Monthly Archives: November 2025

My Thoughts

so-called “peace deal” idea floated by Donald Trump —

It’s astonishing to watch how some politicians continue to treat Russia’s full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine as an opportunity rather than a crisis. The latest chatter around a so-called “peace deal” idea floated by Donald Trump — one that critics argue would reward Vladimir Putin for launching a brutal war — is a perfect example of how dangerous these narratives can become.

Let’s be clear:
Any proposal that forces Ukraine to surrender territory, sovereignty, or security guarantees isn’t a peace plan — it’s capitulation. Calling it a “deal” doesn’t change the reality that it would legitimize aggression and punish the victim of that aggression.

“Peace” achieved by handing Putin what he wanted from day one isn’t peace at all. It’s an invitation for further invasions — not only in Eastern Europe, but anywhere authoritarian leaders think democracies lack the resolve to resist.

Ukraine doesn’t need lectures about compromise. It needs support, solidarity, and a global commitment to the principle that borders cannot be redrawn by force.

Rewarding Putin for invading Ukraine doesn’t end the war.
It only guarantees the next one.

Quick News

Today’s Canadian top‑news roundup

1. Canada ready to resume US trade talks when appropriate

Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, said that Canada will resume trade discussions with the U.S. “when it’s appropriate,” noting that there is currently no “burning” issue requiring immediate talks with Donald Trump.

Why it matters:

  • Canada is seeking reductions in U.S. tariffs on steel, aluminium and autos, and these trade talks were paused after Ontario’s government ran an anti-tariff advertisement. 

  • The comments come during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, signalling Ottawa’s strategic shift from urgent bilateral crisis-management to longer-term trade architecture.

  • For Canadians, this points to potential future policy changes affecting jobs in manufacturing, exports and cross-border trade flows.

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2. Canada and India revive 15-year stalled trade negotiations

Canada and India have agreed to formally launch negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) after 15 years, aiming to cover goods, services, investment, agriculture, digital trade and labour mobility. CityNews Toronto+1

Why it matters:

  • India is one of Canada’s major potential trade partners; driving two-way trade to about US$50 billion by 2030 is a goal. CFJC Today Kamloops

  • The move follows previously stalled talks that were scaled back due to security and foreign-interference concerns involving India. CityNews Toronto+1

  • This signals a pivot in Canada’s trade strategy, seeking diversification beyond traditional America-centric supply chains.

Weather

8-day weather forecast for Saint John, NB (Nov 23–30)

🇬🇧 English

Date Forecast High / Low
Sun, Nov 23 Sun and clouds 3 °C / –2 °C
Mon, Nov 24 Cloudy 4 °C / –4 °C
Tue, Nov 25 Some sun, turning cloudy later 7 °C / 1 °C
Wed, Nov 26 Cloudy, rain and drizzle (mainly in the morning) 9 °C / 6 °C
Thu, Nov 27 A few morning showers, then mostly cloudy 8 °C / –2 °C
Fri, Nov 28 Partly sunny and colder 2 °C / –6 °C
Sat, Nov 29 Cloudy 0 °C / –7 °C
Sun, Nov 30 Sun & high clouds in morning, then mostly cloudy 0 °C / –2 °C

🇫🇷 Français

Date Prévisions Max / Min
Dim, 23 nov Soleil et nuages 3 °C / –2 °C
Lun, 24 nov Nuageux 4 °C / –4 °C
Mar, 25 nov Un peu de soleil, puis les nuages augmentent 7 °C / 1 °C
Mer, 26 nov Nuageux, pluie et bruine (principalement en matinée) 9 °C / 6 °C
Jeu, 27 nov Quelques averses le matin, ensuite très nuageux 8 °C / –2 °C
Ven, 28 nov Partiellement ensoleillé et plus froid 2 °C / –6 °C
Sam, 29 nov Nuageux 0 °C / –7 °C
Dim, 30 nov Soleil avec quelques nuages élevés le matin, puis plus nuageux 0 °C / –2 °C

🇺🇦 Українська

Дата Прогноз Макс / Мін
Нд, 23 лист Сонце й хмари 3 °C / –2 °C
Пн, 24 лист Хмарно 4 °C / –4 °C
Вт, 25 лист Трохи сонця, потім хмарно 7 °C / 1 °C
Ср, 26 лист Хмарно, дощ та мряка (головним чином вранці) 9 °C / 6 °C
Чт, 27 лист Декілька злив вранці, потім переважно хмарно 8 °C / –2 °C
Пт, 28 лист Частково сонячно, холодніше 2 °C / –6 °C
Сб, 29 лист Хмарно 0 °C / –7 °C
Нд, 30 лист Сонце та високі хмари вранці, потім переважно хмарно 0 °C / –2 °C
Quick News

Headlines from New Brunswick as of November 21, 2025:

Here are some of the top recent headlines from New Brunswick as of November 21, 2025:

1. New agreement with physicians aims to improve primary care access
The provincial government announced a forthcoming four-year deal with the medical society intended to boost access to primary care services in the province.

2. Civilian hailed for assisting RCMP in Moncton arrest
In Moncton, a civilian stepped in during an arrest to help a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, and the person is being described as “courageous” by police.

3. Softwood pulp purchase halted by Maine mill
A lumber mill in Maine has temporarily stopped buying Canadian-sourced softwood pulpwood from New Brunswick, pointing to tariffs as a reason for the decision.

4. Meanwhile — snowfall and winter-weather warnings in effect
Weather alerts are active across central and northern New Brunswick as snowfall warnings are in place. lakelandtoday.ca+1