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Donald Trump is vowing to add more import taxes to Canada after taking umbrage with a TV ad aired by Ontario Premier Dou...
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Opposition pounces on Ford over suit alleging ex-staffers involved in rezoning scheme
Opposition leaders accused Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on Thursday of being partially responsible for the behaviour of two former staffers alleged to have used their contacts in a real-e...
Feb 06, 2025
A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote
TORONTO - A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progre...
Feb 05, 2025
Talk of changing Vancouver's supportive housing policy has organizations on edge
VANCOUVER - A proposal by Vancouver's mayor to halt new supportive housing projects in the city has organizations with plans in various stages of completion worried about the projects they've spent ye...
Feb 05, 2025
Prairies Economic Development Minister Terry Duguid named new Jasper lead
JASPER, ALTA. - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Terry Duguid, the minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, as the new ministerial lead for the town of Jasper, Alta., as i...
Feb 04, 2025
Canada's forestry sector faces uncertainty with 25 per cent U.S. tariffs
VICTORIA - A wide shadow of uncertainty has been cast over Canada's forestry sector by U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 25-per-cent tariff on its lumber products, a measure now delayed...
Feb 03, 2025
‘Not in my backyard’ pushback blocking much-needed affordable housing, experts say
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Concerns over a lack of parking that led councillors in St. John's, N.L., to axe a proposal for affordable housing last week are part of a larger trend that is halting much-needed d...
Feb 02, 2025
Montreal tightens rules for short-term rentals, including primary residences
MONTREAL - Montreal is further tightening restrictions around short-term vacation rental platforms by boosting the number of inspectors and limiting when people can rent out their primary residences. ...
Jan 30, 2025
Broadway businesses bracing for lengthy bridge closure
In just a couple of months, the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon is set to undergo some major repairs. Starting in the spring, the City of Saskatoon plans to close the bridge to traffic until at least Nov...
Jan 27, 2025 Broadway Shoe Repair owner Jeff Wickstrom admitted he's a little concerned about the Broadway Bridge closure this spring, but he says he will still keep doing everything he can to get customers in the door. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
'I'm homeless': Jasper residents rally for housing as government negotiations stall
JASPER, ALTA. - An Albertan who lost her home in the devastating Jasper wildfire last year says broken promises by the United Conservative Party government in setting up interim housing for those disp...
Jan 24, 2025
Critics denounce Vancouver mayor's 'Trumpian' plan to 'integrate' Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER - Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive hou...
Jan 24, 2025
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