
Housing, energy & climate change tackled by federal leaders
The federal election campaign is now in its second week. Liberal leader Mark Carney unveiled his housing policy. Carney says it will lead to the construction of half a million new homes each year. "Homes you can afford to buy. Homes that are more sustainable and cost less to live in," says Carney. "Homes...
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The 2025 Juno awards: A night of Canadian music excellence
The 54th Annual Juno Awards lit up Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Sunday celebrating the best in Canadian music. Hosted by Michael Bublé, the event featured electrifying performances and honoured artists across more than 40 categories. Tate McRae emerged as the biggest winner, taking home four awards: Album of the ...
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Independent bookstores could be hit especially hard by tariffs
Your local book store could be hit harder by tariffs than others. That's according to the Giller Prize team, one of Canada's largest and most prestigious literary awards. In 2024, Anne Michaeals took home the title for her novel Held. Many of their books are made in the U.S., and many stores have tight margins. A sligh...
Mar 30, 2025
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Leaders outline trade, crime and affordable housing promises
Federal Liberal leader Mark Carney resumed his campaign with a stop in Montreal. He introduced a plan to improve the infrastructure needed to diversify Canada's trade. Carney says he will make five billion dollars available through a new Trade Diversification Corridor Fund for projects that improve ports, railroads, in...
Mar 28, 2025

Trump's 'Productive' call with Carney comes amid tariff tensions
On Friday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in what he called an "extremely productive" conversation. Trump stated that they discussed various topics and agreed to meet in person after Canada's upcoming election, which is set to take place on April 28. "W...
Mar 28, 2025
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Federal leaders offering supports to Canada's auto industry
The tariffs impacting Canada's auto industry are dominating the federal election campaign. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh showed his support for the auto industry with a stop in Windsor. He outlined a series of measures to protect the industry and its workers. It included forcing manufacturers to have a Canadian presence. &q...
Mar 27, 2025

U.S. announces 25% tariff on automobile imports
The United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all automobile imports as of April 2. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. Trump said the tariffs would remain in place for the rest of his term. "I think our automobile business will flourish like it's nev...
Mar 26, 2025
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Families, seniors and auto workers gain leaders' attention in election
The federal NDP promises to remove the GST on several items if they form the next government. Under the plan, cellphone services, Internet, heating, groceries and children's clothing would be GST-free. Incomes would also be tax-free on the first $19,500 earned. Leader Jagmeet Singh says it would save middle-income fami...
Mar 26, 2025

Trump-smashing event gets Halifax business global attention
A small business in Halifax, Nova Scotia is getting international attention after offering his customers a way to let off some steam amid tensions between Canada and the United States. Owner Terry LeBlanc from Rage Room tells our newsroom business has not only picked up since their "Smash the Tariffs" event k...
Mar 26, 2025
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Campaign promise floated to buyers of new homes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is proposing to eliminate the federal sales tax from the purchase of new homes costing up to $1.3 million. He says it will save homebuyers up to $65,000 on a home's purchase and $3,000 in annual mortgage payments. He sees the move as helping with the construction of more homes. &quo...
Mar 25, 2025