What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw right through it. “I think...

Nov 25, 2024 | News|Press Release

2 pedestrians in their 60s dead after being struck by car in the Montérégie

Two pedestrians in their 60s have died after being hit by a vehicle in Saint-Théodore-d’Acton in the Montérégie Saturday evening.  Police were called to the intersection...

Nov 25, 2024 | News|Press Release

Crypto influencer’s death: Quebec police seek man in high-profile case

Quebec provincial police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they allege was involved in the high-profile killing case of a cryptocurrency influencer. The...

Nov 25, 2024 | Crypto

Second Cup at Montreal Jewish hospital shut down over alleged Nazi salute

Second Cup Canada is moving to shut down a franchisee’s cafés located in Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital after they claim the franchisee was filmed apparently chanting the “Final Solution is...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Anti-NATO protesters in Montreal demand Canada withdraws from alliance

Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from the alliance, a day after a demonstration organized by different groups resulted in arrests,...

Nov 25, 2024 | Press Release

Liberals plan to send $250 cheques to Canadians, temporarily cutting GST on some items

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items just in time for Christmas...

Nov 25, 2024 | Business

Canada Post losses top $300M as strike enters second week — and rivals step in

Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers last quarter, due largely to its dwindling share of the parcels market...

Nov 25, 2024 | Business

Glimmers of hope for some for a funding deal at UN climate talks, but opposition...

Tenuous hope for a deal for a giant funding package for poor nations to curb and adapt to climate change emerged late Saturday amid fractured...

Nov 25, 2024 | Business

Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum talk during the G20 Summit leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, Nov. 18,...

Nov 25, 2024 | Business