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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A Clear Sign Just Emerged That Tesla Is Panicking
Tesla sales are so abysmal in Canada that Elon Musk has made the drastic choice to dramatically lower the price of the new Model Y as it attempts to climb out of the hole. As Electrek reports, a Model Y in Canada now costs $65,ooo CAD ($47,465 USD), which is a cool $20,000 CAD cheaper than it was just a few days prior. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You We'll get into the hows and whys in a second, but first some backstory. Earlier this year, after Trump raised the specter of tariffs against its northern neighbor, Canada moved to impose its own 25 percent counter-tariff on all American cars, as retribution to the second-time president, who's also agitated the Canadian public by claiming he wants to annex the country, straining the historical allyship between the neighbor nations and causing that country's residents to view the US as an "enemy." Caught in the middle of this foolhardy trade and culture war was Tesla, which raised the price of the Model Y in Canada to $84,990 CAD from $64,990. As Electrek notes, that price hike brought the cost of the car up to the equivalent of about $61,500 USD, a figure $20,000 USD higher than the long-range all-wheel drive version in the states. As one might guess, nobody in the Great White North wanted to spend that much on a vehicle that had been cheaper ahead of the tariffs, and that's without getting into Musk's then-bromance with Trump — and thus, Tesla's sales cratered. In late March, Electrek reported that company sales dropped a whopping 87 percent in the province of Quebec, which theretofore had been considered an important market for the electric vehicle-maker. Given all that context, it undoubtedly came as a shock for Canadians to learn that Tesla had slashed the Model Y price so significantly. It appears that the cost drop stems from the company sourcing its Canadian Model Y deliveries from its German Gigafactory — but as Gizmodo flagged, that model is the only one that's seen any price reductions in Canada so far. Looking through Tesla's pricing on its Canadian website, one can now see that the Model 3, conventionally its cheapest vehicle, now runs for just under $71,000 CAD — nearly $6,000 more than the larger Model Y costs under the new pricing scheme. This is likely due to those cars still being shipped from the US, which makes them subject to Canadian counter-tariffs. Reading between the lines, this dramatic new sales gambit suggests that Tesla is not only aware of how bad things are for the company in Canada, but also that it's willing to do something crazy to try to turn the ship around. Given that Musk recently tweeted that "Canada is not a real country," it seems downright preposterous that he's chosen to switch it up this much — but then again, global Tesla sales have declined so significantly thanks to Musk's asinine politics that it's no wonder it wants to recoup. More on Tesla sales: Tesla Is in Serious Trouble in China Sign in to access your portfolio
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Documentary explores great white shark sightings off Nova Scotia coast
A new documentary exploring the rise of great white shark sightings off the coast of Nova Scotia will debut on the Discovery Channel this month. 'Great White North Invasion,' written and directed by P.J. Naworynski, will premiere on July 22 as part of Shark Week 2025. 'I am consistently blown away by the great white sharks we get to film here in Nova Scotia,' said Naworynski in a news release. 'From giant 15-footers to 5-foot newborns, this place is teeming with these beautiful creatures, and it is absolutely awe inspiring.' The film, which is a follow-up to 'Great White North,' takes place near Lunenburg and follows a group as they try to tag as many sharks as possible to gather data on breeding grounds, feeding zones and migration corridors. More to come… For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Hamilton Spectator
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Blizzard Bicycle Club members brave endurance race near Stony Plain
STONY PLAIN, AB. — Against the backdrop of a northern Alberta resort, several members of Fort St. John's Blizzard Bicycle Club braved through a gruelling endurance race. The Allan Beach Resort near Stony Plain played host to the Great White North Triathlon on Sunday, July 6th, with six members of the Fort St. John bike club achieving various results in their respective divisions. Whereas a triathlon is an endurance race covering a swim, bike and run, the Great White North race had six differing categories, with swims ranging from 250 metres to two kilometres; rides ranging from 10 to 90 kilometres; and runs from two to 21.1-kilometres, the half marathon distance. The Half Ironman category, including a two-kilometre swim, 90-kilometre ride and 21.1-kilometre run, saw two members finish on the podium. Theresa Loeseken had a strong race, finishing the swim in 37 minutes and 24.1 seconds. She won the overall title, with a time of five hours, 25 minutes and nine seconds. Rustam Sadykov had an early lead after the swim, and managed to get second overall in the competition with a time of four hours, 35 minutes and 45.6 seconds. His time was the top time among men aged 40-49. In the same age category, Jay Weber placed eighth, coming in 18th overall with a time of five hours, 36 minutes and 58.6 seconds. Other competitors included Valerie Weber, who finished second among women aged 40-49 and seventh overall in the women's Half Ironman category. Kristine Bock also competed, finishing third among women 40-49 in the sprint triathlon, consisting of a 750-metre swim, a 21-kilometre ride and a five-kilometre run with a time of one hour, 37 minutes and 11.2 seconds. Meanwhile, Ard Hoogenboom took part in the duathlon, consisting of a 40-kilometre bike ride and two runs of five and 10 kilometres as the first and final legs. He won the competition, finishing in a time of two hours, 49 minutes and 14.1 seconds. The Great White North Triathlon has been run consistently since 1991, according to its website. This was the 34th edition of the race. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CBC
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
WATCH — Kids share their wish for the country on Canada Day
Hear from teens in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia Happy birthday to Canada! The country turns 158 today. But how do people feel about the Great White North? In recent years, Canada Day has been a little controversial, with some people choosing not to celebrate over the country's troubled history with residential schools and other hurtful parts of the past. But this year, we've seen more Canadian pride than we have in a long time. That might have something to do with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats to make Canada a 51st state. WATCH — Could Canada become the 51st U.S. state? Some Canadians boycotted American products, others booed American sports teams. We asked kids and teens in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta, to make a wish before they blow out the birthday candles. Press play to hear kids make a wish for Canada on Canada Day. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ A nod to Canadian animals Kids News contributor Zachary Morin decided to have a bit of fun in Montreal. He asked kids to make the sound of a Canadian animal. Then he tried to guess the animal. Watch to see if Zach nailed his Canadian animal sounds. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Want to hear from more Canadian kids and teens? Check out these streeter videos: WATCH — Struggling to find a job this summer? You aren't alone WATCH — Are things feeling more expensive? Kids weigh in on prices WATCH — Canadian kids tell us what they really think about their hometown
CNET
30-06-2025
- Sport
- CNET
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for July 1 #281
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. O Canada! Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle pays tribute to the Great White North. So grab your poutine and a Nanaimo bar and read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn't show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic's own app. Or you can continue to play it free online. Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. Yellow group hint: Fourth-most populous city in North America. Green group hint: Light the cauldron. Blue group hint: It's tough for fans to say goodbye. Purple group hint: North stars. Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group: Toronto pro teams. Green group: Sports in which Canada has the most Olympic gold medals. Blue group: Former Canadian pro teams. Purple group: Famous Canadian athletes. Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers? The completed NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 1, 2025, #281. NYT/Screenshot by CNET The yellow words in today's Connections The theme is Toronto pro teams. The four answers are Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors and Sceptres. The green words in today's Connections The theme is sports in which Canada has the most Olympic gold medals. The four answers are breaking, curling, freestyle skiing and ice hockey. The blue words in today's Connections The theme is former Canadian pro teams. The four answers are Expos, Grizzlies, Maroons and Nordiques. The purple words in today's Connections The theme is famous Canadian athletes. The four answers are Davies, McDavid, Nash and Sinclair.
