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A wildfire in Lac Ste. Anne County was quickly brought under control Monday afternoon, but not before area residents were told to be prepared to flee. As Morgan Black explains, it’s a success story amid of what is expected to be another extreme fire season in Alberta.

The quest for a successful treatment facility to expand to help Manitoba women is underway. More on the future of the Anne Oake Family Recovery Centre.

Construction on the Île aux Tourtes Bridge is being partially blamed for the closure of the only grocery store in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. It’s the second time in one year that Marché Ami Plus is closing, and this time it might be for good. As Phil Carpenter reports, seniors, especially ones without a car, say they now...

A professional photographer had her Instagram account hacked. She says tried to get things straightened out with Meta, but it took Consumer Matters stepping in to get action. Anne Drewa has more on tips about securing your account.

Farmers in Lac. Ste. Anne County are voicing their frustrations over a new proposed land tax brought forward by the region’s council. The county council says with rising costs, they need more cash to maintain infrastructure issues such as roads and bridges in the area, but farmers say it’s not their problem to solve. Kabi...

Unions representing public servants say they are blindsided and outraged by new rules forcing federal employees to work from the office at least three days a week. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Thursday, May 2, 2024.

The deadline to file your taxes without penalty has arrived on Tuesday. If you owe the federal government money, the Canada Revenue Agency will charge a late filing penalty plus interest. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Tuesday, April 30.

Grocery retail giant Loblaw announced strong Q1 sales and profit, increasing its dividend to shareholders on the same day that a fast-growing boycott over high food prices began. Anne Gaviola reports.

TD Bank Group says it’s setting aside US$450 million related to an ongoing U.S. regulatory inquiry into its anti-money laundering compliance. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Wednesday, May 1.

The Canadian economy lost steam in February, increasing pressure on the central bank to cut its benchmark interest rate sooner rather than later. Anne Gaviola has more on what this means for household budgets across Canada.

A B.C. man has a cautionary tale to tell after he left his vehicle at a Park’N Fly in Richmond. He says he thought he had left the vehicle in good hands, until he returned from his vacation only to find his truck damaged. But the company has a different version. Consumer Matters Anne Drewa...

The campaign to boycott Loblaw stores has officially kicked off, but will Canadians stop shopping at the grocery giant’s various banners — including the Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, T&T, Zehrs, Provigo, and Dominion? Anne Gaviola explains what’s prompted the boycott, and whether it will have a meaningful impact.

About one-third of Canadian households rent, as home ownership is viewed by many as a milestone and considered a path to setting oneself up financially for retirement. But breaking into the housing market remains elusive for many Canadians. Anne Gaviola has more on whether renters can set themselves up for financial success in the long...

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk has met with a top government leader in Beijing, China, in pursuit of approval for his full self-driving software. Anne Gaviola has the details in Business Matters for Monday, April 29, 2024.

The latest IPSOS polling for Global News shows 83 per cent of people across Canada reporting higher weekly grocery bills. Anne Gaviola has more on what this exclusive look at affordability reveals about Canadian households.

The watchdog that handles complaints about Canada’s telecommunications companies reports that grievances about phone, internet and television services jumped 43 per cent halfway through its reporting year. Anne Gaviola has the story in Business Matters for Thursday, April 25.

Documents obtained through access to information legislation show new detail into efforts by the federal government’s efforts to convince Loblaw and Walmart to sign the grocery code of conduct, which was supposed to be voluntary. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Friday, April 26.

Many Canadians continue to struggle with affordability, especially seniors on fixed incomes. Some seniors say deferring their property taxes makes it easier, and they would like to defer other fees too. Consumer Matters Anne Drewa reports.

A polarizing bill threatening to ban social media app TikTok across the U.S. was signed into law on Wednesday. Anne Gaviola has the latest on the legislation that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell the social media platform and the legal fight ahead.

Montreal-based grocer Metro says shoppers are still searching for more affordable options at the grocery store even though food inflation eased. Anne Gaviola has more on Metro’s second-quarter earnings in Business Matters for Wednesday, April 24, 2024.