7 h. ago New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?

Millions of people receive a federal tax deduction for the interest they pay on home loans. Under President Donald Trump’s new tax-cut law, many people for the first time also could claim a tax deduction for interest on their vehicle loans. The new tax break will be available even to people who don’t itemize deductions. […]

Economics

61 h. ago $3.7 million in fines laid for breach of migrant labour regulations in first half of 2025

Breach of migrant labour regulations are on pace to hit record fines against Canadian employers this year, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Figures show federal inspectors in 2025’s first half laid $3,738,000 in fines for various violations, from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. That figure compared to a total of $4.1 million for all […]

Economics

63 h. ago CRA doesn’t allow taxpayer to claim thousands in losses while renting to his mother

Jamie Golombek: Tax court was 'having none of this' when a taxpayer wanted to deduct thousands of dollars in repairs following a 'catastrophe'

Economics

68 h. ago What to know — and what isn’t known yet — about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay

Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year. But which workers will qualify for the new deductions is among the details the government has to work out after President Donald Trump’s signature spending and policy package […]

Economics

2 d. ago NinjaTech launches Super Agent: a breakthrough professional AI partner that saves customers thousands of dollars by completing multi

LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NinjaTech AI, a Silicon Valley-based agentic AI company, today announced: Super Agent: A revolutionary all-in-one General Purpose AI Agent with a dedicated virtual machine that plans, iterates, and executes entire workflows from start to finish in minutes. Cerebras Partnership: Ninjatech AI partners with the world’s fastest […]

Economics

5 d. ago China June Car Sales Hit Record for the Month on Subsidy Boost

June is typically a slow period for car sales in China as the warmer weather kicks in but last month bucked that trend, with buyers seeking to take advantage of a government trade-in subsidy before it was suspended in key cities pushing transactions to a record.

Sport

6 d. ago With sanctions lifted, Syria looks to solar power as more than a patchwork fix to its energy crisis

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Abdulrazak al-Jenan swept the dust off his solar panel on his apartment roof overlooking Damascus. Syria’s largest city was mostly pitch-black, the few speckles of light coming from the other households able to afford solar panels, batteries, or private generators. Al-Jenan went thousands of dollars in debt to buy his solar […]

Events

7 d. ago Alberta RCMP investigating whether recent jewelry store thefts and gold scams are connected

"Ultimately we're looking to identify these individuals, and once they've been identified, we can look at the larger picture of what their intent with (the thefts) is. They're accessing a fair dollar amount of jewelry and making off with thousands of dollars of product"

Economics

8 d. ago Thousands of dollars raised for talented Toronto baker battling cancer

A GoFundMe campaign launched for Aya, a Toronto baker and pastry chef known for her talent and commitment to her craft, has raised thousands of dollars as she faces a challenging cancer diagnosis. The fundraiser was launched by Kelsey Blackwell, Strategy and Creative Direction at Blackbird Baking Co., where Aya previously worked before joining Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery. Back in April, Aya was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. According to the campaign, she began treatment immediately and stepped away from her baking duties to focus on her health. The fundraiser highlights her resilient spirit, quoting Aya in a recent post where she shared her diagnosis. "Here are my favourite bakeries," she wrote. "I promise their treats cure you and make you smile." Blackwell highlighted the close-knit nature of the city's food scene, telling blogTO, "The Toronto food community is incredibly generous; we all work hard a...

Science

1 week ago After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at the Capitol to break a potential tie, the Senate cleared a key procedural step Saturday as midnight approached.

Economics

4 w. ago PM Carney says he has no plans to tackle 24 Sussex question during his mandate

OTTAWA — Almost a decade after 24 Sussex Drive was abandoned as the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, taxpayers are still shelling out tens of thousands of dollars a year to maintain the vacant property, and the new prime minister has signalled he’s in no rush to deal with the crumbling building. Prime […]

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