91 m. ago Scrapping carbon tax might make life more unaffordable, advocates say

Low-income British Columbians were receiving up to $400 a year through the climate action tax credit that was funded through the carbon tax.

Economics

2 h. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

Politics

2 h. ago First Source Mortgage Corporation Announces Retirement of CEO David Mandel

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Source Mortgage Corporation (“the Company”), a leading provider of boutique commercial mortgages in Ontario, announced today that, after 18 years of leadership at the helm of the company, Co-Founder and CEO David Mandel officially retired on March 1, 2025. David played a pivotal role in the company’s […]

Events

2 h. ago Liberals revoke Chandra Arya’s nomination, after removal from leadership race

The decision opens an Ottawa seat as an option for Prime Minister Mark Carney

Politics

4 h. ago Franco Terrazzano: Canadians needs tax cuts, not retaliatory tariffs

Knee-jerk retaliatory tariffs will likely have little effect other than causing Canadians more pain

Economics

7 h. ago Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Short delay to the publication of financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024

ST HELIER, Jersey, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL) announces that in the course of finalising Caledonia’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the auditors have raised a query regarding the accounting treatment of deferred tax dating […]

Other

14 h. ago Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway — rather than runway — at Florida airport

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said. No injuries were reported, and passengers departing Orlando International Airport were accommodated on another aircraft heading to their destination […]

Economics

15 h. ago Police investigating after two Tesla vehicles believed to have been set on fire

Police believe the two fires may be connected

Events

15 h. ago Release of 1961 plan to break up CIA revives old conspiracy theory about who killed JFK

A key adviser warned President John F. Kennedy after the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961 that the agency behind it, the CIA, had grown too powerful. He proposed giving the State Department control of “all clandestine activities” and breaking up the CIA. The page of Special Assistant Arthur Schlesinger Jr.’s memo […]

Events

15 h. ago Vancouver police herald early success of DTES crime task force

Since the launch of the VPD's Task Force Barrage, 153 arrest warrants have been executed, and a total of 204 Criminal Code arrests were made over the same period.

Events

16 h. ago In Calgary courts: Manslaughter suspect was never asked to commit violence by undercover officer posing as criminal, court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

Events

16 h. ago B.C. brothers cleared of crime can sue prosecutors and police

B.C. Appeal Court has OK'd them to continue lawsuit against prosecutors and police officers

Events

17 h. ago Assaults drop in first month of Downtown Eastside crime crackdown, police say

The Vancouver Police Department announced Task Force Barrage in mid-February, a three-pronged plan to target organized and violent crime in the neighbourhood.

Events

17 h. ago In Calgary courts: Calgary police officer says encounter was consensual at sexual assault trial

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 17-21, 2025

Events

17 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manhunt for Surrey suspect in Northwest Territories murder

Here is a roundup of crime news around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, March 20, 2025

Events

17 h. ago B.C. crime news: Manslaughter conviction in fatal 2023 stabbing of teen | Manhunt for Surrey suspect in NWT murder

Here is a roundup of crime news around Metro Vancouver and B.C. on Thursday, March 20, 2025

Events

17 h. ago Northview Residential REIT Announces March Distribution and Tax Information Regarding 2024 Distributions

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or for dissemination in the United States. CALGARY, Alberta, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northview Residential REIT (the “REIT”) today announced its March 2025 cash distribution amounts on its outstanding Class A Units, Class C Units and Class F Units (collectively, the “Units”) in the amount of […]

Economics

17 h. ago Alberta Premier Rejects Oil Export Tax in Meeting With Carney

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith rejected any constraints on oil and gas exports to the US in her first meeting with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, renewing her criticism of Canada’s Liberal government as the country prepares for an election.

Economics

17 h. ago Should Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau remain on separate lines?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about head coach Ryan Huska’s decision to put Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau on separate lines, Yegor Sharangovich’s struggles this season and how much Dustin Wolf should play down the stretch.

Other

17 h. ago New spending, tax changes: Highlights of the Manitoba provincial budget

The Manitoba government outlined major spending increases on capital projects and a mix of tax measures in its annual budget tabled Thursday.

Economics