Atlantic Canada is bracing for a wintry blast with many areas under winter storm watches and special weather statements.

According to Environment Canada, residents of Nova Scotia could see 15 to 25 centimetres of snow by Tuesday morning as an intense low pressure system passes south of the province’s southwestern region on Monday night. The system will move on to the eastern coast Tuesday morning.

The system is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to eastern Nova Scotia, before it changes to rain late Monday or early Tuesday. Yellow winter storm watches are in place for the province’s southern region and special weather statements have been issued for Halifax to Cape Breton.

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Environment Canada also warns that blowing snow is possible on Monday night in parts inland.

Special weather alerts are also in place for most of New Brunswick, with heavy snow of 15 cm to 25 cm expected between Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

Southern and eastern New Brunswick will also see northeasterly wind gusts of 60 to 80 km/h, with winds on the Fundy coast possibly exceeding 90 km/h.

Environment Canada says snowfall warnings may be required for multiple regions of the province, but adds the worst conditions are expected in southeastern New Brunswick and along the Fundy coast.

Prince Edward Island is also forecast to see between 15 and 25 cm of snow between Monday evening and noon on Tuesday. Special weather statements are in effect.

Meanwhile, northeastern Newfoundland is already seeing heavy snow. The region is expected to receive between five and 15 cm into Sunday evening, with the St. John’s area expected to see accumulations of two to four centimetres per hour.

Environment Canada says the snow should taper to scattered flurries later on Sunday. Temperatures are also set to rise just above zero degrees, with snow either mixing with or changing to rain along parts of the coast.

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We’ve not only reached the finale of these Winter Olympics, it’s the marquee hockey matchup of the century.

USA and Canada will play for gold in men’s hockey Sunday morning, marking the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off rematch from last year.

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The United States enter this game having only one scare against the Swedes in the quarterfinal. They prevailed on Quinn Hughes’ overtime game-winner and went on to drub Slovakia, 6-2.

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Canada’s minister of Artificial Intelligence says Ottawa is seeking answers from OpenAI and other artificial intelligence platforms following the deadly shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

“The horrifying tragedy in Tumbler Ridge has left families with unthinkable losses and shaken communities across Canada,” Evan Solomon said in a statement on Saturday.

“Like many Canadians, I am deeply disturbed by reports that concerning online activity from the suspect was not reported to law enforcement in a timely matter.”

Recent statements from the company OpenAI confirmed that the shooter was flagged while using the platform ChatGPT last summer.

Solomon said Canadians expect online platforms, including OpenAI, to have “robust safety protocols and escalation practices” to help protect public safety.

Premier David Eby of B.C said reports alleging OpenAI may have had related intelligence prior to the attack are “profoundly disturbing.”

“We have confirmed with police that they are pursuing orders regarding the preservation of any potential evidence related to the shootings in Tumbler Ridge held by digital services companies, including social media platforms and AI companies,” Eby said in a statement Saturday.

OpenAI has previously said it contacted police following the incident and removed an account associated with the suspect for violating its policies.

“The pain that these families have gone through is unimaginable,” Eby added.

The premier is urging anyone with new information to contact authorities.

The province also provided background on its prior interactions with OpenAI.

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According to the statement, a government representative met with company officials on Feb. 11 — a meeting scheduled weeks in advance regarding OpenAI’s potential interest in opening an office in Canada.

The following day, OpenAI requested contact information for the RCMP. That request was forwarded to the director of policing and law enforcement services, who connected the company with police.

“OpenAI did not inform any member of government that they had potential evidence regarding the shootings in Tumbler Ridge,” the statement said.

Laura Huey, a professor of sociology at Western University in London, Ontario, said the company’s actions were not unexpected.

“I can’t say that I was particularly surprised. People are increasingly using AI-based apps for all sorts of things, including psychological counselling, dating advice and, of course, unfortunately, things like how to take one’s own life as well as how to commit violence against others,” Huey told Global News.

Huey said debates about privacy and law enforcement access to digital platforms are long-standing.

“What’s happening is the technology is far outpacing the ability of law enforcement to keep an eye on it, and therefore we rely really heavily on commercial companies to do what is in the best interest of individuals and the public.”

She noted that companies face competing pressures when deciding whether to alert authorities.

“ChatGPT and other apps are run by commercial entities that at the end of the day, their interest is protecting their assets and their business.”

Huey said clearer national rules may be needed to address potential gaps.

This development comes as RCMP say they are investigating online threats that have circulated online, forcing the cancellation of a funeral service for one of the victims of the shooting.

In an emailed statement, police confirmed they are aware of threats toward the family of one of the students ahead of a planned funeral service, and that safety measures have been implemented while they investigate.

“The RCMP is aware of threats that have circulated online and within the community and we can confirm that an investigation is under way,” Staff Sgt. Kris Clark with B.C. RCMP told Global News.

“A safety plan is in place for the individual(s) and community as the investigation continues.”

Police did not provide details about the nature of the threats but said officers have been working with local officials.

Global News has requested comment regarding the status of the funeral service. At the time of publication, it was not clear whether the service would proceed as planned.

RCMP say their investigations into the threats and the shootings remain ongoing.

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— with files from Global News’ Amy Judd

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New Ipsos polling suggests Canada is more united today than it was seven years ago, despite louder political rhetoric around separatism, particularly in Alberta.

The data, drawn from the same Confederation Stress Test survey that previously examined separatist voting intentions, indicates that several measures that were rated as high have eased since 2019.

“We’ve been tracking this for a while.… National unity in Canada and how people are feeling about Confederation, whether their province is fairly treated,” said Jack Gregory, senior vice-president of Ipsos Public Affairs.

“What we found when we looked at it this year was that some of these measures are actually down in terms of people feeling the country is more divided than ever, that their province isn’t getting its fair share.

Gregory said the findings were somewhat unexpected given current political debates.

“This was a little bit surprising for us because obviously in the current environment, there’s a lot of talk of separatism in Alberta and unhappiness with how the federation is working.”

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Ipsos tracking shows that in 2019, six in 10 Canadians said the country was “more divided than ever.”

That figure now sits at 55 per cent, according to new data.

In Alberta, where feelings of alienation have historically been higher, the shift is more pronounced.

“Eight in 10 Albertans said that in 2019 and now that number is only seven in 10,” Gregory said.

Perceptions of economic fairness are also observed to have changed.

In 2019, Ipsos found that 65 per cent of Albertans believed their province was not getting its fair share from Confederation. The new data places that number at 51 per cent.

Nationally, the comparable figure has declined from 35 per cent to 27 per cent.

Support for separation has also softened.

“The numbers saying that their province would be better off if it separated is actually lower now in Alberta than it was in 2019.”

Gregory noted that the earlier polling came during a period of heightened political tension.

“The polling in 2019 came on the heels of the election when the Conservatives were shut out west of Manitoba, and there was still a lot of talk about energy constraint, Indigenous blockades and all the things we were worried about mere months before COVID.”

While dissatisfaction remains higher in Alberta than the national average, Gregory said the broader trend points toward reduced intensity.

“For sure, there is still anger in Alberta, especially compared to the national numbers, but it is lower than it was seven years ago despite the calls for independence getting louder.”

Gregory said several factors may help explain the shift in attitudes, including political developments in Alberta and broader changes in the national climate since 2020.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Saturday morning that he is raising his new global tariffs to 15 per cent from 10 per cent.

Trump first unveiled the new import levy on Friday, following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that outlawed his initial tariff program. He said Saturday’s increase would take effect immediately, describing the new rate as “fully allowed” and “legally tested.”

In a social media post, Trump called the Supreme Court decision “ridiculous, poorly written, and extraordinarily anti-American.” He also claimed his new tariffs are based on “thorough, detailed and complete review” of the court’s decision, and accused trade partners of “‘ripping’ the U.S. off for decades, without retribution (until I came along!).”

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The new tariff, which lasts 150 days, starts Tuesday.

Trump’s announcement follows Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that he overstepped his presidential authority by imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico and other countries under emergency powers.

Trump is pushing back against that decision, saying his administration is developing alternative processes for imposing tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy.

“During the next short number of months, the Trump Administration will determine and issue the new and legally permissible Tariffs, which will continue our extraordinarily successful process of Making America Great Again,” he said on social media.

The White House has also said the new tariff will not apply to goods compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on free trade (CUSMA), which is expected to be reviewed later this year.

Trump also said other industry-specific tariffs, including those targeting steel, aluminum, automobiles and lumber, remain unaffected by the court’s decision.

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A confrontation between a City of Peterborough snowplow operator and a resident has resulted in an assault charge and is raising concerns about the treatment of municipal workers across Ontario.

In a media release issued Friday, Peterborough police confirmed a man has been charged with assault in connection to an incident with a sidewalk plow operator last week.

Officers were called to the area of Marsh Avenue and Broadway Boulevard around 11 a.m. on Feb. 11 following a report that a resident had opened the door of a city snow clearing machine and twice tried to remove the driver’s hearing protection.

Investigators say they later received video of the incident.

A 56-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with assault. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court in May.

However, this interaction is not the first of its kind. Over the past couple months, several similar incidents  have been reported within the province.

The union representing the worker issued a statement to Global News saying the incident has left their members unsettled.

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“Our members are definitely very concerned and definitely feel a little bit intimidated by this most recent incident,” CUPE Local 504 said.

“The sad reality is that instances of assault, abuse, and harassment are increasing towards city workers. We go to work every day to do our jobs, serving Peterborough, and we do that with pride and responsibility and in response, we regularly get screamed at.”

The union says aggressive encounters are not uncommon for public works staff.

“People have thrown shovels in the past at our trucks and also verbally aggressive towards members,” the statement said.

The Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) told Global News it has raised concerns with provincial officials, citing what it describes as a pattern of harassment, threats and interference involving municipal workers, particularly during winter maintenance operations.

In letters sent to the province, the organization outlined reported incidents including an individual allegedly throwing a large chunk of ice at active municipal equipment, a resident threatening to kill a sidewalk plow operator, and a man climbing onto a snowplow and refusing to get off.

Other examples cited include a voicemail threatening to shoot a plow driver with a shotgun, and an incident in which a resident allegedly jumped in front of an active plow during a major snow event, delaying operations for more than an hour.

“What was once the occasional frustrated complaint… has evolved into a growing safety risk that is disrupting municipal operations,” said Karla Musso-Garcia, president of the AORS.

The organization says these types of encounters can have wider consequences as winter maintenance crews play a critical role during heavy snow periods.

“When winter maintenance operations are delayed due to unsafe conditions created by members of the public, the ripple effect can be significant,” said Kelly Elliott, the group’s interim executive director.

In one of its letters to Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini, the AORS called for stronger legal protections for municipal winter maintenance crews.

The organization said it would like the province to treat interference with snow clearing operations with the same severity it treats obstruction of emergency responders.

It also asked Ontario to consider clearer public safety rules aimed at reducing risks to snowplow crews and those who maintain critical services.

– With files from Global News’ Madeline McColl

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MILAN — Sidney Crosby skated Saturday morning with Team Canada, but no determination has been made yet on his status for the gold medal game Sunday against Team USA, coach Jon Cooper said.

Team Canada closed its practice to reporters, so there was no chance to see what Crosby looked like on the ice or with whom he skated with.

“I haven’t spoken to him yet,” Cooper said. “We’re gonna meet tonight and have a determination of what’s gonna happen tomorrow. He won’t put himself in harm’s way and he’s not gonna put the team in harm’s way. Obviously, we’d love to have him. That determination will be made tonight.”

Cooper said Crosby will not dress in a limited role, or to serve as an inspiration, a la Victor Hedman in Sweden’s quarterfinal game.

“It’s too important,” Cooper said. “We don’t want to have somebody in there as an inspiration when we could have a player that could be capable of helping. You never know if guys are gonna get hurt in the game. He wouldn’t want to do that either.”

He also fielded a question about whether it was allowed for Crosby to be behind the bench as a de facto assistant coach, saying he didn’t know, but it won’t happen.

Cooper did confirm that Canada will be without defenseman Josh Morrissey, who suffered an upper-body injury in the first game of the tournament.

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He deflected when asked whether Morrissey — who practiced fully before Canada’s preliminary-round finale against France and looked set to return — suffered a setback.

“Josh, in the end, he just wouldn’t be able to perform at what he could,” Cooper said. “We made the decision.”

The majority of Canadian exports will remain exempted from Donald Trump’s new 10 per cent global levy, as the U.S. president pivots after the Supreme Court dealt a blow to his plans to realign global trade.

A fact sheet from the White House said the latest tariff will not hit goods compliant under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade, known as CUSMA.

The duty will also not be applied on top of sector-specific tariffs like steel, aluminum and automobiles.

Trump signed an executive order Friday to enact the worldwide tariff beginning on Tuesday using Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act. That duty can only stay in place for 150 days, unless Congress votes to extend it.

“Those members of the Supreme Court who voted against our very acceptable and proper method of TARIFFS should be ashamed of themselves,” Trump posted on social media.

“Their decision was ridiculous but, now the adjustment process begins, and we will do everything possible to take in even more money than we were taking in before!”

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Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs

Earlier Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded it was not legal for Trump to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, better known as IEEPA, for his “Liberation Day” tariffs and fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Mexico and China.

Trump declared an emergency at the northern border related to the flow of fentanyl in order to use IEEPA to hit Canada with 35 per cent tariffs. Those duties did not apply to goods compliant under CUSMA.

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In a 6-3 ruling, the court said the U.S. Constitution “very clearly” gives Congress power over taxes and tariffs. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote “the Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch.”

The ruling did not say whether companies hammered by those tariffs should get refunds. As of December, federal data showed US$133 billion had been collected.

The court’s decision “reinforces Canada’s position that the IEEPA tariffs imposed by the United States are unjustified,” said Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc in a post on social media.

“While Canada has the best trade deal with the United States of any trading partner, we recognize that critical work lies ahead to support Canadian businesses and workers who remain affected by Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and automotive sectors,” LeBlanc said.

During a 40-minute press conference Friday afternoon, Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court justices and said the decision was “incorrect.” Trump also denigrated Europe as too “woke” and took aim at Canada, saying the country ripped off the U.S. and stole car plants.

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Trump ‘disagrees’ with Supreme Court ruling, imposes new 10% global tariff ‘effective immediately’

Trump claimed that Canada said it hoped he would win at the Supreme Court “because if you don’t win you’ll actually be able to charge us, with additional work, higher tariffs.”

LeBlanc spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer by phone recently. When asked for comment on Trump’s claim about Canada, LeBlanc’s office referred to his social media statement.

Greer told “Fox News” Friday that while the 10 per cent tariff is in place, the Trump administration will begin investigations of countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

That allows a president to take trade actions if the investigation finds a trading partner’s policies are unreasonable and discriminatory, but it would take months and include a period for public comment.

Friday’s ruling will have little effect on the Canadian economy since most of its exports to the U.S. are shielded by the CUSMA carveout, said CIBC chief economist Avery Shenfeld.

Candace Laing, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, said it’s “not the last chapter of this never-ending story.” She cautioned that Canada should prepare for “new, blunter mechanisms to be used to reassert trade pressure.”

Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation have rattled Canada ahead of a mandatory review of the CUSMA trilateral trade pact later this year. Trump has called the trade agreement “irrelevant” and said it may have served its purpose.

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SCOTUS rules Trump’s tariffs overstepped his authority, but what does that mean for Canada?

A successful CUSMA review must see Trump’s separate sectoral tariffs dropped, said Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in a social media post.

Poilievre criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney for not securing a deal with the Trump administration.

“The truth is no one can control what President Trump will say or do and so we must instead focus on what we can control,” Poilievre said. “We must unblock our energy and minerals, unleash our economy, and bolster our military and self-reliance for leverage to fight for tariff-free trade with the U.S.”

The Supreme Court’s decision is a win for U.S. separation of powers and the American and Canadian economies, said George Mason University law professor Ilya Somin, who represented small businesses pushing back on the tariffs.

“But also for the rule of law,” Somin told The Canadian Press. “The rule of law is at odds with a system under which the president can impose any tariffs he wants on any country for any reason at any time.”

—With files from Craig Lord, Kyle Duggan and The Associated Press

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