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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 »S&P/TSX composite gains almost 200 points, U.S. markets mixed
Canada’s main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 197.41 points at 22,269.12. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 574.84 points at 38,686.32. The S&P 500 index was up 42.03 points at 5,277.51, while the …
Read More »S&P/TSX composite makes modest gains in late-morning trading, U.S. markets also up
Canada’s main stock index ticked higher in late-morning trading Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 45.78 points at 21,988.06. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 94.82 points at 39,408.46. The S&P 500 index was up 14.77 points at 5,232.96, while the Nasdaq …
Read More »Man posing as police officer gains woman’s trust, then sexually assaults her: Durham police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man posing as a police officer met a woman online and gained her trust before sexually assaulting her, Durham Regional Police allege. Police said in a news release Tuesday that officers became involved in a sex assault investigation on March 28. …
Read More »B.C. arcade gains extra life after winning long battle for liquor licence
At a video game arcade, a big win might mean logging a high score on the Donkey Kong or Galaga machine with your initials. But Maryanne and Brad Eyers are celebrating a different type of victory: after years of trying, they finally have the right to sell alcoholic drinks at …
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