Canada
Ottawa to Suspend Fuel Tax Through Summer as Energy Costs Spike
Ottawa suspends fuel excise tax from April 20 through Labour Day to ease pump prices amid global energy crisis.
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Alberta
Federal Fuel Tax Suspension Kicks In April 20 as Gas Prices Spike Across Canada
Ottawa suspends federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day, cutting 10 cents per litre on gas as Middle East...
Canada
Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Council Repeals Rezoning Without Plan B
Housing advocates demand Calgary council replace citywide rezoning with a new plan to address the city's affordability...
Local
Housing Crisis Deepens as Calgary Scraps Rezoning Plan—Advocates Demand Action Now
Calgary's housing advocates are demanding action after council scrapped citywide rezoning without a replacement plan,...
Health
A Decade of Crisis: B.C.'s Toxic Drug Emergency and the 18,000 Lives Lost
B.C. declared a toxic drug emergency 10 years ago. Over 18,000 people have died since. Experts question whether the...
Sports
Draisaitl's Playoff Return Still Up in the Air as Oilers Face Critical Stretch
Leon Draisaitl remains cautious about playoff readiness as Oilers face injury crisis entering postseason.
Sports
Oilers' Injury Crisis Easing as Draisaitl, Hyman Race Against Playoff Clock
Edmonton Oilers managing multiple injuries heading into playoffs, with Draisaitl expected back in Round 1 and Hyman...
Business
Oil Price Spike Won't Trigger 2022-Style Inflation Surge, RBC Warns
RBC economists say oil price spikes won't repeat 2022's inflation crisis thanks to weaker demand and stable supply...
Alberta
Oilers Call Up Rising Star Ike Howard as Injury Crisis Deepens
Edmonton Oilers recall hot-shot rookie Ike Howard from Bakersfield Condors following forward injuries. The 22-year-old...
Canada
Ireland Slashes Fuel Tax After Massive Protests and Blockades Force Government Action
Ireland slashes fuel taxes after massive protests force government hand. Relief package includes 10-cent per litre...
Canada
Ontario Budget Faces Backlash as Cost of Living Crisis Deepens
Ontario faces backlash over budget lacking affordability measures as cost of living crisis deepens. Opposition demands...
USA
Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Iran Talks Collapse; Oil Surge Threatens Canadian Wallets
Trump warns of Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran peace talks fail. Oil prices surge, threatening to worsen inflation...
Local
Gas Prices Surge Across Canada: Albertans Feel the Pinch as Fuel Costs Squeeze Budgets
Geopolitical tensions push Alberta fuel prices higher, forcing retirees and workers to choose between filling tanks and...
World
Ireland's PM Unveils $820M Fuel Tax Cut After Days of Crippling Protests
Ireland's PM announces €505M fuel tax relief as farmers and truckers end 6-day blockade that left gas pumps dry and...
Business
Europe Braces for Energy Crisis: Tax Cuts Coming as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
EU prepares emergency energy tax cuts as oil and gas prices spike amid Middle East tensions, threatening European...