Rates

• Alberta hikes crop insurance premiums: ‘It’s not good news for farmers’

  Farmers will have to pay more for crop insurance as the Alberta government hikes premiums in its latest budget.

  Money

  Mar 3, 2023
  
• Guelph, Ont. to drop rate hike in 2023 after re-evaluating multi-year budget

  The proposed increase in the tax levy for 2023 will be just under five percent. That means the average increase on a residential home is over $207.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
  
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• Regina maintains its home price forecast after national forecast drops

  Regina's aggregate prices for the second quarter rose by 9.8 per cent year-over-year to $375,600. Single detached homes saw the median price increase 12.1 per cent to $409,000.

  Money

  Jul 13, 2022
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• London, Ont. jobless rate rose to 5.7% in June, Statistics Canada says

  According to Statistics Canada, London lost 1,600 jobs last month, resulting in the unemployment rate rising to 5.7 per cent in June from 5.2 per cent in May.

  Economy

  Jul 8, 2022
• Saint John baseball groups facing steep field rental hikes

  Baseball organizations in Saint John say a city proposal of steep field rental increases is driving players off the field.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 15, 2022
• Manitoba parents anxiously wait to see if return to school plans change

  The Manitoba Teachers Society and Winnipeg School Division want changes made to the return to school plan. But with no plans made, parents are left in limbo.

  News

  Jan 1, 2022
• NDP looking to block bill party says diminishes utility board’s power

  The Manitoba NDP says their members will block a bill the party believes would diminish the utility board's power and open the door for Manitoba Hydro to be broken up. 

  Consumer

  Mar 14, 2021
• Increase in Saint John sports facility rates raises concern

  The Saint John Alpines will be paying $11,000 more this year than in 2019, according to team president Kevin Ferguson.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2021
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• World AIDS Day: Calls continue for better HIV prevention in N.S.

  Each year, Nova Scotia sees on average 16 new HIV diagnoses. While Chris Aucoin of the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia says that number is low, he adds it could be zero.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2020
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• No ICBC rebate yet despite lower crash rate, as COVID-19 impacts remain unclear

  Its finances are incredibly volatile because of a lower crash rate, a loss in investments and a large number of insurance cancellations, David Eby said.

  Economy

  May 14, 2020