Garth Hudson, a Windsor-born multi-instrumentalist and founding member of The Band, passed away at the age of 87 in Woodstock, New York. Recognized for his classical training and affinity for various instruments, Hudson played a key role in shaping the Americana movement with The Band, known for classic songs like “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” Inducted into multiple music halls of fame and receiving a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Hudson leaves behind a lasting legacy as the last surviving original member of the iconic rock group.
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The consumer carbon tax is gone. How will that affect Canada’s emissions?
The federal government has ended its consumer carbon pricing, aimed at reducing emissions, which added a tax to carbon emitting fuels and provided rebates to offset costs. The program was successful, with projections showing it would cut emissions by 8 to 14 percent by 2030. However, the impact of losing the consumer carbon price will depend on maintaining other climate policies, such as targets for electric vehicles and clean fuel standards. Full Article
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