2 h. ago 16 billion passwords exposed in ‘mother of all’ data breaches

Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed what they are describing as the “mother of all breaches,” including more than 16 billion individual records. A collection of 30 databases was reportedly discovered, including passwords, for government accounts, Apple, Google, Facebook, Telegram and more websites. Some databases had vague names such as ‘logins’ or credentials,’ making it difficult for […]

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3 h. ago Arbitrator overturns suspension of Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen

An arbitrator has overturned Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen’s suspension of at least six years for sexual maltreatment. Skate Canada said in a statement that it has lifted its sanctions against Sorensen after receiving Thursday’s decision by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. The governing body suspended Sorensen in October 2024 after the Office […]

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4 h. ago Alberta's promised income tax cut is coming in July — here's what you need to know

Albertans can expect to see the province’s promised tax cut on their paycheques next month. The United Conservative Party campaigned on the income tax cut during the spring 2023 election and after two years Albertans will finally see it reflected on their paycheques starting in July. The income tax cut was introduced in Budget 2025 […]

Economics

5 h. ago The strategic blunder that doomed the Edmonton Oilers against Florida this year

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Final, but the while the difference between the two teams was razor thin in 2024, it was more of a deep chasm in 2025. This year the Panthers proved to be a far better team than the Oilers, in part because […]

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5 h. ago Jamie Golombek lays out everything you need to know about the new Canada Disability Benefit

Applications for the much anticipated CDB open on June 20, as long as you are approved for the tax credit

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7 h. ago Windfall Levy Accounted for One Third of BP’s 2024 UK Tax Bill

BP Plc paid £1.25 billion ($1.6 billion) in taxes to the UK government in 2024, with about a third of the payments a result of the country’s windfall charge.

Economics

9 h. ago Judge overstepped power when ordering government to appoint judges faster, appeal court rules

At the time of the 2024 ruling, there were 75 judge positions waiting to be filled, an unusually high number. The judge said the long delay was 'failing' Canadians

Politics

9 h. ago 'Disappointing at best': Vancouver real estate prices falling, but sales slow

Greater Vancouver saw average house prices fall to $1.2 million in April from $1.3 million in April 2024, a 6.6 per cent decline.

Economics

10 h. ago Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows

MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are “slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday. Personal luxury goods sales that eroded to 364 billion euros ($419 billion) in 2024 are projected to slide by another 2% to 5% this year, the study said, citing threats […]

Economics

12 h. ago Peel Region paused borrowing because of ‘perceived uncertainty’ from Ontario policies

The Region of Peel didn't borrow any money in either 2023 or 2024 because of instability brought about by the province's attempts to split up the municipality.

Events

14 h. ago Voici les prénoms de bébé les plus populaires au Québec en 2024

Découvrez si le prénom que vous avez donné à votre nouveau-né l'an dernier se trouve parmi les plus populaires au Québec.

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22 h. ago Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

OTTAWA — The average Canadian family will save $280 on their taxes next year from the Liberal government’s planned income tax cut, the parliamentary budget officer said in an analysis released on Wednesday. But some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn’t go […]

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23 h. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

24 h. ago Vancouver forecasts 7% property tax hike next year, mayor wants it under 2.5%

Mayor Ken Sim has asked staff to suggest a way to hold property tax hikes under 2.5 per cent next year, including an option for a zero per cent increase.

Economics

24 h. ago LILLEY: Carney’s team putting up roadblocks to trade deal with U.S.

Supply management bill, Digital Services Tax angering Americans across political spectrum

Transport

25 h. ago Calgary drops to 18th among most liveable cities in the world

In 2024, Calgary ranked fifth as one of the most liveable cities in the world

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25 h. ago As Canada’s only ‘sugar tax’ ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

A new study suggests Newfoundland and Labrador's tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may have dissuaded people from buying and drinking the beverages.

Economics

25 h. ago Calls mount for pause on Canada’s digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S. tech giants and members of U.S. Congress have all signed letters calling for the tax to be eliminated or paused. The […]

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31 h. ago Site of demolished Toronto mall about to be a hive of subway construction

A key transit hub for Toronto's upcoming Ontario Line is about to take shape on the former site of the Riverdale Shopping Centre, marking the next major step in the city's rapidly expanding transit network. Starting as early as July 4, 2025, crews will begin piling for the support of excavation at the Gerrard Portal, located at the northeast corner of Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Avenue. This work is expected to continue for about one year and marks a critical milestone in preparing the site for tunnelling activity. The former Riverdale Shopping Centre, which was once home to a No Frills grocery store, Dollarama, a gas station, and other local businesses, was closed in 2024 to make way for the Ontario Line. Early 2025 views of demolition at the site of the former mall.Metrolinx previously announced last year that demolition would begin at the plaza as early as January 2025 to provide space for the future Gerrard Tunnel Portal. So far, the transit agency has ...

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32 h. ago Houston’s Electric Utility Is Prepared for Storms After 2024 Blackout, CEO Says

Houston’s electric utility is confident significant grid investments will prevent a repeat of widespread blackouts that occurred last summer following Hurricane Beryl.

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