How capital gains tax changes could affect some family doctors
Some family doctors have warned that the changes to capital gains taxation will affect their ability to save for retirement and their families' futures.
Canada
Apr 20
Budget 2024 makes changes to capital gains tax. Who will it affect?
The changes to capital gains taxation have been billed as a way to ensure the government can make up some for some of the big spending measures announced in Tuesday’s budget.
Canada
Apr 17
Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro output
The power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows.
World
Apr 16
Enmax Centre master plan revealed
"Part of the motion was to take some of it and to plan for the operating budget and plan for the capital budget and both of them are down the line,” Coun. Belinda Crowson said
Canada
Mar 28
Alberta spending $1.9B on roads, highway upgrades in 2024
The transportation minister said the work is part of a three-year, $8.1-billion capital plan and hopes the amount inspires confidence amongst the construction industry.
Politics
Mar 22
Slow procurement putting defence spending down the line: PBO
The parliamentary budget officer says the Defence Department is planning unprecedented capital spending in the coming years, raising concerns about the effect of inflation.
Canada
Feb 28
Call of the Wilde: Washington Capitals edge Montreal Canadiens
The Habs came up short Saturday, losing 4-3 at home to the Washington Capitals. In every game it's the same story: the number one line is the best thing going for the Canadiens.
Sports
Feb 17
Budget 2024 tries to sell youth a more affordable life with billions in spending
The Liberal government’s 2024 federal budget includes tax changes and efforts to make life more affordable for millennial and gen Z Canadians.
Money
Apr 16
Manic Monday in NHL could have all kinds of playoff implications
Seven of the eight games around the league on Monday might have some impact on the postseason picture.
Sports
Apr 15
Provincial police say body found in fire-swept home south of Quebec City
Police say a teenager was reported missing and five other occupants of the home were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. They say the victim is likely the missing teenager.
Fire
Apr 18
Federal budget gets thumbs up from Guelph mayor, MP
Cam Guthrie is pleased more is being done to build more homes while Lloyd Longfield feels a national school food program will help children in Guelph.
Politics
Apr 22
Here’s what to know about changes to capital gains taxes in Budget 2024
Budget 2024 proposes a change to how capital gains are taxed in Canada. Here’s who could see the biggest impact on their pocketbook.
Money
Apr 16
‘Her Yes Club,’ created by Bowmanville mom, connects parents with child-care providers
Local Bowmanville mother creates on-demand tool “Her Yes Club” to help local parents find reliable at-home childcare providers close to home, amid high demand and long-wait lists.
Tech
Apr 16
Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foul
The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.
Canada
Apr 23
Swan Valley Stampeders hockey team saved after quick community response
The future of a Manitoba Junior Hockey League team was up in the air this week, but only for a few hours - after overwhelming support from the community that it calls home.
Sports
Apr 18
Canada’s income gap is growing. Will Budget 2024 help affordability?
The 2024 budget tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday promised to put money back into Canadians’ wallets. So what will that look like?
Canada
Apr 18
2024 federal budget gets mixed reviews in Alberta amid housing crisis
On Tuesday, the federal Liberal government delivered its 2024 budget with promises to help young Canadians.
Canada
Apr 16
Trudeau says provinces must price carbon as Manitoba eyes alternative to federal plan
Wab Kinew is hoping Manitoba will be given an exemption from the federal carbon tax because of the province's clean hydroelectric grid and investments in carbon-reducing programs.
Politics
Apr 4
Last Canadian evacuation flight to leave Haiti on Sunday, Ottawa says
Global Affairs Canada says it has helped more than 250 Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their close relatives leave the country.
World
Apr 5
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23