11 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Developers should be subject to same market risks as everyone else

Re: B.C. builders welcome NDP changes to development cost charges as housing starts falter If I buy stock, it might go up, and it might go down. Hundreds of people who bought pre-sale condos are now in trouble because their investment is worth less than what they paid for it. So can someone please tell […]

Sport

20 h. ago Texas Precious Metals Depository Expands Global Storage Solutions with TPMD Cayman

SHINER, Texas, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas Precious Metals Depository (TPMD) today announced the launch of TPMD Cayman, offering clients a secure offshore storage option in the Cayman Islands. This expansion provides customers with greater flexibility for global diversification while maintaining the simplicity of one account, one bill, and one portal. Located just […]

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21 h. ago Some Canadians will get bigger payouts from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) will get larger payments from the government starting this week.The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is supposed to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income.Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will get advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. These are paid out automatically three times throughout the year.The federal government usually deposits the money into bank accounts on the 12th, but since it falls on a Saturday in July, the next payment is scheduled for Friday, July 11.You are eligible if:You're over 19 years old on December 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident of Canada throughout the year, andYou're working but earning less than the&n...

Politics

21 h. ago Opinion: B.C.’s Crown land strategy demands public scrutiny, transparency and accountability

Opinion: For British Columbians who expect their public lands to be managed transparently and in accordance with the law, the NDP’s UNDRIP-based process delivers none of the stability or predictability promised by the premier.

Economics

39 h. ago Carney Says New Oil Pipeline Proposal ‘Highly Likely’ in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast is “highly likely” to be proposed as a nation-building project, which could mean it becomes part of Ottawa’s push to fast-track major developments under new legislation.

Transport

41 h. ago What Canadians’ options are as companies push a return to office

Remote and hybrid work spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is giving way to arrangements more closely aligned with traditional office norm.

Economics

54 h. ago Hundreds of bikes will take over Toronto streets for a huge party this month

Toronto's most joyful underground movement isn't happening in a club; it's actually happening on two wheels and is giving Tour de France (well, almost)!Bike Party Toronto is back on Saturday, July 12, and if you've ever seen a glowing stream of cyclists cruising through the city blasting music and dressed in wild outfits, chances are you've already had a taste of it.Think: a mobile dance party, a rolling rave, and a community ride all rolled into one neon-lit night. The concept is simple: you, your bike, a speaker, lights, and a bunch of new friends ready to take over Toronto’s streets and parks on a mystery route that turns into one big roaming celebration.How's that for a summery Saturday night?So, how does it work?Riders meet up at 7:30 p.m. (location to be revealed via email for those who sign up), deck out their bikes in glow sticks, blinkies, LEDs ( basically anything that lights up), and get ready for the ultimate ride of their lif...

Culture

65 h. ago B.C. climate news: Report shows Canada's wildfire emissions in 2023 exceeded all other sources | Climate justice advocate, Comox councillor join race for B.C. Greens leadership

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025.

Events

2 d. ago How Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ impacts Canada and the clean energy push

Experts say the bill, which cuts billions of tax credits for clean energy and electric vehicles, end a brief era where the U.S. and Canada were moving in the same direction.

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3 d. ago Big box stores learning to survive with financial restructuring

Leaving a giant vacant space on the side of a mall or shopping centre is noticeable when a big box store falters. But just because a store missteps, doesn’t mean it’s doomed. Over the years, Canada has seen some big stores go bankrupt like Sears, Eaton’s and Woolworth’s. Nordstrom, Oak + Fort, and more recently […]

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3 d. ago Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour’s land. Hours after the barrage that killed one person and wounded at least […]

Events

4 d. ago Is the ByWard Market safe? City councillor rejects new claims

Has a new police outpost in the Rideau Centre made the Market significantly safer? That's not what Coun. Stephanie Plante is hearing.

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4 d. ago NATO spending pledge could push federal deficit as high as $92B: think tank

The C.D. Howe Institute predicts Ottawa's spending plans will push deficits over the next four years to more than double the parliamentary budget officer's pre-election forecast.

Economics

4 d. ago The legacy of Doc, the Toronto Police dog, ‘will live on’ after he passes away from cancer

RIP Doc. The Toronto Police Service Dog known as Doc has passed away from cancer. “In just over a year of service, he made a lasting impact, showing exceptional courage, loyalty, and dedication,” said the Toronto Police’s Association in a posting on its X account, calling it: “A heartbreaking loss for our members and the […]

Events

4 d. ago How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The decision by the United States to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine has come at a tough time for Kyiv: Russia’s bigger army is making a concerted push on parts of the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line and is intensifying long-range drone and missile attacks that increasingly hammer civilians in […]

Events

4 d. ago Mercedes to LVMH Are Blunting the EU’s Fight Against Trump’s Tariffs

German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG, French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and other major European firms are spearheading a corporate push that’s weakening the European Union’s efforts to stand up to Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

Economics

5 d. ago China Leads a BRICS Nations Shift Into Solar Power, Report Shows

China’s vast clean-energy industry has spearheaded a BRICS solar-power boom, with the bloc accounting for more than half of global generation last year, according to a new report.

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5 d. ago B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

Politics

5 d. ago B.C. builders welcome NDP changes to development cost charges as housing starts falter

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says province will allow builders to hold off on paying 75 per cent of fees for four years or until occupancy

Economics

5 d. ago D'oh Canada: Plane takeoff goes very wrong on Vancouver Island beach on Canada Day

Bystanders helped push the plane across the muddy beach to shore, where it was lifted out by helicopter on Wednesday

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