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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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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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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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Fees and taxes: How the 2026 Alberta budget may hit your walletWhile income taxes aren't increasing to make up the shortfall, there are several other ways Albertans will be paying more through fees and changes to the education property tax.MoneyFeb 26
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Tax filing season is here. What you need to know to get the most money backTax filing season has officially kicked off and some Canadians will be able to get money back from the government, but starting early and being aware of changes is important.CanadaFeb 24
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B.C. business leaders criticize budget, saying province is in ‘an entrepreneurial drought’Criticism from the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade draws out a response from the B.C. government after a press conference was held on Tuesday.EconomyFeb 24
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Kinew says tax-free prepared food plan will expand to corner storesThe NDP government originally planned, in its March budget, to remove the sales tax from all food at grocery stores only, but the exemption may be extended to corner stores.PoliticsApr 24
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ANALYSIS: Passing of the torch time in 2026 Stanley Cup playoffsAdd the youthful, speedy Utah Mammoth to the conversation, and there is a possibility that we will witness five former 'also-rans' making their mark in these Stanley Cup playoffs.SportsMay 1
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Crypto companies say Manitoba’s power plans would put them out of businessManitoba's plan to charge cryptocurrency companies higher hydro rates and curtail power at peak times will drive those businesses under, officials with two companies said.PoliticsApr 23
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The CRA says it’s using AI — but not for personal tax return decisionsThe Canada Revenue Agency currently uses 19 artificial intelligence systems, including a chatbot powered by generative AI tools, a spokesperson said.CanadaApr 30
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Lotto Max ticket bought in Penticton, B.C. is a $75M winnerThe prize breakdown shows one ticket matched the winning numbers — three, eight, 15, 19, 23, 29 and 37; the bonus number was four.CanadaApr 8
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7 ways the spring economic update will affect your walletThe spring economic update includes a number of new measures intended to lower costs for Canadians that will also affect personal finances, mortgage rules and banking.ConsumerApr 28
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Surveillance watch. How transparent are digital price tags down your grocery aisle?Perhaps, more troubling, industry analysts say, is surveillance pricing. “Surveillance pricing is dynamic pricing on steroids,” said Sylvain Charlebois.ConsumerApr 28
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Trump says he’ll raise EU auto tariffs to 25% next week over trade disputeTrump said in a social media post that the European Union 'is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,' though he did not flesh out his objections in the post.U.S. NewsMay 1
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Alberta won’t consider matching Ottawa’s summer fuel tax pause until JuneThe federal fuel tax pause will apply nationwide for the summer months, providing immediate relief at the pump — but Alberta continues to insist it won't follow suit anytime soon.ConsumerApr 14
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As Canada’s tax deadline nears, 4 things you might not know you can claimWith the April 30 deadline for Canadians to file their taxes, there are many benefits Canadians are eligible for that they may not be aware of.CanadaApr 20
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Carney is suspending Canada’s fuel excise tax for nearly 5 monthsPrime Minister Mark Carney has announced a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax starting next week until Labour Day.CanadaApr 14
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Group calls on Ontario to redirect alcohol revenue to deal with harms of drinkingThe Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network said it is worried by Ontario's moves to enable more drinking, and wants to see some funding go to education.CanadaApr 30
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Cost of doing business in Kelowna grows amid social disorderSometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, a fire broke out behind a furniture store, the flames damaging a cardboard recycling dumpster next to the building.CanadaApr 29