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A collective sigh of relief is coming from Atlantic premiers, who are pausing their plans to respond to the postponed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and services by the U-S.
The Atlantic provinces all had plans to remove American alcohol from provincial liquor stores in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt says the 30-day pause is welcome news, confirming that her province will continue to stock American products already in supply, but will not be purchasing any new alcohol from the U-S.
P-E-I Premier Dennis King says Trump’s decision to hold the tariffs creates space for further discussions about protecting jobs on the Island.
(The Canadian Press)
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government isn’t giving up the fight even though a 30-day pause has been placed on Donald Trump’s tariffs.
The province says it is launching a new logo and awareness initiative that helps residents see the importance of buying products that are made or grown in Newfoundland and Labrador and in Canada.
The campaign is spreading information across various media, as well as using promotional materials and stickers on products and services that are provincially or nationally sourced.
The new logo features a yellow circle with the caption “buy from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.”
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New Brunswick R-C-M-P have arrested one man and seized drugs, guns and ammo from a home in Bass River.
Police in Richibucto say they responded to a report of a gun offence that happened at a home on Fishing Club Road, and they arrested a 38-year-old man without incident.
During the search of the home, police found what is believed to be methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia and guns with ammunition.
The Mounties say the man faces charges, including pointing a firearm.
(The Canadian Press)
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The New Brunswick Government is opening up the nominations for the highest accolade in the province.
Nominations for the 2025 Order of New Brunswick are open to people who have made significant contributions to the economic, cultural or social well-being of the province.
More than 200 people have been recognized by the order.
The nomination deadline is April 1st.
(The Canadian Press)
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Nova Scotia’s minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture is in Europe to try and help local seafood companies develop their markets there.
Kent Smith says it is more important than ever to try and showcase the premium quality of Canadian seafood on the world stage.
He says the continued uncertainty from the U-S has shown Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canadians that it’s important to expand into new markets.
Smith is accompanied by six Nova Scotian business representatives and eight others from across Atlantic Canada.
(The Canadian Press)
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A 43-year-old woman was arrested in New Brunswick after a 74-year-woman who’d just withdrawn money from an A-T-M was assaulted and robbed.
Police say the elderly woman withdrew a large sum of money from the A-T-M on Saturday afternoon in Saint John.
They say another woman then assaulted her, stole her wallet with the money, and fled the scene on foot.
The Saint John Police Force say officers arrested the 43-year-old woman a short time later, and she has since appeared in court on a charge of robbery.
(The Canadian Press)
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