23 h. ago Letters May 14, 2025: ‘City complains about provincial tax burden, while they’ve stolen previous tax cuts.’

Just thieves in suits It comes as no surprise that the City of Calgary is trying to deflect responsibility for the property tax increase to the province. The city fails to mention the years the education portion of our tax bill was reduced but never returned to the taxpayers. Our property tax would be substantially […]

Economics

43 h. ago Ontario to permanently cut gas tax and remove tolls on part of Highway 407

In response to the ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S., the provincial government is planning to permanently cut the gasoline and fuel tax rates, noting that the move would save households $115 per year on average going forward. The Ford government is also proposing to remove tolls from the provincially owned Highway 407 East, which is expected to save daily commuters approximately $7,200 every year. "I know that families and business owners are worried about rising costs, especially as U.S. tariffs threaten to raise the price of everyday essentials," said Premier Doug Ford."That's why we're cutting the gas tax permanently and taking tolls off Highway 407 East, and that’s why we'll always keep looking for ways to put more money back into the pockets of Ontario families."Ontario temporarily cut the gasoline tax rate by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax rate by 5.3 cents per litre back in July 2022, and has since e...

Economics

1 week ago Vancouver city councillors look to reinstate funding for school meal programs

The city's funding of school meal programs is a small investment for a big reward, says councillor who wants the funding reinstated after cuts

Society

1 week ago Second UVic security guard testifies about evening student died

A coroner's inquest is examining the overdose death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18. Campus security officers and 911 call-taker waited 13 minutes to give naloxone, and 15 minutes for CPR.

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1 week ago We 'did the best we could': Second UVic security guard testifies about evening student died

A coroner's inquest is examining the overdose death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18. Campus security officers and 911 call-taker waited 13 minutes to give naloxone, and 15 minutes for CPR.

Events

2 w. ago Trade War Leads Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to Lower 2025 Guidance

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. cut its financial outlook for this year due to the uncertainty caused by the US administration’s tariff and trade policy.

Economics

2 w. ago Vancouver chefs launch meal program to help victims, families of Lapu Lapu Day tragedy

Local industry gathers meal support for victims of deadly rampage.

Events

2 w. ago UVic student contradicts campus security evidence at coroner's inquest

Several students who witnessed the overdose death of Sidney McIntyre-Starko, 18, are scheduled to testify on the second day of the coroner's inquest.

Events

3 w. ago Vancouver Island teacher suspended after confronting student at her job

Edward John Thomas Mulrooney has been handed a five-day suspension and ordered to undergo professional boundaries training.

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3 w. ago This Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — In her 28 years working for the federal government, Shea Giagnorio provided day care for the children of U.S. soldiers, training for employees and oversight for safety net programs. Public service took her from Germany to Alaska to Kansas City, Missouri, where she moved last year for a long-sought promotion. […]

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3 w. ago Parkside Dr. speed camera cut down for fourth time in five months

A speed camera along Parkside Dr. that has generated an estimated $7 million for the city was cut down for the fourth time in five months. Safe Parkside Co-Chair Faraz Gholizadeh said the latest vandalism leaves this stretch of road, with residential homes on the east side and High Park on the west side, with […]

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4 w. ago Vancouver student meal program to receive large donation after city cuts budget

Earlier this month, the school board learned of the city's plans to cut the program's funding from $320,000 last year to $162,500 this year, citing "significant budget pressures" and "substantive funding" that was expected from the province.

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4 w. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

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