4 h. ago March’s extremely low new home sales in the GTA make clear the case for urgent action from all levels of government

Toronto, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, April 24, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales remained extremely low in March, showing little change from earlier months and marking a sixth consecutive month of record all-time lows, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. With year-over-year housing […]

Politics

16 h. ago Edmonton sets tax levy increase at 5.7% as premier promises grants in place of taxes once more

At least part of that hike — and part of the reduction — is on choices and promises made at the provincial government level.

Economics

3 d. ago Ontario First Nation asks governments to respond to flooding emergency

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, Ont. — A First Nation in northern Ontario that has been under a boil-water advisory for over 30 years is calling on all levels of government to respond to a state of emergency in the area, days after announcing it would evacuate community members hundreds of kilometres south to Thunder Bay. Chief […]

Politics

3 d. ago Pierre Poilievre promises to slash government consultant spending to pre

Conservative leader claims the current levels of outsourcing are costing the average family more than $1,000 in federal taxes

Politics

3 w. ago Toronto artist gets big endorsement from the Canadian government

A Toronto-based photographer has received a significant endorsement from the Canadian government, as his striking macro-level photography of currency and historical artifacts is now set to be featured in Canadian embassies and government buildings across the world. Peter Andrew Lusztyk's journey as a photographer began approximately 25 years ago, and since then, his work has been widely recognized, earning him multiple accolades, including AACE Photographer of the Year in 2013 and a first-place win at the International Photography Awards in 2012. Lusztyk officially founded his photography studio in 2009, and his portfolio includes high-profile corporate clients such as Apple, IKEA and Audi, to name a few.Initially, Lusztyk tells blogTO that he was focused on commercial photography, but has since developed a passion for artistic photography for print, drawing inspiration from the large-format photography of Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsk...

Politics

4 w. ago WARMINGTON: Do you want city that nails moms for dropping kids at school?

Has governments at all levels become so big that they need to harass parents dropping their kids off at school to help pay their bills? Do you want to live in a country where there is zero-tolerance enforcement of moms getting their kids to school? Or one that offers some leniency? While Canada is in […]

Society

4 w. ago Canada election: Where do all the parties stand on immigration caps?

The outcome of Canada’s federal election could shape immigration levels in the country following recent cuts by the Liberal government.

Politics

4 w. ago Rival national cricket body eyed to save sport from ‘going down the drain’ in Canada

Cricket in this country is in disrepair and there is a growing fear the game will suffer immeasurably. The game has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years and is considered the fastest-growing sport in Canada, but infighting and lack of governances at the provincial level have taken it a notch down. And Cricket […]

Sport