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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…
Montreal bicycle rental company sets new records during public transit strike
MONTREAL — Montreal’s main bicycle rental company says its users smashed records during the recent…
Business groups push 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…
Few Canadians support Canada Post privatization, but open to sweeping changes: survey
A new survey finds less support among Canadians for the privatization of Canada Post, but…
Pay inequality persists for women, minorities in federal public service: report
OTTAWA — While the federal government has made gains on diversity and equity in the…
Quebec bans transport of some wild animals in nearly 100 communities over rabies risk
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is temporarily banning the transportation of some wild animal species…
Canada, India reach diplomatic truce as Carney, Modi meet at G7
KANANASKIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Canadian population growth continued to slow with almost no increase in Q1: StatCan
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says population growth stalled in the first quarter. The agency says…
B.C. mall owner offers $6 million for three Hudson’s Bay leases: court documents
The B.C. mall owner hoping to buy dozens of Hudson’s Bay leases has offered $6…
Eby says Ferries’ deal with Chinese shipyard not ‘preferred’ but won’t interfere
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he shares the concerns of unions that…
Environment minister says consumer rebates for EVs will return
OTTAWA — The federal government intends to bring back consumer rebates for electric vehicles but…
Teck receives provincial certificate for to extend B.C. Interior copper mine
Vancouver-based mining company Teck Resources says it has received an environmental assessment certificate from the…
G7 members agree to increase public sector use of AI, collaborate on quantum
OTTAWA — G7 countries pledged Tuesday to increase adoption of artificial intelligence, including in the…
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol
OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament…
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States
MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who…
Transforming Homes With Vernon’s Tailored Closet
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The hardworking team at The Tailored Closet has been transforming residential spaces throughout the Okanagan…
Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’
OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at…
Telecom complaints watchdog highlights compliance issues in annual ‘report cards’
Canada’s telecom and television complaints watchdog is once again urging providers to better inform their…
Trump leaves G7 summit early amid escalations in Middle East
KANANASKIS — Escalating violence in the Middle East overshadowed movement on trade deals within the…
Liberals under fire for rushing bill through Parliament to speed up resource projects
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is coming under fire for seeking to rush…
European Union leaders say Canada will sign a defence procurement pact this month
KANANASKIS — European Union officials say Canada is likely to sign a defence procurement agreement…
May calls Carney’s decision to limit debate on major projects bill a ‘new low’
OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Monday that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision…
Coast Guard union says crews in the dark about promised expanded ‘security mandate’
OTTAWA — A union official who represents marine search and rescue crews said Monday the…
How the humble water gun became the symbol of Barcelona’s anti-tourism movement
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A group of tourists were sitting at an outdoor table in…