Trump says Canada is being ‘taught a little lesson’ - CTV News

RCIPosted: October 1, 2026 9:27 AMJohn Paul Tasker (new window) · CBC NewsU. S. President Donald Trump's war of words with Canada continued Wednesday as he veered off a prepared script at an event marking Hispanic Heritage Month in the States to chastise Canadian leaders for being what he called « very bad. » Speaking at the White House, Trump said the U. S. was stupidly run before he got the job because past leaders allowed automakers to move assembly plants offshore, including to Canada. Canada has had a large-scale domestic auto manufacturing industry since 1904 (new window), developing at roughly the same time as the one in the U. S.

The 20th annual Cape to Cabot road race is taking place tomorrow. The grueling 20 km trek sees participants running from one historic landmark to another: From Cape Spear to Cabot Tower on top of Signal Hill. The race starts at 8 a.m., and because of that there are a few related road closures in St. John’s. Between 7:45 and 11a.m. there will be numerous road closures along the route. A full list can be found online at VOCM dot com. Expect traffic impacts from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on routes including Blackhead Road, Southside Road, Water Street, Harbour Drive, Duckworth Street, Temperance Street and Signal Hill Road.