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The Liberal government is set to introduce proposed changes to capital gains taxes in Canada. Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Sunday that the long-awaited changes, which were originally part of the 2024 federal budget, would be coming Monday. The proposal, which has spurred a wave …
Read More »U.S. heat domes could have stormy impacts in Canada. What to expect this summer – National
A “heat dome” has settled over parts of the western U.S., with excessive heat warnings in effect for millions. While it’s yet to be seen if those temperatures will hit Canada, meteorologists and scientists say the country could still see an impact, likely in the form of storms. A heat …
Read More »Canadians should expect politicians to support right to bail, Virani’s office says
The public should expect politicians to support their right to bail and to be presumed innocent, the office of Canada’s justice minister says, warning that “immediate” and “uninformed reactions” only worsens matters. A jury on Sunday found Umar Zameer not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of a Toronto …
Read More »As Canada’s foreign interference inquiry begins, what to expect this week – National
The long-awaited public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian politics is set to begin Monday with hearings on how much information it can, in fact, make public. Justice Marie-Josée Hogue’s inquiry, facing tight timelines to report on a complex national security issue, is scheduled to hold five days of hearings …
Read More »Housing market 2024: What to expect with rate cuts in the forecast – National
After nearly two years of hikes to the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate, some forecasters are expecting the housing market correction will come to an end in 2024. But when that bottom hits, and how fiercely home sales and prices rebound, is a question dogging some Canadians who continue …
Read More »Holiday head lice: Experts say to expect a ‘lice spike’ in early 2024
It’s a classic Christmas scene: young siblings, cousins and friends snuggling on the couch, watching a beloved Christmas movie ahead of a holiday sleepover. But before that long winter’s nap, lice removal experts are sounding the jingle bells about the Christmas gift nobody wants. “They’re hungry. Holiday head lice are …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Expect to see more from Jets goalie tandem going forward – Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets are a dozen games into their National Hockey League season. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has appeared in 10 of them. It’s a busy pace, for sure, but one that’s not expected to continue at anything close to the same ratio as the season progresses. At his current rate, …
Read More »As interest rate decision looms, here’s what to expect in the fall housing market – National
Canada’s housing market could face a chill this fall as prospective buyers and sellers wait to see where the Bank of Canada’s interest rate path will head, according to new polling released Tuesday. Re/Max Canada said in a report that home prices are expected to remain flat nationally from August …
Read More »Blue Bombers fans should expect delays on Winnipeg streets to and from games – Winnipeg
By Nicole Buffie Global News Posted May 30, 2023 12:03 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Fans looking to catch a Blue Bombers game in Winnipeg this summer will have to have a little bit of patience on their commute. The franchise is advising there will be …
Read More »What to expect from budget 2023 as ‘storm clouds’ gather over Canada’s economy – National
Canada’s Liberal government is in a tight spot heading into the 2023 federal budget. A year of surging prices and rising interest rates has put fresh stress on Canadian households struggling to make ends meet. Landmark investments in the green transition from the United States have turned up the heat …
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