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What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

What the upcoming holiday GST relief will mean for consumers

TORONTO — The federal government's GST break will arrive this Saturday, just in time for the last stretch of holiday shopping. Here's a breakdown of what you'll save on and how the relief works.
FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup

FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World Cup

TORONTO — The 2026 FIFA World Cup will contribute up to $3.8 billion in "positive economic output" for Canada as a host nation, according to a FIFA economic impact assessment.
US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua, a U.S. official said Tuesday, impacting relations with a country the U.S.
US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

US officials to investigate labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is opening an investigation into labor and human rights abuses in Nicaragua, a U.S. official said, affecting relations with a country the U.S.
MLSE's Tanenbaum, Franco-Nevada's Lassonde named to Canadian Business Hall of Fame

MLSE's Tanenbaum, Franco-Nevada's Lassonde named to Canadian Business Hall of Fame

TORONTO — Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment chair Larry Tanenbaum and former Rio Tinto Alcan chief executive Jacynthe Côté are among those named to the Canadian Business Hall of Fame today.
What financial experts wish you knew about divorce

What financial experts wish you knew about divorce

Divorce is a major financial reset, yet also one of the worst times to make a lot of important decisions. There are emotions, for sure, said Lena Keshysheva, founder of B.C.-based Sapling Financial Planning & Wellness.
Newfoundland towns light up harbours to honour fishers and pray for their safety

Newfoundland towns light up harbours to honour fishers and pray for their safety

PORT DE GRAVE, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR — On a twinkling wharf in a small Newfoundland town, a crowd of about 100 people stopped singing and chatting on Friday night to bow their heads in a moment of silence for local fish harvesters.
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada's agriculture industry and consumer prices

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass.
New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

New York prosecutors charge suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing with murder, court records show

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B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to help power the province's economy and light up 500,000 homes, Premier David Eby said Monday.