AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCanada–U.S. Trade: Tariffs are rattling Great Lakes shipping, with Duluth-Superior iron ore flows and “lakers” like the American Century caught in a widening Ottawa–Washington rift. B.C. LNG & Royalties: A new gas royalty scheme is under fire as critics say the province is betting on higher methane prices that haven’t shown up at the AECO hub—raising costs and revenue doubts. B.C. Police Oversight: The province’s police watchdog is asking witnesses after a man was injured during an arrest in Saanich, involving a service dog and less-lethal force. Book & Publishing: A new illustrated country-music A-to-Z book from journalist Lauren Jo Black is out, while a Canadian children’s reading program tied to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues through local partners. Arts/Screen: TIFF’s Carrie reboot gets a first look via Mike Flanagan’s new series approach, and Netflix’s The Lizzie Borden Story keeps climbing streaming charts. Local Elections (Trail): Trail Times is publishing mayoral and councillor candidate profiles online ahead of the Oct. 17 vote.
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