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With the federal government under pressure to freeze its planned increase to the carbon tax, here’s a look at how the policy is supposed to work and to what extent it is effective. Policy has faced plenty of criticism ahead of April 1 increase. With the federal government under pressure …

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to shrink temporary residents’ share of Canada’s population over the next three years.  Immigration minister says goal is to reduce temporary resident population from 6.2% to 5%. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said Thursday the federal government is looking to …

When Zahid Mahmood bought a house in 2021, he hoped rental income could help him and his wife save money to pay for post-secondary education for their three children. Instead, he’s in debt with more than $24,000 in unpaid rent from his former tenants, and a massive mess to clean …

Two nurses are being investigated by Winnipeg police and a family is suing two private care-home operators after a 63-year-old woman with dementia died when she wrapped herself in a curtain and suffocated last year.  Police investigate 2 nurses for criminal negligence, alleging they put her in room she couldn’t …

A couple in Ontario’s Niagara Region are worried their insurance premiums will go up following a long and expensive ordeal to repair their damaged EV. A recent report by credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says a higher uptake of electric vehicles could lead to higher insurance premiums.  Recent report says …

Warning: This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual extortion, or is struggling with mental health, you can find resources for help at the bottom of this story. As the first anniversary of 17-year-old Harry Burke’s death approaches, his parents are …

The mayor of Medicine Hat was stripped of powers and pay at a special meeting of city council Thursday. Council found that Linnsie Clark breached the city’s code of conduct bylaw in her treatment of the city manager at a council meeting last year. According to a statement published on …

Tracey Crosson is left with just $22 after paying rent. Single dad Joshua Hewitt feels his dignity has been “stripped away.” As Ontario faces a certified class action lawsuit, some of the thousands who benefited from the basic income pilot project share stories of how life has been since it …

Mulroney, who served as Canada’s prime minister from 1984 to 1993, died on Feb. 29, 2024. His state funeral is set to be held Saturday at the Notre-Dame Basilica, in Old Montreal but members of the public can pay their respects on Thursday and Friday.  Mulroney will be laid to …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a non-confidence motion Wednesday that’s designed to topple the government and trigger a federal election — a parliamentary manoeuvre that’s likely to fail. The parliamentary manoeuvre is likely to fail Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre introduced a non-confidence motion Wednesday that’s designed to topple the government …