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  • N.S. bumps up forgivable loan limit for secondary units and backyard suites
    The forgivable loan in Nova Scotia is worth up to 50 per cent of eligible costs or $40,000, whichever is less. The loan can cover the costs of materials, permits and labour.
    Canada
    Apr 8
  • ‘Virtually zero chance’ of seeing gas cost $1 per litre in Canada again: report
    A price-monitoring company says Canadians aren't likely to see gas cost less than $1 per litre again amid a carbon price hike, along with geopolitical strife.
    Money
    Apr 2
  • Fewer young people drinking alcohol due to ‘more awareness’ says local imitation drink vendor
    As of 2022, 16 per cent of 18- to 24-year-old Manitobans were more likely to report drinking alcohol less often since the pandemic.
    Health
    Mar 15
  • BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of supplies
    The BC SPCA says it has seen an "ongoing decrease" in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living. 
    Lifestyle
    May 23
  • Slow down, move over: CAA Manitoba raises awareness about emergency vehicles, tow trucks
    The auto club says there's a simple way to remember what to do: if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, reduce your speed by half as you pass them.
    Traffic
    May 14
  • Build an aquarium? What Halifax people say might bring them downtown more
    In a survey conducted by Narrative Research, 49 per cent of respondents said an aquarium would encourage them to visit the Halifax's downtown more often.
    Lifestyle
    May 9
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  • Manitoba wildfire evacuees to receive added financial support, Kinew says
    One-time payments of $200 for adults are being made available to Manitobans who are forced to evacuate their homes for more than seven days due to wildfire, Premier Wab Kinew says.
    Canada
    May 20
  • Saskatchewan receives D- grade in 2024 Poverty Report Card
    In the Food Banks Canada 2024 Poverty Report Card, Saskatchewan received an overall grade of D- as poverty and food insecurity worsen in the country.
    Canada
    May 22
  • More clouds, showers in Okanagan forecast for May long weekend
    The regional forecast will see cloudy skies and a 40- to 60-per cent chance of showers on Saturday, with a high of around 14 to 17 C.
    Weather
    May 18
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  • Can inquiry ‘get to the bottom’ of foreign interference? 4 in 10 say yes: poll
    The public inquiry into foreign election interference has highlighted 'troubling events,' but many Canadians doubt it will get to the bottom of what happened, a new poll suggests.
    Canada
    May 21
  • Alberta towns offer incentives to replace grass lawns with drought-resistant alternatives
    Drought conditions in Alberta have led the towns of Cochrane and Okotoks to offer residents financial incentives to replace their lawns with alternatives that use less water.
    Environment
    May 12
  • Tough water restrictions expected again on Sunshine Coast: ‘It’s just going to happen’
    B.C.'s Sunshine Coast is working to slash water consumption amid concerns about another dry summer during a multi-year drought that's led to extreme restrictions in prior years.
    Environment
    May 23
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  • Chicken prices in B.C. could go up with latest farm board move
    The BC Chicken Marketing Board brought forward the proposal and said it’s a 'new pricing formula' and not a price increase.
    Economy
    May 23
  • Penticton to randomly inspect recycling, yard-waste carts
    The city says the program’s goal is to lower its recycling contamination rate to 6 per cent from 8 per cent by December.
    Canada
    May 14
  • 18 amazing deals on pet stuff, just in time for Pet Month
    Celebrate National Pet Month in style with these Amazon deals.
    The Curator
    May 8
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  • Saskatchewan inflation increase second lowest among provinces over 2023-24
    With only a one per cent CPI increase in Sask. over the last year, Childs said residents are seeing their value of money decline at a slower rate than the rest of the country.
    Canada
    May 21
  • S&P/TSX composite up slightly, U.S. markets dip despite earlier gains
    Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday as sectors like industrials, tech and financials rose, while U.S. markets slipped into small losses despite earlier gains.
    Canada
    May 16
  • Buzz kill? Gen Z less interested in coffee than older Canadians, survey shows
    Are younger Canadians now less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast.
    Canada
    Apr 19
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  • Major tech company expands operations to Simcoe County
    A major IT infrastructure company has opened its first security operations centre in Canada and the United States in the city of Barrie, Ont.
    Tech
    May 10
  • Does Alberta have a wildland firefighter ‘retention problem?’
    The wildland firefighters' union says Alberta has a retention problem. A firefighter points to 'absurdly short contract lengths,' having to reapply each year and inexperience.
    Canada
    May 23
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