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
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
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
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
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
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