‘Strong Like Sloane’ team runs for childhood cancer
When young Sloane Masikewich was diagnosed with cancer, the family decided to fight back. Their team "Strong Like Sloane" is raising money and awareness for childhood cancer.
Health
Feb 15
Central Elgin reaches $80M deal with St. Thomas over electric vehicle gigafactory lands
The compensation is over roughly 600 hectares of land annexed from Central Elgin to St. Thomas for an electric vehicle gigafactory.
Politics
Apr 19
University students in N.S., P.E.I. facing highest debt in Canada: study
In a Statistics Canada study citing amounts owed by students after their program's completion, graduates in the Maritimes experienced some of the highest repayment totals in 2020.
Education
Apr 24
Woman who wheeled a corpse into bank to co-sign a loan arrested
The man had died at least two hours earlier before a woman brought him into a bank branch, police say.
Trending
Apr 17
Saskatoon residents can apply for energy upgrade, installation loans in May
Upgrades include replacing windows, doors or heating and cooling equipment, adding insulation, replacing toilets and faucets with low-flow options and installing solar panels.
Canada
Apr 16
Budget 2024 commits $5B for Indigenous loan guarantees, but falls short on infrastructure
Teased in last year's fall economic statement, the Indigenous loan guarantee in the 2024 budget allows communities to decide which projects to invest in.
Politics
Apr 16
N.S. bumps up forgivable loan limit for secondary units and backyard suites
The forgivable loan in Nova Scotia is worth up to 50 per cent of eligible costs or $40,000, whichever is less. The loan can cover the costs of materials, permits and labour.
Canada
Apr 8
Trudeau pitches apartment building push with $15B more in loans
As part of the cross-country pre-budget tour, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to add $15B to the apartment loan construction program.
Canada
Apr 3
Trudeau promises $1B loans to expand child care centres
Justin Trudeau says the government plans to provide more than $1 billion in low-cost loans, grants and student loan forgiveness to expand child care across Canada.
Canada
Mar 28
Borrow a bee colony? West Vancouver library loans out pollinators
The bee program is a bid to educate people about the need for pollinators and how simple it is to raise these easygoing insects.
Canada
Mar 23
City committee recommends providing loan to Fort Edmonton Park after challenging last few years
Fort Edmonton Park moved one step closer Wednesday to receiving a loan from the city as the attraction aims to regain its footing following challenges it faced from the pandemic.
Canada
Mar 20
Stabbing at Sydney shopping centre leaves 6 dead, 8 injured
The stabbing at the shopping center, which was a hub of activity on a particularly warm fall afternoon, began around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday.
World
Apr 13
CIB splitting $140M loan among Manitoba communities for water and wastewater projects
Brandon, Niverville and the Rural Municipalities of Taché, Hanover and Richot will all be on the receiving end of a loan for water and wastewater projects.
Canada
Mar 26
Ottawa pitches $1.5B rental protection fund to buy apartments
The federal government unveiled a $1.5-billion fund to provide loans and grants to non-profits in an effort to buy affordable apartments to control rents.
Canada
Apr 4
RCMP investigating after crash claims 2 lives near Village of Slocan
Police said it's unknown why the vehicle went down the embankment, but the truck came to a stop on its roof, “with both occupants suffering fatal injuries.”
Traffic
Mar 12
The 80s rugby shirt, big hair, and icy colour tones: A first look at spring fashion
Need some inspiration this spring? Here are a few of our trending top picks for spring that are two-stepping from the runway to the real way.
The Curator
Mar 5
Small businesses in Sask. struggling as not many were able to pay back their CEBA loans
The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses reported only half of small Sask. businesses were able to pay back their CEBA loans, but many others continue to struggle.
Canada
Feb 28
CIBC beats profit estimates, TD posts lower profit on loan loss provisions
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce exceeded estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, while TD Bank Group reported a fall in first-quarter profit.
Economy
Feb 29
Junior hockey: Rockets sweep weekend, Warriors fend off Vipers
The Kelowna Rockets picked up four of a possible four points this weekend, while the West Kelowna Warriors out-scored the Vernon Vipers to get back into the win column.
Sports
Mar 3
Liberals to give low-cost loans for new B.C. rental housing program
The federal government will provide low-costs loans in British Columbia to help build rental housing on provincially owned land, according to senior government sources.
Canada
Feb 19