Canada
Edmonton Tackles Derelict Commercial Properties with New Tax Strategy
Edmonton council approves new tax strategy targeting derelict commercial properties after 21-year community advocacy...
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Alberta
New Report Claims Alberta's Bill 11 Breaches Federal Healthcare Standards
An independent policy analysis suggests Alberta's Bill 11 may violate Canada Health Act principles, potentially risking...
Alberta
Alberta Housing Market Surges Without Rent Controls as Construction Booms
Alberta issued 47,300 new housing permits in Q1 2026, a 23% increase, as the province's free-market approach drives...
Canada
Study Reveals Outdoor Cats Kill Up to 197 Million Birds Annually in Canada
New Canadian research shows outdoor cats kill up to 197 million birds annually, with Alberta contributing 18.5 million...
Business
Bank of Canada Overhauls Inflation Strategy as Economic Shocks Mount
Bank of Canada deputy governor says the central bank is reconsidering its inflation approach as persistent economic...
Canada
Ontario Budget Projects $13.8B Deficit as Ford Government Expands Spending Plans
Ontario projects $13.8B deficit, $6B higher than expected, while cutting small business taxes and boosting healthcare...
Alberta
Alberta Smart to Require AI Data Centres Bring Own Power Supply, Expert Says
Alberta requires AI data centres to bring their own power supply, protecting the electrical grid while attracting tech...
Canada
Ontario Expands HST Rebate Program to Include Investors and Repeat Buyers on Homes Under $1M
Ontario expands HST rebate to repeat buyers and investors on new homes under $1M, aiming to revive struggling...
Alberta
Alberta Government Plans New Municipal Councillor Code of Conduct Framework
Alberta plans new province-wide code of conduct for municipal councillors with independent investigation process,...
Local
Calgary Readers Debate Iranian Trade Policies and Middle East Relations
Calgary residents share diverse perspectives on Iranian trade policies and Middle East tensions through community...
Alberta
Fraser Institute warns $170 carbon tax would cost Alberta 10,000 jobs, $1,730 per worker
Fraser Institute study projects 10,000 job losses and $1,730 annual wage reduction for Alberta workers if carbon tax...
Alberta
Alberta Minimum Wage Debate Heats Up as Restaurant Industry Warns of Mass Closures
Restaurant industry groups warn that Alberta's proposed minimum wage increase to $18/hour could force 340...
Alberta
Electric Vehicle Sales in Alberta Double but Still Trail National Average
Electric vehicle sales in Alberta doubled in 2025 to 12,847 units, though the province's 4.2% market share still lags...
Local
Calgary Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Interest Rate Cuts Stall
Calgary's housing market is cooling as buyers pause amid uncertainty over Bank of Canada interest rate policy, with...
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Alberta
Survive on $1,740 a Month: Alberta Is About to Cut Disability Benefits for 79,000 of Its Most Vulnerable Citizens
On July 1, the Alberta government plans to move 79,000 AISH recipients onto a new program that cuts benefits by $200...