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Former NHL enforcer charged in ‘unprovoked assault’ on Maple Ridge taxi driverMaple Ridge RCMP said in a release that 57-year-old Link Gaetz of Mission is accused of attacking the taxi driver in the city on Sept. 17, 2025.CrimeJun 4
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Ontario government will consider Toronto police request on suspending officer payThe Toronto officers were arrested and charged in Barcelona and face charges over an incident in a taxi involving a woman who was allegedly hurt and sexually assaulted.CrimeMay 27
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Quebec announces tax relief, $50 registration cut, payments to ease cost of livingThe plan also includes removing the provincial sales tax from certain grocery and household items as of July 15.CanadaMay 25
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Lotto Max ticket price to rise, odds also set to changeLotto Max is set to see some changes this Friday, with a slightly higher ticket price, while the odds of winning could be better or worse, depending on the prize.MoneyApr 7
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B.C. property tax expert warns seniors about changes to deferral programThe provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is repaid when the home is sold.EconomyApr 2
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Manitoba finance minister says he’ll talk with critics of a planned food tax cutThe Manitoba government indicated Friday it will meet with critics who say a planned grocery tax cut is unfair and excludes many businesses, but it did not promise any changes.ConsumerMar 27
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Winnipeg councillors point to steep school tax hikes following provincial changesThe Manitoba government is facing calls to contain rising education property taxes.PoliticsMar 17
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Legislators squabble in Manitoba following reported rise in inflationNew numbers from Statistics Canada show Manitoba tied for the highest annual inflation rate among the provinces last month, partly driven by jumps in grocery prices and taxes.PoliticsMay 19
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No more free 15 minutes, city facility parking fees being mulled in EdmontonThe proposals include eliminating a 15-minute free grace period in paid parking zones, updating rates and introducing paid parking at several City of Edmonton attractions.TrafficJun 3
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Provincial downloading cost Calgary taxpayers $1B over last decade: reportAccording to the report from city administration, Calgary is facing a fiscal gap of $145 million next year due to provincial downloading.CanadaJun 5
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Conservatives push motion to scrap all federal gas taxes for rest of yearThe affordability push, which calls for suspending the GST on gas and diesel, comes after the Liberals instituted a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax last month.CanadaMay 26
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N.B. government to set property taxes for municipalities in effort to lower billsThe New Brunswick government says it plans to tell each municipality across the province how much it should raise property taxes every year.PoliticsMay 27
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Legislators pull all-nighter debating Manitoba budget billThe Manitoba Legislative Building was active all night as members debated this year's budget. An Opposition MLA from Steinbach spoke for roughly four hours.PoliticsMay 27
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Shakira acquitted by Spanish court in tax fraud caseThe ruling relates to a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish authorities failed to prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the Madrid-based court said.EntertainmentMay 19
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Ontario developers ‘frustrated’ at slow rollout of HST rebate for new buildsIn late-March, the Ford government said it would spend $1.4 billion to expand the homebuyers tax credit, allowing anyone to buy a pre-construction house or condo tax-free.EconomyMay 27
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Trump administration to scrap $1.8B legal compensation fund after backlashActing U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said Tuesday the U.S. Justice Department was not moving forward with the 'anti-weaponization' fund meant to compensate Trump's allies.U.S. NewsJun 2
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Food tax cut, bad behaviour: A recap of the Manitoba government’s spring sittingThe Manitoba government's three-month spring sitting is over. It saw the government pass a tax cut, accusations of racist comments and other unruly behaviour.PoliticsJun 2
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Quebec Premier Fréchette won’t rule out exceeding $250M spending potQuebec Premier Christine Fréchette defended her growing list of spending promises after the province’s finance minister warned she could exceed the government’s allocated funding.CanadaMay 23
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Justice Department announces $1.7B fund to compensate Trump alliesThe Trump administration said Monday that it is creating a $1.7 billion fund to compensate prosecuted allies of the Republican president.U.S. NewsMay 18
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Illegal cigarettes with ‘gigantic’ profit margin are costing Canadians billionsThe sale of counterfeit cigarettes is rising in Canada, despite fewer people smoking them, a study found. Advocates are calling for legislative reform to stop this trade.CrimeMay 22