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The federal Liberals have increased their lead to nine points over the Conservatives on Day 12 of the federal election campaign. A three-day rolling sample by Nanos Research ending April 2 has Mark Carney’s Liberals at 46 per cent, leading Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives, who are at 37 per cent. The New Democratic Party remains at nine per cent, followed by the Bloc Quebecois (six per cent), Green Party of Canada (two per cent) and the People’s Party of Canada (one per cent). The Liberals have also increased their lead by a percentage point in Ontario, with 51 per cent of those surveyed choosing them over the Conservatives, who have fallen a point to 37 per cent.

It’s Day 12 of the federal election campaign, and federal party leaders are expected to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs once again. Prime Minister Carney is set to convene a meeting of Canada’s premiers this morning to craft a response. Yesterday, Carney held meetings with his cabinet and other key stakeholders. A source from the Prime Minister’s Office told CTV News that Carney may wait a day before responding to Trump. Carney has paused his campaign as Liberal leader to deal with the tariffs.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare rebuke to the president just hours after he unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on international trade. The Senate voted 51-48 to approve the bill and send it to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be shelved. In a blow to Trump, four Senate Republicans teamed up with Democrats to advance the legislation. The Democratic-sponsored bill would terminate a national emergency Trump declared on Jan. 22, which he linked to illegal imports of the deadly fentanyl drug from Mexico, Canada and China and used to target Canada with steep new tariffs.

The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has announced that Belleville-based realtor Cathy Polan, has assumed the role of President of OREA. The announcement follows the Association’s Annual General Meeting on March 27, 2025. Polan is a salesperson at Royal Heritage Brokerage and currently a member of the Central Lakes Association of Realtors.

“Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are set to hear a verdict today in the joint trial over their roles in the mass protest against pandemic health measures that rolled into Ottawa more than three years ago. Lich and Barber were both charged with mischief, intimidation and counselling others to break the law in relation to their roles in the 2022 protest that drew thousands of demonstrators to Ottawa for three weeks. Fellow convoy organizer Pat King was found guilty of mischief and disobeying a court order late last year, and was sentenced to three months of house arrest with credit for time served in February.

The community is invited to celebrate our dedicated Hastings Quinte Paramedics next month as Paramedic Services Week runs from May 18 to 25. This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone” and highlights the commitment, compassion, and lifesaving care that paramedics provide to our community every day. As part of this special week, CUPE 1842 invites members of the community to share their heartfelt stories about the exceptional care and professionalism of our local paramedics. A statement from the Union asks for “Testimonials that will help recognize and honuor the incredible work of our paramedics and to join in celebrating the heroes who are always there when we need them most,”. Whether it was a moment of crisis, a reassuring presence, or a life-changing experience, they want to hear from you. To submit your testimonials email – 1842prteam@gmail.com

Sports

The road to the Calder Cup Playoffs is getting slimmer for the Belleville Senators, but it’s not a dead end. Belleville continued its seven-game home-stand last night by suffering a 5-2 loss to the Syracuse Crunch. The loss leaves Belleville below the playoff cut-line in sixth place, with the Cleveland Monsters and eight games remaining in the regular season. Belleville now prepares for a two-game visit from the Rochester Americans this Friday and Saturday nights. The Amerks will roll into the Friendly City fresh off punching their Calder Cup Playoffs ticket with a 4-2 win at home against Springfield.

Less than a handful of Canadian teams are to square off in the NHL tonight including the Ottawa Senators who will host the Tampa Bay Lightning..the Canadiens welcome the Boston Bruins… the Calgary Flames will host the Anaheim Mighty Ducks and the Edmonton Oilers will head to San Jose to take on the Sharks.

Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jalen Chatfield could be in hot water with the league’s department of player safety for his take-down on Washington Capitals forward Connor McMichael as the two were engaged in a fight last night. Chatfield swung McMichael over his left leg into the ice after the two squared up in the third period of the Hurricanes’ 5-1 win. Neither player had a helmet on when the incident occurred and McMichael appeared to hit his head on the ice.

Both players appeared to be okay afterwards and were each given five-minute majors and 10-minute misconducts

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