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Annual pace of housing starts fall 7% in March
Canada's annual pace of housing starts fell seven per cent in March. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts came in at 242,195 units. That was compared to 260,047 units in February, acc...
Brad Perry Apr 16, 2024

Inflation rate ticks up to 2.9% in March
Rising gasoline and shelter prices continue to put pressure on the country's inflation rate, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index ticked up to 2.9 per cent in March, compared to 2....
Brad Perry Apr 16, 2024
Federal budget to be delivered Tuesday afternoon
All eyes are on Ottawa as the federal Liberal government prepare to release its latest budget on Tuesday. However, we already have a good idea about some of the items that will be featured in the 2024...
Brad Perry Apr 16, 2024
It's tax time!
Tax deadlines are quickly approaching. You must get those returns in by April 30, especially if you owe. "You're going to start paying interest beyond April 30, if you owe them any money. If you don't...
Tara Clow Apr 15, 2024
'Fellow in Yellow' looks to move others by moving himself
Nova Scotia native Trevor Redmond, in his own words, always loved to run. In 1986, at the age of 15, he was struck by a car and spent almost two months in a hospital bed after going through 12 surgeri...
Regis Phillips Apr 15, 2024
Liberals announce 'ambitious' plan to build millions of homes by 2031
An ambitious housing announcement by Ottawa just a few days shy of the federal budget. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's on a scale not scene in generations. "We are releasing the most comprehen...
Caitlin Snow Apr 12, 2024
Home prices could rise 10% this year: Royal LePage
Expect to see home prices rise throughout the year, according to one Canadian real estate company. The latest house price survey from Royal LePage shows prices are forecast to increase nine per cent b...
Brad Perry Apr 12, 2024
Best and worst airports in Canada
A new study "ranks the best and the worst" of 25 airports in Canada. Data was based on six factors - direct flight destinations, lounges, dining facilities, nearby hotels, on-site car rentals, and ope...
Kelli Rickard Apr 11, 2024
O.J. Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson has died. His family said he passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas after a battle with cancer. He made his NFL mark with the Buffalo Bills in the 70s, becoming one of the greatest running ba...
Kevin Northup Apr 11, 2024
How much will you receive for your Canada Carbon Rebate?
The federal government has released a tool to help Canadians figure out approximately how much their carbon rebate cheque will be. The Canada Carbon Rebate estimator tool asks four simple questions, i...
Tara Clow Apr 11, 2024





