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A property tax expert says the B.C. government’s changes to its property tax deferral program could be disastrous for some seniors, and could force some to sell their home to pay their tax bill in less than 20 years. Aaron McArthur reports.

It may not be your favourite time of year, but tax filing season is officially upon us. The Canada Revenue Agency is opening its online filing services today, and this year includes several federal tax changes that could affect your return. Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist at Montreal-based UFile, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura...

Breaking news out of Calgary as a man has been charged with first-degree murder after the bodies of his two children were found inside his vehicle Thursday morning. The 37-year-old suspect appeared in court on Friday and police say he is the father of the victims: a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. They’re believed...

Housing Minister Rob Flack joined Focus Ontario after unveiling new legislation and massive tax breaks for developers. He said he hopes the change will finally move the needle on sluggish housing starts.

Two friends in London have won more than $80.4 million in a Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Lotto Max draw after matching all numbers in the Dec. 30 jackpot. The longtime friends, who met in an ESL class after immigrating to Canada, say the life-changing prize will benefit generations to come.

Getting medical information easily shared between different health care teams can be a frustrating process. Even in 2026, many offices rely on fax machines and snail mail to communicate. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on why the Canadian Medical Association is pushing for change.

A man in PEI is arrested and charged with murder, half a year after his girlfriend went missing in Edmonton. Inner city community leaders approve councillors approving a new tax subclass taking aim at derelict commercial properties. The Inglewood Community League is suing its former treasurer over hundreds of thousands in missing money.

An Air Canada employee is facing charges for attempting to export 66 kilograms of cannabis from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Investigators determined an employee working in the baggage room had placed luggage tags that included the names of “unsuspecting” passengers on the suitcases containing the cannabis.

Between the provincial education property tax and the city-controlled property taxes, Lethbridge residents will be spending more money this year. As Justin Sibbet reports, taxpayer advocates aren’t happy, but say citizen advocacy could change things in the future.

Turning on the tap and pouring yourself a clean fresh glass of water is something most of us take for granted. But for one in four people worldwide, this is not reality. A Canadian organization, Acts for Water, is working to change this for people in Uganda. Tracey DeGraaf, the CEO for Acts for Water,...

Tenants have complained about a lack of action at an East York rental building for decades. Eight months after Mayor Olivia Chow pledged to finally make a difference at 500 Dawes Rd., the courts have cleared the way for the city to do the work and charge the owner on their property tax bill. Matthew...

While the Alberta government won’t increase personal income taxes to help make up a shortfall in the 2026 budget, there are several other ways Albertans will be paying more through increases to fees and changes to the education property tax. Sarah Komadina explains.

Alberta’s expected 20206 budget deficits have Finance Minister Nate Horner questioning the province’s tax system. While there are economists on board with changes, other political experts say it’s unlikely Alberta will do something like introduce a provincial sales tax. Erik Bay reports.

Halifax Regional Municipality is looking to implement a new bylaw that changes the regulations for taxi operators and rideshare drivers. One rideshare company says the new regulations will negatively impact drivers. But a taxi company says they see the possible changes as a step in the right direction. Angela Capobianco reports.

Legal proceedings have begun against the Quebec government denouncing changes to its now-defunct Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). A lawyer representing more than five hundred clients says the government’s decision to change the rules is forcing many people to leave the province even if they already have jobs, speak French and pay taxes. As Tim...

WATCH: Farmers say they want to see changes to the federal government’s Income Tax Act to include nieces and nephews in capital gains tax exemptions for farmland transfers.

We bring you the latest in international headlines after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea to federal narcotics trafficking charges, calling himself a “decent man” and “innocent.”  Also – Nick Reiner is still detained at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles and is now being taken off suicide watch. Nick has...

According to a Los Angeles County sheriff source, Nick Reiner is still detained at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles and is now being taken off suicide watch. In relation to the murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a...

Legislation currently making its way through Parliament could result in lower federal income taxes for Canada’s lowest earners starting in 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced the idea of a middle-class tax cut in the spring of 2025. If passed, this proposal would reduce the federal tax rate for the lowest income bracket from 15...

A Tsawwassen woman is fighting for better access to what she says would be a life-changing medication. As Travis Prasad reports, B.C. is the only province where the drug isn’t covered and it comes with a big price tag.