15 h. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Revenge Tax’ Shift Revives US Appeal for Australia Mega Funds

Australia’s A$4.1 trillion ($2.7 trillion) pension industry signaled relief over US plans to scrap the so-called “revenge tax,” which would have increased levies on income from assets of foreign investors.

Economics

7 d. ago Alberta auto insurers slower to respond to risk than other Prairie provinces, says report

'This limitation could compromise their financial resilience in the long run, especially as market conditions become increasingly volatile,' the report states

Other

8 d. ago North Korea opening a tourist site on its east coast next week that’s key to its tourism hopes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea next week will open a signature tourist site on its east coast that it called a prelude to a new era in its tourism industry, though there is no word on when the country will fully reopen its borders to foreign visitors. The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone has […]

Society

1 week ago Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

Aflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and other personal information, calling the incident part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry. The company said Friday that the intrusion was stopped within hours. “We continue to serve our customers as we […]

Events

2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: 3 men sought in armed Markham home invasion, auto theft

York Regional Police are seeking three male suspects after an armed Markham home invasion and auto theft on Saturday night. Cops said they responded to a residence in the Apollo Rd.-Stella Dr. area at about 10:50 p.m. after learning a trio of male suspects forced their way into a home and demanded the keys to […]

Events

2 w. ago 4 arrested outside Doug Ford’s home accused of planning to steal his vehicle

Four people have been charged with auto theft-related offences, accused of driving down Doug Ford's street with electronic devices used to steal cars.

Transport

3 w. ago Man, woman charged after recovery of $1M in property allegedly obtained fraudulently

A 26-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man face multiple charges in connection with a probe into vehicle thefts via fraudulent cheques and bank drafts across Ontario. On June 3, a months-long investigation by Barrie Police-South Simcoe Police Street Crime Auto Theft Unit led to five search warrants being executed in Toronto, King City, Havelock and […]

Economics

4 w. ago Steel industry, labour leaders call for government action as U.S. tariffs spike

Canada’s steel industry needs the federal government to take swift action as it faces an existential threat from steeply increased U.S. tariff, said Catherine Cobden, head of the Canadian Steel Producers Association. “We’re going to be a deeply weakened sector in a very short period of time,” she said after the U.S. doubled its tariffs […]

Politics

4 w. ago Steel group calls for government to step in to protect industry as U.S. tariffs jump

Industry players had hoped for a reprieve on U.S. metals tariffs, but when that didn't happen it sent companies scrambling

Politics