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One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
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Montreal buses remove 'Go! Canadiens Go!' after complaint to language watchdog

Montreal buses remove 'Go! Canadiens Go!' after complaint to language watchdog

MONTREAL — City buses in Montreal have dropped the expression "Go! Canadiens Go!" following a complaint to Quebec's language watchdog.
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Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

Canada caught up in China-U.S. trade war as Trump claims fentanyl continues to flow

WASHINGTON — Pulling Canada into his trade war with China, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Chinese fentanyl continues to "pour" into the United States across both borders.
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Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

Court hears legal arguments in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON — A London, Ont., court is hearing legal arguments today in the sex assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
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Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

Government receives fourth extension to fix unconstitutional 'Lost Canadians' issue

OTTAWA — The federal government has received a fourth extension to pass legislation to grant citizenship to "Lost Canadians" after the existing law was ruled unconstitutional.
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In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons

In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Party leaders campaigning across the country today Federal leaders are making campaign stops across the country today as election day inches closer.
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Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

Could at-home test strips prevent drug deaths? Experts say yes, but it's complicated

ST. JOHN'S — Canadians are dying alone from toxic drugs and experts say easier access to at-home drug-testing strips could help prevent deaths. But they warn the strips have limitations. Dr.
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Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Who are Canada's cardinals? A look at the five dignitaries ahead of the papal funeral

Cardinals from around the world are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis and upcoming meetings that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. A three-day public viewing is underway at St.
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Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

Yukon launches first-time homebuyer loan program to pay up to half of down payments

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is launching a first-time homebuyer program in the territory that will see eligible residents receive low-interest loans to help with down payments.
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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
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