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President Donald Trump knows how to provoke and move markets. But when it comes to beef prices, he may have missed a few briefings on cattle economics. Last week, Trump authorized an additional 300,000 metric tonnes of lean beef trimmings to enter the United States at the lower, within-quota tariff rate. Beginning Sept. 1, the measure permits up to 100,000 tonnes a month for 90 days. The imported trimmings will be blended with American beef to produce ground beef.

Axial flux technology gave Fering the flexibility to integrate a powerful electric drivetrain into its rugged platform built for extreme range, demanding environments. Gateshead, U.K., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Turntide Technologies (Turntide), a global leader in electrification and hybridization solutions, announced that Fering, a manufacturer of rugged off-road vehicles, selected Turntide axial flux motors and inverters for its hybrid vehicle.

As summer winds down, concerts are around every corner in Saskatoon. Get out on the town and hear some local and North America-wide music in a variety of venues. Alexa Haynes-Pilon performed with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra in 2023. She returns to perform with them once more on Sept. 12. Julie Isaac Photography / Supplied photo Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra presents The Elements, a baroque concert experience depicting the natural elements — water, fire, air and earth — through musical imagery.

Washington has temporarily postponed a proposed 50 per cent tariff on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods while the two countries attempt to finalize a broader trade arrangement. Dairy access, along with American alcohol sales in Canada, has emerged as a central U.S. grievance. The threatened tariffs are excessive, and their legal justification is debatable. But Ottawa cannot dismiss every American complaint as protectionist fiction.

From the tranquility of Todos Santos to the wind-powered waters of La Ventana, La Paz reveals the many sides of Baja California Sur La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Desert mountains meet blue water, protected islands sit just offshore, and a city with a lively waterfront has developed a food and hotel scene sophisticated enough to complement its wild surroundings.

At Booth 2C01, the company will highlight how customized medical-grade compounds, precision tubing, value-added processing, and healthcare solutions help regional OEMs develop and scale high-performance healthcare products. Wayne, PA, Aug.

Company will highlight medical silicone pump tubing, Para-tubing solutions for ophthalmic applications, and PTA/PTCA precision interventional tubing technologies to support medical device innovation Wayne, PA, Aug.

Canada’s chicken market is sending a signal Ottawa can no longer afford to ignore: supply is not keeping pace with demand. Chicken Farmers of Canada reported this week that production during the first four months of 2026 was 5.6 per cent higher than during the same period last year. That sounds reassuring. But the same organization also acknowledged that underproduction remained a challenge, while wholesale prices for whole birds and legs reached record levels.

It’s a quote attributed to Métis leader Louis Riel: “My people will sleep for 100 years, but when they wake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” Almost 150 years after Riel, Ethan Gallays highlights those words while noting how many local theatre artists are focused on reconciliation, building relationships and spreading kindness. “I know the word ‘woke’ gets overused these days … but it is still alive and well in the theatre community,” Gallays said.

Firm recognized by leading national advocate for employment diversity, inclusion and contracting opportunities in the transportation industry San Francisco, CA, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TYLin, a global engineering and consulting firm, today announced that it has been named Corporation of the Year by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).