38 h. ago 'More work to be done': TransLink gets partial lifeline from the B.C. government

With new B.C. money, fare hikes and a small property tax hike, TransLink has pushed its fiscal crisis off to the end of 2027

Politics

1 week ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney should embrace harm reduction for smokers

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is out to prove he’s a centrist. By ending unpopular Trudeau-era policies like the capital gains tax hike and the consumer carbon tax, Carney is clearly making a play for the political middle.  If Carney really wants Canadian consumers to believe he’s moved to the middle, it’s time for the Liberals […]

Transport

3 w. ago Typical Calgary homeowner to pay 8.9% property tax hike after province takes bigger share

Calgary city council will also send the Government of Alberta an invoice to recoup costs of collecting the provincial share of property taxes this year.

Economics

4 w. ago Alberta at odds with its biggest craft brewery, Big Rock, after substantial beer tax hike

Big Rock, founded in 1985, is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays after a new tax rate was introduced — that largely has no impact on any other craft brewer.

Economics

4 w. ago Nova Scotia Realtors want province to drop planned increase to deed transfer tax

The Nova Scotia government's plan to double the deed transfer tax for non-resident homebuyers should be reconsidered, says the province’s Realtors association.

Economics

4 w. ago Alberta at odds with Calgary craft brewery after substantial beer tax hike

Big Rock Brewery is facing a sudden 22 per cent increase to the fees it pays the province after a new rate was introduced last month

Economics

4 w. ago N.S. realtors want province to drop planned deed transfer tax hike

The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors says the move would add a "tariff" on Canadian buyers

Economics