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Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what it calls the largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history.  Municipalities, industry and irrigation districts agree to reduce water use. Alberta takes on drought challenges with historic water-sharing agreements The Alberta government outlines voluntary water-sharing …

Peel Regional Police and the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau say they plan to announce arrests on Wednesday in the theft of roughly $20 million in gold and nearly $2 million US in cash from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The announcement, to be made at 8:30 a.m. ET in …

Tax experts and lawyers explain to CBC how capital gains works on property transfers, including what happens with inheritances and how the value of those properties is determined.  Tax experts, lawyers explain what you should consider in light of pending tax hike. The federal government’s budget proposal to increase the …

A photo of green onions being sold with the roots chopped off at a Toronto Loblaws store is stirring more anger online against the grocery giant. The photo posted to the Reddit forum Loblaws Is Out Of Control shows bundles of green onions without the roots at the bottom being …

Peggys Cove now has a new bylaw to guide development and protect the iconic fishing village’s heritage, but some say the process to create those rules was unfair.  Rules aim to strike balance between character of area and allowing more commercial use. Peggys Cove now has a new bylaw to …

Click here to view the video Ontario scored Canada’s first tornado of the year on March 16, confirmed on Monday by the Northern Tornadoes Project. It tied the provincial record for its earliest twister ever documented. While we don’t anticipate another tornado this week, severe weather will be possible in …

Click here to view the video While El Niño has dominated in recent months, it will soon be La Niña’s turn to take over. In March, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scientists predicted the rapid return of La Niña as early as this summer, and the new projections point …

A golden retriever named Stella is now part of legal history in B.C. after an upper court decision based on new laws recognizing pets as family members, not just property.  Recent changes to B.C. legislation mean pets no longer treated as mere property in custody disputes. A golden retriever named …

Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread and burned 170 homes during the 2023 wildfire season. A Forest Practices Board investigation into the planned ignition is ongoing, as residents prepare for another wildfire season.  Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread, burned …

A once-sealed affidavit filed with the Tax Court of Canada and obtained by The Fifth Estate details how alleged scammers tricked the Canada Revenue Agency and made off with $37 million of taxpayers’ money. KPMG fought for months to block public from seeing court document. A once-sealed affidavit filed with …