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Prime Minister Mark Carney has set up a federal fund to support Canada’s automobile manufacturing sector and has said he faces tariffs and threats from the Trump administration.Carney said it will use the $2 billion strategic response fund to increase the competitiveness of the automotive sector, protect jobs, increase worker training and create a more resilient supply chain that expands from raw materials to finished vehicles.”All we need to do is build a lot of these cars and each of them in Canada,” Carney said at the campaign stop on March 26th in Windsor, Ontario, a major manufacturing hub.”In the…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man has won the top prize of $1,000 a day after purchasing a winning lottery ticket on Publix. The Florida lottery announced on Tuesday that Armando Xiques-Abbadie had won an award from multi-state draw game Cash4Life from drawing on November 13, 2024. He chose to receive the prize as a one-off, one-time payment of $7 million. More Florida Lottery Stories: Florida man wins $1,000 a day after purchasing lottery tickets on Publix Mega Millions is changing: Game Overhaul Powerball Tickets worth $1 million sold at Florida Publix before price changes in April The lottery…
(Nexstar) – After closing around 700 stores nationwide, Advance Auto Parts is preparing to open dozens of new stores by 2027. As part of its three-year financial plan, Advance Auto Parts announced in November that it would close around 700 of its more than 4,700 stores in the US. At the time, the company said it was aiming to standardize its “store operation model” and accelerate the “new store openings” while improving “labor productivity.” Authorities also discussed plans to open 60 market hub locations by mid-2027. On Wednesday, Advance Auto Parts confirmed it would open 30 new locations this year…
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida representatives lament the loss of their beloved K-9, who died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. The K-9 Junny was said to be a great dog that was loyal, loving and involved. In the community he was known as “American Top Police Dog.” The dog began working at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office in 2014, searching for missing children and elderly people with dementia. In 2018 he moved to the agency’s ambassador, carrying the legacy of Junny Rios-Martinez, an 11-year-old boy who was accused and murdered in his jurisdiction in 1991. Ginny was…
Let’s start by arguing that bullying politics from all sides cannot continue if we are trying to address the key issues of the 21st century. For too long, you’ve been branded with a full name, a little lost from the accepted narrative of either party. No one is confused from the prescriptions and risks to the risk of being branded as Reno, DUC or one of those magazines. God forbids everyone to be critical of anything done by the thoughts of their own side. After all, why is there a risk of pointing out when the error is created if…
Approximately 220,000 babies are born in Florida each year. For new parents, each small milestone (first smile, first step) brings excitement for the future. In those hopes and dreams, university education is often ranked high. But without early planning, the rising costs of higher education can turn that dream into a financial burden. It may seem far when parents are busy changing their diapers and adjusting to sleepless nights, but starting to save early for college is one of the best financial decisions a family can make. The sooner your family is, the less you need to worry about future…
DIX Developments acquired Leesburg’s 74-acre Blake Ridge property from the retiring Motocross Professional Blake Baggett for $4.875 million.According to a report by Growthspotter, Blake Ridge nodded to Baggett’s nickname during his racing career, and was set to include 216 detached lots, including 216 detached lots.April Stevenson of Clermont’s Realtor, who represented Baggett, said that initially wanted the land to be used as a motocross facility, but ultimately decided to sell it as a development site. Baggett used the facility for training.”We were hoping it would remain a motocross facility as the village has pushed south by the time he retired…
While every parent wants the best for their children, health care barriers often put Florida families at risk before the baby is born. Access to quality prenatal and infant care is not just a health issue, but a foundation for a stronger community, better educational outcomes, and a more resilient workforce. It’s about making sure that getting every mother and baby the healthy start possible is a top priority for Florida lawmakers.For more than 30 years, Florida’s Healthy Start Coalition has worked to remove obstacles to care. Statewide, the 32 Healthy Start Coalition provides education, home visits and connections with…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Efforts to ease Florida’s child labour laws are moving forward in the state legislature. The proposed bill allows teenagers to work long hours, even on school nights. Some lawmakers are pushing the bill to do the work held by undocumented immigrants. The bill has many changes to the 14-year-olds. Gov. DeSantis promises to give Floridians tax relief: “We’re going to do that.” With stricter state and country immigration laws, Florida is preparing for a shortage of migrant workers. “When they bring in illegal immigrants, they can pay less than they need to pay to H2A workers,…
One of Central Florida’s best festivals is above us as UCF celebrates the return of the arts to the Doctoral Center for the Performing Arts. The festival is now in its 11th year and feels like it’s still unknown to many outside the Central University of Florida community. And it shouldn’t.UCF is a treasure trove of music, dance, theater and art celebrating art, bringing the future of art with animation and other technologies to an exciting look. Even for little kids, theatre activities for kids can be a variety of fun.This year’s large production is the musical “Fiddler on the…