33 h. ago Tesla vehicles were tops among recent EV rebates in Manitoba, documents show

WINNIPEG — Owners of Tesla vehicles were the biggest beneficiaries in recent months of electric-vehicle rebates offered by the Manitoba government, newly released documents show. The province announced last summer that it would offer rebates of up to $4,000 to people who buy or lease electric vehicles with a suggested retail price of less than […]

Transport

2 w. ago Media Statement: National Police Federation Concerned About Province’s Unwanted, Expensive Proposed New Police Service in New Bill 49

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to the Government of Alberta’s introduction of Bill 49, announcing new steps towards the creation of an independent provincial police service: “We are deeply concerned that the Government of Alberta […]

Society

2 w. ago Tunneling begins for new phase of Eglinton Crosstown LRT in Toronto

The province has announced the start of tunneling work for the next phase of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT as Toronto impatiently awaits the opening of the five-year-overdue first phase of the line, planned for later this year.The Ontario provincial government proudly announced on Tuesday that it had broken ground on the final tunnel segment for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.A press release noted that the ground breaking marked "another significant milestone in the province's plan to deliver a new transit line from Scarborough to Mississauga." However, after six years in power, Doug Ford's administration promised much and delivered little, and Toronto residents are still locked out of the project's initial phase that was scheduled to open in 2020.The Crosstown West Extension will add another nine kilometres and seven stations to the seemingly cursed transit line, including what will become some of the most expensive stretches of tunnel ever constructed in Canada.According ...

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2 w. ago Allied Completes $400 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Debentures

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TORONTO, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (“Allied”) (TSX:AP.UN) announced today that it has completed its previously announced offering, on a private placement basis in certain provinces of Canada (the “Offering”), of $400 million […]

Economics

3 w. ago Province announces $8.5 million for rural utilities, remote area heating allowance programs

"This funding means more families in rural and remote areas can keep their lights on and their homes warm."

Economics

3 w. ago Province announces new road leading to JBS beef processing plant near Brooks

The new road, between Highway 873 and the JBS facility, will save workers up to 45 minutes on their daily commute to and from the beef processing facility, says the province

Transport

3 w. ago Saskatchewan’s 6% PST on Vaping Undermines Harm Reduction, Fuels Illicit Market

New Vape Tax Puts Public Health at Risk Ottawa, ON, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Last week, the Saskatchewan government announced it will remove the 6% provincial sales tax (PST) exemption on vaping products, effective June 1, 2025. As the national voice for the vaping industry, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) is deeply concerned […]

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3 w. ago Metrolinx renaming Eglinton Crosstown LRT’s Ontario Science Centre station

Last year, the province abruptly announced it would close the Ontario Science Centre citing structural issues, ending its operations the same day and starting to empty the hub.

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4 w. ago Premier Scott Moe announces Saskatchewan will be ‘first fully carbon tax–free province’

Moe said the move will give consumers a break and make industries more competitive as the United States imposes tariffs on Canada.

Economics