๐๐จ๐ฐ Canada PM Carney Prepares Retaliation Against Trump Tariff Threat!
๐น PM Mark Carney warns 'will do whatever it takes' โ Canada considers retaliation if no deal reached by Trump's tariff deadline ๐จ๐ฆโ๏ธ
๐น Trump's new tariff regime threatens Canadian economy โ billions in trade at stake as Ottawa prepares counter-measures ๐ธ๐
๐น Carney government under pressure โ must defend Canadian interests while maintaining crucial US trading relationship ๐ค๐ฅ
๐น Trade war looms โ bilateral tensions escalating as deadline approaches for negotiations ๐ โฐ
North America heading for major economic showdown! Canada won't back down ๐ฅ๐
#Canada #TrumpTariffs #TradeWar
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๐น PM Mark Carney warns 'will do whatever it takes' โ Canada considers retaliation if no deal reached by Trump's tariff deadline ๐จ๐ฆโ๏ธ
๐น Trump's new tariff regime threatens Canadian economy โ billions in trade at stake as Ottawa prepares counter-measures ๐ธ๐
๐น Carney government under pressure โ must defend Canadian interests while maintaining crucial US trading relationship ๐ค๐ฅ
๐น Trade war looms โ bilateral tensions escalating as deadline approaches for negotiations ๐ โฐ
North America heading for major economic showdown! Canada won't back down ๐ฅ๐
#Canada #TrumpTariffs #TradeWar
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆโช CATHOLIC CHURCH LAUNCHES NATIONAL IMMIGRATION SUPPORT MINISTRY โ 3-YEAR PILOT BEGINS
๐น New CCCB Service for Migrant & Refugee Ministry connects Catholic organizations across all provinces โช
๐น National coordinator role recruiting to lead pastoral care network for displaced families ๐ค
๐น Focus on strengthening existing diocesan programs while bridging service gaps nationwide ๐
๐น Service will provide policy advocacy to federal government under Church mandate ๐
Launch comes as Canada adjusts immigration targets to 380,000 annually 2026-2028, reducing temporary residents population ๐๐จ๐ฆ
#CanadaNews #immigration
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๐น New CCCB Service for Migrant & Refugee Ministry connects Catholic organizations across all provinces โช
๐น National coordinator role recruiting to lead pastoral care network for displaced families ๐ค
๐น Focus on strengthening existing diocesan programs while bridging service gaps nationwide ๐
๐น Service will provide policy advocacy to federal government under Church mandate ๐
Launch comes as Canada adjusts immigration targets to 380,000 annually 2026-2028, reducing temporary residents population ๐๐จ๐ฆ
#CanadaNews #immigration
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ CANADIAN UNIVERSITY TUITION HIKES 2026 โ INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PAY UP TO 41,746 CAD
๐น Average international undergrad tuition jumps 2.5% to 41,746 CAD annually, domestic stable at 7,734 CAD ๐ฐ
๐น Total annual costs reach 90,000 CAD in Toronto/Vancouver including living expenses for foreign students ๐
๐น Ontario allows domestic tuition increases up to 2% starting Fall 2026 tied to inflation ๐ซ
๐น UBC plans 4% hike for new international undergrads, research-based PhD programs offer funding packages ๐ฌ
Canadian students rely on federal loans for tuition coverage while internationals need private financing options ๐จ๐ฆ๐ก
#CanadaNews #education
@canada
๐น Average international undergrad tuition jumps 2.5% to 41,746 CAD annually, domestic stable at 7,734 CAD ๐ฐ
๐น Total annual costs reach 90,000 CAD in Toronto/Vancouver including living expenses for foreign students ๐
๐น Ontario allows domestic tuition increases up to 2% starting Fall 2026 tied to inflation ๐ซ
๐น UBC plans 4% hike for new international undergrads, research-based PhD programs offer funding packages ๐ฌ
Canadian students rely on federal loans for tuition coverage while internationals need private financing options ๐จ๐ฆ๐ก
#CanadaNews #education
@canada
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๐๐ธ CANADA GOOSE STOCK SLIDES 25% YTD AMID MOUNTING MARGIN PRESSURE
๐น Shares down 16-17% past month on TSX as Q1 FY2026 EPS of $0.27 missed analyst estimates ๐
๐น Gross margin compressed 170 basis points to 69.6% due to soaring freight and duty costs ๐ฐ
๐น Comparable store sales declining with wholesale revenue weakness hitting key channels โฌ๏ธ
๐น Management announces head-office job cuts as part of cost reduction and "sustainable growth" strategy โ๏ธ
๐น Upcoming Q1 FY2027 earnings on July 30 with analysts maintaining cautious Hold rating ahead ๐
Save this if you're tracking Canadian luxury stocks ๐๐
#CanadaNews #CanadaGoose
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๐น Shares down 16-17% past month on TSX as Q1 FY2026 EPS of $0.27 missed analyst estimates ๐
๐น Gross margin compressed 170 basis points to 69.6% due to soaring freight and duty costs ๐ฐ
๐น Comparable store sales declining with wholesale revenue weakness hitting key channels โฌ๏ธ
๐น Management announces head-office job cuts as part of cost reduction and "sustainable growth" strategy โ๏ธ
๐น Upcoming Q1 FY2027 earnings on July 30 with analysts maintaining cautious Hold rating ahead ๐
Save this if you're tracking Canadian luxury stocks ๐๐
#CanadaNews #CanadaGoose
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ซ๐ด CANADA PAUSES PARENT & GRANDPARENT IMMIGRATION โ No New Applications!
๐น Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) intake suspended while government processes massive backlog of existing applications ๐โธ๏ธ
๐น Only 15,000 people will get PR approval in 2026 under current levels plan โ thousands still waiting from previous years ๐โณ
๐น Part of broader "sustainable immigration" strategy to reduce pressure on housing, healthcare and infrastructure capacity ๐ ๐ฅ
If you're planning family sponsorship, this changes everything ๐ฐ๐ Save this and share with friends who need to know ๐ฒ
#CanadaNews #Immigration
@canada
๐น Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) intake suspended while government processes massive backlog of existing applications ๐โธ๏ธ
๐น Only 15,000 people will get PR approval in 2026 under current levels plan โ thousands still waiting from previous years ๐โณ
๐น Part of broader "sustainable immigration" strategy to reduce pressure on housing, healthcare and infrastructure capacity ๐ ๐ฅ
If you're planning family sponsorship, this changes everything ๐ฐ๐ Save this and share with friends who need to know ๐ฒ
#CanadaNews #Immigration
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆโ๏ธ CANADIAN TRAVEL TO US REBOUNDS 9.5% IN MAY 2026
๐น 1.9 million Canadian trips to US in May - highest since December 2024 amid trade tensions ๐ฏ
๐น Car travel surged 15.1% year-over-year while air travel dropped 5.5% showing budget-conscious choices ๐
๐น Second consecutive monthly increase after 13 months of declines during Canada-US trade disputes โก
๐น American visitors to Canada also up 10.1% reaching 1.6 million trips - bilateral tourism recovery ๐ค
Travel industry optimistic despite levels still 28.7% below pre-trade war peaks - Save for your next US trip! ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #Travel
@canada
๐น 1.9 million Canadian trips to US in May - highest since December 2024 amid trade tensions ๐ฏ
๐น Car travel surged 15.1% year-over-year while air travel dropped 5.5% showing budget-conscious choices ๐
๐น Second consecutive monthly increase after 13 months of declines during Canada-US trade disputes โก
๐น American visitors to Canada also up 10.1% reaching 1.6 million trips - bilateral tourism recovery ๐ค
Travel industry optimistic despite levels still 28.7% below pre-trade war peaks - Save for your next US trip! ๐ธ๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #Travel
@canada
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๐บ๐ธ๐
TRUMP JOKES ABOUT TARIFFS ON MEXICAN LETTUCE AND CANADIAN SMOKE
๐น President quips about 'major tariff on Mexico for lettuce' following parasite outbreak in shredded iceberg lettuce ๐ฅฌ
๐น Also joked about 'big tariff on Canada for smoke' as wildfire smoke drifts into northern US states ๐จ
๐น Off-the-cuff remarks came during Oval Office briefing when asked about food safety by Fox News reporter ๐บ
๐น Comments layered on existing 25% Mexico tariffs and proposed 50% Canadian goods tariffs already in negotiations ๐ผ
Political theater continues as serious trade talks reshape North American commerce relationships ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ
#CanadaNews #Trump #Trade
@canada
๐น President quips about 'major tariff on Mexico for lettuce' following parasite outbreak in shredded iceberg lettuce ๐ฅฌ
๐น Also joked about 'big tariff on Canada for smoke' as wildfire smoke drifts into northern US states ๐จ
๐น Off-the-cuff remarks came during Oval Office briefing when asked about food safety by Fox News reporter ๐บ
๐น Comments layered on existing 25% Mexico tariffs and proposed 50% Canadian goods tariffs already in negotiations ๐ผ
Political theater continues as serious trade talks reshape North American commerce relationships ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ
#CanadaNews #Trump #Trade
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE OPENS JULY 27 โ BUT AMERICA STAYS HOME
๐น Canada celebrates bridge opening solo after US dignitaries skip ceremony due to trade tensions ๐ซ๐บ๐ธ
๐น $6.4 billion infrastructure opens amid Trump's 50% tariff threats on Canadian goods ๐ฐโก
๐น New I-75 to Highway 401 connection promises streamlined truck flow for commercial traffic ๐๐
๐น Economic participation payments split net bridge revenues 50/50 through 2041 ๐๐ค
๐น Former MP Brian Masse calls for unity despite 'hate and hostility' from Trump ๐คฒ๐ญ
Bridge represents decades of collaboration since original 2012 agreement โฐ
Share with truckers and cross-border workers ๐ฒโจ
#CanadaNews #TradeBridge
@canada
๐น Canada celebrates bridge opening solo after US dignitaries skip ceremony due to trade tensions ๐ซ๐บ๐ธ
๐น $6.4 billion infrastructure opens amid Trump's 50% tariff threats on Canadian goods ๐ฐโก
๐น New I-75 to Highway 401 connection promises streamlined truck flow for commercial traffic ๐๐
๐น Economic participation payments split net bridge revenues 50/50 through 2041 ๐๐ค
๐น Former MP Brian Masse calls for unity despite 'hate and hostility' from Trump ๐คฒ๐ญ
Bridge represents decades of collaboration since original 2012 agreement โฐ
Share with truckers and cross-border workers ๐ฒโจ
#CanadaNews #TradeBridge
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ฅ ONTARIO LOWERS CANCER SCREENING AGE TO 45 โ HEALTHCARE MILESTONE FOR CANADIANS
๐น Ontario becomes second province to drop colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45 years old ๐โฌ๏ธ
๐น PEI was first to lower age as early-onset colorectal cancer cases rise across Canada ๐ฌ๐ก
๐น New policy reflects growing recognition of cancer in younger adults nationwide ๐โ ๏ธ
๐น Federal-provincial premiers discuss healthcare pressures and funding at recent summit ๐ฐ๐ค
๐น Move expected to influence other provinces to update screening guidelines soon ๐๐จ๐ฆ
Healthcare reforms continue addressing wait times and staffing shortages ๐ฅโฐ
Share with family members approaching 45 ๐ฒ๐
#CanadaNews #Healthcare
@canada
๐น Ontario becomes second province to drop colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45 years old ๐โฌ๏ธ
๐น PEI was first to lower age as early-onset colorectal cancer cases rise across Canada ๐ฌ๐ก
๐น New policy reflects growing recognition of cancer in younger adults nationwide ๐โ ๏ธ
๐น Federal-provincial premiers discuss healthcare pressures and funding at recent summit ๐ฐ๐ค
๐น Move expected to influence other provinces to update screening guidelines soon ๐๐จ๐ฆ
Healthcare reforms continue addressing wait times and staffing shortages ๐ฅโฐ
Share with family members approaching 45 ๐ฒ๐
#CanadaNews #Healthcare
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ต CANADA JOINS EUROVISION 2027 โ FIRST TIME EVER + $40M CULTURAL INVESTMENT
๐น CBC and European Broadcasting Union confirm Canada participates in Eurovision 2027 ๐ค๐
๐น Historic first-time entry represents major cultural milestone for Canadian presence ๐จ๐ฆโจ
๐น Federal government announces $40 million investment in Calgary contemporary art ๐จ๐ฐ
๐น Centennial Planetarium redevelopment part of urban cultural renewal initiative ๐๏ธ๐
๐น PM Carney emphasizes cultural investments as nation-building beyond policies ๐ค๐ญ
Eurovision entry framed as 'Team Canada' international representation strategy ๐๐
Share with music lovers and arts supporters ๐ถ๐ฒ
#CanadaNews #Eurovision #Arts
@canada
๐น CBC and European Broadcasting Union confirm Canada participates in Eurovision 2027 ๐ค๐
๐น Historic first-time entry represents major cultural milestone for Canadian presence ๐จ๐ฆโจ
๐น Federal government announces $40 million investment in Calgary contemporary art ๐จ๐ฐ
๐น Centennial Planetarium redevelopment part of urban cultural renewal initiative ๐๏ธ๐
๐น PM Carney emphasizes cultural investments as nation-building beyond policies ๐ค๐ญ
Eurovision entry framed as 'Team Canada' international representation strategy ๐๐
Share with music lovers and arts supporters ๐ถ๐ฒ
#CanadaNews #Eurovision #Arts
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ฅ 2026 SET TO BE CANADA'S HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD โ 796 ACTIVE WILDFIRES BURNING
๐น Heat dome triggers extreme weather alerts across Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and NWT โ ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ
๐น 2026 temperatures projected 1.35-1.53ยฐC above pre-industrial โ 13th year over +1.0ยฐC ๐๐
๐น 796 active wildfires nationwide with 60 'out of control' โ 1.4M hectares burned ๐ฅ๐ฒ
๐น Canada warming twice as fast as global average amplifying heat and fire risks ๐โฌ๏ธ
๐น Northwest Territories and northern Manitoba face highest fire danger in July ๐จ๐บ๏ธ
Air quality alerts issued from Saskatchewan to Quebec due to wildfire smoke โ๏ธ๐ท
Share with anyone in affected areas ๐ฒ๐ก๏ธ
#CanadaNews #ClimateChange
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๐น Heat dome triggers extreme weather alerts across Ontario, Quebec, Prairies and NWT โ ๏ธ๐ก๏ธ
๐น 2026 temperatures projected 1.35-1.53ยฐC above pre-industrial โ 13th year over +1.0ยฐC ๐๐
๐น 796 active wildfires nationwide with 60 'out of control' โ 1.4M hectares burned ๐ฅ๐ฒ
๐น Canada warming twice as fast as global average amplifying heat and fire risks ๐โฌ๏ธ
๐น Northwest Territories and northern Manitoba face highest fire danger in July ๐จ๐บ๏ธ
Air quality alerts issued from Saskatchewan to Quebec due to wildfire smoke โ๏ธ๐ท
Share with anyone in affected areas ๐ฒ๐ก๏ธ
#CanadaNews #ClimateChange
@canada
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๐จ๐ฆ๐ค CANADA LAUNCHES NATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY PLATFORM โ 8 MILLION CANADIANS WITH DISABILITIES
๐น CanadianSME partners with Enabled Talent to launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc ๐โ
๐น Statistics Canada reports 8 million Canadians (27% of pop 15+) have disabilities ๐๐ก
๐น Platform features accessibility podcast, magazine and awards celebrating leadership ๐ค๐ฐ๐
๐น Focus on employment, AI innovation, assistive technology and inclusive workspaces ๐ผ๐ค
๐น Awards include 40 Under 40 Leaders and Top Accessible Businesses recognition ๐๐ข
Accessibility as catalyst for innovation and economic participation ๐ช๐ฐ
Share if you support inclusive innovation ๐ฒ๐ค
#CanadaNews #Accessibility #Innovation
@canada
๐น CanadianSME partners with Enabled Talent to launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc ๐โ
๐น Statistics Canada reports 8 million Canadians (27% of pop 15+) have disabilities ๐๐ก
๐น Platform features accessibility podcast, magazine and awards celebrating leadership ๐ค๐ฐ๐
๐น Focus on employment, AI innovation, assistive technology and inclusive workspaces ๐ผ๐ค
๐น Awards include 40 Under 40 Leaders and Top Accessible Businesses recognition ๐๐ข
Accessibility as catalyst for innovation and economic participation ๐ช๐ฐ
Share if you support inclusive innovation ๐ฒ๐ค
#CanadaNews #Accessibility #Innovation
@canada
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๐๏ธ๐จ๐ฆ CANADA LAUNCHES FIRST SKILLED MILITARY RECRUITS IMMIGRATION CATEGORY
๐น Express Entry conducted first-ever military specialist draw on July 23rd โ only 4 ITAs issued โก
๐น Minimum CRS score just 368 points, but extremely specialized military background required ๐ฏ
๐น New category targets specific defence labor needs, not large-scale recruitment ๐ฐ
๐น Must meet standard Express Entry criteria plus military service qualifications ๐
Smallest Express Entry round ever shows Ottawa's focus on highly specialized talent over volume. Perfect for veterans seeking Canadian permanent residence ๐
Share with military friends considering Canada move ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #immigration
@canada
๐น Express Entry conducted first-ever military specialist draw on July 23rd โ only 4 ITAs issued โก
๐น Minimum CRS score just 368 points, but extremely specialized military background required ๐ฏ
๐น New category targets specific defence labor needs, not large-scale recruitment ๐ฐ
๐น Must meet standard Express Entry criteria plus military service qualifications ๐
Smallest Express Entry round ever shows Ottawa's focus on highly specialized talent over volume. Perfect for veterans seeking Canadian permanent residence ๐
Share with military friends considering Canada move ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #immigration
@canada
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๐ โ๏ธ CANADA INVESTS 81M OVER 10 YEARS IN NUNAVUT HOUSING AND EDUCATION
๐น Federal government commits over $81 million to address northern infrastructure gaps ๐ฐ
๐น Housing component targets overcrowding crisis affecting health and social outcomes โก
๐น Postsecondary education funding supports multiple higher-education projects across territory ๐ฏ
๐น Deputy Premier George Hickes confirms funding will strengthen territorial education system ๐
Major breakthrough for Canada's northern communities where housing shortages have created decades of challenges. Investment shows federal commitment to Arctic development ๐
Tag someone who cares about northern Canada ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #Nunavut
@canada
๐น Federal government commits over $81 million to address northern infrastructure gaps ๐ฐ
๐น Housing component targets overcrowding crisis affecting health and social outcomes โก
๐น Postsecondary education funding supports multiple higher-education projects across territory ๐ฏ
๐น Deputy Premier George Hickes confirms funding will strengthen territorial education system ๐
Major breakthrough for Canada's northern communities where housing shortages have created decades of challenges. Investment shows federal commitment to Arctic development ๐
Tag someone who cares about northern Canada ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #Nunavut
@canada
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๐ซ๐ฐ TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS NEW 50% TARIFFS ON CANADIAN GOODS NEXT MONTH
๐น US President threatens fresh 50% tariffs targeting Canadian dairy, autos, and alcohol exports โก
๐น Only 23 days countdown until implementation affecting jobs and growth in key sectors ๐ฐ
๐น Conservative opposition demands PM Carney present concrete plan to mitigate economic damage ๐ฏ
๐น Trade tensions escalate as Gordie Howe bridge opens amid cross-border controversy ๐
Major escalation could devastate Canadian exporters and regional economies. Government under pressure to develop response strategy before August deadline ๐
Forward to anyone in affected industries ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #TradeWar
@canada
๐น US President threatens fresh 50% tariffs targeting Canadian dairy, autos, and alcohol exports โก
๐น Only 23 days countdown until implementation affecting jobs and growth in key sectors ๐ฐ
๐น Conservative opposition demands PM Carney present concrete plan to mitigate economic damage ๐ฏ
๐น Trade tensions escalate as Gordie Howe bridge opens amid cross-border controversy ๐
Major escalation could devastate Canadian exporters and regional economies. Government under pressure to develop response strategy before August deadline ๐
Forward to anyone in affected industries ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #TradeWar
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๐๐ธ 47% OF CANADIAN STUDY PERMIT DENIALS LINKED TO POOR FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION
๐น ApplyBoard Trust Centre reveals nearly half of rejections completely avoidable with proper financial proof โก
๐น Quebec loses licenses for two private colleges leaving 900 international students stranded ๐ฐ
๐น Unregulated sub-agents make it difficult to distinguish legitimate consultants from fraudsters ๐ฏ
๐น Six key visitor visa conditions require proof of ties to home country and financial capacity ๐
Critical wake-up call for prospective students! Proper documentation can dramatically improve success rates ๐
Share with anyone applying to study in Canada ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #StudyPermits
@canada
๐น ApplyBoard Trust Centre reveals nearly half of rejections completely avoidable with proper financial proof โก
๐น Quebec loses licenses for two private colleges leaving 900 international students stranded ๐ฐ
๐น Unregulated sub-agents make it difficult to distinguish legitimate consultants from fraudsters ๐ฏ
๐น Six key visitor visa conditions require proof of ties to home country and financial capacity ๐
Critical wake-up call for prospective students! Proper documentation can dramatically improve success rates ๐
Share with anyone applying to study in Canada ๐๐บ๐ธ
#CanadaNews #StudyPermits
@canada
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๐ฅช Where to eat in Toronto: peameal bacon on a bun at Carousel Bakery
A St. Lawrence Market landmark for more than 50 years and home of Toronto's most famous peameal bacon sandwich: cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal, piled on a soft bun.
๐น Order: Peameal bacon sandwich $8.40; butter tart $2.50
๐น Hours: TueโFri 9amโ7pm, Sat 7amโ5pm, Sun 10amโ5pm (market hours)
๐น Closed: Mondays
๐น Where: Upper level, stall 42, St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front St E (at Jarvis)
๐ก Tip: Lines get long at weekday lunch and on weekends, so go mid-morning. Add a butter tart, another Canadian classic, for dessert. Cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard accepted.
๐ Google Maps: Carousel Bakery
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
A St. Lawrence Market landmark for more than 50 years and home of Toronto's most famous peameal bacon sandwich: cured pork loin rolled in cornmeal, piled on a soft bun.
๐น Order: Peameal bacon sandwich $8.40; butter tart $2.50
๐น Hours: TueโFri 9amโ7pm, Sat 7amโ5pm, Sun 10amโ5pm (market hours)
๐น Closed: Mondays
๐น Where: Upper level, stall 42, St. Lawrence Market, 93 Front St E (at Jarvis)
๐ก Tip: Lines get long at weekday lunch and on weekends, so go mid-morning. Add a butter tart, another Canadian classic, for dessert. Cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard accepted.
๐ Google Maps: Carousel Bakery
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
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๐ฃ Canadian English: runners
๐ In Canada, "runners" are running shoes, the everyday sports shoes many people wear for school, the gym or just walking around. You'll usually hear it in the plural.
๐ Say it: RUN-ers (rhymes with "gunners")
๐ "Take your boots off at the door and put on your runners for gym class."
๐ Same thing, different English:
๐จ๐ฆ runners ๐บ๐ธ sneakers ๐ฌ๐ง trainers
๐ก Careful: A "runner" is also simply a person who runs. "Runners" for shoes is also heard in Ireland and Australia, and in British slang "to do a runner" means to leave in a hurry, often without paying.
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
๐ In Canada, "runners" are running shoes, the everyday sports shoes many people wear for school, the gym or just walking around. You'll usually hear it in the plural.
๐ Say it: RUN-ers (rhymes with "gunners")
๐ "Take your boots off at the door and put on your runners for gym class."
๐ Same thing, different English:
๐จ๐ฆ runners ๐บ๐ธ sneakers ๐ฌ๐ง trainers
๐ก Careful: A "runner" is also simply a person who runs. "Runners" for shoes is also heard in Ireland and Australia, and in British slang "to do a runner" means to leave in a hurry, often without paying.
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
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In Canada, what are "runners"?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A hockey position
65%
Running shoes
10%
Snow boots
9%
A type of winter hat
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๐ Where to go in Ontario: Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Falls
Head 125 feet down into the bedrock and walk 130-year-old tunnels to portals right behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls, then stand on the observation deck at its foot.
๐น Entry: $33 adults (13+), $21.50 kids 3โ12; 2 and under free
๐น Hours: open year-round; 9amโ7pm most days, until 8pm FriโSat (late Oct)
๐น Where: Table Rock Welcome Centre, 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON
๐น Parking: Falls Parking (Lot A) is the closest lot
๐ก Tip: Book a timed ticket online to skip the wait, and plan about an hour. Strollers aren't allowed in the tunnels. Go after dark to see the falls lit up in colour from the deck.
๐ Google Maps: Journey Behind the Falls
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
Head 125 feet down into the bedrock and walk 130-year-old tunnels to portals right behind the thundering Horseshoe Falls, then stand on the observation deck at its foot.
๐น Entry: $33 adults (13+), $21.50 kids 3โ12; 2 and under free
๐น Hours: open year-round; 9amโ7pm most days, until 8pm FriโSat (late Oct)
๐น Where: Table Rock Welcome Centre, 6650 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON
๐น Parking: Falls Parking (Lot A) is the closest lot
๐ก Tip: Book a timed ticket online to skip the wait, and plan about an hour. Strollers aren't allowed in the tunnels. Go after dark to see the falls lit up in colour from the deck.
๐ Google Maps: Journey Behind the Falls
๐จ๐ฆ @canada
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