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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...

The Mark Carney Liberals’ first federal budget is focused on “building Canada strong,” but that also means cuts and tax changes which could make it hard for some opposition MPs to support it. Mackenzie Gray looks at some of the tradeoffs from the budget.

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.

Edmonton’s new city council is beginning the process of nailing down the 2026 budget. City administration recommends a number of changes to maintain the planned 6.4 per cent property tax increase for 2026. Sarah Komadina has the details.

Municipal leaders from across the province are in Calgary this week for the annual Alberta Municipalities conference. There are a number of issues on the agenda aimed at pressuring the provincial government to make policy changes, including property taxes. Adam MacVicar reports.

In this segment of This Week in Politics on “The Ben Mulroney Show”, Ben welcomes back guests Dimitri Soudas, Former Director of Communications for Stephen Harper, and Max Fawcett, Lead Columnist for Canada’s National Observer. The panel discuss the likelihood of Carney’s first federal budget passing, how voting in the House of Commons of Canada...

A new tech scam known as “ghost tapping” takes advantage of contactless payment systems to secretly charge tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets without the victims’ awareness. Here is what you need to know and how to protect yourself when using your phone to make purchases.

The Vancouver Whitecaps have a chance to wrap up their 3 game opening round playoff series against FC Dallas. A win and the Whitecaps are 2nd round bound. Joining Jay Janower to break down tonight’s game is Max Bretos, play-by-play announcer for MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

Toronto Blue Jays fans leaving the Rogers Centre Friday night remained optimistic after watching their team lose out its chance to bring the World Series home for the first time in 32 years. “Jays in seven!” shouted one fan as another agreed following the Jays narrow 3-1 loss to the L.A. Dodgers. The final MLB...

An Edmonton tax consultant accused of stealing more than $30,000 from her former client is now facing charges. This comes after nine months of Edmonton police investigating, following a Global News story. Jaclyn Kucey reports.

During Question Period on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre accused Prime Minister Mark Carney of driving up grocery prices through hidden “Liberal taxes” on farmers and manufacturers. Carney countered that independent research shows the industrial carbon tax has a “net impact of around zero per cent” on food prices, while a Liberal minister dismissed the...

The largest capital project in Pickering’s history will move ahead, despite city council hitting pause on plans earlier this year amid economic uncertainty. Located in central Pickering, the new Seaton Recreation Complex and LIbrary will include a twin pad arena, aquatics centre, gym, outdoors spaces, and other amenities. In May, council deferred a final decision...

The mayor of Vancouver is pleading with the premier to keep his word and make the changes needed to abolish the city’s park board. Ken Sim says the longer the NDP government takes the more money it costs tax-payers. Richard Zussman has more.

A tiny fishing village in northeastern Quebec may never be the same. Fourteen locals from Bonne-Espérance, a small remote community only accessible by plane or boat, each won a share of a $50 million Lotto Max jackpot. Each winner will receive $3.5 million. The windfall may change the town, but as Dan Spector reports, the...

Calgarians are getting their first look at next year’s city budget after a draft was released at city hall on Wednesday. The proposed 2026 budget adjustments include hundreds of millions of dollars in new spending and a proposed property tax increase of 3.6 per cent. It will depend on who Calgarians elect in October that...

A small Quebec fishing village on the lower north shore may never be the same. Fourteen local residents each won a share of a $50 million dollar Lotto Max jackpot. But as Dan Spector reports, though the town is sure to undergo a transformation, even a huge sum of money might not change its people.

Danielle Smith says she’s found unprecedented common ground with Mark Carney. An Edmonton tax consultant is charged with fraud after a $32,000 disability tax refund goes missing. Hundreds lineup for merchandise ahead of Morgan Wallen concerts at Commonwealth Stadium. The town of Calmar hopes a new apartment project spurs further growth in the small community.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to adopt his plan to deal with the country’s housing crisis, outlining a four-point plan that includes cutting the federal sales tax on all homes worth $1.3 million or less and giving municipalities incentives to speed up permits and cut development charges.

This weekend a professional sports stadium will be turned into a driving range. The team at Projct Athletics is changing up Re/Max Field for the first-ever PGX Stadium Range Event. It’s all in an effort to break down barriers and to make the game of golf more fun, social and inclusive. Jordan Jeske and Dave...

Local craft breweries are calling on the province to help modernize its tax system to help them stay afloat. As Aaron Mcarthur reports, the group fears the taps will run dry unless changes are made.