12 h. 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

37 h. ago Property Watch: Five B.C. towns where you can still buy a house for $500,000

Including Vernon, Prince George, Cranbrook, Castlegar and Prince Rupert

Economics

3 d. ago India’s top court orders stray dogs removed from New Delhi streets

Various estimates put the number of strays in New Delhi between 500,000 to one million

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6 d. ago Meet Vancouver's most loyal pizza delivery guy — and his trusty, no

Charlie Cowley, who has been delivering orders for Minerva's restaurant for almost four decades, estimates he's clocked 500,000 km on his Chevette

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7 d. ago Hampton Financial Corporation Announces The Completion of A Non

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hampton Financial Corporation (“Hampton” or the “Company”, TSXV:HFC) is pleased to announce the closing of a non-brokered private placement of debentures (the “Debentures”) in the principal amount of $2,500,000. The Debentures will mature five […]

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9 d. ago What $1,000 gets you at one of Toronto's swankiest steakhouses

A trendy Toronto steakhouse is serving a $1,000 surf-and-turf platter, and we tried it to see what you're really getting for the price.We'll be real with you: in the year 2025, $1,000 is, for many Toronto residents, an unimaginable amount to spend on anything other than rent.If you break it down in terms of groceries, $1,000 could buy you approximately 500 bunches of bananas, 254.45 cartons of eggs, 45,000 grams — or 99 lbs.— of lean ground beef, or 76.9 rotisserie chickens. In short, it's not an insignificant amount of money, but you didn't need us to tell you that.If you happen to be one of the lucky few for whom $1,000 (before tax, tip, and drinks) is a perfectly digestible sum, then it can also buy you a Platinum Surf & Turf platter at King West's luxurious, disco-inspired Animl Steakhouse and one unforgettable evening.It's only fair that the steakhouse takes inspiration from Studio 54, because this platter, which ...

Economics

1 week ago Toronto rave will let you party and dance without the hangover next month

It's time to wake up and smell the coffee, Toronto! The House of Coffee Music Festival is coming to town with a one-day rave that's all about house music and everyone's favourite caffeine delivery system.This ultra-caffeinated and music-filled festival will be taking over Woodbine Park on September 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., letting you maintain a nice caffeine buzz all day long and still get to bed on time.What to expectIt's a coffee party, so of course, you can expect to taste-test various coffee blends throughout the day. And if you can't party without booze, there will be coffee-based cocktails to get your hands on. Early-morning espresso martini, anyone?As you sip lattes and caffeinate to get into party mode, DJs will cue up the vibes, letting you dance the day away to ultimate DJ sets featuring Afro House, Vocal House, and classic House beats — all without the hangover associated with a night at the club.And, for those who need a little ...

Culture

3 w. ago Le prix médian des maisons unifamiliales atteint les 500 000$ au Québec

Le prix médian d’une maison unifamiliale a atteint les 500 000$, au deuxième trimestre, malgré l’impact des tarifs américains qui se font sentir.

Economics

4 w. ago More than half of trucks stopped in B.C. safety blitz pulled from the road

A recent two-day enforcement blitz in Metro Vancouver handed out more than $18,000 in fines and caught more than 500 safety infractions.

Transport

last month A $5.5 million Ontario home comes with major Hollywood credentials

If you've ever watched You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah or Fubar and thought, "Where do they find these incredible houses?!", you might want to sit down—because that very scene-stealing home just hit the market for a cool $5,500,000.Located at 1287 Birchview Dr., this architectural stunner sits on a sprawling half-acre lot in Mississauga's ultra-desirable Lorne Park neighbourhood.And while it's racked up some serious screen time (also appearing in Mary Kills People), this home is more than just a pretty face—it's a full-blown luxury retreat.The living and dining room. Spanning over 8,000 square feet, this custom-built residence brings together modern design and resort-calibre living.The kitchen with multiple seating areas. From the outside, it's all clean lines, dramatic angles, and towering commercial-grade windows that practically scream, get my good side.The dining room and living room offer a sleek, open-concept layout, with multiple walkouts.&...

Economics