84 minutes ago Amy Hamm: Jagmeet Singh’s future of irrelevancy can’t come soon enough

As the years go on, Trudeau will remain well-known and widely despised. But Singh? He won't be worth thinking about

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22 minutes ago 10/3 podcast: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada

After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down… eventually. Despite some wanting a winter election, Trudeau announced he would be staying on until a new Liberal leader was chosen, and that parliament would be put on hold till late March. Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples and […]

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13 hours ago Here are the things Canadians are spending money on during GST holiday

With Canada's GST holiday in full swing, Canadians are sharing what they're purchasing to make the most of the two-month tax break.In November, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the GST cut on groceries and other items heading into the busy and costly gift-giving season."In just a few days, essential items will be tax-free in Canada," he shared. "Takeout for dinner. Your morning coffee. Diapers and winter snow pants for your kids. All tax-free for the next two months."Some of the highlights from the list of products include groceries, beer and wine, restaurant meals (dine-in, takeout, or delivery), essential childcare items, and even Christmas trees. You can find the full list of items eligible for the GST cut here.The tax break started on December 14 and will end on February 15.With that in mind, Canadians took to Reddit, sharing ideas on how to truly take advantage of the GST break and save as much money as they can."I bought a couple cases of b...

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3 hours ago BMO CEO says Canadian businesses facing more uncertainty than U.S. counterparts

Trudeau's resignation and Trump's tariff threats ramping up pressures north of the border

Economics

25 hours ago Elon Musk has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool, his father says

Elon Musk’s father says his billionaire son has expressed interest in buying English soccer club Liverpool. The Premier League club is privately owned by Fenway Sports Group, which has not indicated it wants to sell but has accepted external investment in the past. Errol Musk, in an interview with Times Radio, acknowledged that the Tesla […]

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88 minutes ago B.C. crime news: Spike in counterfeit bills hits Prince George | Police investigate fatal Vancouver Island crash | More than $1.7M worth of contraband tobacco seized

Here's a round up of crime news from across B.C. on Jan. 8, 2025

Events

5 hours ago Nobody knows where Toronto Maple Leafs games will be aired next season

The NHL's current Canadian television broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of next season and the path forward isn't exactly clear.Rogers Sportsnet has been the sole rights holder for the league in Canada over the past 12 years after inking a historic $5.2 billion deal with the NHL in 2013. Since then, nationally broadcast games have been exclusively produced by Sportsnet.This deviated from the previous Canadian rights deal which splintered the rights between CBC and TSN.There have been a few hints regarding the new deal. Rogers has already teamed up with Amazon and comments from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman signal that exclusivity may take a backseat in future negotiations.We should get clarity on who will broadcast NHL hockey in Canada going forward at some point this year.Will Sportsnet keep the rights?Rogers will reportedly be vying to hold onto the broadcast rights and it has recently engaged in a 60-day exclusive negotiation window with the NHL tha...

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84 minutes ago Liberal leadership hopefuls could face hefty fees, short timelines: Sources

Sources say candidates will face $500Gs entry fee for potential March 1 leadership contest

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21 hours ago More credit card debt likely for 1 in 5 as Canadians focus on ‘surviving’

The survey from TransUnion also found about 26 per cent of Canadians said they expect to be unable to pay at least one bill or loan in 2025.

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7 hours ago Letters January 8, 2025: ‘Immortalizing Trudeau’s a frightening thought.’

Bronzed for eternity It was announced today that two statues of Justin Trudeau will be erected in Canada. The first will be at the Manitoba/Ontario border and it will face west and the other will be at the Alberta/B.C. border and face east. Both bronzes will stand 150 meters tall, alongside the TransCanada Highway. Most […]

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6 hours ago FIRST READING: Jean Chrétien, 91, tells young people to get married, dress better

He didn't mention the current Liberal prime minister, but he did repeatedly say he won three consecutive majorities

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3 hours ago Dominic LeBlanc says he will not run to replace Trudeau as Liberal leader

Dominic LeBlanc said he was going to turn his full attention to co-ordinating a response to the incoming Donald Trump administration's threat of tariffs on Canada.

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23 hours ago How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenders will no longer be able to consider unpaid medical bills as a credit history factor when they evaluate potential borrowers in the U.S. for mortgages, car loans or business loans, according to a rule the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized Tuesday. Removing medical debts from consumer credit reports is expected […]

Economics

18 hours ago WARMINGTON: Counter Trump’s declaration of an ‘economic’ war with strength

In declaring an economic war on Canada, President-elect Donald Trump said America doesn’t need Canada’s milk, beef, manufactured cars, goods — or anything for that matter. But in saying he would apply “economic force,” what he didn’t answer is whether American states will miss the billions of dollars Canadians spend on goods and services from […]

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3 hours ago Le ministre LeBlanc ferme la porte à une candidature à la chefferie du Parti libéral

La liste des successeurs potentiels de Justin Trudeau perd un prétendant.

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23 hours ago Donald Trump says he will go ahead with tariff threat against Canada and Mexico

Canada subsequently announced a series of measures to beef up the border with a $1.3-billion package — but Trump indicated he intends to proceed with his plan

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23 hours ago Trump parle d’user de «force économique» pour annexer le Canada, Ottawa réplique

«Jamais, au grand jamais, le Canada fera partie des États-Unis», a réagi Justin Trudeau.

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3 hours ago LeBlanc says he’s not running for leader as Liberals gather for marathon caucus meeting

LeBlanc had been publicly encouraged to run by two Liberal MPs

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25 hours ago Fate of Canada's capital gains tax hike uncertain after Parliament prorogued

The fate of the capital gains tax hike is uncertain after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decided to resign and prorogue Parliament.Proposed changes to the capital gains tax were announced by the federal government in its budget last April and introduced as a ways and means motion in the House of Commons in June. The bill did not pass due to pushback from the Conservatives.The tax hike would impact a small portion (0.13 per cent) of the wealthy population. According to the government, the inclusion rate would be increased from one-half to two-thirds for any Canadian individual or corporation that makes over $250,000 per year in capital gains."An increased Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption would ensure most middle-class entrepreneurs won't pay more tax because of these changes, and the new Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive would encourage entrepreneurs to invest in capital-intensive and high-growth sectors," reads a news release from Canada's department of finance.A previous article cov...

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25 hours ago BALLINGALL: From now on, every step the Liberals take will be on a rake

The next few months will be a wild ride

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3 hours ago Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he won’t run for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will not run for the Liberal party leadership. The New Brunswick MP says in a statement that Canada is at “a critical juncture in its relationship with its most important ally and trading partner, the United States.” As a result, LeBlanc says he will keep his full attention […]

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26 hours ago How can Canada tackle Trump tariffs, border security during prorogation?

Prorogation means planned new spending, like the $1.3 billion announced last month in the federal government's new border security plan, is in limbo.

Economics

26 hours ago Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels but warns letters will be delayed

Canadians should expect delays for mail such as letters, bills and statements

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5 hours ago Liberty Defense Selected to Demonstrate HEXWAVE to a Major US Strategic Ally in the Middle East Region

WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and emerging threats, is pleased to announce that its HEXWAVE system was selected to participate in a critical trial within […]

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27 hours ago CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance department

The federal government says the Canada Revenue Agency will continue to administer the capital gains tax, even though it hasn’t passed in Parliament, which is prorogued until March 24. The finance department says parliamentary convention dictates that taxation proposals such as the capital gains taxation measures the Liberals introduced last year are effective as soon […]

Economics

26 hours ago Ontario unveils home renovation incentives, plans to rebate fridges, freezers

On Tuesday, Energy and Electrification Minister Stephen Lecce unveiled a new rebates program as part of the government's 12-year, $11-billion energy efficiency program. 

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7 hours ago Chris Selley: Liberals seem suicidal for sticking with Trudeau’s insane leadership rules

The notion of Liberals sticking with free memberships for anyone 14 or older, and non-permanent residents, just seems like yet more wilful self-sabotage

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27 hours ago Here’s how capital gains tax changes will work after Parliament prorogued

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his pending resignation and prorogued Parliament, planned changes to how capital gains will be taxed were left in limbo.

Economics

27 hours ago Canada Post returns to full service for domestic parcels; letters still delayed

OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reinstated on-time service guarantees and returned to full service levels for domestic parcels after a strike brought deliveries to a halt last year. However, it says Canadians should continue to expect delivery delays of several days beyond its service standard for transaction mail such as letters, bills and […]

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7 hours ago HILL: Smith government can deliver tax cut by ending corporate welfare

Due to fear of incurring a budget deficit, Premier Danielle Smith has delayed fully implementing the $1.4-billion tax cut until 2027, contingent on the government being able to maintain a balanced budget.

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30 hours ago Harvest Realty Brings 550 Agents and $2.4 Billion in 2024 Home Sales to Real

Real begins the year with more than 24,000 agents throughout North America TORONTO & NEW YORK — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced that Harvest Realty, a high-producing independent brokerage serving Southern California, has joined Real. This addition brings 550 agents […]

Economics

27 hours ago With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon granted Justin Trudeau’s request Monday to prorogue Parliament until Mar. 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister. The move means the legislative agenda will be reset once the House of Commons reconvenes in March […]

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10 hours ago Some Liberal MPs want to reconsider ‘divisive and difficult’ carbon tax in leadership race

Ontario MP Helena Jaczek said it's a chance for Liberals to broaden the discussion 'beyond the carbon tax'

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32 hours ago Despite Interest Rate Cuts, More Than 1 in 4 Canadians Expect to be Unable to Pay Bills – Yet More Than 1 in 5 Plan to Take on More Debt

Inflation continues to be a leading concern for 82% of Canadians, with 44% of those surveyed reporting that their household finances are worse than anticipated in 2024 Key findings from the TransUnion® report: Household financial strains most felt among Gen X (51%), as this generation nears retirement. Housing prices of concern to 57%, with only […]

Economics

28 hours ago Dix ans après, la France commémore les attentats contre «Charlie Hebdo»

Une décennie après l’attaque djihadiste meurtrière, l’hebdomadaire satirique défend toujours la liberté d’expression.

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16 hours ago Trudeau resignation leaves federal legislation affecting B.C. in limbo

Bill C-321 had nearly completed the federal legislative process and was just one vote away from becoming law, when it died on the order paper.

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18 hours ago Two men file unprecedented legal challenge against Trudeau’s request for prorogation

A legal advocacy group is spearheading the unprecedented challenge, asking the Federal Court to cancel the 'incorrect and unreasonable' demand to reset Parliament

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18 hours ago Le Canada ne deviendra «jamais» un État américain, réplique Trudeau à Trump

Le président désigné a évoqué mardi vouloir utiliser la «force économique» pour se débarrasser de la frontière.

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18 hours ago Les premiers ministres convoqués par Trudeau pour discuter de la relation avec les États

Plus tôt, David Eby a affirmé que les provinces devaient prendre en main ce dossier brulant.

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20 hours ago Jimmy Carter honoured in D.C. ahead of state funeral, Trudeau to attend

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office says he will attend former U.S. president Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9.

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21 hours ago Sophie Gregoire Trudeau shares cryptic messages as PM’s career implodes

Following Justin Trudeau’s long-awaited announcement that he will (eventually) step down as Canada’s Liberal leader and prime minister, his ex-wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau appeared to be living her best life. Trudeau will be sticking around for a couple of months at the very least, putting himself first, the Liberal party second and the country last, […]

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21 hours ago OPINION: Trudeau reverses Chrétien’s legacy by rapidly expanding federal bureaucracy

Over the next weeks and months, there will be much discussion about Justin Trudeau’s legacy as prime minister. To provide some context, it’s worth comparing Trudeau’s fiscal record with that of another long-serving Liberal prime minister — Jean Chrétien. In the early 1990s, Canada’s federal finances were in shambles. Thanks to years of large budget […]

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22 hours ago «Jamais, au grand jamais» le Canada ne deviendra un État américain, réplique Trudeau à Trump

Le président désigné a évoqué vouloir utiliser la «force économique» pour se débarasser de la frontière.

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22 hours ago These 10 key decisions will shape Justin Trudeau’s economic legacy — for better or worse

The Financial Post looks back at the crucial events in the outgoing prime minister's nine-year tenure

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22 hours ago OHBA Welcomes the Ministry of Energy and Electrification’s Announcement of Funding for Energy Efficiency

Today’s Announcement of $10.9 Billion in Funding Will Save Homeowners Money and Support the Renovation Sector TORONTO, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) was very pleased to attend the Ministry of Energy and Electrification’s announcement today of $10.9 billion over 12 years in new funding for energy efficiency, including […]

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