2 h. ago Ontario signals changes to fund that helps municipalities get housing built

Ontario is planning to make changes to a housing fund for municipalities that many have said unfairly measures their progress on building, the minister signalled in a speech Tuesday. Rob Flack told the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa that he is going to consult with mayors and the association to “extend and […]

Politics

24 h. ago TRREB Statement on Provincial $1.6 Billion Infrastructure Top

TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Doug Ford announced today at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference an additional $1.6 billion top-up to the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This funding provides municipalities with more resources to build the essential roads, bridges, and water systems that make new housing possible. This […]

Economics

5 d. ago Alberta RCMP most cost affective policing option for Rocky Mountain House: report

Rocky Mountain House has been looking at alternative policing arrangements and according to a report, the Alberta RCMP is the most cost-effective option for the municipality. The report commissioned by the Town of Rocky Mountain House, located 215 kilometres southwest of Edmonton, found while RCMP contract costs are rising, it was still the most competitive […]

Economics

7 d. ago Mark Sutcliffe excited to see next steps for Senators at LeBreton Flats

While the Senators and NCC have a deal on 11 acres of land at LeBreton Flats, Ottawa's mayor reiterated the city won't be using any taxpayer money to help fund an arena.

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7 d. ago Mayor Mark Sutcliffe excited to see next steps for Senators at LeBreton Flats

While the Senators and NCC have a deal on 11 acres of land at LeBreton Flats, Ottawa's mayor reiterated the city won't be using any taxpayer money to help fund an arena.

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1 week ago SHAPIRO: Hamas understands myopia and moral imbecility of the West

Just a few weeks ago, it was widely thought that Israel and the terrorist group Hamas were nearing a deal to end the war in Gaza. In that deal, Hamas leadership would agree to go into exile, Israeli hostages would be freed from their hellish captivity and surrounding Arab nations could help fund the rebuilding […]

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1 week ago Germany Readies €100 Billion Fund to Invest in Strategic Assets

Germany is preparing to launch a €100 billion ($116 billion) investment fund to help secure strategic sectors such as defense, energy and critical raw materials.

Events

2 w. ago Trump pressures China and India to stop buying cheap Russian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing China and India to stop buying oil from Russia and helping fund the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine. Trump is raising the issue as he seeks to press Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire. But cheap Russian oil benefits refiners in those countries as well as meeting […]

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