These forms of cancer are expected to grow in 2024. Here’s why
As the population grows and ages, new cancer cases and deaths from the disease in Canada are increasing, the authors of the CMAJ study say.
Health
May 13
ICBC customers set to receive $110 rebate as basic rates remain steady
To receive the rebate as quickly as possible, customers are encouraged to update their addresses and sign up for direct deposit or through an Autoplan broker.
Canada
May 8
Report shows decline of injury rate in Nova Scotia workplaces, rise in mental trauma
The report says psychological injury due to traumatic events increased in 2023 when 159 workers who were mainly first responders were forced to take time off work.
Canada
May 11
Edmonton’s overall crime rate down in 2023, violent offences up: police
EPS released its 2023 crime statistics on Thursday, which show an increase in violent crimes of approximately 7.3 per cent.
Crime
May 2
Mortality rates among Hamilton’s unhoused are not getting better: report
Life-expectancy studies over the past three years from health and outreach workers suggest the mortality rate of people without shelter in Hamilton, Ont. hasn't changed much.
Health
Apr 30
Interest rate cuts likely to be ‘gradual’ amid inflation risks: Bank of Canada
The Bank of Canada's governing council is in agreement that the eventual easing in interest rates will be 'gradual' amid outstanding risks for inflation.
Economy
Apr 24
U.S. Fed says it won’t cut rates until it has ‘greater confidence’ on inflation
The Fed emphasized inflation has remained high in recent months and said it doesn’t plan to cut rates until it has “greater confidence” price increases are slowing sustainably.
Economy
May 1
Parking rates going up at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
PRHC says parking rates have not increased since 2016 despite rising maintenance costs.
Economy
Apr 26
Hamilton home prices may rise if mortgage rate drops: CMHC
A three-year forecast from Canada’s housing agency suggests higher prices could be driven by increased home sales should mortgage rates drop.
Canada
May 2
How rate cut bets are changing after April jobs ‘shocker’
Canada's unemployment rate was steady at 6.1 per cent in April as employers collectively added some 90,000 jobs in a surprisingly strong Labour Force Survey.
Economy
May 10
Money Tips Monday: Growing number of Canadians facing high mortgage renewal rates
Financial experts have said some mortgage holders could see an increase of 30 to 40 per cent in their monthly payments when they renew.
Money
Apr 29
Fire danger rating in Central Okanagan regional parks raised to Level 4
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has upped the fire danger rating in regional parks to ‘high,' citing dry conditions and forecasts calling for rising temperatures.
Canada
May 10
Treatment from female doctors leads to lower death rates, study finds
Women have better survival rates and lower hospital readmission rates when treated by female physicians, a new study found.
Health
Apr 24
RateMDs faces certified class-action lawsuit over alleged breach of privacy
A class action lawsuit against doctor review website RateMDs has been certified by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, alleging it breaches provincial privacy laws.
Canada
May 10
Renters so far more ‘vulnerable’ than homeowners amid higher interest rates. Why?
The Bank of Canada says in a new report that renters are feeling more debt stress tied to higher interest rates than Canadians with a mortgage.
Money
May 9
Can the Bank of Canada cut rates before the U.S.? What Macklem, economists say
The Bank of Canada will be watching its counterpart south of the border carefully as it gauges when to start cutting its benchmark interest rate. Here's why.
Money
May 2
Rate cuts in June or July? What economists are saying after the latest GDP data
Signs of a slowing Canadian economy puts more pressure on the Bank of Canada to pivot to interest rate cuts, according to some economists.
Economy
Apr 30
Nova Scotia rates of poverty, food insecurity in 2022 worst among all provinces
New data from Statistics Canada shows that Nova Scotia’s rates of poverty and food insecurity in 2022 were the highest of any province.
Canada
Apr 30
Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?
Some fixed mortgage rates are rising in the Canadian housing market, experts say. Here's why, and what it means for homebuying hopefuls this spring.
Money
Apr 15
TSX posts small gain, U.S. markets rise ahead of Fed rate meeting and earnings
Strength in base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Monday, while U.S. markets also rose.
Economy
Apr 29
