Sunday is National Day of Mourning
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...
Apr 26, 2024
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Legendary hockey voice Bob Cole dies at age 90
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...
Apr 25, 2024
NDP leader says no decision yet on budget
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 ...
Apr 23, 2024
Ottawa announces Federal Plastics Registry
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...
Apr 22, 2024
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Former Resolute president joins CN
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...
Apr 19, 2024
Disability advocate welcomes new federal benefit
"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...
Apr 19, 2024
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14 arrested for involvement in grandparent scam
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...
Apr 18, 2024
Business organization reacts to 'mixed bag' budget
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...
Apr 18, 2024
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Tax hikes for Canada's wealthiest in federal budget
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...
Apr 16, 2024
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Annual pace of housing starts fall 7% in March
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...
Apr 16, 2024
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