May 22, 2025

Economy

Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group Canada Candy Company
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Tariffs hit local companies hard, but there is room for optimism, says manufacturers’ group

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
About $2.5 billion in goods and services cross the Canada-U.S. border daily, or nearly $1 trillion annually....
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president Farmer planting
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Local farmers face huge hurdles as China and U.S. levy tariffs against Canada, says NFA president

Robert Washburn March 29, 2025
Agriculture is one of the top economic drivers in Northumberland County. There were 840 farms in Northumberland,...
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County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials Tariffs
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County responding to American tariffs as a local strategic plan is developed by municipalities, says officials

Robert Washburn March 7, 2025
As the American tariffs come into effect and the economic fallout takes shape, the response by Northumberland...
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Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains Moccasin Trails Engineered Road Access Matting Solutions
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Potential tariffs by United States hold different challenges for Indigenous communities, Alderville chief explains

Robert Washburn February 22, 2025
Alderville Chief Taynar Simpson explores the technical issues, history, and implications of the Jay Treaty and the...
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Construction of high-speed rural internet to underserved areas starts by end of January, says official Internet server
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Construction of high-speed rural internet to underserved areas starts by end of January, says official

Robert Washburn January 11, 2025
Two years ago, Northumberland County announced a public-private partnership to provide internet services to rural residents with...
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies EMPIRE BAKERY ROSENEATH 800X600
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A conversation about the Alderville economy, plus the challenges of procurement policies

Robert Washburn October 18, 2024
The podcast: Alderville First Nations Chief Taynar Simpson discussed economic development in Alderville, including the diverse economy,...
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