12 h. ago Cleaning up torched Queen of Sidney could take years, millions of dollars, experts say

The former Queen of Sidney was retired from BC Ferries' fleet in 2000, and has been more on the Fraser River in Mission since it was sold in 2002 to Gerald Tapp.

Economics

2 d. ago Derelict ferry moored offshore in Mission catches fire, RCMP investigating

Flames engulfed the old Queen of Sidney ferry, which was decommissioned in 2000. 

Events

3 d. ago U.S. Army confirms it will hold anniversary parade on Donald Trump’s birthday

The parade, expected to cost tens of millions of dollars, comes as the administration has slashed federal government departments, personnel and programs

Economics

4 d. ago Plans for possible military parade on Trump’s birthday call for 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters

While the documents do not include any price estimates, it would likely cost tens of millions of dollars to put on a parade of that size

Events

4 d. ago Companies to pay $550K for safety programs after deaths of two welders on Alberta oil and gas site

A pair of oilfield companies has agreed to pay more than a half-million dollars to fund worker safety programs after a deadly accident at a northern Alberta oil and gas site. Greg Podulsky, 29, and Darcy Schwindt, 47, were killed Nov. 12, 2022, while welding a tank in the Marten Hills oil and gas field […]

Economics

4 d. ago Cache of gold coins, other treasures found by hikers in Czech forest

The cache of antique gold and other treasures is worth almost half a million dollars.

Other

6 d. ago What does it mean for the NDP to lose official party status in Parliament?

Millions of dollars in lost Parliamentary budget allocations, for a start. And fewer chances to ask questions in Question Period

Culture

2 w. ago Où vont vos impôts : Les négos avec les médecins coûtent encore plus cher qu’on pensait

Négocier le renouvellement des ententes des fédérations médicales pourrait dépasser les deux millions de dollars, en frais d'avocat seulement.

Other

2 w. ago Only two weeks left for winner to claim $5M Lotto 6/49 prize

The clock is ticking — and millions of dollars are at risk of being lost. There are only two weeks left for the person who bought the winning ticket for the May 4, 2024 Lotto 6/49 draw to claim their $5-million prize. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. says the lucky ticket was sold in Woodstock, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Toronto house totally gutted by fire is still selling for half a million dollars

In November 2023, a row of historic houses in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood mysteriously went up in flames. Toronto Fire confirmed to blogTO back in 2023 that the primary addresses for the incident were 225 through 229 River St.229 River St. had been sitting on the market, boarded up for a while, and then, on the day of the fire, it sold. 229 River St. had also been listed as a "multi-unit development" possibility, though the wording was removed from the listing.The front of the house. This made some people suspicious, with some speculating that the fire may have been started to get out of having to replicate the heritage attributes of the house.According to the Ontario government webiste, if a heritage property is destroyed by fire or accident, "the designation by-law does not require the owner to replicate any lost heritage attributes. A replacement building can be of a different design," as the "intent of designation is to preserve the historic, phy...

Economics

2 w. ago L’obscur organisme qui organise les débats des chefs vous coûte près de 2 M$ par année

On vous explique ce qu’est cette organisation créée par Justin Trudeau pour organiser deux débats aux quatre ans.

Politics

2 w. ago Thieves steal nearly $20M worth of jewelry after tunnelling into L.A. shop

The owners of Love Jewels said they're out millions of dollars following the break-in after the thieves stole watches, pendants, gold chains and other merchandise.

Economics

3 w. ago Price tag of Toronto's futuristic new market building soars to over $200 million

While the long-awaited redevelopment of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market North building has officially opened up for its Saturday farmers' markets, despite years of delays and technical issues, the multi-million dollar project is now at the centre of a legal dispute, which could balloon its price tag to $203 million.The contractors behind the building's construction are suing the City of Toronto for $83 million, alleging that they have not been fully paid for the work.The claim was filed on March 12 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by a joint venture of Buttcon Ltd. and Atlas Corporation. The companies claim they are owed for labour, materials, supervision, and services delivered throughout the project, and also allege that the City is in breach of contract.None of these claims have been proven in court, and the City of Toronto has yet to file a statement of defence.The contractors are seeking a lien on the St. Lawrence Market for the $83 million they allege remains unpaid...

Economics

3 w. ago Québec sort 11 millions de dollars pour soutenir l’intelligence artificielle dans les entreprises

Une quinzaine de projets bénéficieront de l’aide du gouvernement provincial.

Economics

3 w. ago City of Richmond spent nearly half a million dollars on gift cards in 3 years

Richmond previously said that gift cards cost taxpayers $32,800 in 2022, $71,550 in and $71,300 in 2024.

Economics

3 w. ago Southeast Edmonton Plaza 34 strip mall fire determined to be arson

Edmonton police said it's believed that 25 units at the Plaza 34 strip mall were destroyed in the arson, resulting in several million dollars in damages.

Events

3 w. ago Southeast Edmonton strip mall fire investigated as arson, causing millions in damage

Police are investigating the large strip mall fire that destroyed businesses and caused several million dollars in damage in southeast Edmonton early Tuesday morning as arson. Just before 1 a.m., police were called to 92 Street and 34 Avenue for a large commercial fire, police said in a Thursday release. When officers arrived, several businesses […]

Events

3 w. ago Metro Vancouver to slash $364M in operating costs, $1.1B in capital spending

Metro Vancouver has approved a plan to cut hundreds of millions in operating costs and over a billion dollars in capital spending over the next four years.

Economics

4 w. ago Will new Mega Million odds make you a jackpot winner? Don’t get your hopes up

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery players are going to have a shot at more billion-dollar jackpots and slightly better odds under new Mega Millions rules that go into effect with Tuesday’s drawing. But the improvements come at a cost — literally: Players will have to shell out $5 per ticket, more than double the […]

Economics