Frost Regina wraps up for 2024 with over 63,000 visitors
2024 marked the third edition of Frost Regina, bringing in 63,775 visitors to the four hubs throughout the city.
Canada
Feb 6
Ottawa changing RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, some mortgage amortization rules
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled changes on Thursday aimed at making it easier for first-time buyers to break into the housing market.
Money
Apr 11
‘Politicized’ immigration debate could hurt jobs, Quebec employers group says
The long-running debate over immigration between Quebec and Ottawa has flared in recent months, but the head of a major employers group says 'in some ways, it's deplorable.'
Canada
Apr 15
Beijing is looking to improve relations with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?
Though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to meet Beijing's requests, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.
Politics
Apr 6
Province, feds offer new housing supports to Manitoba survivors of gender-based violence
The funding, a combined total of $27.5 million over five years, comes in the form of an injection of cash to the Canada Housing Benefit.
Canada
Mar 26
Carbon rebate payments going out to some Canadians. Here’s what to expect
The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians on Monday as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.
Canada
Apr 15
Liberals unveil ‘ambitious’ housing plan to build 3.87 million homes by 2031
The plan builds on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands.
Canada
Apr 12
Ont. First Nation calls for chemical plant to be shut down amid ‘dangerously high’ benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the federal and provincial governments to shut down INEOS Styrolution, a chemical manufacturer.
Environment
Apr 17
Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strike
A major transport company has rerouted cargo away from the Port of Montreal over fears of a potential strike, prompting concerns that others may follow in its wake.
Economy
Mar 27
Vancouver council takes first step towards preserving, expanding co-op housing
Vancouver city council approved a motion Wednesday seeking to preserve and expand the city's aging stock of co-op housing.
Politics
Mar 13
Most international students to be allocated to public institutions under new Ontario rules
The Ford government has revealed plans for distributing international students in Ontario after a federal cap slashed the province's number by roughly 50 per cent.
Politics
Mar 27
Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage
Royal LePage is predicting that annual home prices will rise nine per cent by the end of the year in an updated housing market forecast.
Canada
Apr 12
Southern half of Alberta under snowfall warning expected to last rest of week
ECCC advised people adjust their driving to match the changing road conditions, with the possibility for quickly-changing and worsening travel conditions.
Traffic
Mar 19
Manitoba breweries react to federal beer tax announcement
Manitoba's brewers say a federal government decision to soften the blow of beer tax increases is helping, but it won't provide a fix for challenges in their industry.
Economy
Mar 12
Does Budget 2024 make it easier to buy a first home in Canada?
The 2024 budget included $8.5 billion in new housing initiatives. Here's what experts say that money means for prospective homebuyers trying to break into the market.
Money
Apr 17
Dubai airport says flood recovery ‘will take some time’ after record rain
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport
World
Apr 17
Housing will be key in budget 2024. For NDP, that means renoviction reform
Renoviction is the practice where tenants are served eviction notices and property owners renovate the building, often reposting the units at a higher price.
Canada
Mar 12
First Nations want federal government to class oilsands tailings component as toxin
Two First Nations have asked the federal government to examine whether a component of oilsands tailings pond water known to harm fish and other animals should be classed as toxic.
Environment
Mar 14
Federal funding drying up for program that reviews sex assault cases
A unique Canadian program meant to ensure sexual-assault cases aren’t closed inappropriately by police is set to run out of federal funding at the end of the month.
Canada
Mar 14
Reddit IPO: Stock soars after making public market debut
Reddit begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “RDDT” on Thursday in the company's highly-anticipated IPO.
Money
Mar 21
