about a decade. It combines sophisticated software and advanced manufacturing techniques.

He says their printing “farm” is active for about 20 hours a day. Demand has been “surging” over the last few months and they are producing more parts than ever.

Ryan says they have “answered the call every time” that there have been disruptions in the supply chain.

He says their production usually goes in “spikes,” but it has become more consistent over the last little while. He says they make things like replacement parts for basic hospital equipment, lab racks, and laboratory services equipment.

Story By:  Sask Today

REGINA – The Regina Police Service are issuing a fraud warning to alert the public to be careful of emergency scams

In the past 48 hours, the Regina Police Service (RPS) has seen seven reported cases of emergency scams where fraudsters target grandparents and play upon their emotions to compel them to release thousands of dollars.

Common occurrences in these scams can include but are not limited to:

 The grandparent receives a frantic phone call.

 The “grandchild” pleads to the grandparents not to tell his or her parents.

 The “grandchild” asks that they provide thousands of dollars to post bond for bail money, repair the car, cover lawyer’s fees, or pay hospital bills for someone allegedly hurt by the “grandchild” in an accident.

 Fraudsters urge the victim to not tell the bank about what the money is needed for.

 In some cases, fraudsters posed as police officers, lawyers, or other legal system officials and the victims provided their home address to pick up bond money.

RPS would also like to remind citizens that police will never pick up bond money.

If you believe you are a victim or suspect someone is trying to defraud you, contact police immediately at 306-777-6500.

Call 911 if it is an emergency.

Many Nova Scotians may look back on the first session of the Houston government (following its historic November election win) with a sense of fear and foreboding. 

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Iqaluit Coun. Simon Nattaq included a clear message in a meandering speech to RCMP Tuesday evening: I can get you fired.

“I have numbers in my pocket,” Nattaq said in Inuktitut through an interpreter during Tuesday night’s council meeting.

“I will be able to report certain RCMP members that are not serving like I expect and they can be removed.”

Nattaq offered the warning as part of a lengthy comment after RCMP updated council on crime and police activity statistics for the months of January and February in Iqaluit.

Nattaq did not provide names in his account of an interaction with police he said happened when he called them to his house. The incident was “not recent,” he said.

“I was asked, ‘Do you want to leave?’” Nattaq said. “That’s what I was told, even though I called for another person to be held. They asked if I wanted to leave the community. I don’t want to hear that again.”

Sgt. Zhivka Ivanova offered Nattaq an apology for his experience and told him that every officer in Iqaluit is there to serve and protect.

She told Nattaq she couldn’t comment on his experience because she didn’t have the details.

“But I can tell you there are processes for that if you wish to come in and discuss further,” she said. “My door for sure is always open.”

People can file official complaints about RCMP through the police public complaints process. Nunavut RCMP’s handling of complaints has recently come under fire.

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission released a report in November describing years-long backlogs of complaints and a higher than average rate of withdrawn complaints.

The report recommended Nunavut RCMP take into account the territory’s unique circumstances and hire a special constable to review complaints.

It also noted the number of complaints — 75 over four years between 2018 and 2022 — was lower than the national average, which may be attributed to a lack of trust and lack of awareness of the public complaints system.

At the time, RCMP spokesperson Cpl. George Henrie said the RCMP had made several improvements to the system, including hiring a dedicated employee to investigate complaints.

Henrie did not respond immediately on Wednesday when asked whether that role is still filled and what other improvements may have been made since then.

Nunatsiaq News was unable to reach Nattaq via phone or email for further comment.

People can make complaints against the RCMP online, through the mail, or via fax through the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission or by contacting Nunavut RCMP directly.