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Canada's most wanted fugitive has been taken into custody - in Prince Edward Island. Michael Bebee was arrested at a business in Charlottetown on Tuesday evening. The 35-year-old was wanted for murder in a July 2023 shooting in Toronto. Charlottetown police say they were contacted last week by Toronto police who indica...

The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparliamentary language. Pierre Poilievre called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a "wacko" during a heated exchange in question period. Poilievre was questioning the Liberal leader about a federal policy that allowed Br...

Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Singh says discussions are underway with the Liberals. "There are outstanding elements that we're still waiting on. There were some commitments made. Some progress has been made, but I wanted some more clarity before w...

Canada's economy continues to grow despite high interest rates that some have worried would lead to a recession. Statistics Canada said real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 0.2 per cent in February, following a 0.5 per cent gain in January. Transportation and warehousing fuelled the gains with a 1.4 per cent inc...

Make sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They're due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-File Tax Specialist Gerry Vittaratos says you should store your receipts year-round for your return. "The key is to create an archiving system. A lot of people think tax season is only three or four months of the year....

As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor adventures. Whether you're hitting the neighbourhood trails or planning a wilderness expedition to a provincial park, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is offering practical tips on how to enjoy nature responsibly wi...

Many flags will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on Sunday. The day commemorates workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness from work-related incidents. It also honours the families and friends who have been affected by these tragedies. Events are taking place in many...

One of hockey's most legendary voices is gone. Bob Cole was the soundtrack to Saturday night's on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada for five decades. Cole died at his home in St. John's, Newfoundland on Wednesday at age 90. He called some of the biggest moments in hockey history, including the 1972 Summit Series, Canada's O...

There's no confirmation yet from the NDP on support for the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Singh says they haven't decided yet on whether or not they'll support it, because they have some concerns. "One of the concerns is the fact that the disability benefit is only $200 a month, far too low. So we've got to hear ...

Less than 10 per cent of plastics in Canada are currently recycled, according to federal officials. Ottawa is looking to improve that figure through a new Federal Plastics Registry, announced on Monday. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said plastic producers will have to take more responsibility for the plastic t...

A former Resolute Forest Products executive has resurfaced with CN Remi Lalonde is C-N's new Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. Lalonde was president of Resolute during last year's sale to Paper Excellence. He had been with the forestry company for almost 15 years, the last three as president. Lalon...

"A step forward" is how one disability advocate describes investments contained in this week's federal budget. Officials announced $6.1 billion over five years and another $1.4 billion per year going forward for the Canada Disability Benefit. The benefit will provide eligible Canadians with disabilities up to...

Police in Ontario and Quebec have cracked down on a grandparent scam that included victims across the country. Fourteen people, all residents of Quebec, were arrested in Montreal. The scam was aimed directly at seniors with land lines. Victims were led to believe they were talking to an officer or a lawyer about a fami...

Federal budget changes on capital gains will create many winners and losers among entrepreneurs, according to one business organization. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business describes the changes as a "mixed bag" of news. Atlantic Vice-President Louis-Philipe Gauthier said most small business owner...

Canada's wealthiest earners will face higher taxes to help pay for increased federal spending over the coming years. An increase to the capital gains inclusion rate is part of the 2024-25 federal budget, tabled on Tuesday afternoon. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said only 0.13 per cent of Canadians will end up pay...

Canada's annual pace of housing starts fell seven per cent in March. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts came in at 242,195 units. That was compared to 260,047 units in February, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Figures provided by the corporation show the annual rate of urban...

Rising gasoline and shelter prices continue to put pressure on the country's inflation rate, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index ticked up to 2.9 per cent in March, compared to 2.8 per cent in February. "Gasoline prices contributed the most to the year-over-year headline acceleration, as price...

All eyes are on Ottawa as the federal Liberal government prepare to release its latest budget on Tuesday. However, we already have a good idea about some of the items that will be featured in the 2024-25 budget. The Trudeau government has been touring the country in recent weeks making a series of pre-budget announceme...

Tax deadlines are quickly approaching. You must get those returns in by April 30, especially if you owe. "You're going to start paying interest beyond April 30, if you owe them any money. If you don't file your return and you have a balance owing, they'll charge a penalty, It'll be five per cent of your balance ow...

An ambitious housing announcement by Ottawa just a few days shy of the federal budget. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's on a scale not scene in generations. "We are releasing the most comprehensive and ambitious housing plan ever seen in Canada." The feds will aim to build 3.9 million homes by 2031. Tr...