Regina city council has passed a 2026 budget with a 10.9% mill rate increase, the largest tax hike in two decades. The average homeowner will pay an extra $276 annually. Discover the key changes and council's tough decisions.
The Bank of Canada signals a prolonged rate hold, stabilizing variable mortgages until late 2026. Learn how to navigate this period and prepare for potential future hikes.
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski proposes a 10.73% mill rate increase, down from 15.69%, with $12.8M in cuts to balance taxes and services. Council debates budget this week.
The CEO of Loto-Québec asserts that digital platforms are not harming the provincial lottery's business, addressing concerns about online competition. Read the full statement.
Regina city council begins a week-long review of the 2026 budget, facing a proposed 15.69% mill rate increase. Key decisions on police funding, utility rates, and potential service cuts are on the table.
A major Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025, brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn. The company has confirmed service restoration. Get the details on the disruption and its impact.
A widespread Cloudflare outage on December 5, 2025, disrupted major platforms like Zoom and LinkedIn. The company is investigating the cause. Stay updated on the tech incident.
The Municipality of Leamington is considering a 2.5% property tax rate increase for its 2026 budget. Learn about the proposed changes and their potential impact on local residents.
A 17-year-old Calgary student faces charges for allegedly using AI to create and share child sexual abuse material involving high school girls. Police warn this is a serious crime, not a prank.
Russian authorities have blocked access to the popular U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox. The move, reported in December 2025, restricts a major online space for young users.
The Regina Police Service is asking for a 6% budget increase for 2026, the largest single request in the city's preliminary budget. Learn how this proposed hike could affect your property tax bill.
A technical outage left Rogers customers in Metro Vancouver without TV, internet, and home phone service. Service is expected to be restored overnight. Read more.
Canadian homeowners are flocking to variable-rate mortgages despite potential rate hikes. Expert analysis reveals whether the upfront savings justify the financial risk in today's uncertain economy.
Saskatoon City Council has finalized mill rate increases of 6.7% for 2026 and 5.81% for 2027 after four days of budget deliberations. Learn how these changes will affect residents.
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac breaks her silence on the 'vile' online hate and tens of thousands of death threats she received after a rules controversy at the Internet Invitational.
Alberta's economy leads Canada with 2.3% GDP growth, yet residents face highest credit delinquency rates at 2.31%. Discover the surprising economic paradox.
Windsor-Essex experiences Ontario's largest living wage increase at 6.2%, reaching $20.67 hourly. Discover how this impacts local workers and families.
Widespread mobile internet outages in Russia are causing significant public frustration, disrupting essential daily services and communication. Discover the impact on citizens.
Gold prices trimmed losses after Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate cut. Swap traders now price 68% chance of December reduction as bond yields fall.
London City Council finalizes 2026 budget with 3.4% property tax increase, extended free core parking, and health unit loan repayment plan. Get the latest details.
Regina residents face significant property tax increases as city administration reveals 15.69% mill rate hike in preliminary 2026-27 budget documents. Learn what's driving the proposed increases.
Markets now predict only 33% chance of another Bank of Canada rate cut in 2026 as bond yields spike. Learn how this affects mortgage rates and home affordability.
Regina's draft 2026 budget proposes a 15.69% property tax increase, adding about $33 monthly for the average homeowner. Learn how this affects city services.
Ottawa unveils plan to boost local festivals with $1 million annual funding from proposed hotel tax increase. Learn how this impacts city's cultural scene.
Edmonton's 2026 budget reveals a proposed 6.4% property tax increase to fund $3.8 billion in city costs. Learn how this affects services and long-term planning.
Halifax council debates painful budget choice: implement 10.5% property tax increase or cut municipal services. Key decisions ahead for residents.
Ontario Provincial Police charge Elgin County man with child luring, urging potential victims to come forward. Police investigation continues as community alerted.
Info-Crime Montreal reports significant increase in public tips after raising maximum reward to $5,000. Community engagement crucial for solving crimes.
Toronto's TTC increases Line 2 service to pre-pandemic levels as office workers return. Mayor Chow announces trains every 2.5 minutes during rush hour. Read more about transit improvements.
Lakeshore residents face a 4% property tax increase under the 2026 draft budget. Learn how this affects municipal services and community funding in Ontario.