10 h. ago TransLink reveals proposed service increases for Surrey, Delta, Langley

If approved by the TransLink Board and Mayors' Council, the plan will also see significant increases in service on some of the region's busiest routes.

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51 h. ago Toronto neighbours fear huge tower may give them cancer and collapse their homes

A local neighbourhood group is concerned about an approved plan to construct a 42-storey tower in their area, raising a long list of fears about the new development in an open letter shared earlier this month.The group, which calls itself "Concerned Residents of Willowdale," has various concerns about the planned tower at 2810–2816 Bayview Avenue.Among the group's fears, they claim that the construction of this new tower will put them at risk of a rare type of cancer and even the potential for excavation of the adjacent site to collapse their homes.A representative of the group reached out, sharing concerns about the City's approval of the plan "right behind single-family homes."The proposal site occupies a major street steps from a key intersection, a subway station, and Highway 401, though residents of single-family homes to the rear are fighting back. Google Street View."This decision overrides zoning laws, ignores health and safety risks, and sets a dangerous precedent for...

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3 d. ago Melcor REIT Announces Unitholder Approval of Plan of Arrangement

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust (“Melcor REIT” or the “REIT”) is pleased to announce that at the special meeting of the holders of units (the “Units”) and special voting units (the “SVUs” and together with the Units, the “Voting Units”) of the REIT held today (the “Meeting”), […]

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5 d. 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

7 d. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces April 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the April 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on April 23, 2025, will receive distributions payable on May 15, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

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9 d. ago Takeaways from the Senate budget vote: Tariff pressure, debt worries and signs of GOP unease

WASHINGTON (AP) — The political battle lines are drawn for a debate in Washington and beyond over a Republican budget plan that’s a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. With the plan’s approval by the GOP-controlled Senate in a vote that ended early Saturday, Republicans hope to leverage their position of power in Washington […]

Economics

1 week ago Nuclear safety commission OKs construction of Ontario small modular reactor

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved a plan by Ontario Power Generation to build a small modular reactor at the site of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.

Society

2 w. ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Announces 2025 Quarterly Distributions

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust“), announces the 2025 quarterly distributions for the Trust. Unitholders of record will receive “per-unit” distributions as per the below schedule: Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust – Quarterly Distribution Series A (SLC1103) Dividend Rate Series F […]

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2 w. ago Melcor REIT Announces Leading Independent Proxy Advisor Recommends Unitholders Vote for the Plan of Arrangement

In issuing its endorsement, ISS cites large premium cash exit, downside risks of non-approval, and meaningful improvements to the transaction Unitholders who have questions or need assistance in voting should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (North American Toll Free) or 1-416- 304-0211 (Outside North America), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com EDMONTON, […]

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3 w. ago Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Filing and Commencement of Mailing of Management Information Circular for Special Meeting of Unitholders to Approve Amended Arrangement

Voting Unitholders who have questions or need assistance in voting should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (North American Toll Free) or 1-416- 304-0211 (Outside North America), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com EDMONTON, Alberta, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust (“Melcor REIT” or the “REIT”) is pleased […]

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3 w. ago People in Ontario reselling iconic Hudson's Bay striped blankets for a fortune

Some people are already capitalizing on the looming closure of The Bay stores in Canada.Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) filed for creditor protection on March 7 and is currently waiting for the Ontario Superior Court's approval of its liquidation plan.In the meantime, shoppers have been flocking to the Bay locations in Canada to try and nab items from its classic striped collection.Some stores have been cleared of stripes as customers are looking to take a piece of North America's oldest company home with them.Others are already making money off of the retail institution's impending closures.One particular product has been reselling for shocking prices online — Hudson's Bay's iconic multi-stripe point wool blanket. The product was first made in 1779 and was traded by HBC to Indigenous and settler communities to use as bedding, clothing, room dividers, and fabric for other items.Just this week, several listings for the blanket have popped up on resale sites like eBay and Facebook Ma...

Economics

3 w. ago City of North Vancouver approves $4.3 million plan to fix atmospheric river damage

While damage wasn't as serious as in the adjacent District of North Vancouver or Coquitlam, it was enough to cause sewer damage, localized flooding and 'significant creek erosion.'

Economics